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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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Greses Perez, Tufts University; Pragyee Shrestha, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Tajma Cameron, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Noemi Waight, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Ryan Rish, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jennifer Tripp, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Fatemeh Mozaffari, SUNY Buffalo State University; Stacy M Scheuneman, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

ideas could be used to understand engagement,mentorship and leadership in how peer interaction and language resources may influencestudents' sense-making of the engineering activities.Keywords: peer interaction, multilingual and multidialectal learning, language resources,informal learning, bikingIntroductionPeer interaction is defined as the collaborative engagement of students in learning activities,where they articulate ideas, solve problems and understand each other’s thoughts [1], [2]. Peerinteraction plays a pivotal role in the learning process, particularly in STEM education. Inengineering education, peer interactions are crucial for problem-solving and critical thinking,allowing learners to tackle complex challenges through the diverse

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hang Zhang, Jining Normal University; Xinyao Song; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

of engineering andtechnological talents by offering a new framework, and provide empirical findingsthat fill existing gaps in literature.2. Literature ReviewFor a long time, the academic community has been enthusiastic about exploring thecultivation of general intercultural competence, especially interculturalcommunicative competence. The composition of intercultural competence is relativelycomplex, and scholars at home and abroad have different expressions.[1][2][3][4][5]Although different scholars have different understandings of interculturalcommunicative competence, research mainly focuses on three aspects: interculturalawareness, intercultural sensitivity, and intercultural communicative behavior.Intercultural awareness is the self

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Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Matthew J. Ely, Indiana University-Bloomington; Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

. Accordingly, the servicesprovided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicatedto the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.” [1] The National Academy ofEngineering’s report on the fourteen Grand Challenges speaks to the “smaller, more inclusive,more connected world” that remains inequitable in the proliferation of engineering solutions formodern challenges [2]. They challenge current and future engineers to not only consider thechallenges facing global society but also consider how all of humankind and the planet canbenefit from future innovations, not just those living in the more developed nations. Thesenational organizations challenge engineers to leverage technical expertise and innovation

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of Minnesota; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

2 Introduction Human identities, specifically student identities, are constantly developing and changingas experiences allow for exposure and reflection [1]. An individual’s identity is not unitary -identities consist of both personal components and a variety of social components working intandem to shape an individual’s sense of self. This sense of self, composed by identifying as apart of a variety of different “groups” is shaped through constant relationships and comparisonsto others, as well as personal experiences [2]. Identity is complex and interconnected, and no single identity can define a person. STEMidentity (or more specifically for the following study, engineering

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Han; Abel Andres Reyes-Angulo, Michigan Technological University; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Malware, Denial of Service, Phishing, and AI-related attacks 1 . For instance, bytraining employees properly, consistently updating technological systems to be more efficient and secure, and downloading antivirussoftware, Malware attacks can be largely prevented 2 .Despite these massive improvements, research supporting the booming cybersecurity field is still expanding adapt to changes andbecome more widespread. In recent years especially, browser security has been a concerning topic, leading to more research inthe area. Browsers are used in everyday life, from simple Google searches to the storage of important files in cloud drives, buthave also become mired with attacks. Malicious actors attempt to steal personal information to impersonate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana; Shelly B. Blunt, University of Southern Indiana; William Elliott, University of Southern Indiana

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

learning and success inintroductory and foundational undergraduate STEM courses, including early engineering coursesand prerequisite mathematics and science courses. Ultimately, the goal of such changes toteaching is to enhance student learning success in STEM courses and student retention andgraduation in engineering. The project motivation, objectives, and change framework forintentional capacity building by creating faculty communities and course-level data dashboardsto inform changes in instructional practices and curriculum are described in [1] and [2]. Theproject activities also are grounded in the premise that “significant conversations and significantnetworks” can influence faculty as they develop their understanding of teaching and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

be particularly challenging for studentswho have deficiencies in math or struggle with soft skills such as time management and studytechniques. Students who earn a GPA below 2.0 at the end of a semester are placed on academicprobation, and multiple semesters of probation may lead to dismissal from an engineeringprogram. This study focuses on students currently on academic probation.The study was conducted in a first-year engineering program at an R-1 land-grant institution inthe mid-Atlantic region. Forty-five students on academic probation were enrolled in an academicsuccess skills course and assigned to a student success coach. The coaches in the program weregraduate students enrolled in either a master's or doctoral engineering program at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xumin Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

