Conference Session

ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hammam Alsafrjalani, University of Miami

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

classroom, we composed extra-credit exercises for students to complete.The exercises were to provide tutorials on one concept with an example, record the tutorial, andupload it to our course platform for other students to watch. Students were encouraged to useexamples that match the circuits that were simulated in the classroom, but that was not amandatory requirement.6. Integration of Co-STARSWe designed physical circuits that resemble the examples in our in-class circuit simulation,executed the simulation for these circuits on EveryCircuit simulator, and curated and recordedtutorials that cover the topics involved in these circuits. Furthermore, to further enhance thestudents' understanding of the concepts, we altered the circuit topography and

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tarek Kandil, Western Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

machine learning applications; energy management; hybrid energy systems; microgrid protection ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Analysis of the Impact of Tower Footing Impedance on the Low Voltage Ride Through Capability of Wind Farm SystemsIntroductionThis work seeks to integrate the results of technical research into engineering curriculum,thereby closing the divide between research and teaching. The investigation of tower footingimpedance and its influence on LVRT capability will serve as a practical case study forstudents, enhancing their comprehension of wind energy systems. Preliminary research wasdone to analyze the educational impact, utilizing the material in classroom

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Industry Advisory Boards, Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Carl Backus, Project Unlock; Jessica P.M. Fick, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University; Jagadish Torlapati, Rowan University; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Jodi F. Prosise, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

) discuss this method, b) provide an analysis of the impacts of theprojects undertaken through its use, and c) provide case study examples of the conversionprocess from advisement to partnership within the engineering programs at select institutions.The Project Unlock Method™, coupled with the KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM)framework, provides a pathway for engineering programs to leverage the expertise and insight ofindustry in their programs and curriculum. By shifting IABs from reactionary advisory roles toactive partnership roles, the approach demonstrates how academic-industry interactions canbecome more adaptive and impactful. This paper also shares current efforts from a ProjectUnlock ™ training involving over 15 institutions that have now

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Fagundes; Daniel Guberman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kelsey Smart; Kal Holder, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #48374BOARD #166: Student Pedagogy Advocates: Enhancing Teaching and LearningThrough Student-Faculty Partnerships (WIP)Ms. Barbara Fagundes, I hold a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and an M.S. in Computer Science, focusing on integrating computational thinking into pre-college education. My experience includes developing and implementing engineering and computer science curricula and actively participating in professional development for teachers to establish inclusive and innovative learning environments. At Purdue University’s Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE), I work as a postdoctoral researcher

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber F Young-Brice, Marquette University; Allison Murray, Marquette University; Somesh Roy, Marquette University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #49224BOARD # 258: IUSE: Cohort 1 Results of A Model for Human-CenteredEngineering EducationDr. Amber F Young-Brice, Marquette University Dr. Amber Young-Brice is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and an Assistant Professor in Nursing at Marquette University. She has a master’s degree in nursing education, a PhD in nursing, and is a certified nurse educator with 15+ years of teaching experience. Dr. Young-Brice’s program of pedagogical research explores the relationship between the influence of non-cognitive factors, such as grit and self-regulated learning, and the successful trajectory of students

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #49461Hands-On Aerospace Engineering – Learning By Doing: RocketryDr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks Dr Michael Hatfield is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Education at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a BS in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University (’84); an MS in electrical engineering from California State University Fresno (’87), and a PhD in Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (’99

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

traditional physics curriculum by adding ideas of 2LTwould not be sufficient to familiarize students with these ideas. A totally new teaching approachto heat, temperature, and energy would be necessary. They also suggested that basic qualitativeideas related to 2LT should be a central and integral part of the instruction from early on.Engineering students’ difficulties in learning thermodynamics occur worldwide as indicated by theliterature. Mulop et al. [8] reviewed and analyzed different approaches taken toward helpingstudents learn Thermodynamics. They discussed efforts made to overcome the deficiencies as wellas various teaching approaches meant to enhance students’ learning of Thermodynamics. Theseapproaches included blended learning, active

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #45440Faculty Perspectives on Effective Supportive Department LeadershipCol. Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy Colonel Joel Sloan Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE is the Permanent Professor and Head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. He received his B.S. in civil engineering as a distinguished graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy, M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Colorado, and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He is an ASEE member and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research interests include geotechnical

