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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 6: LEES Works in Progress

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

find an answer”, then it both advances student development andpotentially saves institutions time and effort pursuing academic integrity claims.Additionally, this study’s use of chatbots is expected to provide insight into how they can beused to improve students’ critical thinking skills. Those skills are assessed in the grades on theassignment and course, and would be applicable to later courses that students take. Recentpublications have found strong evidence that the proper use of GenAI in college-levelclassrooms promotes a deeper engagement with the subject matter of a course, stimulatesdialogues in a more interactive way, and encourages critical reflection on information [21] [22][23] If this study demonstrates a simple way to take

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

align with the broader societal efforts to promote diversityand inclusivity in STEM education [42]–[44]. Social inequality, in contrast, shows consistentlylow scores in Profiles 2, 3, and 4, indicating a widespread rejection of social equality as normal.Interdependence is particularly pronounced in Profiles 3, 4, and 5, reflecting a strong inclinationtoward teamwork, collective achievement, and prioritizing group goals over individual ones. Thedimension of power varies significantly, with Profiles 2 and 3 demonstrating low scores,reflecting resistance to hierarchical structures, while Profiles 1 and 5 show moderate acceptanceof power differences.Concluding Remarks and Future Work This work showcases the existence and differences in five

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren A Griggs, The Pennsylvania State University; Eduardo Granata Rodriguez, Pennsylvania State University; Enrique D Gomez

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

throughexploring various study skills and through active participation in daily group review sessions.Participants also learn critical team building skills through engaging in a 6-week roboticscompetition and gain valuable professional development through weekly enrichment sessions.Each of these program components are fortified by rising second year student mentors, havingparticipated in the program the previous year. The mentors are trained and empowered to supportprogram goals, develop activities, and respond to participant weekly reflections [27].Introduction to Research Course DescriptionThe “Intro to Research” course focused on increasing student awareness of research conceptsand opportunities. The primary learning objectives of the research course

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ME Division 14: From M&Ms to Air Quality: Engaging Students in Energy and the Environment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haifa Salman El-Sadi, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio; ADAM PAYNE, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

material.Question 2b—What, if anything, was challenging about the course? Again, the students highlighted the effect of the professor, including negative experiences. Again, this may be due to the difficult conceptual nature of this material. Therefore, professors should reflect on their teaching style, noting the difficulty of learning this material. Students also noted that memorizing formulas is challenging. Clearly, there are a lot of formulas and numerical data, such as those included in the steam tables, required for solving thermodynamics problems. Here, professors should remind students that even seasoned engineers do not memorize these formulas and data; instead, they use computer programs to solve problems and rely on software databases

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amie Baisley, University of Florida; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

6.10 3.78 5.78 7.64 7.09 6.40 5.50 Understanding Difference (Importance – 1.73 1.82 0.64 2.4 2.3 2.72 2.33 1.45 1.91 2 1.94 Understanding)*For Concept 6 and 11 there was one faculty member that selected “I do not cover this topic” forImportance but gave a numerical rating for the Student Understanding question.The trends revealed that the concepts rated higher in importance often had higher studentunderstanding ratings. This correlation might reflect the emphasis placed on these conceptsduring instruction or a result of the nature of the concept and how accessible it is within thedynamics curriculum. Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between importance and studentunderstanding

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Better Conversations program consists of five modules: State, Assumptions, Context,Listening, and Feedback. The State module introduces a state framework that has students self-reflect to identify their ability to engage in conversation as green (good to go), yellow (proceedwith caution), or red (stop and take a break). A model of communication is introduced thatdescribes each person in a conversation 1. seeing or hearing something, 2. thinking and feeling something as a result, and 3. saying or doing something.The other person then sees/hears, thinks/feels, and says/does, and the cycle continues through theconversation. The Assumptions module has students consider the extent of the assumptions theymake in interpreting what another person

