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ERM WIP V: Assessing & Developing Competencies in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiantian Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nimota Nasiru, Purdue Engineering Education; Stephanie Masta, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

) Member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and educational researcher focused on issues of equity in Black and Brown education in the United States. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025BackgroundThis Work-in-Progress (WIP) paper is part of a larger project focused on promoting fairness inengineering assessment. It explores the undergraduate engineering classroom exam experiencesof racially minoritized students at Primarily White Institutions (PWIs). Despite efforts in theUnited States to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering (e.g., [1], [2]), significantdisparities in educational outcomes persist between White engineering students and their raciallyminoritized peers [3

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David M. Czerwonky, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kay C. Kobak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

experience with learning activities. The aim of course-basedapprenticeships are to obtain the benefits of CURES and apprenticeships while avoiding theirindividual pitfalls.Theoretical Framework: Backwards DesignIn this section, we discuss the theoretical framework for the redesign of our Summer REU.Backwards course design is a way of designing curriculum by starting with the end goal in mind(Hansen, 2011). This means identifying desired results (learning objectives) followed byacceptable evidence of learning (assessment) before developing instructional activities(instruction). The benefits of backwards course design are that 1) it focuses on the big picture ofwhat student should learn, 2) it provides detailed criteria of quality performance upfront

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

]. However, critical thinking skills have benefited this instructor in theanalysis of problems and development of solutions over a 25-year career in the engineeringconsulting industry. Thus, critical thinking is a very important, though infrequently taught,aspect of engineering problem solving [1], and is important to the success of student’s futureengineering careers [2,3,4]. This paper describes the incorporation of a critical thinking moduleinto a freshman introductory course and a senior design capstone course at TAMUK. Theresearch question that was addressed in this effort was "Can integration of critical thinking in afreshman or senior engineering class improve student’s readiness and confidence in addressingcomplex engineering problems they

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fabian Sorce, Imperial College London; Idris Kevin Mohammed, Imperial College London

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

there is little or no correlation. This reaffirms the importance of succinctness in technicalwriting to improve clarity and reduce ambiguity. The average grades achieved in both instanceswere comparable (67.6 % and 66.9 % respectively) with similar standard deviations (9.4 % and8.6 % respectively) demonstrating that imposing a word limit did not have a detrimental effect tothe assessment process and allowed student performance to be differentiated successfully. This ishighly beneficial to both staff and student workloads, whilst maintaining academic excellenceand ensuring that all intended learning outcomes are still met. 1. BackgroundClear, succinct communication is extremely important in any field or discipline and is a key skillthat

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jay Ash, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

-efficient computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Toward a Fair and Unbiased Debugging Evaluation InstrumentIntroductionDebugging skills are critical to the semiconductor industry, as deficiencies can incur significantcosts. The unpredictable nature of debugging tasks has earned it the nickname “The ScheduleKiller” [1] with some electronics engineers spending up to 44% of their time on debugging [2].Despite the critical economic importance of this million-dollar question [3], undergraduate ECEcurricula often omit hardware debugging skills [4], [5]. Instead, it is left to develop indirectlythrough design projects and labs. To help fill this gap, we are developing a circuit debuggingcurriculum

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehek Kunal Vora, Tufts University; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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and learningprocesses [1]. Generative AI tools continue to grow dynamically facilitating innovation,supporting inquiry-based learning, fostering creativity and personalizing education. Its usages inthe classroom span diversely from acting as learning aids in STEM discussion [2] to preparatorytools in a flipped classroom [3]. Adaptive learning systems powered by AI have garnered theability to analyze student performance in real time and tailor content to individual needs, therebyenhancing the learning experience. AI-driven platforms, such as intelligent tutoring systems,provide immediate feedback, helping students improve their skills and understanding at theirown pace. Hence, generative AI is changing the way students are interacting and

