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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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Maryann R. Hebda, Baylor University; Elon Terrell, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Baylor University; Morgan R Castillo, Baylor University; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University; Tracey Sulak, Baylor University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

with a box fan.  Through measurements of factors such as the fan-produced wind speed and turbine electricity output, students were able to calculate the efficiency of each turbine.  In addition to performing design and building tasks, students were also led through computerprogramming exercises in both the Arduino and Python programming languages. The Arduinolanguage was used to program microcontrollers for a variety of small projects, including a non-contact, ultrasonic distance sensor and a laser-based object speed sensor. The Python language,meanwhile, was used primarily in the Energy Prediction (Wednesday) module, wherein studentswere given introductory training in Python then allowed to develop code that predicts the

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soo Hyeon Kim, Indiana University Indianapolis; Gi Woong Choi, University of Cincinnati; Ju Hui Kang, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

engineering interest. However, programs offered in museums, hobbyclubs, citizen science projects primarily serve urban or suburban community members [3]. Weargue that rural libraries—often the only public institution that provides free access to learningresources—can address this challenge by positioning them as hubs to broaden engineeringparticipation. One particularly effective yet unexplored way to facilitate engineering learning inrural libraries is through online learning. While existing endeavors have shown promise inbroadening STEM participation at public libraries [4], the research that leverages the onlinespace to strengthen public libraries’ outreach programming is rarely examined. Considering thattime constraints and lack of transportation

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morgan F Rooney, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Terán, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

bombarded withextracurricular options—from research projects to social events—navigating these opportunities becomesa challenge, especially for first-year students.To counteract this and promote engagement with sustainability initiatives, we have developed theComplementary Field Activities (CFAs) framework. The CFA module empowers students with astructured, yet flexible, choice-based system that allows them to tailor their learning experiencesaccording to their interests. By giving students autonomy to select from a curated set ofsustainability-focused activities, CFAs provide a balance between guided learning and personalexploration, ensuring that students can engage with impactful educational experiences without feelingoverwhelmed.CFAs are

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Aaron Kyle, Duke University; Ido Davidesco, University of Connecticut; Chad Dorsey; Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, University of Connecticut

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #46896Embodied Sensors and Digital Twins as an Introduction to MicroprocessorProgramming for Middle and High School Non-CS MajorsMs. Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium Leslie Bondaryk received the B.S. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the M.S. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, both in electrical engineering. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer with the Concord Consortium, Concord, MA, USA. Over her career, Ms. Bondaryk has introduced new technologies to educational research and publishing projects across computer science, mathematics, engineering, and

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

,including a hypothesis to test, equipment to use, and data that they propose to collect. GraduateTeaching Assistants (TAs) and the laboratory manager review the proposals and either approve themor require further development. Once their proposal is approved, students use the remaining weeksto complete their study and write a full technical report, which they submit using an assignedpseudonym. The project finishes with each student conducting a single-blind Peer Review of astudent’s work from another lab section. Grading is based on the TA’s assessment of the report andthe Peer Evaluation.Pre- and post-surveys of the students measure their self-efficacy, among other aspects of theirexperience with the course, to evaluate the effectiveness of this

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna Tonn, Boston College; Brit Shields, University of Pennsylvania; Ryan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University; Adelheid Voskuhl, University of Pennsylvania

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

modified organisms, and human subjects research. In senior design, studentsworkshop key concepts and values, such as professional responsibility, sustainability, andfairness, and apply them to their projects. The team is currently building out additional materialsfor senior design that will likely address intellectual property and generative artificialintelligence. Each ethics module is thoughtfully designed to align with the technical material thestudents are learning.One example from the introductory course is an ethics module that complements the course’sintroduction to biomedical devices and technical training with Adobe Illustrator software. Whiledetailed lesson plans are published in Biomedical Engineering Education, this section explainshow

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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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Sandra Monika Wiktor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mohsen M Dorodchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