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

STEM choice goals butnot mathematics self-efficacy, STEM interest, or STEM outcome expectations comparingtreatment and control groups [10]. Rather than concluding from these statistically insignificantfindings that the intervention was unimpactful, the qualitative strand of the research—largelyabsent from SCCT research [6]—probes at limitations of SCCT when applied to pre-college,minoritized youth. In this paper, the authors critique SCCT based on qualitative findings fromBOAST. The Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory [11], [12] [6] providesclues for theoretical refinement of theories that better reflect diverse populations.Social Cognitive Career Theory Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) is a dominant and

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Guadalupe Rangel Ramirez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

of the A&E teaminvolved in the project.II. Stakeholder and Model Use: For applicable projects, stakeholder analysis becomesessential, and the corresponding model use must be tailored to reflect theseconsiderations.2nd Step: The preliminary development of BEPIt is necessary to develop the preliminary deliverables of the chosen BEP framework. Inthis step, it is proposed that the developed deliverables can be improved later. The mostrelevant task is for students to realize the scope of work, thinking in terms of time andresources (material and human resources). This step could make students return to thefirst step because each group already shapes the organizational structure. Still,more/fewer resources must be introduced to implement the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Human-Centered Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sebastian Dziallas, University of the Pacific; Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific; Mehdi Khazaeli, University of the Pacific; Bidisha Burman, University of the Pacific; Maryam Heidaripour, University of the Pacific; Leili Javadpour, University of the Pacific

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Digital User Experience + AI reflects the increasing reliance on intuitive, user-centeredinterfaces across industries and consumer products. By cultivating expertise in every step of thecreation of a digital product, students will acquire versatile skill sets that prepare them for rolessuch as UX designers, systems integrators, and digital product managers.Some of the areas in the curriculum allow a choice of options, whereas others are requireddepending on a student’s domain depth. For instance, students pursuing the Physical Design +Manufacturing domain depth take 3D Design, whereas those in Digital User Experience + AItake Introduction to Digital Design. More details are provided in Appendix 1.Approval Process & Next StepsAs a next step

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Johnson, Pennsylvania State University; Jiuqing Yu, Pennsylvania State University; Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

communication and leadership styles to educate studentson effective communication in intercultural contexts. LaFave et al., [43] utilized cross-culturalcommunication modules and an interactive design project to develop intercultural competencies.The students were assigned in groups with various first languages and instructed to solve atechnical challenge and complete critical reflections. By the close of the semester, the studentsexhibited higher levels of adapting to cultural contexts, openness in intercultural interactions, andmanaging their own cultural identity while supporting others’ identities. This study demonstratesthat behavioral and identity related competencies can be developed in engineering courses.While these are laudable efforts with

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Vonderhaar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Alexandra Davidoff, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Sarah A Reynolds, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

faculty hierarchy. hierarchical structure of Scrum encourage junior faculty to participate more? Scrum Team member considerations of Analyzing benefits, drawbacks, considerations Scrum. Is it helpful? successes, and challenges. Scrum process Team member understanding of How well did the faculty understanding Scrum processes (backlog, point understand the Scrum process? delegation, sprints, standups etc.). How did this reflect in the Include references to them using

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Erica Cusi Wortham

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

students across disciplines toengage with ethnographic methods, case study methodology, personal reflection, and systemsthinking to envision the social systems that produce novel products, services, or processes. Ourhope is that students would better understand how representation, equity, and justice as enactedwithin the innovation ecosystem impact the extent to which the technologies those ecosystemsproduce foster sustainability, justice, and community resilience.1.2 Significance and Paper ObjectiveWhy is ethnographic design awareness important? First, it connects engineering students to theways that design is experienced by users and goes deeper, facilitating awareness not only ofdesign mismatches (Holmes & Maeda, 2018) but of the cultural

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Curricular & Course Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineeringcurriculum frequently reflects the Classical Model stages of Grammar, Dialectic and Rhetoric.Students start with the fundamental building blocks of math and science (Grammar), use thosetools to compare systems in engineering mechanics courses (Dialectic), and then finally use thatknowledge to develop new systems in design courses (Rhetoric). The use of Classical Modelcourse maps in multiple courses provides context and continuity for engineering students as theymove through the curriculum. Particularly in introductory courses, sub-discipline ClassicalModel course maps for civil engineering demonstrate how the calculus and science courses arethe "engineering" courses in the first year; students are encouraged to master mathematics tosupport future

