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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso; Douglas B Samuel

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo – SUNY where she leads the Diversity Assessment Research in Engineering to Catalyze the Advancement of Respect and Equity (DAREtoCARE) Lab. Her research focuses on developing cultures of care and well-being in engineering education spaces, assessing gains in institutional efforts to advance equity and inclusion, and using data science for training socially responsible engineers.Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Nichole Ramirez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at the University of Texas at El Paso. Previously, she served as the assistant director of Vertically Integrated Projects at Purdue University. Her

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Building Engineering Identity and Practice in Rural and Pre-College Contexts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Wilkerson, Vivify, LLC; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University; Justin Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

: Engineering Design: Problem Framing, Project Management, Ideation, Engineering Prototyping, Decision Making, Design Methods, Engineering Graphics, Design Practices Communication Material Processing: Manufacturing, Management & Precision, Fabrication, Classification, Casting, Molding & Forming, Separating & Machining, Joining, Conditioning & Finishing, Safety Quantitative Analysis: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Analysis & Communication, System Analytics, Modeling & Simulation Professionalism: Ethics, Workplace Behavior & Operations, Intellectual Property, Technological Impacts, Role

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

real” in practical situations such ascommunicating with one’s team, managing stakeholder relationships, and navigating projects. Senge [3] offers insight into developing one’s personal mastery through committing toface one’s current reality; this includes creating realistic appraisals of an individual’s currentsituation and leaning into creative tension which is the balance between one’s current reality andtheir vision for the future. This is achieved by reflecting on one’s own goals and aspirations andregarding oneself as an active participant in creating their reality. Personal mastery has limited representation in engineering education literature. A briefreview of available literature demonstrated it has been discussed in work

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Hassan Tanvir, University of Florida; Gloria J Kim, University of Florida; Philip Feng, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

practice. Recently, she has taken on new NSF projects to broaden participation in quantum engineering (IUSE Level 3), research abroad (IRES Track 1), and use-inspired research (Convergence Accelerator Track I). Having grown up in Australia, Canada, Korea, and Germany, she speaks three languages. Leveraging her international connections, she has served in leadership positions in the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA, Vice President), Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE, International Relations Board Member), and the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES, Executive Committee Member).Philip Feng, University of Florida ©American

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marshall Ismail, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Devin Kachadoorian, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sahil Mirani, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

classroom learning as they are incentivized tofind the answer using materials and the structured support provided by technology. Thus, havinga techhat is built off of resources meant to push students to learn actively is beneficial for a classthat requires constant engineering troubleshooting to succeed. In response to these challenges, this study explores the integration of artificialintelligence (AI) as an innovative tool to support laboratory-based mechanical engineeringeducation. Specifically, we developed an AI chatbot designed to provide immediate, on-demandassistance in engineering experimentation classes. These courses instruct students on usingengineering concepts in laboratory experimentation through project experimentation

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Utsab Khakurel, Howard University; Danda B Rawat, Howard University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

, accountability, and assurance; and 5) Finally, the ‘Experiential’module integrates these concepts through hands-on projects. This modular approach ensuresaccessibility to students from diverse backgrounds, allowing seamless integration into one ormultiple courses.2.1 ObjectivesThe primary goal of the interactive laboratories is to provide hands-on experience in key areas ofmachine learning and cybersecurity while introducing students to emerging researchdirections.The core objectives of these experiment-based labs are as follows: 1. Engage students in hands-on experiments to foster interest and active participation in the design, analysis, and research of AI and cybersecurity applications. 2. Develop, implement, and assess strategies for AI

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiangqun Zhang, Syracuse University; Ziyang Jiao, Syracuse University; Farzana Rahman, Syracuse University; Bryan Kim, Syracuse University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

