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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harrison Zimmerman Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

project has the potential to significantly advance discipline-based educationalresearch, particularly in engineering fields that rely heavily on thermodynamics concepts, such asMechanical, Aerospace, and Chemical Engineering. By developing GPThermo, a generative AImodel tailored to specific engineering domains, this work contributes to the expanding field of AI-assisted learning and the creation of intelligent educational tools.A key innovation of this project lies in the development of a subject-specific AI model alongsidea companion validation tool, moving beyond general-purpose educational AI. It contributes to thefields of engineering education, AI in education, and educational technology by (1) demonstratingthe feasibility of customizing

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman College; Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #46887Ignorance is bliss: White Male Privilege and the Reproduction of Gendered-Racismin Computer Science EducationRebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman CollegeTamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology Tamara Pearson is the Constellations Center for Education in Computing Deputy Director and Senior Director of Research and Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Her work

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Matthew Cushing, Rice University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

services to boost productivity and streamline tasks. Google Scholar,for instance, provides a free database that helps students find scholarly articles, research papers,and other academic resources for their projects [15]. Notion serves as an all-in-one productivityplatform, combining note-taking, project management, and collaboration features, making itespecially useful for group work and managing busy schedules [15]. Grammarly, an AI-poweredwriting assistant, helps students refine their writing by checking for grammar, spelling,punctuation, and style while also offering suggestions for improving clarity and organization[14]. ChatGPT stands out as a powerful tool for homework assistance, test preparation,language learning, and other

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laurie A. Sutch, University of Michigan; Caitlin Hayward

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

the primary focus is directing students toengage with the tool to reflect on their experiential learning activities such as project teams,study abroad or research so they can build a story bank of their growth and development toprepare for interviews or other employer interactions. In the business school, the tool isintegrated into the undergraduate curriculum, and students achieve different levels of eachcompetency through the courses they take, with some direct interaction with the tool. Lastly,public health has fully integrated the tool with a masters program, where students use the tool toexplore the pathways to different careers as they gain proficiency in various skills, and much ofwhat happens in the tool is automated through the

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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)

attribute of futureengineers. “As always,” the report stated, “good engineering will require good communication”[2]. As of 2025, the Accreditation Board for Engineering Programs (ABET) lists “an ability tocommunicate effectively with a range of audiences” as its third student outcome [3].Undoubtedly, engineers in all fields must possess strong communication skills to succeed. Yet, writing continues to cause anxiety amongst graduate engineering students. Graduatestudents face high-stakes, long-term writing projects like journal articles and dissertations, andmay suffer from poor time management, procrastination, fear of criticism, and lack of confidence[4], [5]. Moreover, the pressure and trepidation students feel around academic and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leendert Schrader, Saint Louis University; Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

) No design is perfect; many parts of the robot can be improved using a new perspective. Whether it be mechanical, electrical, or movement/code-based, how would you improve the robotic arm project as a whole? Vetted responses will end up in future versions of the robotic arms.Post-Activity SurveyAfter completing the construction and verifying the functionality of the mechatronic arm,students were instructed to complete a short, 14 question survey (12 multiple choice, 2 shortanswer). The questions were separated into six categories to probe the different outcomes of theactivity: general insight, understanding (clarity), satisfaction, understanding (outcomes

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milica Miladinovic, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Pratap Mahesh Rao, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

this operational paradigm provides doctoral studentswith the technical knowledge and skills to create research output, there is no inherent pathway inthis structure to provide students with skills to identify research topics that create additionalsocio-economic value. Some PhD students are supported as research assistants within an existinggrant-funded project and mostly work on fulfilling the established objectives of that project.Other students, who are supported as fellows or teaching assistants, might be given morefreedom to select their research topic. However, it is typically assumed that the research area ofthe PhD advisor is inherently valuable, and the PhD student operates as if the PhD advisor is theend user of the research. Students

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatemah Shehab, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

discussions,problem-solving tasks, and other non-traditional teaching practices. Such observations are partic-ularly relevant in engineering education, where instructional methods must often address the cog-nitive demands of design thinking and problem-solving. Additionally, these methods help identifychallenges such as student resistance to active learning, a common barrier in STEM classrooms[2].Despite their benefits, many observational protocols have limitations. Some protocols struggleto address the complexity of engineering classrooms, which frequently involve project-based andproblem-based activities that demand higher-order cognitive skills. Observer reliability and thestructured nature of protocols also present challenges, as variability in

