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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Currey, Rowan University; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #47092Engineering Persistence: Assessing Initiatives for First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Matthew Currey, Rowan University Matthew Currey is a graduate student pursing his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education. Matthew graduated with his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology in the May of 2024 and is now on his first year of graduate school. Matthew is also currently an adjunct professor at his community college teaching First-Year students. He has a passion in helping First-Year students and working on new initiative programs to help support undergraduate students.Dr. Juan M Cruz, Rowan

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #48001Reducing Bias in Interviews with Undergraduate Student Applicants for STEMResearch (Work In Progress)Dr. Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt UniversityProf. Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USAKatrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Reducing Bias in Interviews with Undergraduate Students for STEM Research Involvement (Work In Progress)Abstract Undergraduate research can play a large role in diversifying STEM fields, giving manystudents from underrepresented groups the opportunity to

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

Curricular Pathway in Environmental EngineeringAbstractCurrently, students majoring in civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology(RHIT) do not get exposure to discipline-specific course content in environmental engineeringuntil the final quarter of Year 3. We’ve noticed that many students we’ve advised come into theirfirst year with an interest in environmental engineering, but they tend to choose different pathsbefore they even have a course in environmental engineering. We developed a plan that re-envisions the pathway for the environmental engineering curriculum. We evaluated differentscenarios of curriculum pathways to provide students with exposure to environmentalengineering content earlier in their academic career. Through this

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Noemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-level concepts on equity andinclusion, achievement vs. opportunity gaps, identity and race/ethnicity, and institutional racism.While requiring additional coursework might be a barrier to students participating in the TPP, wefelt it was necessary. Establishing a foundation and disposition for CRT [7] was essential inpreparing confident, capable, and effective teachers. In Spring 2024, we piloted new courses thatpaired class sessions with arranged pre-practicum experiences in the local community.Because most of the WPI TPP students are not from the local area, the course was designed tohave the pre-service teachers immersed in the local community and learning about the historyand assets of city [8]. The course goal was “to develop teacher-student

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Disability in Engineering Programs (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 3)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Jon Bauer, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

often lack the informal peer interactions in physicalclassrooms, exacerbating feelings of isolation. Dillenbourg et al. [9] highlighted the weight of collaborativetools in virtual education, yet many online platforms cannot incorporate features that support neurodivergentlearners in building peer connections. Many digital platforms cannot assimilate accessibility features, such as text-to-speech functionality,customizable layouts, or simplified navigation. These design limitations exacerbate learning barriers forneurodivergent students and highlight the urgent need for inclusive design principles in educational technology.Nielsen [10] discusses usability engineering principles, which align with findings that neurodivergent

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.E

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #47992Experiences Using Live Streaming as an Informal Learning Tool in the FormalClassroomElla Kokinda, Clemson University Ella Kokinda is a PhD candidate at Clemson University’s Zucker Family Graduate Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Her research surrounds live streaming, software and game development, and developer communities.Dr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach; Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach; Gino Galvez, California State University, Long Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

projects. Broadly, his research has focused on interventions that broaden participation in STEM, underrepresented student success, undergraduate research training, and the development of science identity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF S-STEM: Advancing STEM Undergraduate Success and Persistence through Scholarship, Mentorship, and Increased Sense of BelongingAbstractThis paper examines the impact of a National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NSF S-STEM) Program at a large, Minority-Serving institution in the western U.S. Despite growing efforts to diversify STEM fields,underrepresented minority (URM) students continue to face

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Junhyuk Kang, Cornell University; Beatriz Asfora, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Facility and a McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering

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Disability in Engineering Programs (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 3)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

wasdiagnosed with ADHD after age 40 and with autism at age 50. I have taught design andlaboratory courses for more than 25 years and have performed engineering education researchfor that entire time. My interest in supporting students with invisible disabilities was initiallysparked by my own sons’ struggles in school with their learning issues. Subsequently, exploringmy neurodiversity led me to connect with other neurodiverse faculty. Hearing that I was not theonly person who struggled in college, graduate school, and beyond made me feel I could start tobe my authentic self. This allowed me to connect with my neurodiverse students, learn fromthem, and challenge myself to optimize my classes for them.Accommodations in Higher EducationThe Americans