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Allard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

professionals [1]. In otherwords, knowing how to work as part of a team and present their work to different audiences isjust as important as knowing Python or Java for today’s software engineers. The ComputerScience (CS) Senior Design capstone at North Carolina State University has embraced thismindset from its inception via task planning, a project management activity wherein teamscollaboratively outline preliminary requirements and system architecture along with an earlyvision of implementation and testing, “including estimating hours, defining project scope . . .clarifying project deliverables, and maintaining follow-through” [2].Interestingly, task planning began almost by accident. During the first decade of the CScapstone’s existence at NC State

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elyse K. Zurawski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lavanya Swaminathan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

research paper analyzed the data for the 2022-2023 cohort and used the MUSIC(eMpowerment, Usefulness, Success, Interest, and Caring) model of motivation as a basis tounderstand 93 participants’ external motivation for engagement with the mentoring activities basedon academic classification (First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) and type of mentoringrelationship.Introduction and BackgroundWomen in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields face negativestereotypes that cast doubt on their abilities, leading to a decreased sense of self-efficacy thatnegatively affects the retention and success of women [1]. This decreased sense of self-efficacy isexacerbated by both the lack of similar peers and role models, which creates a

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peng Li, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

deployment of newtechnologies. Additionally, both our face-to-face (F2F) and distance education (DE) studentpopulations are growing. Feedback to students is often delayed because of large class sizes. Toaddress these challenges, we have been incorporating virtual labs and automated assessments [1–2] into our information technology laboratory courses [3]. The labs and their environments haveundergone multiple updates to align with current technological trends.The most recent major redesign of the ICTN 4200/4201 Intrusion Detection Technologies courseoccurred during the 2021–2022 academic year. The new lab platform is built around a singleLinux virtual appliance that hosts multiple nested KVM virtual machines functioning as attackersor defenders. This

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology; Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center; Firas Ramadan; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

features ofthe domain, and reduce floundering time on task [1]. Following this approach, traditionalengineering courses often guide students through structured instruction before attempting tosolve problems, which can limit opportunities for exploring the underlying complexity ofconcepts. In the recent decade and a half, however, DI was criticized for not scaffolding enoughactive learner engagement. This criticism was based on findings showing superior learningoutcomes for active learning in comparison to DI, especially in STEM fields (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; [2]–[4]).One way to implement active learning in the classroom is using Problem-solving beforeInstruction (PS-I). PS-I is a pedagogical approach in which students

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozlem Yasar, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Angran Xiao, New York City College of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

opened doors to innovative teaching and learning approaches that werepreviously unattainable [1]. Among these fields, mechanical engineering technology stands outas an area where technology can significantly enhance the educational experience. Mechanicalengineering technology requires students to develop a comprehensive understanding oftheoretical principles while also applying these concepts to solve real-world problems.Traditional methods of teaching in this discipline often rely heavily on lectures, textbook-basedlearning, and limited hands-on laboratory experiences. While these approaches providefoundational knowledge, they are often hindered by significant challenges. These include thehigh cost of advanced equipment, restricted access to

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Noemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

: Addressing the need-to-know local students, families, and communityThe National Research Council’s report [1] on “Successful K-12 STEM Education: IdentifyingEffective Approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics” (2011), statesgoals of expanding the STEM-capable workforce and increasing scientific literacy for allstudents and highlights providing student-centered learning climates as one of the elements tosupport learning. In addition, the National Science Board Vision 2030 [2] further emphasizes theneed to develop STEM talent for America, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary andSecondary Education Office of STEM [3] states the goal to “increase authentic connections ofSTEM learning to everyday experiences, local

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Warren Ph.D., Kansas State University; Charles Carlson, Kansas State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

. Warren was a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. He directs the KSU Medical Component Design Laboratory, a facility partially funded by the National Science Foundation that provides resources for the research and development of distributed medical monitoring technologies and learning tools that support biomedical contexts. His research focuses on (1) plug-and-play, point-of-care medical monitoring systems that utilize interoperability standards, (2) wearable sensors and signal processing techniques for the determination of human and animal physiological status, and (3) educational tools and techniques that maximize learning and student interest. Dr. Warren is a