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Kidd, State University of New York Maritime College

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

applications of autonomy to the maritime environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering for One Planet Sustainable Engineering Leadership Microcredentialthrough General Education Credits with Maritime TargetsBackgroundThis paper details the first stages of a pilot project to generate meaningful student experienceswithin the general education experiences of students at a maritime-focused institution. Theprimary goal of this effort is to create engineers who are trained to see their non-major courses asboth meaningful and impactful for their careers while learning how to mentor others. This will beaccomplished by collaboratively developing a series of courses offered outside of theengineering

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadi Ali, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Gabriella Lynn Mayrend, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

vehicle safety data acquired over theyears. We focus on this technology’s governance and regulation within the United States. Ourresearch focuses primarily on the development and implementation of a female crash testdummy, which currently has the dimensions of 4’11’’ and weighs 108 pounds, while the averageAmerican female is 5’4’’ and 170 pounds. This project explores the meaningful representation incrash testing to improve safety outcomes for all occupants, and has policy implications onpregnant women, people of different ages, people with disabilities, children and infants. Weinvestigate, from a variety of perspectives, the various ways that transforming forces influenceddecisions in this area. We explore how both the engineering and the

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh; Andreea Toader, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

panel approval of any updates following the pilot testing. Followingthis, we plan to disseminate our definition and framework more broadly to our education andindustry partners, as stated in the NSF proposal. This dissemination will occur in the form ofeducational/professional development modules and seminars/information sessions with thesepartners. This will naturally result in further “testing” and validation of the framework anddefinition. We will recruit additional industry partners (beyond the panel members) atconferences and through our professional contacts to assist in dissemination and validation.References 1. Cleland, D. (1990). Project management: Strategic design and implementation. New York: McGraw-Hill, 333-334. 2

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nan Kang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Additionally, she serves as a research assistant in the Immersive Learning Lab, where she contributes to projects at the intersection of technology and education, creating innovative tools that foster interactive and engaging learning experiences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 [WIP]: Building a self-guided Virtual Reality learning tool for ElectromagnetismAbstractThe three-dimensional nature of electromagnetism concepts does not translate well totwo-dimensional platforms, making it difficult for students to build intuition about thesephenomena in traditional learning settings. Virtual Reality (VR), a simulated three-dimensionalenvironment, offers an

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale; Alyssa Xiang

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Workforce Supply and Demand Report by the U.S.Cybersecurity Workforce Data Initiative of the U.S Government (published in May of 2024) showsthat the cybersecurity workforce currently ranges between 164,000 and 3,492,000 workers out ofan estimated total of 161,052,000 workers in the United States [6]. Nationwide, the report by U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics on Information Security Analyst (ISA) job category indicates a 33%projected percent increase in the employment from 2023 to 2033 while the average growth rate forall occupations is 4%. The expected employment increase from the year 2022 to 2033 is 59,100jobs [7]. As the number of employment opportunities increases, the university offerings ofcybersecurity related programs also increase therefore

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International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso

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International Division (INTL)

formativeapproach, with multiple components contributing to the final grade, including assignments,projects, class participation, and exams.Comparison of Faculty RolesFaculty Development and RecognitionFaculty development and recognition are key factors influencing teaching quality and researchoutput [20], [21].UK: • Professional Standards Framework (PSF): The PSF provides a framework for recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence in higher education. Many universities incorporate PSF training into PhD programs and offer fellowship awards to acknowledge teaching quality [22]. • Emphasis on Research for Promotion: Despite efforts to recognize teaching excellence, research output remains a primary factor for career

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Marginalization, Identity, and Student Development (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 9)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Joseph Valle, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Shannon M Clancy, Elizabethtown College; Kaylla Cantilina, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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

attack for their explicitchallenge to the social and structural status quo.Additionally, the theory of intersectionality postulates that the experiences ofmultiply-marginalized individuals will be overlooked by any theory that focuses on a singleidentity-based attribute; alternatively, the compounding experiences of oppression must also beconsidered in order to achieve liberation for all people [21, 22]. This framework was pioneeredby Kimberlé Crenshaw as a means of understanding the compounding effects of discriminationagainst Black women on the bases of both gender and race. Intersectionality is more frequentlybeing applied in engineering education research in recent years (e.g., [23, 24]). While theeducational research in this project

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Yitong Zhao, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Juliana Lynn Fuqua, Cal Poly Pomona

