Conference Session

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Wonnacott-Stanley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

southern Illinois. At the SIUE STEM Center, Emily focuses on building collaboration with community groups to create awareness and interest in STEM for all audiences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Leveraging Relationships with Community Organizations to Target AudiencesLeveraging community partnerships is a powerful strategy to increase diversity in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education opportunities, as it allows for thepooling of resources, expertise, and networks to create more inclusive programs. By workingtogether with community organizations and businesses, higher education institutions canexpand access to underrepresented groups in STEM, such

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaclyn K. Murray, Mercer University; Alex St Louis, Mercer University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

in Psychology, 3(2):77–101.Chang, H. (2021). Science teachers and students metavisualization in scientific modeling. Science Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21693Citrohn, B. & Svensson, M. (2020). Technology teacher’s perceptions of model functions in technology education. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 32(2), 805-823. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09632-8Coppola, B. P. (2019). Engineering education: The role of pedagogical self-efficacy in teaching engineering design. Journal of Engineering Education, 108(2), 197-2015. https://doi.org/10.1002.jee.20236Dauer, J., Momsen, J., Speth, E., Makohon-Moore, S., & Long, T. (2013). Analyzing change in students

Conference Session

Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Peter Rumsey, Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #45865Empowering Educators: A Pilot Study of Faculty Training on Building Decarbonizationand Clean Energy IntegrationMohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University Berks Campus; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Marietta Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Catherine L. Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #48133BOARD # 349: Cultivating Curiosity: Faculty Insights on Mentoring S-STEMUndergraduate ResearchersDr. Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University Berks Campus Teaching Professor of Mathematics Research Interests: First Year Engineering Student Success (summer bridge programs); Mathematics retention of underrepresented minority students; Role Identity & Persistence (low-income undergraduate students); Conceptual Understanding (mathematical situation models); Hybrid learning (instructional technology); Early Algebra (textbook analysis) MS Applied Statistics PhD Mathematics & Science EducationDr

Conference Session

Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Indies and the University of Technology, Jamaica. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida and is currently pursing Doctoral Research in the area of New Infrastructure Planning and Development. He has completed postgraduate executive training programs at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford.Dr. Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida For more than 40 years, Dr. Najafi has worked in government, industry, and education. He earned a BSCE 1963 from the American College of Engineering, University of Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1966, Dr. Najafi earned a Fulbright scholarship and did his B.S., MS, and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

YongChun Lin, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; peiyun xu

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Paper ID #46373Exploring an experiential learning project:A case study through Kolb’s LearningTheoryYongChun Lin, Zhejiang University Yongchun Lin, PhD student in School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University.Research Interests: Engineering education.Prof. Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University 2015-Present Professor, Institute of China’s Science,Technology and Education Strategy, Zhejiang University Associate director of Research Center on Science and Education Development Strategy, Zhejiang University 2012-2014 Professor, School of managpeiyun xu School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L Kauffman, University of Central Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

that will equip and train students to solve these research-heavy challenges in themodern workforce. Typical problems in these areas involve supersonics and hypersonic flight, aswell as turbomachinery operating toward more efficient power generation. These problems spanthe disciplines of energy (and beyond), beckoning for multi-disciplinary research. The Universityof Central Florida (UCF) increasingly focuses on engineering and technology, and many recentinitiatives align tightly with these goals. One key initiative is a Research Experiences forUndergraduates Site housed within the Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Researchand the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The site unites multi-disciplinaryprojects around

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian . Janke ., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

the University of Arizona, Tucson, in 2005. He was with Indiana State University from 2005 to 2016, where he became associate professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology. He joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in 2016 as an associate professor in the School of Engineering (formerly Department of Engineering and Technology).Dr. Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Ghazal Barari received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where her research focused on combustion modeling of promising biofuels to identify suitable alternatives to fossil fuels. She began her academic career as a tenure-track faculty member at Embry-Riddle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haniye Mehraban, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; Erin Dyke, Oklahoma State University; James Stine, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46436BOARD # 297: RET: Acquisition and Retainment of Semiconductor Knowledgeamong K-12 STEM TeachersHaniye Mehraban, Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University Jennifer Cribbs, is a Professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences at Oklahoma State University. She is also the Director for the Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning (CRSTL). Dr. Cribbs earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology, a MAT in Mathematics Education at Converse College, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Mathematics