PlatformAbstractThis paper describes the design and development of a web-based Data Science Learning Platform(DSLP) aimed at making hands-on data science learning accessible to non-computing majorswith little or no programming background. The platform works as middleware between userssuch as students or instructors, and data science libraries (in Python or R), creating an accessiblelab environment. It allows students to focus on the high-level workflow of processing andanalyzing data, offering varying levels of coding support to accommodate diverse programmingskills. Additionally, this paper briefly presents some sample hands-on exercises of using theDSLP to analyze data and interpret the analysis results.1 IntroductionData science has become a crucial

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DSAI Technical Session 3: Integrating Data Science in Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Mebougna Drabo, Alabama A&M University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

community.KeywordsData Analytics, Data Science, Project-Based Learning, STEM EducationIntroductionData analytics is the process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and visualizing data with thegoal of discovering insightful and critical information for decision making [1]. The integration ofdata analytics in STEM education has had a profound impact on the advancement in every sectorof industries, government, and academia today. A workforce equipped with essential data scienceskills is crucial for maintaining the United States’ competitiveness and strengtheninginfrastructure security in today’s highly interconnected digital world. By analyzing large volumesof data, data science techniques can identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate potentialsecurity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Emerging and Sustainable Design Practices

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mikayla Dutkiewicz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Alexander R. Murphy, Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

priming did not correlate with designperformance. Ultimately, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge onbiologically inspired design in engineering education, emphasizing its potential to improve studentdesign while identifying key areas for further study and improvement.1 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUNDBiologically inspired design (BID), which draws on nature’s principles to inspire innovativeengineering solutions, has gained attention across various disciplines due to its ability to harnessthe efficiency, adaptability, and resilience found in biological systems. By studying naturalphenomena, engineers and designers can develop solutions that are innovative, sustainable, andecologically responsible. For instance, BID has been

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brandon Wilson, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Student Division (STDT)

ColorAbstractThis WIP paper intends to supplement our current understanding of political awareness andethical disengagement among engineering undergraduates. As an integral part of the productionof globally-sold technology and weaponry [1-6], engineers in the United States need to have anactive and informed interest for global public welfare as well as the political applications of theirwork [7]. Part of developing this informed interest is supposed to occur as they get theirbachelor’s degree, as ABET expects graduates to be able to “recognize ethical and professionalresponsibilities in engineering situations” (Criterion 3: Student Outcomes) and make decisionsthat give weight to the global and societal impact of their work [8]. In spite of this effort

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ala Qubbaj, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laura Benitez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Constantine Tarawneh, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Nazmul Islam, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edna orozco-leonhardt, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Thuy Vu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Angela Chapman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

students in higher education engineering, especiallyLatinas facing intersectional barriers of race and gender. The CBPE -E3 envisions becoming theleading national model for inclusion, professional preparation, and successful advancement ofHispanic engineers. Drawing on the community wealth asset framework, the CBPE -E3 isgrounded in culturally relevant programming and pedagogy. It encompasses three objectives andrelated focus areas: 1) ENGAGE (K-12 Outreach): Provide early exposure to engineering contentand role models for students, their families and communities, and teachers and counselors; 2)EDUCATE (Education & Training): Create an inclusive college experience that promotesstudents' success through curricular reform and trainings for

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Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valentina Kuskova, University of Notre Dame; Sugana Chawla, University of Notre Dame; Robyn Brenza Kress; Stacy Garrett-Ray; Kim R Jassem MHA, MSDA, PMP, Ascension Foundation