. and L. Douglas Meredith Program’s Teaching Recognition Award in 2024, and College Educator of the Year award by Technology Alliance of Central New York in 2023. Central to her teaching approach is an active-learning style, which pairs hands-on programming exercises with challenging projects that demand students to cultivate skill in problem solving, debugging and software engineering in general. She is dedicated towards creating equitable education and learning experiences for all students by providing educational opportunities that are inclusive to–and supportive of– women, genderqueer, non-binary, and underrepresented and minority (URM) students. As a diversity spokesperson of the department, Dr. Rahman

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Rhonda K Young P.E., Gonzaga University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

, a medium-sized private university in the northeast, all first-semesterengineering students (and students who intend to transfer into engineering) take one of 19themed sections of the introductory “Applications in Engineering” course. Every sectionemphasizes project work, engineering ethics, and the engineering design process. The sectionincluded in this study was titled “Equitable and Inclusive Civil Infrastructure.” About a third ofthe 29 enrolled students stated they chose to enroll in this section because of the focus. At thebeginning of the semester, 11 students were considering a major in civil and environmentalengineering. Twelve of the 29 students (41%) were women, lower than the engineering freshmanclass average of 51%.The 3-credit

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Belonging Across Engineering Environments (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 1)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlotte Dworak, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Victoria Minette Belveal, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

instructor, making it easier for the student to ask for help. Work-related connectionshelped the student could become more interested in the outcome of their project and in turn learnmore about the topic, since they were allowed to apply their class studies to a topic they werepassionate about. “A project-based sustainable design lesson in engineering made me feel whole... Theinstructor included personal reflection and interdisciplinary conversations into our tasksthroughout the course... Additionally, the instructor addressed student needs outside ofacademics. They encouraged frank conversation regarding business, personal, and emotionalissues. This support built trust and helped us operate better... These encounters made me feelvalued for

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audrey Marie DeHoog, University of Florida; Jeremiah J Blanchard, University of Florida; Amy Wu, University of Florida; John R. Hott, University of Virginia

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

instructors surveyed, 31.25% reported nocollaboration and 68.75% reported required at least some collaboration. None of the non-STEMinstructors reported optional collaboration (Table 13).Those who reported having no collaborative project work were asked for their reasoning for theirdecision. Of those instructors, 23.33% claim collaboration makes fair grading difficult, 23.33%claim collaboration facilitates cheating, and 16.67% claim students learn better individually. Theremaining 36.67% cite other reasons for not including collaboration in their course (Table 14).While there are a variety of other reasons instructors do not allow collaboration, one of therecurring themes is the inability to gauge individual performance in group projects and how

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, including several rural districts primarily serving African-American students. Theymeasured student interest and confidence in CS, and most of the responses averaged 3.5 -4.0 on a 5-point Likert scale [28]. Hu et al. described a similar project that brought ECS tostudents in Utah in 2016 and also included many rural schools [29]; unfortunately, no studentdata was presented in that article.2.2 RuralMuch of the existing research regarding rural participation in CS uses a location-basedapproach to determine what constitutes rural vs. non-rural, but often definitions are notclearly defined. Alas, there are many competing definitions of what it means to be “rural” ineducation.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) distinguishes metro

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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RAVISHA CHUTANI, University of Georgia; VARUN KATHPALIA, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

NSF funded project dealing with communities and relationships that enable and empower faculty and students in engineering.Dr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways to cultivate and evaluate supportive teaching and learning networks in engineering departments and colleges. He received his doctoral degree

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Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin (Brenda) Zhou, Central Connecticut State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

a Pre-college STEM Outreach Program over Time (Evaluation)Introduction A skilled STEM workforce is critical to maintaining the competitiveness of the U.S. intoday’s global economy. STEM job opportunities have grown faster than non-STEMcounterparts since 2010, and employment in many STEM occupations is projected to grow [1].Recently, many pre-college programs have been developed and implemented to increase highschool students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Plentifulprior studies documented the positive impacts of such outreach efforts [2], [3], [4], [5], and [6],but how students’ evaluations change during the program remained an unanswered question.This