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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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Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

criticalto developing broad, long-term technical literacy.IntroductionTechnical literacy is essential for modern careers and informed citizenship in the 21st century[1]. While many undergraduate programs require technical elective courses in science andengineering [1], [2], [3], [4], few studies have examined the long-term development of studentattitudes, such as self-efficacy and identity, regarding engineering in non-major populations [4],[5]. Non-engineering graduates must be technically savvy in today’s workplace. Therefore,students outside of the engineering disciplines should be able to develop technical skills withoutthe traditional barriers of calculus and physics that gatekeep the engineering major at theuniversity level. Our course 18-095

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

that the current needs be met in a way that does not hinder future generations from meetingtheir own needs [1]. In civil engineering, sustainability emphasizes the design and construction ofinfrastructure that minimizes environmental impact, conserves resources, reduces emissions, andenhances resilience within communities [2]. This approach integrates sustainable practices at everystage of infrastructure development, from planning and design to construction and management.Achieving these objectives relies on the use of innovative materials, advanced technologies, andcomprehensive environmental management strategies, ensuring long-term efficiency andadaptability [3].In the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), capstone

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

engineering [1, 2]. These courses have been shown toimprove students' self-efficacy and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for persistence inengineering majors [1, 3, 4]. Additional support for the effectiveness of active learning andproject-based instruction comes from The Association of College and University Educators(ACUE) [5]. FEP instructors have recently completed high-quality and research-backedprofessional learning courses to earn certification in Effective Teaching Practices throughACUE. The Designing Learner-Centered Courses and Promoting Active Learning modulesemphasized the benefits of these techniques on students’ success and provided resources [6].FEP’s first implementation of project-based learning was in 2012. The content of

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Pavlasek, Polytechnique Montreal; Broderick Charles Riopelle, University of Michigan; Abhishek Narula, University of Michigan; Shaw Sun, University of Michigan; Peter Gaskell, University of Michigan Robotics Department

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are used in project-basedundergraduate robotics courses at the University of Michigan: a first-year programming courseand a graduate robotics laboratory. We also describe a block-based visual programming interfacebased on the same framework and its use in a grade school context. Finally, we present lessonslearned in teaching undergraduate courses with real robots at different levels, and highlight futureopportunities for development in this area.1 IntroductionRobotics is growing rapidly in undergraduate education, with more institutions incorporatingrobotics in existing curricula, adding robotics concentrations, or introducing roboticsmajors [1, 2]. This rise in popularity creates a renewed demand for technology in the classroom togive

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Carlos Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Félix Martínez-Jiménez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Carlos Vazquez-Hurtado, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Ricardo Swain Oropeza, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; José Isabel Gómez Quiñones, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences

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Applications ofQuanser® company. After that, the leaders of the academic minor designed their own labpractices and solutions. Hence, the lab practices are aligned to the actual curricula frommechatronics, robotics and mechanics careers; this, to guarantee the versatility of the teachingmaterial.During the first semester of implementation, to test their own control strategies through the labpractices, students used the following products: DC Motor (under both configurations: inertialdisk and inverted pendulum), Aero 2 (using the three systems: 1 DOF, Half quadrotor andhelicopter).On the other hand, considering that engineering education emphasizes technical skills to preparegraduates for the real-world engineering context, during the third period of

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

marine robotics andenvironmental data in AI education and presents evidence-based results for educators seeking toadvance student learning through real-world data science exercises. This study additionallyprovides the data sets for teaching practitioners who can utilize them for teaching practice.1 IntroductionTeaching data science and AI in a way that is engaging and practical is a challenge as these fieldsbecome central to the 21st-century skill set 1 . Traditional curricula often rely on contrivedexamples or toy datasets, which can lack authenticity and personal relevance for students 1 . Priorresearch has highlighted the absence of “author proximity” in data science education, meaningthat students neither contribute to data production nor