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

benefit of industry and society.Prof. Sugana Chawla, University of Notre DameRobyn Brenza KressStacy Garrett-RayKim R Jassem MHA, MSDA, PMP, Ascension Foundation ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Fostering STEM Engagement: Evaluating the Impact of the #GOALS Program on Middle-School Students' Interest and Motivation in Science and Technology (Evaluation) Valentina Kuskova 1, Sugana Chawla1, Robyn Kress 2, Stacey Garrett-Ray2, Kim Jassem2 Abstract The #GOALS (Go Out and Love Science) program, spearheaded by the Ascension Foundation for Health Equity, aims to engage middle school students from underserved communities and ignite their interest in healthcare careers. It is currently

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Dawn Hilliard, The Johns Hopkins University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

writing applicable across different formats. This paperfurther offers sample classroom activities to teach these principles and provides practicalstrategies to assist students in effectively modifying their written communication to suit differentaudiences. I. INTRODUCTION The importance of effective communication in engineering has long been recognized. In 1916,for example, the Cleveland-based engineering educator Barker wrote: “To be successful inengineering, training in mathematics and science is absolutely necessary; a good knowledge ofwritten and spoken English is a further requirement” [1]. In its report on “The Engineer of 2020,”The National Academy of Engineering listed communication skills as a key

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald, Greenway College; Rebecca Holcombe; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

practices [1]. Simultaneously, there have been calls toconsider meaningful community engagement and for engineering institutions to engagethoughtfully in rural spaces [1], [2], [3]. Recent national calls and efforts have also emphasizedthe importance of and need for research and investment in STEM workforce development inrural places and connecting students to careers and industries to demonstrate the relevance ofSTEM in rural places [3],[4],[5]. In alignment with these simultaneous calls, we propose work-integrated learning as a promising practice for the future of engineering education with the goalof promoting authentic work experiences and community engagement. This paper describes the first pilot of an innovative, community engaged

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Industry and Technical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruidong Ma, University of Washington; Frank Gao, University of Washington; Renee M. Desing, University of Washington

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Student Division (STDT)

: manufacturing, control, thermal & fluids, andmaterials [1, 2]. However, the biomedical and healthcare devices market has experiencedsignificant growth, reaching $542.21 billion in 2024, and is projected to increase to $886.80 billionby 2032 [3]. This expansion underscores a growing demand for higher education programs thatprovide interdisciplinary experience, particularly in STEM fields. Concurrently, the number oforgan failure patients is on the rise, with many individuals suffering and awaiting transplants. Inthe United States, nearly 110,000 people were on the national transplant waiting list in 2021 dueto end-stage organ diseases, including kidney, liver, lung, and heart failure. Although over 40,000transplantations were performed in 2020, the

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MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

lecture time for interactive programming exercises andcollaborative problem-solving. Peer Learning Group (PLG) sessions also provide extra opportunities forpractice and peer-assisted learning.Preliminary feedback and assessment data suggest that this project-based approach significantly enhancesstudents’ understanding of mathematical and computational concepts and their ability to apply them inengineering contexts. By integrating MATLAB programming with real-world applications, the courseprepares students with both the theoretical foundation and practical expertise required for advancedcoursework and professional engineering challenges. 1. Introduction:The growing complexity of engineering problems requires students to master computational

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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

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Caroline Crockett, University of Virginia; Adam Barnes, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia; Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

supply, an oscilloscope, and compo- nents such as op-amps and resistors. This paper discusses the set-up of both troubleshooting frameworks, including example circuits, practical notes on running the exercises in classes ranging from 40 to 100 students, and suggestions for how to collect and analyze the resulting data for instructional or research purposes.1 IntroductionOne goal of laboratory instruction is that students learn how to troubleshoot a system. Troubleshooting refers to aprocess, typically methodological, to identify and repair faults in a system. In their paper “The Role of the Laboratoryin Undergraduate Engineering Education,” Feisel and Rosa [1] mention troubleshooting in both their “design” and“learn from

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Ryan Krueger, United States Military Academy; William B Vass, United States Military Academy; Matthew Baideme, United States Military Academy