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DSAI Technical Session 4: Workshops, Professional Development, and Training

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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yilin zhang, University of Florida; Bruce F. Carroll, University of Florida; Jinnie Shin, University of Florida; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

face challenging coursework and professional developmentrequirements, peer mentors serve as invaluable guides who can relate to and support their peersthrough shared experiences. A comprehensive review of undergraduate mentoring programs hasdemonstrated that well-structured peer mentoring initiatives consistently yield positive outcomesacross multiple domains [1]. In engineering education, these benefits include enhanced academicperformance, strengthened leadership development, formation of engineering identity, and moreeffective career planning [2]. This peer-to-peer support system has proven particularly effective inhelping students transition through different stages of their engineering education, fromfoundational courses to specialized

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee Allard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

developing proofs-of-concept and prototypes for sponsors in the tech, education, and non-profit sectors, but the course itself is an innovative model of multidisciplinary pedagogy, with instructors from CS and Writing backgrounds working together to teach and mentor soon-to-be NC State graduates. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Survey of Task Planning: Pre- and Post-Assessment of a Project Management Activity in the Computer Science Senior CapstoneAbstract: Task planning is a foundational project management activity in North Carolina StateUniversity’s Computer Science (CS) senior capstone wherein student teams collaborativelyoutline

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

. (2012). Women in engineering: A review of the 2006-2010 literature. Frontiers in Education Conference11. Rosenthal, L., London, B., Levy, S. R., & Lobel, M. (2013). The roles of perceived identity compatibility and social support for women in a single-sex STEM program at a co- educational university. Sex Roles, 69(11-12), 475-486.12. Wu, D. J., Thiem, K. C., & Dasgupta, N. 2022. Female peer mentors early in college have lasting positive impacts on female engineering students that persist beyond graduation. Nature communications. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34508-x13. Diekman, A. B., Clark, E. K., Johnston, A. M., Brown, E. R., & Steinberg, M. (2010). Malleability in communal goals and beliefs influences

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Kan Li, University of California, Irvine; Kristin Roher, University of California, Irvine; Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

coursework-based experience.In addition, students attended a series of educational and professional development seminars,including college preparation, engineering career pathways, research center tours, anddemonstrations from members of the university research community and local engineeringcommunity. Exposing students to relevant engineering workshops allowed high school studentsto be motivated and inspired by different learning opportunities and to understand potentialapplications of their degrees in future careers. We assessed the success of the programimplementation through a post-camp survey to all student participants, specifically on studentlearning outcomes of understanding design and fabrication, as well as the effectiveness of

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Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Karen Flammer, University of California, San Diego; Cindy Mui Perez, University of California, San Diego; Mimi Phùng, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

with partners ○​ Finishing individual weekly homework (Engineering Exercises)Hands-On Philosophy Project-based learning (PBL), such as hands-on laboratories and design-build-testchallenges, has emerged as a powerful pedagogical approach with numerous benefits such as theapplication of theory to practice, enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, improvedcreativity and innovation, development of transferable skills (teamwork, communication, timemanagement), increased student motivation and career preparation, and a more rewardingteaching experience for educators [11-14]. While PBL has gained global popularity, its implementation requires careful design toensure quality learning experiences, efficient use of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso; Douglas B Samuel

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, and belonging. Across all groups, college specific prejudice generallydeclined which suggests that the experiences of prejudice within the academic environmentdeclined over time across the whole group, and trends were the same within differentdemographic groups. A moderate decline in engineering specific social distance in online contextwas also observed but only for those experiencing mental health conditions. However, a decreasein engineering identity and engineering belonging were evident across gender, race, sexualorientation, and parental education level, suggesting a weak connection to the engineering fieldand its community over time. These patterns were particularly less pronounced or absent amonginternational students, likely due to a