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

students to comprehend complexconcepts, new resources were also made available. Previous studies have demonstrated theefficacy of virtual reality in providing opportunities for student participation [1]. California StatePolytechnic University Pomona has invested in state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) laboratoryfor thermal fluids. This project explores the efficacy of an enhancement, the incorporation of anArtificial Intelligence (AI) assistant. The AI was created so it can assist students in bridging gapsbetween theoretical understandings and engineering practice, while also expanding access to awider range of students. In practice, we are evaluating for student performance, studentunderstanding, and student experience.Recent data from 2020-2023

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mengyuan Liu, Northeastern University; Jeongkyu Lee, Northeastern University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

evident through his teaching of various computer science courses, ranging from data structures to advanced database systems. He founded the Multimedia Information Group Lab at San Jose (MIG Lab@SJ), which drives research in medical image analysis, SQL auto-grading, and enhancement of prediction models for ServoSphere projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 [Work-In-Progress] An Efficient Approach for Muscle Segmentation and 3D Reconstruction Using Keypoint Tracking in MRI ScanAbstractMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables non-invasive, high-resolution analysis of musclestructures. However, automated segmentation remains limited by high

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Susmit Shannigrahi, Tennessee Technological University; Sahaya Jestus Lazer, Tennessee Technological University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

teaching students about the value of data analysis, process management, andoptimization. This project introduces students to the complex nature of engineering andcomputing, demonstrating how these fields influence daily life. This study describes the designand implementation of the Coffee Lab activity and discusses its compatibility with educationalobjectives in ECE and CS. It demonstrates how the activity incorporates key engineering topicsin an entertaining and interactive style. It also gives preliminary results from its execution, whichshow how the exercise affected students' opinions of engineering and computing as career paths.This approach, which provides a real and engaging introduction to engineering and computerscience, represents a

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammed Yakubu, University of Toronto; Jasnoor Guliani, University of Toronto; Nipun Shukla, University of Toronto; Dylan O'Toole; Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #46477BOARD #101: Work In Progress: Enhancing Active Recall and Spaced Repetitionwith LLM-Augmented Review SystemsMr. Muhammed Yakubu, University of Toronto Final year Computer Engineering Student at the University of TorontoMr. Jasnoor Guliani, University of TorontoMr. Nipun Shukla, University of Toronto Final year student at the University of Toronto.Dylan O’TooleDr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and test engineer as well as a consultant to

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nan Cui; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #49435BOARD #125: Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence Tools in EnhancingCritical Thinking Skills in Engineering Prototype DesignNan CuiDr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). Dr. Yeter serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as

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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

Paper ID #47679BOARD # 287: NSF S-STEM: Advancing STEM Undergraduate Successand Persistence through Scholarship, Mentorship, and Increased Sense ofBelongingDr. Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach Jen-Mei Chang is a Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. She is also co-author of the book, The Power of Mathematics Workbook with Notes. She has been involved as a PI or Co-PI of three NSF S-STEM projects, DUE-0966039, DUE-1833753, and DUE-2322416.Dr. Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach Jelena Trajkovic received her Ph.D. (2009) and MS (2003) in Information and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard C Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Andrew Lapetina, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Lachney, Michigan State University; Aman Yadav

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

% white 99% 12% 34% G 62% White, 27% Latino, 8% Black 85% 13% 26% H Data not publicly available* SAT exceeds 530 math, 480 verbal, ** percentage of grads who enroll within 6 monthsAcross the two years of the project, the university co-instructor was present for seven of the totalof 12 sections of AP CSP offered. Two of the eight teachers were trained via the co-teachingmodel prior to the beginning of the current CSforAll award as part of a larger effort thatdeveloped teachers of two other engineering courses, in addition to AP CSP. Goals of programinclude building awareness and interest in tech fields through field trips, guest speakers, andconnecting students to related

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruchi Dilip Kukde, Texas State University; Twyla Hough, Texas State University; Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Texas State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Currently, she is a postdoctoral scholar and project director for an NSF-funded research study led by the ACCEYSS Research Group in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) at Texas State University. Dr. Hough’s research includes cultural capital among Black and Hispanic women in computing, work-based learning in secondary schools, and career and education planning and decision-making among young Black women. In addition to conducting education-centered research, Dr. Hough shares her expertise as a part-time lecturer, teaching introductory leadership and STEM education program evaluation courses in the OWLS department. Her passion is empowering young people with valuable knowledge, skills