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formation variables and unmeasured factors influencing group and individualperformance.Keywords: engineering education, collaborative learning, design project1. IntroductionCollaborative learning has become a cornerstone of modern educational approaches, fosteringstudent engagement and enhancing individual and collective performance. The question of howdifferent group formation strategies impact student performance remains critical for optimizingcollaborative learning environments. In a previous study, team learning in an academic coursehas been found to not significantly increase the individual performance levels of students [1].This study investigated the effects of three distinct group formation methods, randomassignment, self-selection, and

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ME Division 10: Innovation in the Sophomore Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas; Dani Fadda, University of Texas at Dallas; P.l.stephan Thamban

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

large classes. Samples of studentwork demonstrate they can compare measurements to the geometric tolerances defined in anengineering drawing, make direct connections to the tolerance zones produced by each symbol, anddetermine the conditions for a fabricated part meeting or failing the design requirements specifiedin an engineering drawing. Students who participated in the course indicate in an end-of-semestersurvey how the measurement activities relying on these fixtures can bridge the gap between thesymbols in the engineering drawing and their physical meaning.1. IntroductionGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a complex language using numbers, letters, andspecial symbols implemented in engineering drawings to control a part’s

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Woodworth Wong, University of New Hampshire; Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

resources that instructors can use in theirclassrooms. An example of a classroom exercise will be demonstrated.BackgroundPlain language is “clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices according tothe subject or field and intended audience” [1]. It allows the reader to (a) find what they need, (b)understand what they find the first time they read or hear it, and (c) use what they find to meettheir needs [2], while being understandable, actionable, and culturally relevant [3]. Definitionsvary slightly, but in general, plain language documents are written appropriately to the audienceand can be understood the first time they are read or heard: prioritizing important information, inwords that will be clear to the intended audience

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catalina Aranzazu-Suescun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Luis Felipe Zapata-Rivera, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

degree was called Cybersecurity Engineering 1 .Similarly, the Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) began offering a major in cybersecurityfor both its bachelor’s and master’s programs in networking. This major enables students toacquire basic skills in the use of security tools, mitigation mechanisms, and business contingencyplanning for companies 2 . Professors from the University of Miami and the University of NorthCarolina Wilmington defined best practices for including cybersecurity courses in ComputerScience, Information Science, and Engineering programs. The goal is to help institutions seekingdesignation by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence (CAE)in Cyber Operations (CO). Some of these best practices

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel M. Esposito, United States Naval Academy; Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier, United States Naval Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

comes from a recent on-line survey sent to over 10,000 roboticists – afollow-up to the 2015 version found in [1].Overview of the US Naval Academy’s Robotics and Control Engineering ProgramThe US Naval Academy is the United States Navy’s official undergraduate-only college. Inaddition to military, character and physical training, all students complete a STEM-based set ofcore courses in addition to coursework from their chosen major which begins in sophomore year.Upon graduation they are awarded a BS in one of 32 majors and commission into the Navy orMarine Corps as officers.Our ABET-accredited program originated in the 1970s with a long-standing emphasis onmechatronics and feedback control. Robotics coursework was added in the 1990s, with

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Barbrow, University of Michigan; Kelly Durkin Ruth, United States Naval Academy; Amber Janssen, California State University Maritime Academy; Christina Mayberry, University of California San Diego; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Sarah Parker, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Engineering, and Optical Engineering.A group of engineering librarians with Naval Architecture, Marine, and/or Ocean Engineering(NAMOE) programs at their institutions decided after the ASEE 2024 conference to cometogether to discuss and support one another in a Community of Practice (CoP, i.e. our pod oflibrarians). This NAMOE CoP has met regularly throughout the fall of 2024 discussing how tofill the gaps in resources and knowledge needed to support NAMOE students and facultyeffectively. Regarding resources, our group has already started to share databases and othersources of information in NAMOE fields. We have longer-term plans to collaboratively developa resource similar to chapters in Osif’s Using the Engineering Literature [1], a critical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Anu Singh, The Ohio State University; Adam R Carberry, The Ohio State University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 RFE: Trust but Verify: The Use of Intuition in Engineering Problem SolvingWe all have moments when we are struck by a “gut feeling” or a “sixth sense” about something. It couldpertain to a relationship or task at work. That sense can be broadly termed intuition. Intuitive decision-making is an essential characteristic of individuals who have attained a certain level of expertise [1]. Thedevelopment of expertise [1, 2] and intuition [3, 4] are heavily influenced by experience. Intuition is a skillused by professionals in specialized skills such as nursing, business management, law, engineering, andother STEM fields [4-8]. Engineering intuition is defined as an experience-informed skill