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 4 - Undergraduate Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

H. Schwab, The Ohio State University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Anu Singh, The Ohio State University; Euclides Maluf, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Anu Singh, The Ohio State University Anu Singh is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She completed her M.Tech in Digital Communication and her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering in India. Her research interests include self-regulation, metacognition, reflection, and argumentative writing in engineering.Euclides Maluf, University of Nebraska - Lincoln The author is an experienced Industrial Engineer with a minor in Occupational

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asefeh Kardgar, Texas A&M University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

Paper ID #46928Enhancing Public Health Awareness through Infographics: A Dual-MethodEvaluation of Design and EngagementDr. Asefeh Kardgar, Texas A&M University Asefeh Kardgar is a researcher at Texas A&M University.Dr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Public Health Awareness through

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise Anne Basque, Polytechnique Montreal; Julien Chevrier, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Andree-Ann Cormier, Polytechnique Montreal; Manon Du Ruisseau MDR, Polytechnique Montreal; Olivia Fernandez Pereda, Polytechnique Montreal; Camille Fitch-Kustcher, Polytechnique Montreal; Brendan Fitzgibbon, Polytechnique Montreal; Tiphaine Hérault, Polytechnique Montreal; Arina Soare, Polytechnique Montreal

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

CAP7005, I think I have used more services offered by the Library. of the services and resources provided by the Library. Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Do not know / No opinionFigure 4: Levels of knowledge and use of the library resources and services (Q15)As the presentation of library services and resources is an integral part of the curriculum, thisresult was expected. Thus, it was interesting to go a step further and ask students about theirpractices and actual use of these services and resources.Question 15 also asked students how much they agreed with the statement “Since

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig M. Spears, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

, Lent and Brown[6] defined SCCT with an emphasis on how self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personalgoals play pivotal roles in guiding an individual’s career trajectory.This framework closely parallels efforts to define and understand "engineering identity," aconcept many researchers explore. However, SCCT also emphasizes the role of contextual andexperiential factors, such as institutional support or barriers, in shaping these core variables. Byintegrating these factors, this theory is a particularly valuable comprehensive lens for identifyingfactors of professional socialization mechanisms that affect engineers’ job satisfaction and careerpersistence in engineering. My review will integrate the three components of self-efficacy,outcome

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farha Jahan, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Heath LeBlanc f-jahan@onu.edu h-leblanc@onu.edu ECCS Department ECCS Department Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University Abstract Linked lists are fundamental data structures in computer science, but their abstract nature can pose challenges for students, particularly those with diverse backgrounds and limited mathematical preparation. This paper presents a novel approach to teaching linked lists using Play-Doh as a hands-on, interactive manipulative combined with an analogy. The activity involves students creating and manipulating Play-Doh ”trains” to

Conference Session

GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Ifeoma Mary Nwanua, University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. A PECASE awardee, she has led multiple pioneering efforts in engineering education including multimodal methods in engineering education using sensor technologies and biophysiological tools, hidden curriculum, mentoring, active learning, professional identity, among others. She is a renowned national and international leader in engineering education earning her multiple accolades and honors through professional organizations such as the National Academy of Engineering, IEEE, and ASEE. She integrates her multiple experiences as a Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineer, Analytical Cell Biologist, and Engineering Education Researcher

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Electronic System Design: A Hands-on Course on Creating a Professional Electronic ProductAbstractA new curriculum has been developed for an advanced embedded systems course. In this course,students construct a webcam from the ground up, resulting in a professional, aesthetic product.Along the way, they practice surface-mount soldering, PCB design, web design, 3D design, andembedded programming. The course is a guided journey in creating a device at the level of aminimal viable product at a startup company, and feeds into a followup class where studentspursue the journey without constraints, with novel projects. To assess the efficacy of thecurriculum, several

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

University of Central FloridaAbstractThis study explores a novel instructional approach that integrates agile methodologies with tradi-tional teaching practices to enhance learning outcomes in an introductory Computer Science (CS1)course. A high rate of D, F, and Withdraw (DFW) grades, coupled with student dissatisfaction inprevious iterations, prompted a comprehensive redesign of the CS1 curriculum at a mid-sizedpublic land-grant university. The redesigned course emphasizes student-centered learning, incor-porating strategies such as near-peer instruction, supplemental tutoring, and flexible assessmenttimelines. These changes aim to help students engage more effectively with core computing con-cepts at their own pace. Grounded in a constructivist