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ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; DeAnna Lynn Leitzke PE, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kurt Paterson P.E., Arizona State University; Joshua Mitchell, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

perspectives of team members andstakeholders. However, mindsets of any kind are challenging to assess. We hypothesize thatbehaviors provide an opportunity to observe the translation of mindsets into actions and thatobserving these behaviors, in turn, allows for assessing EM development.Background and Prior WorkIn 1959, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern founded what became Generac Power Systems, one ofthe world’s largest manufacturers of complete engine-driven power generator systems. Afterselling a division of Generac in 1998, the Kerns established the Kern Family Foundation [1]. TheFoundation’s mission is to focus on efforts that have long-term, systemic impact, therebyempowering the rising generation of Americans to build flourishing lives anchored in

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Maw, University of Saskatchewan; Peter M Ostafichuk P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Brian M Frank P.Eng., Queen's University; Lawrence R Chen, McGill University; Paul Neufeld P.Eng., MBA, PMP, University of Saskatchewan; Jason Grove P.E., University of Waterloo; Carolyn G. MacGregor P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto; Grant McSorley, University of Prince Edward Island; Rubaina Khan, Queens University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Engineering MajorIntroductionEngineering students, broadly speaking, attend post-secondary education with varied interestsand motivations, bringing generic assumptions about what engineering is and what engineers do.They often select engineering majors (also referred to as “disciplines” or “programs”) based onthese assumptions [1]. According to Sheppard et al., a problem lies in the fact that “academicprograms are often designed based on a projected image of engineering practice. However, thisimage may be outdated or misaligned with today’s actual professional work” (p. 1) [2]. Toexacerbate this situation, engineering career paths are expanding and becoming increasinglycomplex, further challenging students with conceptualizing and navigating their

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ME Division 10: Innovation in the Sophomore Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Ricardo Zaurin, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Harrison N Oonge, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

facultymembers collaborate to implement active learning and high-impact teaching practices in engineeringgateway courses to enhance Hispanic/Latino transfer student success. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Statics and Dynamics: A Case Study of Supplementing Traditional Lectures with High Impact Practices such as Multiple-Attempt-Testing and Project-Based-Homework Marino Nader1, Ricardo Zaurin2, Michelle Taub3, Sierra Outerbridge3, Harrison Oonge4, and Hyoung Jin Cho1 1 Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 2 Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikhil Satyala, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Rachael Wagner, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Tareq A Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Mark R. Riley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Raycelle C. C. Garcia, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Progress” paper will outline the steps wehave taken to utilize faculty input and established curriculum to develop an interdisciplinary programrequiring a small number of new courses yet still meeting both ABET requirements for mechatronicsand robotics and partner interest. Student reflections on the program and its first course offering are tobe gathered, along with reactions from faculty, to drive ongoing continuous improvement.2. INTRODUCTIONDigitally connected factories and robot-driven production processes have been highlighted as the futureof the manufacturing industry [1]. A growing national interest in accelerating industrial capacity andmodernizing education through capitalizing on advanced robotics systems supported by

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Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. M. Rezwan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Yuting Chen, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Soe Yu Nwe, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lingguang Song, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

their mental health vulnerabilities [1].Despite these significant challenges, mental health concerns among international graduatestudents have received insufficient attention from public health agencies like the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention, likely due to fragmented data collection systems that fail todisaggregate international student populations or difficulties integrating these students'experiences within broader national health statistics frameworks [2]. Compounding this problemis the persistently low utilization of mental health services. The cultural stigma surroundingmental health, unfamiliarity with available resources, and financial barriers deter many fromseeking psychological support. Data from the National Alliance on