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Blayne D. Stone, University of Pittsburgh; Liwei Chen, University of Pittsburgh; Carlie Laton Cooper M.Ed., University of Georgia; Spencer Currie, University of California, Irvine; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Rachel Kelly Forster, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Melissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine; Kelly Tatone, University of Pittsburgh

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Broaden Participation inEngineering at Scale” uses a brief ecological intervention that only requires one class orrecitation/discussion session to implement and has been shown to erase long-standing gender andracial equity gaps in academic achievement in introductory STEM courses [1]. The interventionis contextualized [2] for each course at each university and our research has demonstrated thatthe intervention is effective during the first year in supporting belonging for Black, Latiné, andIndigenous (BLI) students and in reducing equity gaps in academic performance during a first-year programming course [3]. Our research has also demonstrated that BLI students who receivethe intervention have improved help-seeking behaviors and are more likely

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

primarily constructed to generate knowledge about a topic,not to impact practice or address inequities. Disseminating research or best practices alone doesnot create change [1]. Researchers should first study the actions that can create change ineveryday educational contexts and then translate their impacts more widely.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) scholarship is disconnected from classroom practice.While DEI scholarship has made bold critiques and provided important windows into studentexperiences, it tends not to study classroom interactions or critique classroom practices. Sinceclassrooms often constitute the bulk of students’ marginalizing educational experiences, moreresearch is needed to understand the ways inequity manifests in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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: Sixth-grade youth expanding engineering through critical multilingual journalism (DRK-12)In the Community Tech Press NSF DRK-12 project, we are developing, enacting, and studying acritical climate tech journalism curriculum to support multilingual sixth-grade students’engineering knowledge and practices. STEM education scholars have called for the incorporationof justice-oriented design practices and equity-focused lenses into K-12 engineering experiences[1, 2]. Building on these calls, the Community Tech Press unit has a distinct framing: criticalclimate tech journalism. In this approach, students’ engineering design work is less transactionaland industry-oriented than in an experience where students design for a client. Instead

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ERM Technical Session: Faculty Influences on Student Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Campbell James McColley, Cornell University; Alexandra Werth, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Boulder, where she helped develop the first large-enrollment introductory physics course-based research experience (CURE). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Faculty Espoused versus Enacted Beliefs on Teamwork in Engineering Education: Results froma National Faculty SurveyIntroductionTeamwork is a cornerstone of engineering education, equipping students with the necessary skillsand experiences to navigate the complexities of engineering practice [1], [2], [3]. While studiesshow the importance of imparting teamwork-based skills and processes to successfully collaborate,there is a notable gap in literature regarding specific teamwork-related motivations, objectives, andgoals beyond those outlined by

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ERM Technical Session: Strategies for Student Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Carrie Kortegast, Northern Illinois University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

within first-year experience programs [1]-[5]. Thegoal is to actively engage students as they transition into an engineering degree program with theintention of improving persistence and graduation rates [6]-[8].Some students enter the engineering pathway as juniors after completing two or more years at acommunity college. However, nationally only 16% of students who start at community collegewith the intention of earning any bachelor’s degree complete that goal within 6 years of startingcollege [9]. Students who then successfully transfer have about a 50% chance of completing theirbachelor's degree within four years. The odds become even better - rising to 67% - for those whofirst complete their associate's degree, surpassing the graduation