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

on infrastructure today in a selected city.Gonzaga University, a medium-sized, private liberal arts university in the Pacific northwest,requires all first-semester students to complete a first-year seminar course (FYS). Each FYS hascommon learning outcomes: 1) differentiate how knowledge is created across differentdisciplines, 2) articulate how the student’s perspectives affect their discovery and generation ofknowledge, and 3) integrate how Gonzaga’s mission relates to the student’s own academic,personal, and spiritual aspirations. The course discussed in this paper was an FYS entitled“Equity and Infrastructure.” The 18 students enrolled in the course were engineering (includingmechanical, civil, and electrical) and computer science majors

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Broad Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Educational Organization and Leadership; Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction).Dr. Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ali Ansari is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Masters and Ph.D in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Ali has been teaching for the past two years at Bucknell University in both the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering and been focusing on student focused pedagogy centered around Game-based learning techniques.Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wayne Chang is an

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Eric Prosser, Arizona State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Science: A Collaborative Approach to Project-Based LearningAbstractThis work-in-progress paper explores a collaboration between an engineering librarian and a datascientist to integrate information literacy (IL) concepts into a semester-long data science project.Using a library setting, the goal is to bridge the gap between technical skills and the ability tocritically evaluate, manage, and ethically use information in data-driven research. Throughoutthe semester, the librarian works closely with students and the data science instructor tointroduce IL skills such as data sourcing, citation management, intellectual property awareness,and critical evaluation of sources. By embedding these competencies into project-based

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #45494Study Historical Cases, Learn Today’s Tools, and Prepare for the FutureDr. Jason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao is a Professor with the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering and Technology. He received his Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005, after which he joined ECU as a founding faculty member. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy, University of Cincinnati; Matthew Sleep, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. First year studentsreported an average value of 51.5 while 5th year students reported an average value of 64.3indicating that students had a higher perception of their knowledge of engineering design as theyprogress through the civil engineering program.A similar test was conducted on the responses to the question, “How important do you thinkdesign is for Civil Engineers?” The result of a Mann-Whitney U test was a p value of 0.174(p>0.05) indicating that there is no statistically significant difference between first- and fifth-yearstudent responses to the question at the 95% confidence level. So, while students reported anincrease in perceived knowledge of engineering design as they progress in the curriculum, therewas not a statistically

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, “Integrating Data-Driven and Career Development Theory-Driven Approaches to Study High School Student Persistence in STEM Career Aspirations,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2024, doi: 10.18260/1-2--47651.[31] U. Bronfenbrenner, “Toward an experimental ecology of human development,” American Psychologist, pp. 513–531, 1977.[32] M. Miles, M. Huberman, and J. Saldaña, “Qualitative data analysis,” in Research Methods in Education, 3rd ed., London: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2012, pp. 299–324. doi: 10.4135/9781544307725.n14.[33] V. Braun and V. Clarke, “Using thematic analysis in psychology,” Qual Res Psychol, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 77–101, 2006, doi: 10.1191/1478088706qp063oa.[34

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Rodriguez-Seda, United States Naval Academy

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

document.Related WorkFor decades, the use of hands-on laboratory experience has been seen as an important part of anycomprehensive undergraduate robotics and control engineering curriculum [1–3]. A recent surveyamong robotics instructors representing 67 different institutions of higher education found that75% of all participants agreed that laboratory experience is an integral part of roboticseducation [4]. Examples of hands-on activities for advanced robotics and control engineeringtopics abound in the literature (refer to [5–7]). For example, the laboratory in [8, 9] introducesstudents to the topic of cyber security in robotics by exposing them to the vulnerabilities ofnetworked control systems. Students can design and launch Denial-of-Service and

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Carolina López, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

