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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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Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington; Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #45563BOARD # 204: Enhancing Engineering Education for Homeschool FamiliesThrough MAKEngineering Kits (Work in Progress)Dr. Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is a Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM discipline, and (2) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities.Dr. Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington Professor of Science EducationDr. Kelli Paul

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy; Jason D Christopher, USAF Academy; Brianna D Hitt, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

is transforming highereducation, presenting both opportunities and challenges for engineering education. Despite AI’spotential to enhance teaching and learning practices, its adoption in higher education has beenlimited by institutional resistance to innovation and adherence to traditional teaching methods.This resistance persists even as evidence mounts for AI’s potential to support diverse learningapproaches and provide personalized assistance to students. The integration of AI in engineeringeducation requires careful consideration of both pedagogical strategies and implementationmethods. As Mollick and Mollick 1 emphasize, effective AI implementation demands“challenging but well-proven pedagogical strategies that require extensive work to

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Societal Impact in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Eva Waggoner, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jessica Meza, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Madhurima Das, NuVu Studio; Anastasia Kouvaras Ostrowski, Purdue University; Shannon M Clancy, Elizabethtown College; Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Justice principles into a multidisciplinaryengineering curriculum, specifically focusing on a capstone project course sequence. Per [1],“Design justice rethinks design processes, centers people who are normally marginalized bydesign, and uses collaborative, creative practices to address the deepest challenges ourcommunities face.”Currently, the undergraduate curriculum at Elizabethtown College features significant designcoursework in 6 out of 8 semesters, starting with Introduction to Engineering and culminatingwith a three-semester entrepreneurially-minded capstone sequence. While the infusion of DesignJustice into our curriculum involves multiple stages, this paper is focused specifically on thecapstone sequence [2].In previous versions of the

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andi Pina, Rochester Institute of Technology; Shams El-Adawy, University of Colorado Boulder; Michael James Verostek Jr, Rochester Institute of Technology; Heather Lewandowski, University of Colorado Boulder; Benjamin M Zwickl, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

stakeholders in QISE education for amore diverse QISE workforce. We suggest strategies based on the findings of this study such asintegrating QISE into existing engineering courses, investing in the development of QISE coursesand programs at non-PhD-granting institutions, and making courses with QISE content accessibleto students from a variety of majors.IntroductionIn recent years, quantum technology has emerged as a federal priority driving investment inQuantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) research and education. The NationalQuantum Initiative (NQI) Act was one of the first pieces of legislation in the US to establish thepriority [1]. Although it emphasized primarily the need for financial investment in research, theNQI act also calls

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sooin Kim, Wayne State University; Aaroh Swarup, Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), India

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

provide valuable insights into the educational needs of constructionprofessionals for AI and offer a framework for developing effective learning strategies that canprepare the construction workforce for the future of AI-driven construction.IntroductionAI is observed to be an emerging supportive tool in optimization, simulation, analyzing, managing,and automating the processes such as safety inspections, design optimizations, and contractdocument management in construction [1-4]. Many of these tools apply to applications in theconstruction processes[5]. There are tools ranging from automation support via robotics, riskmitigation, resource management, and many others which have also evolved over time [6]. Aprominent example of a similar application

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mary Lauren Benton, Baylor University; Jonathan Rylander, Baylor University; Anthony M. Jacobi, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sophie Wang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

research adds value and more frequentlyasked students to consider the broader impact of their projects. Future data collection will refineour understanding of how these workshops influence undergraduate research mentoring.Keywords: undergraduate research, entrepreneurial mindset, faculty mentoring developmentIntroductionIt has been clear for decades that a research experience for science, engineering, andmathematics undergraduates is a high-impact practice that is valuable to the country’s educationand research activities, as evidenced by continuous support for Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REUs) since 1987 from the U.S. National Science Foundation [1]. The benefitsto the undergraduate students are myriad [2], ranging from the obvious

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

electrical and computer engineeringeducation, supporting technologies ranging from wireless communication to radar systems.However, its abstract mathematical foundation and conceptual complexity often presentsignificant challenges. Traditional lecture-based methods have struggled to provide theexperiential learning necessary to bridge the gap between theoretical principles and practicalapplications. Prior research highlights the effectiveness of active learning and hands-onexperimentation in improving engagement and comprehension [1], [2]. Studies in physics andengineering education have demonstrated that simulations and real-world projects contributeto a deeper understanding of topics such as wave propagation and Maxwell’s equations [1],[2], [3

