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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Keune, Technical University of Munich; Daniela Villarreal Bermúdez; Kylie Peppler, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

is guided by constructionist, posthumanist, and participatory theoretical commitments. ´Daniela Villarreal BermudezDr. Kylie Peppler, University of California, Irvine Dr. Peppler is a professor of Informatics and Education at University of California, Irvine who engages in research that focuses on the intersection of arts, STEM, and interest-driven learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF DUE: Everyday engineering: Leveraging craft to deepen engineering design and spatial visualization Author Name 1, Institution 1, Email 1 Author Name 2, Institution 2, Email 2

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Effective Teaching Potpourri

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yiming Niu; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Karthik Pattaje; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

example of integrating Python programming assignments in alaboratory-based Civil Engineering (CE) course. As well established in the literature, theintegration of programming and coding into discipline-specific engineering education is essentialto address the growing demand for computational proficiency in engineering disciplines. Thebenefits to students of coding integration include enhanced problem-solving skills; a deeperunderstanding of engineering concepts through visualization, simulation, and modeling; andincreased employability [1]. Implementation of such efforts also help satisfy ABET studentoutcomes such as (i) identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applyingprinciples of engineering, science, and mathematics; and

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Engineer degree - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MS in Mechanical Engineering - MIT, and MS in Ocean Systems Management - MIT. Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS from Rochester Institute of Technology. Career: 1. Commander, United States Navy, Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer (Retired 2008). 2. Manufacturing Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement (Through 2017) Engineer. 3. Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor (2018 to Present). Licenses: Six-Sigma Blackbelt License from the American Society for Quality, PE in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) Certified Nuclear Engineer. North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Student understanding

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Adela Martin, University College London

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

’. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Exploring engineering students’ understanding of their social responsibilitythrough a living library of ethics case studiesIntroductionEthics education is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of the undergraduateengineering curricula. Nonetheless, many engineering students show reluctance or outrightdisengagement when exposed to ethical issues [1] [2]. Traditionally, the engineeringcurriculum privileges technico-scientific knowledge, seeing it divorced from ethics andsocietal considerations, and relegating ethics tends to standalone courses or ancillary topicswithin broader coursework [3], [4]. This hierarchization of disciplines reflects a deeper‘depoliticization’ of engineering programs

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DSAI Technical Session 8: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clara Fang, University of Hartford

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

. With the adventof advanced computational tools, the ability to store, process, and analyze large datasets hasbecome a core skill for engineering professionals. Recognizing this need, teaching-focusedinstitutions like ours are integrating innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques intoundergraduate research to equip students with these essential competencies. Undergraduateresearch experiences have been shown to significantly enhance students’ learning, technicalskills, and confidence, as highlighted by Lopatto (2017) [1] in the Survey of UndergraduateResearch Experiences. Such experiences not only provide a platform for applying theoreticalknowledge but also foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, essential for

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DSAI Technical Session 8: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chuhao Wu, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zipf, Pennsylvania State University; Na Li, Penn State University; David Benjamin Hellar, The Pennsylvania State University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

obstacles in using learning analytics Chuhao Wu, Sarah Zipf, Na Li, David Benjamin Hellar The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstract: E-learning resources and educational technology are increasingly used in STEMeducation, generating vast amounts of student-level data. Learning analytics tools can utilize thisdata, enabling instructors to adjust their pedagogy to support student success. Despite thepotential benefits, the implementation of learning analytics does not always lead toimprovements in teaching practices. This paper, through two case studies, investigates challengesinstructors may face in adopting learning analytics. In Case Study 1, we examined how onlineactivity

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Shivanjali Khare, University of New Haven; Angelina Casiano, University of New Haven

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

insights into the practical challenges and successes of creating this type ofevent for the first time on our campus.1 IntroductionWith more than 300 weekend events and more than 500,000 students participating each year[1],MLH hackathons are popular among college and university students who are learning to becoders. These events provide students with opportunities to get hands-on with tools andtechnologies they may not necessarily have the opportunity to be exposed to in the classroom.Moreover, participating students get the chance to network with both their peers at otherinstitutions and also with sponsoring companies, which could lead to internships and jobs out ofschool. They also provide a unique opportunity for students to develop in-demand

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mackinley Love MSc, University of Calgary

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Materials Division (MATS)

interact with the phenomenon of the technology gap to producemarginalization in the highly technology-dependent discipline of engineering education.Therefore, there is a need for an evaluation of how extensive the impact of marginalization onapplications of constructive alignment has been, and subsequently the development of anupdated model of constructive alignment that addresses issues of marginalization.1. IntroductionConstructive alignment is the pedagogical concept that students learn better when the learningoutcomes, learning activities, and assessments in an educational offering are designed holisticallyto support one another and allow students to demonstrate their understanding as directly aspossible [1]. Introduced by Biggs in 1996 [1], a