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University; Damian Valles, Texas State University; Felipe Gutierrez, Texas State University; Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engagement, and talent development activities. It is expected that thecombination of all these elements implemented will increase their self-efficacy, solidify theiridentity as engineering professionals, and impact their persistence toward degree completion [1-5]. The funded scholars are supplemented by the inclusion of additional students who can receiveall SEED services other than scholarships. These additional students are selected from the groupof scholarship applicants and are positioned for consideration for future funding through theprogram should there be attrition in the pool of funded SEED scholars.An important objective of the project is for SEED scholarship recipients and non-funded guestscholars to participate in carefully scoped and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa A. Giacumo, George Mason University; Arvin Farid, Boise State University; Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; Rafael Leonardo da Silva, Boise State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

.; supervision, L.A.G.; project administration, A.F.; funding acquisition, A.F.,L.A.G., M.S., R.dS., and S.L. Acknowledgments This work was supported by the National Science Foundation, NSF, Award# 1930464,provided through the NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(S-STEM). The Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning M.S. degree programMarCC Lab graduate student researchers who assisted with data collection, transcription,coding, and some initial analysis, for this project included: Chantel Early, Lenz Bayas, JustinBeaudry, Audry Fisher, and Shweta Shukla. We would also like to thank Drs. Donald Plumleeand Tammi Vacha-Haase for their help with securing the original

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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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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

’ engineering identity development and critical incidents related to thetransfer process.The participants arrived at community college at various life stages. Approximately three-fourthswere recent high school graduates, while the others had pursued careers that did not require aformal degree such as military service or construction. Those older students were more uncertainabout starting a STEM degree program which would require considerable math.About half of the participants identified as first-generation college students and had limitedexposure to the engineering profession beyond related high school coursework. They may havecompleted technical courses such as CAD or a pre-engineering program such as Project Lead theWay in high school. Other

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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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Louis A DiBerardino III, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Dynamics, and a grade of C in Dynamics to advance to Dynamic SystemsModeling (a differential-equation-based modeling course). Additionally, Dynamic SystemsModeling requires passing grades in both Differential Equations and Electric Circuits. Althoughstudents who struggle with these prerequisite courses have opportunities to catch up, this oftendelays Dynamic Systems Modeling (and its successor, Controls) to the senior year, or requiresadditional time and financial investment through summer or J-term courses. These delays mayresult in overloaded senior-year schedules and limit students' ability to apply foundationalknowledge in their senior courses and capstone projects. Figure 1: Curriculum map, as analyzed by CurricularAnalytics.Figure 2

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Carl Boyet, Louisiana Tech University; James D Palmer P.E., Louisiana Tech University; William C. Long, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

college in 1995, and created an integrated freshman engineering curriculum in1998. Louisiana Tech has a long history of educational innovations in engineering education,with a hands-on project based approach implemented in 2004, and four other NSF fundedprograms to increase student success in engineering since 2007.The SUCCESS Scholars Program (SSP) is an NSF funded effort established in Fall of 2022 tobuild on these prior efforts by providing financial, academic, personal, and professional supportto engineering students starting in their first year of college through four years of academicstudy. Two cohorts of students have completed their first year of this program which includedthree to four additional days of supplemental instruction a week

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ME Division Technical Session 2 - Harnessing AI and Machine Learning to Transform ME Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Lofton, University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Projects. Within these categories, thegenerative AI tool offered support in creating “real-world case studies and examples to illustratekey concepts and engage students,” and “group project ideas that encourage collaboration andpractical applications of knowledge.” These suggestions closely aligned with the instructorgoals to leverage generative AI to introduce more robust case studies when updating a course.One prompt suggested by Copilot was, “What are some relevant case studies to include in acourse on [specific subject] for mechanical engineering students?” Instead of a specific subject,the instructor also tried specifying an energy source, an energy technology, and a type of energysystem to generate various responses. Based on the original

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Faculty Development: Centers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Katey Shirey, EduKatey; Ava Samuel, Purdue University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

, on-campus centers for teaching and learning should consider incorporating innovative pedagogical methods into training and promote the use of tools and strategies available on the SoTL Accelerator project website. 4. Finally, Provost’s Offices should consider updating promotion and tenure guidelines to encourage faculty participation in professional development for teaching.6.2 Limitations and Future ResearchWhile this faculty professional development program successfully integrated quantitativeassessments to evaluate its effectiveness, several limitations should be acknowledged. First, thestudy primarily relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to biases such as socialdesirability and personal interpretation of