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Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

chemical engineering.The paper delves into key aspects such as how students engage in decision-making concerningsocial and environmental challenges in specific geographical contexts, how they integrate DEIinto company practices and teamwork dynamics, and how they assess the necessity andimplications of sustainable technologies. The analysis also evaluates the redesign’s impact onstudent self-efficacy, learning outcomes, and the quality of their projects.2. BackgroundThere has been an increased focus to address sustainability and social impacts in engineeringeducation. So much as that ABET has updated its 2022-2023 Student Outcome 2 to reflect thisby emphasizing “an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specifiedneeds

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ME Division 12: Innovative Approaches to Thermodynamics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Schell, United States Naval Academy; Andrew N Smith, United States Naval Academy

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

controlled experiment in pedagogy is always challenging. However, our analysisattempted to control as many variables as possible. ●​ In fall AY25, an effort was made to use conceptually identical questions to previously used final exam questions. Minor changes were made to reflect some nomenclature changes in the course, but the problems were as identical as possible and were graded using a nearly identical rubric. The biggest change was that the legacy steam problem involved superheated steam while the fall AY25 problem involved saturated steam. ●​ The amount of time spent on each topic, the homework problems assigned, and the resources available to the students were largely unchanged from the legacy course to

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Beal, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Chi Yan Daniel Leung, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Joe Mazzone, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Chelsea L Gordon, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Yamuna Rajasekhar, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

times before submitting‬ ‭their work to an autograding system throughout the development cycle, often‬ ‭fine-tuning their code after each run and submission. Unlike mere copying and‬ ‭pasting from external sources – where a student may submit to the autograder‬ ‭immediately after pasting a new solution – normal code writing requires a‬ ‭non-linear approach. Students routinely revisit and modify various parts of their‬ ‭codebase, reflecting on and revising previous work as they discover and address‬ ‭new challenges. This reflective approach is characteristic of normal development‬ ‭when students do not copy from external sources, such as a peer’s work or‬ ‭AI-generated code.‬‭ tudent 1 was a student that we

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia; Roger Hilten, University of Georgia; Wayne Johnson, University of Georgia; Gustavo Morán-Soto, Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

helping the team startworking without spending time adapting to other leadership styles. Figure 6 shows that whilenot statistically significant, instructors rated teams in sectors 1 and 2 higher than those indifferent sectors, which aligned with a team make-up of more technically competent studentswho are task-oriented and plan well. From the judges’ perspective, Figure 5 shows that groups insector 3 that are quick to act and task-oriented were hit-and-miss groups where either they wererated above average among the cohort or low rated. Potentially, these groups suffered from alack of planning and understanding of customer requirements. Preliminary data from coursegrading reflects this sentiment. Again, it is noted that these practical

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Sarmadi, Indiana State University; M. Affan Badar, Indiana State University; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; Farman A. Moayed P.E., Indiana State University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

(Total ProductiveMaintenance), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), and ISO standards, ensuringalignment with organizational goals [10]. Data was collected in 2020 from XXX Steel Plant in the EFQM Management Documentfor a time period of 2015-2020. This document, also known as Declaration of Excellence,reflects the organization's efforts and performance during the implementation period of theEFQM model. The EFQM Management Document has the following sections: - Key Information: This section provides an overview of the organization's operating environment, structure, stakeholders, and strategic objectives. - Enablers Section: This section outlines the key strategies the organization have implemented to achieve their

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun, Merrimack College; Deborah Gbemisola Fabiyi, Washington State University; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

in college are influenced by the quality of theirengagement and motivation, alongside several other psychological factors. These challenges areparticularly pronounced for undergraduate engineering students, who face academicallydemanding courses early in their studies. Achievement goals, resilience, and self-efficacy arepivotal in determining students’ academic success. Achievement goals refer to the underlyingmotivations driving students’ engagement with academic tasks, while resilience reflects theirability to recover from setbacks. Self-efficacy, defined as students’ belief in their capacity tosucceed, underpins their persistence and ability to overcome academic challenges [1-3]. Thesefactors influence students’ achievement behaviors and