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Blaine, University of Oregon; Nathan Jacobs, University of Oregon

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

describes how the Department of Bioengineering at the University ofOregon has reached beyond faculty in engineering and related sciences to incorporate expertiseand coursework from a broader set of disciplines with a direct impact on student success. Thoseinterdisciplinary networks internal to our institution – particularly from outside STEM fields –are central to our strategy for enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship education and thefuture flexibility in our graduate engineering programs.[1] [2] Interdisciplinary EngineeringEducation has been identified as a valuable approach in many programs because the professionallandscape for engineers relies on a diverse set of technical competencies and an essential set ofnon-technical skills. [3]In the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Yan, Tennessee State University; Lin Li P.E., Tennessee State University; Ivan T. Mosley Sr, Tennessee State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

LinDr. Ivan T. Mosley Sr, Tennessee State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 NSF HBCU-UP Implementation Program: Enhancing STEM Education for 2 Underrepresented Students through Course-Based Undergraduate Research at 3 HBCUs 4 5 Abstract: This paper presents the development and implementation of a 6 transformative engineering curriculum at Tennessee State University (TSU), designed 7 to improve retention and graduation rates among underrepresented students in Science, 8 Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Central to this initiative are 9 Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), which aim to enhance10

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama; Melike Dizbay-Onat, University of South Alabama

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, while simultaneously instilling sustainableengineering practices. The program aims to recruit 30 undergraduate students for a 10-weekexperience at the University of South Alabama, where they will engage in collaborative researchand experiential learning focused on microplastics. The intellectual framework of the programencompasses five key thrusts: (1) Understanding the degradation of plastics into microplasticsand their impact on ecosystems, (2) Developing novel detection and measurement techniques formicroplastics in various environmental contexts, (3) Designing and testing filters to mitigatemicroplastics in waterways, (4) Establishing systems to monitor microplastic pollution over time,and (5) Repurposing collected microplastics for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University; Rachel Boren, New Mexico State University; Joe Butler, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

MotivationUndergraduate enrollment grew 2.5% in Spring 2024 after years of decline during and after COVID19pandemic [1]. The bulk of this growth (55.7%) is happening in community colleges (CC), growing 4.7%since Spring 2023. In aggregate, the enrollment in CCs increased by 8.8% between Fall 2022 and Fall 2024[2]. The two main driving factors of CCs’ growth appear to be the difficulty of admission to 4-year colleges,which are increasingly selective in their admissions, and cost. In line with the former, our local universityraised the high school GPA admission requirement from 2.5 to 2.75 in 2016, which led more studentsattending local CCs.In anticipation of an increase in transfer students, the university and the CC launched a transfer pathwayin Fall 2016. The

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maya Menon, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Stephanie Adams, Oregon State University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Jeff Knowles, Oregon State University

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report challenges such as insufficient time forcurriculum redesign, a lack of professional development opportunities, and institutional culturesthat prioritize research over teaching innovation. To address these challenges, the project focuseson three key activities: (1) investigating the decision-making processes and contextual challengesfaculty encounter when implementing EBIPs; (2) co-developing course materials and curriculumto align with EBIP strategies; and (3) creating research-informed resources to support EBIP-based course development.This project engages faculty from over 40 institutions, including R1 universities, undergraduate-focused colleges, minority-serving institutions, and two-year colleges. By capturing facultyexperiences

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Ilbeigi, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Dana Alzoubi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Abbas Rashidi, The University of Utah

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

significant contributors to thecountry’s economy and employs over 8 million professionals.[1]. Like many other sectors, theconstruction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the adoption of newtechnologies that promise to revolutionize construction practices. It is essential for constructionengineering students to become familiar with both traditional and emerging constructionmethods while gaining exposure to real-world construction tasks and engineering processes [2].Traditionally, this has been achieved through organized construction site visits. While thesevisits offer valuable learning experiences, they are often constrained by safety concerns, limitedavailability, and time restrictions [3]. Furthermore, large group

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Scott R Bartholomew, Brigham Young University; Daniel Bayah, University of Georgia; Wonki Lee, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Instructionˆa C™s Literacy and Language program at Purdue University. She received her B.A and M.S in Korean Language Education from Seoul National University, South Korea. She served culturally and linguistical ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Student Design Through Critical Evaluation: Results from Four Years of Learning by Evaluating (LbE) Research (NSF DRK-12 #2101235)IntroductionDesign is a central focus of high-school engineering courses. Curricula at this level include awide-range of engineering contexts, highlighting the consistent ways of thinking and being as anengineer [1], [2]. Design experiences foster creativity, problem solving, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingru Benner, Western New England University; Raymond J. Ostendorf, Western New England University; Michael J Rust, Western New England University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. This work presents a detailed analysis oflongitudinal data collected over three years through quantitative formative assessments conductedeach fall and spring semester, as well as through focus group studies on the advising system.When combined with the other services, it offers insights into how the advising contribute to keyoutcomes, such as retention and academic success, which are central to the objectives of theproject.IntroductionThe team advising system is considered one of the advising strategies that affect students inimportant ways. The faculty advisor, university advisor and peer advisor need to work togetherserve the students beyond teaching, and provide them with timely and accurate information[1].The advisors can meet with