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

use of immersive technologies in education.By addressing both technological and pedagogical dimensions, the study contributes to thegrowing body of research supporting the integration of VR to enhance learning outcomes inEngineering Education.Keywords: Higher Education, Virtual Reality, Student Experience, Experiential Learning,Engineering, Simulation.1. IntroductionEngineering Education plays a critical role in preparing students to tackle complex, real-worldproblems, yet traditional teaching methods often fall short in meeting the needs of modernlearners. The discipline requires a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and practicalapplication, but conventional lectures and textbook-based approaches frequently struggle toengage students

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

has also been exploring the intersection of her different identities and her academic interests by means of the engineering education space since 2022.Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work in Progress: From Queer Engineers to You: Insights into the Undergraduate-to- Graduate Transition in EngineeringIntroductionEngineering has often been described as a discipline steeped in heteronormative and masculinetraditions, frequently marginalizing people with identities that deviate from these norms [1], [2].While the visibility of queer individuals in academic, see [3], public and professional domains

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 2: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lazlo Stepback, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Amanda Katz, Utah State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

infrastructure projects andhighlight the problems and solutions faced at the time. Additionally, we show ways to leveragethis history to improve the current education of engineers and other workers for the purpose ofelectrifying roadways.As of 2023, 18% of the world’s new cars sold were EVs, including battery-electric and plug-inhybrid vehicles, as well as 10% of new cars sold in the United States [1]. In China, 38% of newcars are EVs and in Norway 93% of new cars are EVs. In 2023 alone, there were 13,800,000 newEVs sold worldwide and 1,390,000 new EVs sold within the United States [1]. One estimatepredicts the yearly number of new EV sales in the United States will increase to 2,320,000 by2029 [2]. It is clear that EV adoption is here and will only

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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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Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

academia. She is an alumni of Leadership Texas (Class of 2013). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 ID 48659 Broader Success in Engineering: Contributions of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at a Hispanic Serving Institution (Work in Progress)Amid recent shifts in support systems at higher education institutions, the engagement andsuccess of underserved engineering students have become increasingly important within theengineering profession. As university-wide support systems and programs for underrepresentedgroups are being reduced or eliminated [1], [2], professional associations like the Society ofHispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) play a

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victor Tsui, University of North Dakota; Kordell Mitchell Bernaldez Tan, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

project that challenges students to solidify these concepts in practice. Thisactive learning model is collectively using project-based, problem-based, gamification [1], peerinstruction, and tokenized learning models. IBL is a multidimensional approach to developingknowledge, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills [2].IBL courses are conducted virtually and on campus using Microsoft Teams Meetings. Studentsare encouraged to attend in-class meetings, and remote students can attend either synchronouslyover video call or asynchronously, by watching a recording of the class sessions.Within the IBL program, students can take various courses ranging between subjects such asanatomy and physiology to engineering courses covering

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

programs approved by the engineering accreditationcommission of ABET include Criterion 3, “Student outcomes” [1]. Student outcome number oneincludes, “an ability to identify formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applyingprinciples of engineering, science and mathematics.” Student outcome number two includes, “anability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meets specified, needs withconsideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,environmental and economic factors” As previously reported, we developed and delivered asemester long course in environmental modeling to upper level undergraduates, as well asgraduate students enrolled in the programs of civil architectural and

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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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Nadine Zeeni, Lebanese American University; Haidar Harmanani, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Rony S. Khnayzer, Lebanese American University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

the curriculum’s relevance. Longitudinaltracking of graduates will further assess the curriculum’s long-term impact on theirprofessional engagement with climate-related issues.1 IntroductionThe climate crisis poses a profound threat to the planet, disrupting ecosystems, destabilizingsocieties, and crippling economies. From rising sea levels and extreme weather events toresource scarcity and mass displacement, the impacts are far-reaching and deeply concerning.Engineers, with their ability to design and build the technologies that shape our world, play apivotal role in both exacerbating and mitigating this crisis. Many of the technologies we rely ontoday, from fossil fuel-powered transportation and energy generation to resource

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

their research and practice.IntroductionAn increasing number of engineering curricula across K-12 and undergraduate levels is pushingfor social, political, and technical integrations to steer away from the traditional engineeringculture of solely privileging the technical dimension while downplaying the social and politicaldimensions [1]. Many of these curricula are discussion-based, where students have conversationsabout real-world engineering problems and how designs can impact the community [2]. In somecases, students work on design projects related to those conversations in their classrooms [3], [4].While these contexts are certainly beneficial for students to become aware of and think about thesociopolitical aspects of engineering, it is

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Societal Impact in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaina Khan, Queens University; Paul Cameron Hungler P.Eng.