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Mazilu, College of Lake County

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Paper ID #47108Examining an NSF S-STEM Community College program through an IdentityLensDr. Jan Edwards, College of Lake County Jan L. Edwards is a Professor of Engineering at the College of Lake County in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She completed her Ed.D. at Northern Illinois University with an emphasis in College Teaching. Dr. Edwards teaches general engineering courses, manages outreach initiatives and the CLC Baxter Innovation Lab at the community college. She is also serving as the Principal Investigator on the

Conference Session

DASI Technical Session 2: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Viyon Dansu, Florida International University; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Yashin Brijmohan, Utah State University; Stephanie Cutler, The Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

STEM education, sustainable energy, and material characterization.Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia Taiwo is a highly skilled AI Engineer, Researcher, and Doctoral Student at the University of Georgia who completed his MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is currently leveraging AI to tackle simple and longstanding problems in engineering education. With over a decade of industry experience as a Technology Strategist and Technical Lead, he has established himself as a forward-thinking innovator in AI and EdTech. His expertise spans Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Prompt Engineering Techniques (PETs) with

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MALEK EL KOUZI, Queen's University; Haley Clark, Queen's University; Richard Reeve, Queen's University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

augmented reality tools to enhance student comprehension in lessons. His recent research focuses on the collaboration within augmented reality educational applications and its impact on student skills. Personal Website: https://malekelkouzi.com/ Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=9yHaley Clark, Queen’s UniversityRichard Reeve, Queen’s University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025AR AniMotion: Augmented Reality Application for Enhancing Speech Skills in Children with Speech Difficulties- A Work in Progress Abstract. Roughly 3% of children experience speech delays or difficulties globally [1]. A “speech delay” is defined as a child's speech or language development

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Khalid Multani, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Integration of Conversational Agents into Learning Management Systems: A Systematized Literature ReviewAbstractThe integration of conversational agents in educational settings has increased significantly inrecent years, particularly within higher education institutions. Integrating these agents withLearning Management Systems (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) offers astrategic solution to challenges such as increased cognitive load and technology fatigue amongstudents. Moreover, engineering education and education researchers play a crucial role inincorporating conversational agents within pedagogical frameworks, due to their unique positionat the crossroads of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Yunmeng Han, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

underrepresented student groups, by reinforcing long-standing perceptions thatcyber-informed fields are asocial [10].Without a robust approach to foster more social and collaborative introductions to CPS education,would-be CPS students are disadvantaged considerably. There has been no synthesis of how CPSconcepts and technologies can be made accessible in group settings, nor the concepts necessaryfor its mastery. Given that most entry-level engineering and computer science positions are filledby undergraduate students [8], new tools are needed at this level to provide meaningful exposureto CPS and to enrich collaborative learning within the CPS design process. Research QuestionsThis research project seeks to uncover a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Mackay, The Ohio State University; Jieun Hur P.E., The Ohio State University; Julie P Martin, University of Georgia; Jennifer Brown, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

guidance of a Graduate ResearchAmbassador and with regular Faculty Mentor meeƟngs. ParƟcipants were able to see relevanceto Smart City innovaƟons of their backgrounds in microbiology, biochemistry, physics,mechanical engineering, computer science, architecture and urban planning, and civilengineering. ParƟcipants used new image analysis tools, sustainable materials analysis,technologies for quanƟfying indoor air quality and remediaƟng water polluƟon, decisionanalysis tools, and strategies for autonomous navigaƟon. Example research topics were digitalidenƟficaƟon of hurricane-damaged uƟlity poles damage aŌer hurricanes, indoor mapping insmart environments, quanƟfying traveler experience of transit passengers, and characterizingfungi in the built