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Faculty Development: Connections and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Minji Yun, University of Florida; Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Naqash Gerard, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

significant burdens when it comes tomentoring in the United States [1]. These faculty often face overwhelming demands due to theexpectation to mentor a disproportionate number of minority students [1]. The added andinstitutional unrecognized support and recognition of their mentoring efforts has been reported tolead to burnout, stress, decreased job satisfaction, sacrificing personal health, and emotional andmental fatigue [1]-[11]. Compounded on this are racial battle fatigues in their academicenvironments that continue to position them at a disadvantage compared to their White counterparts[6], [9]-[11]. Minoritized faculty (i.e., Black faculty) are “acutely aware of their community’s needs andoften gravitate towards racial justice efforts

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reap, Quinnipiac University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

proposeand test psychometric instruments to establish baselines and gage changes in entrepreneurialmindset or intent.Educational literature on mechanical and closely adjacent engineering contains multipleinstances where the business of entrepreneurship serves as the center of a curricular intervention.The enterprise in question may exist as a simulation, a potential enterprise, or a functioningbusiness in such cases. Costello simulates “…real-life entrepreneur interaction for students…”by requiring final year mechanical engineering students to solve class design problems incollaboration with real entrepreneurs [1]. As an interaction between business students withentrepreneurial intent and sophomore mechanical engineering CAD students shows

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew M Grondin, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

elucidate ways in which traditional engineering assessments often areinsufficient- namely, that they: (1) rely primarily on single snapshots of students’ knowledge at asingle point in time, thereby neglecting the developmental nature of students’ emerging conceptualunderstandings; (2) over-emphasize the importance of verbalizable and symbolic ways ofexpressing knowledge. In effect, this can exclude the nonverbal and embodied ways studentsexpress emerging knowledge of complex, dynamic phenomena. The current study explores the potential of this approach by considering how gestures andspeech during collaborative discourse can reveal transitions in mechanical engineering students’understanding of structure-function relationships governing

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley David Klehm, Oral Roberts University; Emmelia Lichty, Oral Roberts University; Moriah Love Metellus, Oral Roberts University; Quadre John Antoine Moore, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan Ophus, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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engineering laboratory coursework will allow students to betterunderstand and call upon this skill set in their future engineering careers.IntroductionThe engineering tensile stress-strain curve is obtained by the static loading of a test specimen andexhibits various regions of material behavior and properties such as Young’s modulus, ultimatetensile strength, and the fracture stress, according to Hibbeler [1] and Vidosic [2]. Understandingand predicting material failure is crucial in engineering applications, for example in the systemsof fuel cell and nuclear safety components, see Pham and Trinh [3].By asking students to perform, write, and simulate this laboratory, it requires students to have amore in-depth approach than simply following the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Vick, University of Kentucky; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Joseph H Hammer; Matthew Whitwer, University of Kentucky; Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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Association and is president of the oSTEM chapter at Purdue. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering student mental health status across gender identities: Analysis of data from theHealthy Minds Study1 IntroductionDepression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and non-suicidal self-injury are some of the many mentalhealth issues that have increased in prevalence among undergraduate college students [1]. Collegestudents’ mental health is not only important for their wellbeing and belonging, but academicretention and success [2]. In engineering, cisgender women, transgender students, and nonbinarystudents—in this study referred to as gender minorities—face different challenges potentiallyexplaining reports

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Michael B. Kelley P.E., Norwich University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

University’s Experience Teaching and Assessing Student Learning of Professional Skills Using the EPSA MethodIntroductionProficiency in engineering professional skills, such as ethics, communication skills, andteamwork, are critical for success in the multidisciplinary, intercultural team interactions thatcharacterize 21st century engineering careers. Boeing’s list of “Desired Attributes of anEngineer” specifically include “Good communications skills”, “High ethical standards”, “Aprofound understanding of the importance of teamwork”, “Understanding of the context in whichEngineering is practiced”, and “Curiosity and a desire to learn for life”[1]. Engineering programaccrediting bodies worldwide recognize this importance and have required