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

andrepercussions of engineering endeavors, encompassing ethical, environmental, and culturaldimensions [1].Students often struggle to recognize the importance of non-technical aspects, such as stakeholderinvolvement and ethical considerations, which can result in simplistic views of complexproblems [2]. As such, experiences with stakeholders and communities need to be scaffolded andcurricular intentions need to be explicit. Bilow and DeWaters [2] suggest incorporating socio-technical thinking into existing engineering courses, ensuring that students engage with real-world problems that require consideration of social, ethical, and environmental factors. Thisintegration can help students see the relevance of non-technical aspects in their work and

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadley Willman, Engineering for One Planet; Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Andrew K. Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emma Telepo, Michigan State University; Reese Emily Simancek

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

and selection criteria for ambassadors, as well as the emphasis oncollaboration among students, faculty, and other stakeholders to promote the alignment ofcurricular change with real-world sustainability demands. The program is scheduled to launch inSeptember 2025.IntroductionAround the world, there is an increasing urgency to address sustainability challenges, frombiodiversity loss, to water scarcity and pollution, to the impact of climate change, to socialinequality. The recent 1.5°C climate milestone is just a subset of these global challenges [1].While numerous sustainability obstacles exist, several initiatives are working to address thesechallenges, including the NSF Big 10 Ideas, Grand Challenges, and the United Nations’Sustainable

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

[1]. In healthcare, virtual reality simulations enable medicalstudents to rehearse surgical procedures, thereby improving their skills in a low-risk, controlledsetting [2]. This technology has been employed in therapeutic contexts, where immersivesimulations assist patients in surmounting phobias and fears [3]. Rizzo et al. [4] investigated virtualreality as a mechanism for military training, specifically in combat simulation and stress-induceddecision-making, concluding that virtual reality facilitates effective, immersive training thatimproves readiness and situational awareness without real-world hazards. In architecture andconstruction, virtual reality allows designers and clients to digitally examine building plans,offering insights

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shashwat Sharma, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Vikram Kapila, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Rui Li, New York University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

robotics principles.The feedback from the student participants indicated that the soft robotics workshop was able tosimplify complex robotics ideas, encourage hands-on learning, and stimulate design creativity.1. IntroductionPreparation and deployment of students and professionals in the rapidly evolving roboticsindustry pose several challenges to the field of robotics education. The highly interdisciplinarynature of robotics, combining mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science,AI, and more, make it challenging to develop curricula reflective of current trends and emergentneeds of industry. Designing curricula for learners of different age groups while ensuringengagement and technical depth is difficult. In addition

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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lihong Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

competence. Several casestudies are presented, highlighting student-led projects focused on small-scale PV system designand performance evaluations. The results indicate that students not only achieve higher levels oftechnical mastery but also exhibit improved creativity and innovation in problem-solving.Feedback from students suggests that PBL fosters practical readiness, essential for careers inphotovoltaic engineering. The paper concludes that PBL is an effective pedagogical model for PVsystems education, combining theoretical rigor with experiential learning to meet the needs of agrowing renewable energy industry.1. IntroductionThe transition to renewable energy sources has become a global priority, driven by the urgent needto meet growing

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

disciplines, highlighting the foundational role of physics in shaping theseperceptions and skills [1]. Furthermore, the relationship between physics and mathematics isemphasized in educational frameworks that aim to enhance student's understanding of bothsubjects, facilitating a more cohesive learning experience [2] [3]. This interconnectedness isessential for engineering students, as they often encounter complex problems requiring a solidgrasp of physics and mathematical principles.However, several studies have pointed out that students often perceive these subjects aschallenging, affecting their motivation and performance. Research indicates that students usuallyview physics as one of the more difficult subjects within the STEM (Science, Technology

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Francis Ledesma, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; T. Michael Duncan, Cornell University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

alongitudinal study. By understanding the effect of active learning implementation on thisdepartment, we can better understand the potential for curriculum improvement across allengineering disciplines.IntroductionThe field of chemical engineering has consistently transformed and evolved over time to addressthe novel needs presented in society. From its beginnings in the petrochemical industry to currentapplications in nanotechnology, clean energy, and biomolecular engineering, chemicalengineering has emerged as a discipline at the forefront of technological and industrialadvancement [1], [2]. Despite the ease and swiftness at which the field has evolved its contenttowards novel applications, similar evolution in chemical engineering pedagogy is