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Hayet Bensetti-Benbader, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

54students. The College was committed to science education since its inception. Laboratoryfacilities were continually expanded through the 1920s. See Figure 1. Figure 1: Douglass Chemistry Lab, Rutgers University, 1920Since 1986, the Douglass Women in Science and Engineering program (WiSE, originally namedthe Douglass Project for Women in STEM) has formally supported the advancement ofundergraduate STEM students at Rutgers University. Today By co-enrolling at Douglass and aRutgers academic school, students experience a small college atmosphere and programs thatempower their academic excellence and leadership development while engaging with all the richeducational resources of Rutgers University. Over half of Douglass’ enrollment consists ofSTEM

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Halim Beere, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

Paper ID #46493Instructional Benefits of a Web-Based Students’ Concurrent Course RegistrationToolDr. Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ke Tang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Tang’s research focuses on engineering education, particularly on student-centered pedagogies, data-driven instruction, and interdisciplinary education.Dr. Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign I spent 10+ years in industry as an engineer in structural mechanics and structural health monitoring projects

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

assignments,these findings can help teams refine their preparation, enhance theircompetitiveness, and improve overall program effectiveness.Objective and motivationChildren and young adults are increasingly drawn to robotics because it combines creativity,problem-solving, and hands-on learning. By building and programming robots, they apply theirknowledge to real-world projects and develop technical skills in coding, math, science, andengineering disciplines. This hands-on experience sparks curiosity about science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and prepares children for future STEM-related careers,equipping them with the tools to succeed in electrical engineering, computer engineering, andmechanical engineering [1-3].Besides the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams.Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Aaron is a third-year undergraduate student at the University at Buffalo working towards his Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. He has assisted in several qualitative research projects during his time at the university. Aaron also serves as a student ambassador of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA OSTEM

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #48395Course Material or External Factors?: Assessing Student Perceptions thatImpede Learning in Engineering EducationDr. Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA OSTEM Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr. serves as a NASA Project Coordinator at Kennedy Space Center. Dr. GarcAa ˜ helps facilitate professional development to both formal and informal STEM educators utilizing NASA resources. ©American Society for

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rownoak Bin Rouf, Oklahoma State University; MD ABU NAEEM KHAN; Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Heather N Yates, Oklahoma State University; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

and roof work-related injuries, presented at major conferences like the ASC Annual International Conference. Professionally, Rownoak has worked as a Quality Control Engineer and Inspector of Works on key infrastructure projects, including the Hazrat Shahjalal 3rd Terminal Extension and Purbachal Elevated Expressway. His responsibilities included construction supervision, quality control, and project monitoring.MD ABU NAEEM KHANDr. Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in structural engineering and construction project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Jakia Sultana, University of Texas at El Paso; S M Atikur Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Selim Molla, University of Texas at El Paso

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #47776Development of Digital Laboratory Modules Using Computer Simulation ForEnhanced Learning Experience in Manufacturing EducationDr. Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman is an Assistant Professor of the Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department at The University of Texas at El Paso. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Computational Science Program. He has years of research experience in different projects in the field of image data mining, machine learning, deep learning, and computer simulation for industrial and healthcare applications. In addition, Dr

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allyce Horan, Colorado School of Mines

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #48949Cultivating Community and Confidence Through the Thesis Writers RetreatAllyce Horan, Colorado School of Mines Allyce Horan is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department at the Colorado School of Mines and former Director of the Writing Center. Allyce’s interdisciplinary background includes a B.A. in History & French and an M.A. in History. Her current research projects include understanding how individual STEM disciplines discuss and categorize concepts of ”good” writing, methods to cultivate community for STEM graduate students, and writing across the curriculum

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College; Mark Rubeo, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Christopher Henri Annear, Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