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier A. Ortega; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Pierre Lu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #48971BOARD # 273: NSF IUSE HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: TheFreshman Year Innovator Experience (FYIE): Bridging the URM Gap inSTEM.Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier A. Ortega Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Claudia Bascur, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

university education in STEM fields, faculty and professional development, research-based methodologies, and the use of evaluation tools and technology for education. She is also passionate about investigating conceptual learning in abstract physics topics, developing strategies to improve the retention of first-year engineering students, and enhancing skills and competencies in higher education. Additionally, Monica is dedicated to exploring gender issues in STEM education, with a particular emphasis on studying and proposing improvements for the inclusion of women in highly male-dominated fields. For more information on her work, visit her ORCID profile.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

educators to investigate new research opportunities in engineering and technology to fill theexisting skills gap in advanced manufacturing. The unique significance of this project is to instillrobotics research experience within STEM educators through six-week summer research projectsat the state-of-the-art robotics research lab (e-Factory) at BGSU under the supervision of roboticsfaculty mentors. This unique hands-on research experience combined with local industrycollaboration prepared future STEM teachers, who will be able to interject research experience ina classroom learning and tie that with the real-world implementations.1.2 The goal of this RET program- Our program is built around a visionary goal: to provideeducators with advanced

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Jiansen Wang, University of Houston-Victoria; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #46997Reimagining Freshman-Level Introduction to Aviation Course in a DynamicAviation LandscapeShantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Shantanu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Bowling Green State University in the School of Aviation within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering. Dr. Gupta earned a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, a M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette. His research interests include

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

University is an NSF S-STEM-fundedproject that provides academic, career, and financial support to low-income, academicallytalented students. Because the SSP is funded for five years, only two cohorts have been selectedfor the program, and each cohort will be provided with four years of funding. The SSP focusesspecifically on engineering and engineering technology students with the entry point into theprogram being the Fall Quarter of their first year in the engineering curriculum. The support thatthe students receive evolves with their changing needs as they progress through their curriculum.Some support is consistent throughout their four years while other resources may be reduced orremoved as they make academic progress. In the first year of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Ethically with Global Marginalized Communities,” Environ Eng Sci, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 320–330, May 2021, doi: 10.1089/ees.2020.0269.[4] E. A. Cech, “Culture of Disengagement in Engineering Education?,” Science, Technology, & Human Values, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 42–72, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1177/0162243913504305.[5] J. Smith, A. L. H. Tran, and P. Compston, “Review of humanitarian action and development engineering education programmes,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 249–272, Mar. 2020, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2019.1623179.[6] J. N. Magarian and W. P. Seering, “Celebrating Differences: A Conjoint Analysis of Senior Year Mechanical Engineering Students’ Occupational Preferences

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Sidney Katherine Uy Tesy, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

AI literacy initiatives for students and educators alike [16]. While AI applicationson education are expanding, empirical research on its long-term impact on learning outcomesremains limited [1].Durable Skills Development in Engineering The transition to Industry 5.0, which emphasizes human-centric collaboration withAI-driven systems [19], has intensified the need for durable skills in engineering education.These include communication, adaptability, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, all ofwhich are essential in navigating rapidly evolving technological landscapes [20]. However,traditional engineering curricula have been criticized for failing to keep pace with the demandsof modern industries [21]. Employers increasingly

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B Bass, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

assessment of just a sample of our student body.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office ofEnergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technologies OfficeAward Number DE-EE0010651. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent theviews of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.References[1] Anon., “2024-2025 Criteria for accrediting engineering programs,” ABET, 2021[2] L. Falcon, “Breaking down barriers: first-generation college students and college success.”Innovation Showcase, 10(6), 2015.[3] Kuh, G., Kinzie, J., Buckley, J., Bridges, B., & Hayek, J., “What Matters to Student Success:A Review of the Literature,” National

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah Cooke, ANSYS, Inc.; Kaitlin Tyler, ANSYS, Inc.