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Donovan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jon J Kellar, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, glaze, and glass) content and the courselearning objectives. Through our prior educational outreach delivery (e.g., STEM Ed conference,teacher workshops, high school camps, artisan workshops), we have developed culturally relevant,and regionally focused, curriculum for our student populations [3][4][5]. Table 1. Potential Course Learning Objectives—based upon SD Process Guide [2] (example content). 9-12.N.1.1 Students will be able to evaluate a scientific discovery to determine and describe how societal, cultural, and personal beliefs influence scientific investigations and interpretations. (the discovery of porcelain, its chemistry and its relevancy to clay-based ceramic fabrication) 9-12.N.2.2 Students will be able to practice safe and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

higher education,particularly in regions like the U.S. Southwest, where Latino/a/x communities represent asignificant portion of the population [1, 2]. These institutions serve marginalized populations thatseek to create pathways for historically underrepresented groups in higher education, offering notjust access, but the promise of success and empowerment through a supportive academicenvironment [3, 4]. The term "servingness" suggests an institutional commitment to nurturingthese communities by fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum and addressing theunique challenges faced by Latino/a/x students [4]. However, despite the intended goal of“serving” of HSIs, the lived reality of many students, especially those pursuing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanny Silvestri, Maricopa Community Colleges; Nichole Neal; Elisabeth Johnson

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering & ArtificialIntelligence Student Success at Community Colleges. The grant program started in the Fall of2023 and has served 26 unique students and will continue until 2028. This grant, entitledReaching Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Career Heights (REACH), empowers studentswith scholarships, personalized academic mentoring, and industry-oriented activities.Methodology: The IDP interactive dashboard has 3 main purposes: 1. gathering data to assessthe success of the mentoring program, 2. helping the mentees to formulate their academicgoals, identify actions to achieve them, and identify supporting activities and networkinginteractions, and 3. Monitoring reflection, creating accountability, and celebrating achievements,given

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie L. Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of California, Los Angeles ; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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and relevance of studentsbelonging to multiple social categories, including gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation,considered within the context of engineering doctoral education. Our project uses a student-centered approach to shed light on the specific organizational climate in doctoral engineeringdepartments by engaging with students from diverse groups. We draw on organizational climateresearch and intersectionality theory to answer three research questions: 1. What focusedclimates are present in doctoral engineering departments? 2. How do climate perceptions differby intersecting social categories? 3. How do climate perceptions relate to organizationalcommitment to degree completion?We combined an intersectional, student-centered

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tierney Harvey, University of Oklahoma

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the third-grade drawings and the first-year college students showed improved skill in CADand 3D printing. Future implementations of this project should involve more interaction with the thirdgraders to enhance engineering education outreach opportunities. 1 GIFTS: Third Grade Drawings into 3D Printed ModelsMotivationCurrently, Oklahoma shows a deficit in the number of engineers they need in the work force [1].Therefore, it is important to increase the number of engineers in the state to meet this demand.This can be done by two avenues: recruitment and retention [2]. Recruitment starts with K12student outreach to inspire children to

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Faculty Development: Lessons Learned Papers and Lightning Talks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie E. Evans, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Heather Lynn Johnson; David C. Mays, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

teaching and actual practices. Our study wasdesigned to determine what factors of engineering college culture accelerate or inhibit facultyparticipation in the FLC and implementation of known best practices for inclusive teaching bythose same faculty. Interview recordings were transcribed and coded. Using phenomenographicanalysis, we identified three themes, descriptions of which have been submitted to a refereedengineering education research journal. In this presentation, we focus on lessons learned, notreported elsewhere, that emerged from two specific codes: (1) reasons for joining the FLC and(2) benefits of FLC, which address, respectively, why faculty joined the FLC and why theystayed for at least two years, when the interviews were conducted

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

culminating design experience, whichsome may view as an innovative approach. The case study within the paper outlines the projectitself, the motivation for pursuing a research-centric capstone, a description of the overallcapstone experience, and a justification for how the program feels the project meets the ABETrequirements.IntroductionThe civil engineering program is one of six ABET accredited engineering programs at the UnitedStates Air Force Academy (USAFA). In addition to requiring students to achieve seven differentstudent outcomes, Criterion 5 (Curriculum) of ABET states that the curriculum must include aculminating major engineering design experience that: 1) incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple constraints, and