]. However, in a2022 industry survey by the American Foundry Society, labor shortages and lack of skilledworkers were noted as challenges faced by the industry. Data from the forging industry showssimilar trends where the workforce population is decreasing, and the average age of theworkforce is increasing.In terms of economic impact, the metal casting industry accounted for $41 billion in total outputin 2006 which dropped to $23.3 billion in 2022. Similarly, metal forging saw a decline from$32.7 billion in 2006 to $25.8 billion in 2022. Although the growth outlook in these industries isfavorable with projections indicating moderate output increases over the next decade, theincrease is lower than the projected national growth in output [3]. Due to

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ME Division 8: Measuring What Matters: Concept Inventories, FE Exam, and Learning Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University; Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Jeffrey C. Suhling, Auburn University; Daniel Kevin Harris; Kyle D Schulze, Auburn University; Ashu Sharma, Auburn University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

; Exposition, Baltimore, Maryland, Jun. 2023.[4] J. McCormack, S. Beyerlein, P. Brackin, D. Davis, M. Trevisan, H. Davis, J. Lebeau, R. Gerlick, P. Thompson, M. J. Khan et al., “Assessing professional skill development in capstone design courses,” International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 1308–1323, 2011.[5] Association of American Colleges & Universities, “VALUE rubric development project,” Association of American Colleges & Universities, Tech. Rep., 2017.[6] J. Mynderse, “Assessing ABET student outcome 7 (new knowledge) with measurement systems,” in 2022, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022.[7] C. E. Weinstein, D. R. Palmer, and T. W. Acee, User’s Manual, Learning and

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Harriss; Ian McGill; Elizabeth Gray; Aparajita Jaiswal, CILMAR Purdue University; Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

cultivation of intercultural competence. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal is a lecturer and research scientist in Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology. Her work explores how project-management frameworks, teamwork dynamics, intercultural competencies and AI tools can enhance STEM and engineering education. She also serves as a technical program manager at Google—industry experience that underpins her research on data-driven project management and agile methodologies. She is currently leading efforts to

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doreen Kobelo Regalado P, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Chao Li P.E., Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in sustainability, risk analysis, cost estimation, and concrete performance. He also has significant expertise in STEM education and research, particularly in innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development aimed at enhancing student engagement in STEM fields. Dr. Khalafalla has authored

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics where he studied the vestibular organs in the inner ear using finite element models and vibration analyses. After graduating, he spent a semester teaching at a local community

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

demands 2.0 1.9 Balance school obligations 2.0 1.7Finally, and perhaps most surprising, the most challenging academic barriers reported by surveyrespondents had to do with time management and general academic preparation skills: “How hasit been to develop effective study skills?”, “How has it been to manage your time effectively”,“How has it been to manage the academic demands of college,” and “How has it been to balanceschool obligations with personal commitments and obligations.” Engineering is well known to bea challenging and time- and project-intensive major [25], [26], [27]. Further, some research hassuggested that engineering programs foster a culture of stress [6

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

participation in the course, duringwhich engagement is monitored at multiple milestones.In this research, the virtual environment (VE) is the selected treatment to enhance studentengagement. While various treatments can be employed to boost engagement, such as interactivediscussions, team-based projects, and traditional engineering assignments, this study specificallyfocuses on VEs. VEs offer immersive, interactive spaces that simulate real-world engineeringchallenges, providing students with opportunities to apply theoretical concepts in a dynamic andengaging context. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment compared tomore traditional methods, with a particular focus on its impact on students' cognitive, psycho-motor, and

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

Paper ID #47601Applying Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework to Teach EnvironmentalRisk in Two InstitutionsDr. Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University Dr. Xinyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her research interests include engineering education

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

to be STEM strong in knowledge and skills. She is an assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and serves as the director for the University of Texas El Paso’s YES! She Can and STEMShine programs.Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., Victor Garcia is a doctoral student at The University of Texas at El Paso and a research assistant of the Yes She Can program from the College of Education. His research topics are in the areas of characterization and design of pavement materials, civilMs. Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso Sarah Huizar is a Program Manager for UTEP’s Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE). She works across grants as a mentor and project coordinator