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ENT-9: Multidisciplinary Activities in Engineering Innovation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alvaro Reinaldo Gonzalez, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

institutional expectations is crucial for enhancing transversal training ininnovation and entrepreneurship. Recommendations for strengthening this alignment includeproviding targeted professional development opportunities that focus on the integration ofinnovation into STEM education, fostering a collaborative culture among educators, andensuring that institutional policies support innovative teaching practices [9]. Additionally,universities should actively engage teachers in the curriculum development process to ensure thattheir insights and experiences are reflected in the formal curriculum, thereby creating a morecohesive educational framework [10]The following research question arises: How do STEMteachers' perceptions and pedagogical practices

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ERM Technical Session: Improving Assessment in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lykke Brogaard Bertel, Aalborg University; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kamilla Rathcke, Aalborg University; Nelson F. Coelho, Aalborg University; Sun Cole Seeberg Dyremose, Aalborg University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, chemistry, chemical engineering and environmentalscience. Over the course of four weeks, the students were introduced to a deep seabed miningcase, systems thinking and SAFO as a structured approach through which to identify, analyzeand describe a system of interest (SoI) and associated problem through the lens of their specificdiscipline. Team responses and individual reflections were collected using SurveyXact.Five evaluators, of which two are experts on IST and three are content knowledge experts indeep seabed mining, assessed the student team responses. Each response received a score of 3(strong – no changes required), 2 (moderate – few and/or minor changes required), 1 (weak –many and/or major changes required) or 0 (must be redone). This

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth C. Novosel, University of Colorado Boulder; Savannah Paige Crowl

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

or ways of talking about theirexperience of disability. The authors appreciate and welcome discussions about the nuance andcomplexity of language, which evolves over time to reflect changes in the preferences ofcommunities, attitudes across our broader society, and from new scientific research.Literature ReviewConsideration of disability is critical for creating an inclusive campus environment.Approximately a fifth of the global population is disabled [16], [26], [27], [28] and according tothe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25% of all American adults reportedhaving a disability in 2022 [29]. Students in higher education experience similar rates ofdisability: in 2021, 21% of enrolled undergraduates and 11% of graduate

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

suggests that while GenAI tools can improve problem-solving and technical efficiency, engineering education must also address ethical, human-centered, and societal impacts. The dVC framework pro- vides a structured lens for assessing how GenAI tools are integrated into curricula and research, encouraging a more holistic, reflective approach. Ultimately, this paper aims to provoke dialogue on the future of engineering education and to challenge the prevail- ing assumption that technical skill development alone is sufficient in an AI-mediated world.1 IntroductionWe take as our starting premise that engineers have a responsibility to society, and conse-quently, that engineering educators have a responsibility to convey

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Building Community and Inclusion in Pre-College Engineering Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Jenna Gist, Purdue University; Min Jung Lee, University of North Dakota; Tugba Boz, Indiana-Purdue University; Stephanie Oudghiri; Lauren Cabrera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, they become equal partners in the educational system. Teachers whoactively engage with and appreciate their students' cultural heritages can help them reach theirfullest potential. These impactful teaching experiences arise when educators intentionally shifttheir focus to acknowledge the complete identity of the student. Gay [31] suggested that teacherengagement involves a commitment to both deconstructing and reconstructing one'sunderstanding of self, necessitating reflection and introspection.Within the framework of care, theory represents a distinct aspect of cultural practices thatemphasizes the importance of supporting all students. Culturally responsive caring [31] focuseson the needs of all students. The outcomes of such an approach aim