L´opez is the Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator at Pontificia Universidad Catolica ´ de Chile (PUC-Chile) at the Engineering School in Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC-Chile). Carolina received an MA in Social Sciences from the Universidad de Chile.Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Luis Vargas-Vidal is the for Teaching Development Coordinator at the Engineering School of the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile (PUC-Chile). He is also a Spanish and Communication Professor at PUCV-Chile and obtained his master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Educational Projects from UNAB-Chile.Miss Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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DSAI Technical Session 5: Educational Technology and Innovative Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Lukas Allen Bostick, Clemson University; Ibrahim Demir, The University of Iowa; Bijaya Adhikari; Krishna Panthi, Clemson University; Vidya Samadi, Clemson University; Mostafa Saberian, Clemson University; Carlos Erazo Ramirez, The University of Iowa

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

Paper ID #48109WIP: Formative Findings from the First Year Implementation of a Water andData Science WorkshopDr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. D. Matthew Boyer is a Research Associate Professor of Engineering & Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences at Clemson University.Lukas Allen Bostick, Clemson UniversityProf. Ibrahim Demir, The University of IowaBijaya AdhikariKrishna Panthi, Clemson UniversityVidya Samadi, Clemson UniversityMostafa Saberian, Clemson UniversityCarlos Erazo Ramirez, The University of Iowa

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

engineering and society. In parallel, I want to help my studentsprepare for a globalized world and to start with a mindset that it isn’t necessarily good or bad; itjust is. Since it exists, what can we do with it? This project uses globalization as a tool in theengineering classroom to help engineering students concretize globalization by exploring itsinertia, its pros and cons, and how to prepare to be an engineer in a globalized world.University of Portland (UP) is a primarily undergraduate and comprehensive institution with fourschools (engineering, business, education, and nursing) and one college (sciences, socialsciences, and humanities). The academic experience combines a liberal arts core curriculum, theCatholic Intellectual Tradition, and

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DSAI Technical Session 9: Student Reflections, Metacognition, and Competency Mapping

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paromita Nath, Rowan University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

general structure and the different components of a concept map. The node ”central concept”in Figure 1 represents the main concept and the surrounding nodes represent the relatedsub-concepts 1 .Concept maps have been shown to be an effective tool in the learning process, allowing studentsto connect related ideas and increasing student understanding of a topic 3,4 . Concept mapping hasbeen demonstrated to be beneficial in higher education. The use of concept maps to help studentsunderstand the structure of a mechanical engineering curriculum and the relationships betweensequences of courses has been investigated 5 . This study discussed concept mapping as a tool toimprove the effectiveness of lectures and to help students achieve a greater depth

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

applying knowledge, using learning strategies, using engineeringliterature to guide problem formulation, integrating results from multiple studies, asking relevantquestions, and identifying the knowns and unknowns about engineering problems.Preliminary AssessmentTo date, one intern has completed an internship and five are currently in progress. Four more areplanned for 2025-26 AY. As such, insufficient data have been collected to show progression onour metrics from the beginning of the internships to the end. The survey results will only providevalue after the post-internship survey data are collected and compared to the pre-internshipsurvey data. Table 2 shows preliminary data from the pre-internship survey, specifically surveyquestions that map

Conference Session

Scaling Impactful Pre-College STEM + C Programs: Lessons from Transportation, Technology, and Engineering Camps

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Marie Luna, University of The Incarnate Word, GEMS Program; Stephanie Gray, University of the Incarnate Word; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

curriculum as an essential component ofthe student's learning journey [5], [10], [20]. Additionally, Python is open source, making it afree resource that allows students to gain knowledge and experience without a financial burden.During the GEMS 4-week summer program, students participated in a daily one-hour sessiontitled “Coding Academy,” where they were introduced to Python [2], [24], [25]. The lessonsbegan with foundational concepts, such as syntax and variables, and gradually progressed tomore advanced topics like loops and conditionals [20]. By the end of the program, students wereequipped with basic Python skills that served as a foundation for more complex programmingchallenges. Additionally, previous research was conducted regarding the

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Molodetsky, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Materials Division (MATS)

achieved with awidely used discussion-based class format. The approach to reach the third goal is to guide thestudent project to ensure that the students become exposed to materials characterizationtechniques or methods that may not have been covered in this class but will be included in thesubsequent curriculum. An implicit overarching goal was also to make the new MSE programknown as interesting and fun to a broader student population at NJIT facilitating the interestamong undecided students in this new major.A project, that leads to an efficient learning experience, should have two important components [2]:it should address a question or a problem interesting enough to motivate the student interest andactivities, and the activities must yield