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

outreach efforts. However,more structured interventions are needed to ensure that female students not only enter butalso persist and thrive in mechanical engineering [13].To combat these challenges, Union College has developed a multi-faceted support system,including the Female Peer Mentorship Program, which connects upper-level female studentswith underclassmen to provide academic and career guidance; Biannual Female Student 2Meetings, fostering a sense of community through leadership workshops, alumni panels, andcareer discussions; industry mentorship and networking events, offering exposure tosuccessful female engineers and potential career pathways; and

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

— excludingscholarships — are now permanent fixtures within the university. Rather than operating as short-term, grant-funded efforts, these initiatives have been woven into the institution’s fabric in a waythat would require active removal to discontinue, demonstrating a strong commitment to theirlong-term viability. Key aspects of the ELC and its lasting impact include: • Multi-faceted Support System: Students benefit from an academic and co-curricular support structure designed to remove obstacles and increase graduation rates. • Engineering Learning Community (ELC): By fostering a shared learning experience, students develop a stronger STEM identity and build peer networks that contribute to their success. • Leadership and

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

education and developed STEM curricula. Sehba’s leadership shines through her involvement in the Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts (BEST) program and her work as a Robotics Head Coach. She is also dedicated to expanding STEM education and has created technology-based programs for low-income students. Her journey is a testament to her commitment to educational equity and inclusive STEM opportunities. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 More Than a Summer Bridge (Work in Progress)The Bridge to Engineering Success at Tufts (BEST) program was established at Tufts Universityto support underrepresented students. BEST focuses on providing holistic support to

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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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Hanwei Wang, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Katherine D McMahon, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

Paper ID #49420Gender-Based Performance in a Collaborative Learning Engineering ClassroomHanwei Wang, University of Wisconsin - Madison Hanwei Wang is a PhD candidate in Environmental Chemistry and Technology with a doctoral minor in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Dalian University of Technology and then earned an MS in Environmental Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Building on her teaching experiences, Hanwei developed a teaching-as-research project investigating gender-based

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Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Education, 2025 Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Benefits and Barriers for FacultyIntroductionNot too long ago, including undergraduate students in faculty research projects was uncommonand often limited to students in small honors programs. Then, in 1998, the Boyer Commissionreport offered recommendations on rethinking undergraduate education with a focus on inquiry-based learning.[1] Because of its positive effects on recruitment and retention of students,undergraduate research is now considered a High Impact Practice (HIP).[2] Undergraduateresearch benefits to students are well reported and include: research skills, the ability to think andwork like a scientist, enhanced preparation for

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Paper ID #45807Examining the Effects of Gender on Capstone Team CohesionMadeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University Madeline Szoo is a 5th year undergraduate Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry major at Northeastern University (graduation May 2025). She is the current President of the Northeastern University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, and outside of engineering education research, she studies the development of predictive vascularized tumor models for preclinical assays. She plans to pursue her PhD in Biomedical Engineering starting Fall 2025.Dr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martell Cartiaire Bell, The University of Iowa; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

engineering education research, which most recently has focused on incorporating authentic engineering educational experiences through engineering history education and open-ended modeling problems designed to initiate the productive beginnings of engineering judgement and engineering identity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Perceptions of Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students Regarding the True Nature of Engineering PracticeIntroduction Historical data suggests that only about one in two students initially enrolled in anengineering program at an institution of higher learning will finish that degree program withinfour to six years [1]. For most engineering

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenn Campbell, University of Arkansas; EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ, Mus Alparslan University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

motivationStudent perceptions on what engineering is, what engineers do, and what the different fieldswithin engineering are matter because they may impact undergraduates’ initial decisions to majorin engineering, their desire to remain in engineering throughout their undergraduate career, andtheir decisions to pursue engineering as a career after graduation. Developing a betterunderstanding of student perceptions of engineering, and more specifically, mechanicalengineering can help educators highlight key aspects of engineering that students are not awareof and aspects that may be misunderstood, which may help broaden interest in the field ofengineering.Additionally, student perceptions on what engineering is likely change over time based oncoursework and