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

explores the influence of implementing the EFQM model on customerperformance, emphasizing its structured qualitative and quantitative approach to monitoring andenhancing strategic planning. Lessons learned from the EFQM model’s organizationaldeployment offer actionable strategies to enhance strategic planning, leadership, and processoptimization. This is useful for engineering education as a quality management tool.Keywords: EFQM Excellence Model, Quality Management, quantitative method, hypothesistesting, qualitative method, RADAR. 1. Introduction The European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Excellence Model serves asa comprehensive framework for achieving organizational development and strategic alignmentby emphasizing

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

; implementation of similar projects has been shown to increasestudents’ perceived value of introductory level courses [1], [2], [3], [4]. This paper describes theimpact of those projects on students’ perceptions of the course, building upon the planning andimplementation process described in a prior work-in-progress paper [5].The six project partners who took part in this initiative work for the Facilities Department at theuniversity on various engineering-related projects in their day-to-day roles and volunteered theirtime to engage with student teams and provide materials for the course. Given the size of theinstitution, students taking the course are rarely exposed to or have knowledge of the type ofwork done by facilities and operations staff

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Harriss; Ian McGill; Elizabeth Gray; Aparajita Jaiswal, CILMAR Purdue University; Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

competence, Undergraduate, Critical reflection,Communication 1. Background Perspective-taking, referred to as the cognitive ability to consider and interpret situations from another’s point of view [1], is a critical skill for fostering collaboration and communication inacademic, professional, and social settings [2]. It enables individuals to interpret the actions andintentions of others, thereby enhancing communication across cultural and interpersonaldifferences [3]. Hess et al. [4] emphasize that perspective-taking is a foundational component ofempathy, crucial for ethical reasoning, effective conflict resolution, and interculturalcommunication. As higher education increasingly prepares students for a globalized workforce[5], [6], the

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DSAI Technical Session 6: Academic Success, Performance & Complexity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Declan Kirk Bracken, University of Toronto; Sinisa Colic Ph.D., University of Toronto

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

format [1]. While OCR technology is mature and widelyused, challenges persist in detecting and reconstructing the format of complex tables, particularlyin specialized documents like academic transcripts. Recent advancements in computer vision fordocument analysis, including TableNet, CascadeTabNet, and LayoutLM, have greatly improvedtable detection and structure recognition tasks. TableNet, designed specifically for table detectionin document images, has shown promise in recognizing tables from structured documents like fi-nancial statements [2]. While its performance on structured tables is strong, it faces challengeswhen dealing with academic transcripts, which often feature a mix of tabular and non-tabularcontent, making traditional layout

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Francisco Coronado; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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International Division (INTL)

University of Porto to deepen his expertise in innovative and resilient structures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Co-Designing Humanitarian Service-Learning Activities: Lessons from Semi-Rural Amazon Communities David Coronado1, Miguel Andrés Guerra2*1 Graduate Researcher, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Programa de Ingeniería Civil, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.2 Associate Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Programa de Ingeniería Civil, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Lu, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

are typically ledby project managers (PM) and the focus is on completing the project within the triple constraintsof scope, time, and cost. Program management is typically led by the program managers (PGM)and focuses on strategic initiatives such as alignment of multiple projects, finance, resourceallocation, coordination of cross function activities, and to collaborate with other business units.The PGM manages in a collaborative fashion incorporating program, project, and systemsengineering into an integrated systems approach. This approach has been applied in manyindustries for complex efforts such as New Product Development (NPD) in the aerospace,automotive, healthcare, and information systems. Figure 1 is an illustration of a typical

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University; Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

INTRODUCTIONInnovations in engineering have long been recognized as a very crucial driver of technologicaladvancement, economic growth, and societal advancement [1]. Although, the traditionalapproaches to innovation, which is often rooted in homogeneous teams (comprising individualswith similar demographic or experiential characteristics e.g., race, gender, and academic programbackground) are increasingly being challenged by the advantages of diversity [2]. For instance,diverse teams comprising individuals with different racial, gender, socioeconomic, and academicbackgrounds have been proved to foster creativity and problem-solving in ways thathomogeneous teams cannot [3], [4]. Research has highlighted that diversity contributes to abroader range of perspectives

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Yukio Takara, Carnegie Mellon University; Fethiye Ozis P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

critical questions about how these tools impact student learning and problem-solvingapproaches in domain-specific contexts. This paper examines the role of GenAI in a junior-levelundergraduate CEE course, where students cleaned, visualized, and analyzed air quality datacollected using air quality sensors they deployed themselves around the university’s campus. Wecompare two course offerings: one conducted before GenAI tools were widely available (Spring2023) and another where students had the option to use GenAI tools (Spring 2024). Throughanalysis of student assignments, reflections, and outcomes, we address two key research questions:(1) How do GenAI tools affect students’ ability to process and interpret large datasets in CEEeducation? (2) What