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Faculty Development: Grading and Artificial Intelligence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

settings.In higher education, AI has influenced classroom instruction, laboratory learning, researchproductivity, and administrative processes [1, 2].Within engineering education, the momentum toward AI adoption is accelerating. Traditionallylimited to robotics, automation, and control systems, AI is now being adopted more broadly,facilitating curriculum design, enabling automated assessments, and providing personalizedfeedback mechanisms [3, 4]. As faculty expand their exploration of AI’s pedagogical potential,the discourse has also highlighted concerns, such as the risk of student overreliance and thereadiness of faculty to adopt AI responsibly and effectively [5]. Yet, the overall recognition ofAI’s potential continues to drive its integration

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WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pranav Chintalapati, The University of British Columbia; Gina Sengeri, The University of British Columbia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, overlapping content across coursescan create confusion or excessive workload, detracting from learning rather than reinforcing it.To address these challenges, integrating curricula to showcase the connections between coursecontent may help students connect key concepts and foster deeper understanding. Our work aimsto (1) highlight connections between courses in the undergraduate Chemical and BiologicalEngineering (CHBE) program, and explore if integrated assessments can cultivate strongerperceptions of connectedness, and (2) explore if a streamlined Y2 curriculum with integratedcourse content can enhance student learning by reinforcing key concepts throughout theprogram. This paper describes a systematic approach to assessing the curriculum for

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University; Joshua Daniel Borycz, Vanderbilt University; Sheldon Salo, Vanderbilt University; Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

academic librarian onboarding and orientation.Prof. Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University Amanda Lowery is a Professor of Practice at Vanderbilt University Department of Biomedical Engineering. She has been working in the field of accessibility and service learning for 8 years. Her specific interests are in early childhood mobility and toy accessibility. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Building Information and Data Literacy Skills in Biomedical Engineering Laboratory CoursesBackground: Engineering educators regard the ability to find, evaluate, and synthesize technicalinformation as a core competency for engineering undergraduates [1], [2]. However

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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circles and math summer camps, and participated in the organization of numerous math competitions. With his colleagues, he organizes mathematics outreach at Stevens and conducts the related education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring the Impact of Community Engagement on Undergraduates via Math Circles for K–12 Students: An NSF-IUSE ProjectBackgroundMath circles are informal enrichment programs in which K–12 students work together to solveengaging math problems [1]. In this work, we report on the math circles conducted byundergraduates at Stevens Institute of Technology as part of their enrollment in a credit-bearingcommunity engagement course. The study

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Michael Cassidy; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; William Church

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

: Airborne Transport WHAT IS BIOMIMICRY? SUGGESTED GRADE LEVELS: “A practice that learns from and mimics Middle School the strategies used by living organisms (6th - 8th grade) to solve challenges comparable to the ones we face as individuals and TOTAL ESTIMATED societies” (Biomimicry Institute, n.d.) TIME: 1 - 2 hours (1 class period)INSPIRATION FROM NATUREDandelion Seeds (top left)Anisoptera Tree Seeds (top right)Maple Tree Seeds (bottom left)Pine Tree Pollen Grain

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massie Kazemi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

encourage high school students to takecollege-level courses [1]. Research has shown that dual enrollment programs can lead toimproved academic performance, as evidenced by higher college GPAs [2, 3]. Additionally, dualenrollment has been found to positively impact time-to-degree completion [4]. Furthermore,studies indicate that dual enrollment predicts better college enrollment, persistence, andcompletion rates [5].Despite these benefits, mixed-level learning environments—where both high school and collegestudents enroll in the same courses—present unique challenges and opportunities for instructors.These settings require teaching strategies that bridge the gap between differing levels of priorknowledge and learning readiness. High school students

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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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Joshua Dahl, University of Nevada, Reno; Erik Marsh, University of Nevada, Reno; Landon Wright, University of Idaho; Quinn Joseph Contaldi, University of Nevada, Reno; Daniel Enriquez; Ryan Wagner; Frederick C Harris Jr., University of Nevada, Reno; Barrie Dennis Robison, University of Idaho

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

care must be taken that an extreme message such as “the outside world is scary Ishould never go outside” isn’t received. Thus, we have created a charming simulation designed toteach children about the areas and animals around which ticks can be found. In addition, we havedeveloped some example lessons that can be conducted using this simulator and are coordinatingwith educational partners to test their efficacy.IntroductionJoint pain and swelling (arthritis), chronic migraines, and even cardiovascular problems arepotential symptoms of Lyme disease [1]. Ticks are commonly responsible for spreading Lymedisease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. They are typically found in forested and grassy areas,making it difficult to avoid exposure. As Monika