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsea Armbrister, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Lara Perez-Felkner, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Engineering,” Journal of Engineering Education, 2014, doi: 10.1002/jee.20054.[7] M. Scheiner et al., “NSF-Retaining Engineers through Research Entrepreneurship and Advanced– Materials Training (RETREAT),” null, 2014, doi: 10.18260/1-2–22876.[8] T. Khraishi, T. Khraishi, K. Denman, and K. Denman, “The Effect of Internships and Professional Conferences on Student Retention and Graduation Rates,” 2006 GSW Proceedings, 2022, doi: 10.18260/1-2-370-38968.[9] Linda Lau and Linda K. Lau, “Institutional Factors Affecting Student Retention,” Education 3-13, 2003.[10] Z. S. Wilson et al., “Hierarchical Mentoring: A Transformative Strategy for Improving Diversity and Retention in Undergraduate STEM Disciplines,” Journal of Science

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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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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

. ________________________________________________________________Who would be the best point of contact for further information about [Dynamic Fieldbased on Previous Inputs]? The instructor's email address would be preferable, but a name isalso sufficient. We may follow up with them as part of a future study on teaching philosophiesand content in HS Education. You may leave this blank if you do not wish to provide thatinformation. ________________________________________________________________EndofBlock:CourseSpecifics StartofBlock:ExtracurricularOfferingsThis section will be asking for information about any other engineering educationopportunities in your community. We are interested in what extracurricular opportunities areavailable through your

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Buyones-Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile ; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

critical to improvingefficiency and sustainability in construction projects [2].The Construction Engineering degree is essential for the sustainable and efficientdevelopment of urban and transportation infrastructure projects and building projects fordiverse uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, educational, and healthcare purposes.These projects demand a robust technical and practical knowledge foundation that enables thedesign, planning, and execution of constructions that address societal needs while respectingthe environment. Within this context, the Applied Statics course is included in mostConstruction Engineering programs due to its fundamental role in developing competenciesrelated to the analysis and design of structures [3

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Verrett, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #49274Work-in-Progress: Student perceptions and usage of generative AI in second-yearchemical engineering design exercisesDr. Jonathan Verrett, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Jonathan Verrett is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He teaches a variety of topics with a focus on design in chemical and biological engineering. His pedagogical interests include leadership development, open education and peer-learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work-in-Progress: Student

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

motivation–and sense of belonging are explored as theyare impacted by the program and school activities. Additionally, the effects of the activities ontransfer engineering student transitions are investigated and discussed.Using a survey-based mixed-method approach, we collected information on students’engagement with support activities, their transition experiences, the perceived impact of theseactivities, and their levels of motivation and sense of belonging. Our findings indicated nostatistically significant differences in motivation and sense of belonging between students whoparticipated in community-building, professional development, and academic supportopportunities and those who did not. However, minor trends suggest that participation in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, academicallytalented, 2-year CC transfer engineering students as well as retaining and graduating them. Majorelements of this effort are: provide need-based financial assistance to academically talented engineeringstudents; enhance transfer engineering students’ math proficiency through a Summer Math Boot Camp(SMBC); enhance Students’ Self-Efficacy, Growth Mindset, and Engineering Identity throughmetacognition- and cohort-based activities; and assess students’ academic performance using dataanalytics. The key preliminary findings indicate S-STEM financial support is the top-rated element of theprogram followed by professional preparation, community building, and progressive growth of scholarsin various aspects of engineering identity.Introduction and

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

; Global talent. Overall, he aims to address the challenge of cultivating and empowering future engineers in emerging tech fields through effective, inclusive, and globally relevant engineering education and policy initiatives.Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityProf. Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wayne A. Scales is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Affiliate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is also the Director of the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research. He currently teaches graduDr. Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University Dr. Pamela Leigh-Mack is Professor and Chair of the Department