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

skills in engineering curriculum has provedchallenging; introductory programming courses often face difficulty due to inability to interestboth major and non-major Computer Science (CS) students[7], [8], [9] and simulation topics aregenerally offered later in engineering curriculum, giving students less time to gain meaningfulexperience before entering the workforce[10], [11], [12].Meanwhile, industry itself is moving towards greater automation, integration and customizationof technology and processes. In particular, interoperability of tools and interconnectivity of dataare key trends of ‘Industry 4.0’ [13], [14]. For Ansys simulation tools,‘PyAnsys’ libraries havebeen released in recent years [15] which are open-source Python libraries that

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Paul Jensen, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #45799BOARD # 311: RAPID: K-12 teacher perceptions of artificial intelligence tooluse in the classroomDr. Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan Joseph Mirabelli is a postdoctoral fellow in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor who researches engineering education. He earned his PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a focus in Engineering Education. His interests are centered around mentorship, mental health, and retention in STEM students and faculty. Additionally, he helps support the development of new engineering education

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jaby Mohammed, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #47437Capstone Project: Development of FDM 3D Printer Tool for Industrial RobotJeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics.Dr. Jaby Mohammed, Illinois State University Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at Illinois State University. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering from University of Louisville (2006), masters in Industrial Engineering from University of Louisville (2003) and also a masterˆa C™s in business administr

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer S. Brown, University of Georgia; Landon Todd Smith, University of Georgia; Kristina Kennedy, The Ohio State University; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Georgia; Julie P Martin, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

(game nights, cheering for her kids’ sports teams, and puzzling), traveling, and volunteering.Dr. Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Georgia Fred R. Beyette Jr. has been teaching and performing research in areas related to Mixed Technology Embedded Systems since 1988. From 1988 to 1995, his efforts contributed to the work of materials, device and systems specialists at the NSF Engineering ResDr. Julie P Martin, University of Georgia Julie P. Martin is the Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute at University of Georgia. Julie is a Fellow of ASEE, a member of ASEE’s Hall of Fame. She is the editor-in-chief of Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, where her mission to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Angela Minichiello PE, Utah State University; Eric Jankowski, Boise State University; Uyen Thi Kim Nguyen, Utah State University; Anne Hamby; Jelena Pokimica, Boise State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. He was the recipient of the Foundation Excellence Award, David S. Taylor Service to Students Award and Golden Apple Award from Boise State University. He was also the recipient of 2023 National Outstanding Teacher Award, ASEE PNW Outstanding Teaching Award, ASEE Mechanical Engineering division’s Outstanding New Educator Award and several course design awards. He serves as the campus representative and was the past-Chair for the ASEE PNW Section. His academic research interests include innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.Dr. Angela Minichiello PE, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Walfre Franco

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

notableincrease in their ability to discuss research at professional meetings and conferences.Additionally, participants expressed heightened confidence in pursuing graduate studies inSTEM fields, further solidifying the program’s role in shaping future biomedical innovators. Theprogram’s emphasis on inclusion has proven essential in cultivating a diverse talent pipelineready to address the healthcare needs of tomorrow.IntroductionUndergraduate research has been shown to have positive impacts in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education including increasing students’ self-efficacy,interest in STEM, and retention within STEM[1]. Participating in undergraduate research at anexternal institution, like participating in a Research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

. This program has madesignificant contributions to enhancing STEM engagement, building a robust educational pipeline, and strengtheningthe connection between academia and industry, ultimately preparing the next generation of innovators in advancedmanufacturing.Keywords: Research Experiences for Teachers (RET), manufacturing, simulation, automation, industry 4.0, virtualreality, digital twins1. BackgroundThe rapid evolution of manufacturing technologies from Industry 1.0 to Industry 4.0 has significantly influenced thelandscape of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Integrating these advancedtechnologies into educational curricula is essential to prepare students for the complexities of modern industry