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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)

qualified by quantitative guardrails [7]. Interviews allow a more comprehensive analysisof clean energy education and the clean energy transition agenda comprising many political,social, and economic forces by analyzing leaders' opinions in the industry, education government,and community. Although more labor intensive, it is a trade-off between managing the properscope of research and providing enough detail for well-founded analysis and conclusions. C. Conceptual Framework: Social JusticeThis research study is grounded in the transformative paradigm, emphasizing the need to activelyengage culturally diverse groups to advance social justice [4]. According to TransformativeTheory, research participants should reflect a diverse cross-section of

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Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine H. McDonnell, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Greg J Strimel, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Standards (NGSS)[2] provide guiding principles for integrating STEM content and real-world contexts into K-12learning experiences. Updating expectations for students learning science, the Framework for K-12 Science Education encourages a strong connection between content and relevant andinteresting contexts. This vision promotes learning experiences that reflect real-world practicesin science and engineering. In a study focused on engaging learners and supporting learneragency, Reiser and colleagues suggest that implementing this vision strengthens the connectionbetween “students’ interests, ideas, and learning targets” [3, p. 825]. The NGSS identifieslearning outcomes for students and encourages the development of quality curricular materials

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicolas Ivanov, University of Toronto; Nhien Tran-Nguyen, University of Toronto; Ferdinand Avikpe, University of Toronto; Ruonan Cao, University of Toronto; Derrick Lim, University of Toronto; Felicia Hope Mikrogianakis, OISE, University of Toronto; Kimberly Meredith Seaman, University of Toronto; Dawn M Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

11 and 12) STEM education generally focuses on knowledge-basedlearning, yet this approach fails to reflect the dynamic application of STEM concepts in post-secondary and/or research environments. Consequently, many students graduate from secondaryschool with limited understanding of how STEM concepts are applied outside the classroom. Toovercome this challenge, advocacy is high for student-centered learning that immerses studentsin realistic STEM environments through hands-on experience, self-motivated learning, andinquiry-based projects. The Discovery Program was launched in 2016 with the dual objectives of providing (i)senior secondary school STEM students with immersive educational experiences and (ii)engineering graduate students

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Virtue & Ethics in the Profession

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

thehorizontal axis, I draw on functionalist notions of professional status that depend on a specializedknowledge base, commitment to public good, and self-regulation. The disciplinary training boxand ethical box are to the right because they reflect two of the three professional statusrequirements (specialized knowledge base and commitment to public good), while themanagerial box is on the left since employers, clients, and government policies restrict the extentto which an individual engineer or even engineering as a profession may self-regulate. In thenext two paragraphs I use sociological theories to blur the seemingly static nature of myexplanation.The overarching theoretical umbrella for my analysis is based on Larson’s notion

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ELOS Technical Session 3: Advancing Engineering Competencies: From Labs to Writing

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Priya Nandram, University of Ottawa; Jason A. Foster P.Eng., University of Ottawa

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

workshop [2], was reassessed as more aligned with undergraduate-level learning in manyinstitutions outside its country of origin 3.2. Time Period The review encompasses a diverse range of papers published between 2000 and 2025,providing a broad perspective on the development and evolution of teaching kits for biomedicalengineering. The distribution of these papers over time is illustrated in Figure 3.2 below.Figure 3.2 Number of Papers Published by Year A significant increase in the number of papers published after 2019 likely reflects theimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened demand for remote learning activities,however this rise started in 2018 prior to the pandemic which indicates the presence of otherfactors. Student

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DSAI Technical Session 1: K–12 and Early Exposure to Data Science and AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Grace Aponte, Kansas State University; Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Lior Shamir, Kansas State University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

and examining datasets include proximity, recency,and size. In a review on data science tools, researchers found that most datasets were either”fresh” or not time-relevant (recency), very small in size, and used real data that youth can beexpected to be familiar with (proximity) [40]. This was in accordance with another, large-scaleK-12 data science dataset review, wherein 296 datasets in K-12 data science curricula wereevaluated to identify trends and best practices [41]. The findings showed that most datasets weresmall, recent, and did not reflect student interest, though they were typically familiar to students.The importance of considering diverse learners and student interests when choosing datasets wasexpounded by the authors. Another