FIE, ICER, and ASEE, and brings years of teaching experience in software engineering and foundational computing courses.Dr. Mohsen M Dorodchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. Dorodchi has been teaching in the field of computing for over 35 years of which 25 years as an educator. He has taught the majority of the courses in the computer science and engineering curriculum over the past 25 years such as introductory programming, data structures, databases, software engineering, system programming, etc. He has been involved in a number of National Science Foundation supported grant projects including Scholarship for STEM students (S-STEM), Researcher Practitioner Partnership (RPP), IUSE, and EAGER

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, The Pennsylvania State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, self-study, project, writing, etc.)” and “What are yourconcerns, if any, about relying on AI for academic purposed?”.ResultsFaculty Reflections on AI-Generated Course MaterialsFaculty members who used ChatGPT to redesign their courses provided detailed reflections onthe benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into the course development process. Thesereflections offer insights into how AI tools like ChatGPT can support syllabus creation, materialdesign, and assessment development while revealing areas where human expertise remainsessential. 1. Syllabus Design: Faculty noted that AI-generated syllabi were generally comprehensive, well-organized, and aligned with course objectives. For example, two faculty members

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 4: Sociotechnical Integration

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

transdisciplinary focus on love as a foundational element in student learning, paired with theuse of a Holistic Design Thinking (HDT) methodology rooted in love, has been applied acrossvarious educational levels. These include eight senior-level, year-long secondary courses, sevensingle-semester undergraduate courses, and four graduate-level courses. Additional applicationsincluded junior high courses, capstone projects, and independent studies. Elements of pedagogyand methodology continue to evolve and have been extended into postsecondarytransdisciplinary honors courses.At the secondary level, students from several different public schools met for half-day sessions atan off-campus location throughout the entire fourth year of high school. The

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

process.Critical Thinking and the Engineering Design Process Relevant to this study, Putra et al. [13] researched student performance of criticalthinking skills (CTS) within the context of an engineering design project. Putra et al. [13, p. 142]summarize critical thinking as “...a cognitive process involving reasonable reflective thinking todevelop a decision based on the problem faced by a person.” Specifically, they drew on thecognitive skills outlined by the American Philosophical Association (APA) from 1990, as citedin Ernst & Monroe [14] in Table 1:Table 1 Critical Thinking Skills, Defined Skill Action Items/Demonstration Examples Interpretation Categorization, decoding significance, clarifying meaning

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yewande S Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lucio Salles de Salles, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lisa L Greenwood, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Amanda Y Bao P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Satyanarayana Raju Penmatsa, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Sagata Bhawani, California State University, Fresno

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

barriers requires a comprehensiveunderstanding of sustainability that connects theoretical knowledge with practical applications[20].Despite these challenges, there are promising developments in the field. For instance, theintegration of social sustainability into curricula has been shown to improve students'understanding of community-centered design, enhancing their ability to create innovativesolutions that address local needs [30]. Additionally, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities,such as those provided by international collaborative projects, significantly contribute to studentlearning and awareness of social impact [9]. These approaches enhance technical competenciesand inspire a sense of responsibility and leadership among

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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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Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

whether universities should undertake projects that impact society in social, economic,and environmental aspects (Q71) received an average score of 3.975. Similar to Figure 3, first-yearstudents showed stronger agreement with the construct's questions than final-year students.Figure 5. Mean scores for Construct 8 (Socio-economic impact) by study program and year of study.In summary, the results show minimal differences between first and fifth-year students, althoughvariations between study programs are evident, with Industrial Engineering students generallyachieving higher scores. Constructs related to prior knowledge and sources of information (C1 andC2) stand out as having the lowest averages, while constructs related to sustainability within

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Student Services & Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Erin Kennedy Duhon, US Military Academy Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Glavin, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

environmental consultant in the waste management and energy infrastructure sectors in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and as a civil (hydraulic) engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Galveston, Texas. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maryland and a Project Management Professional. LTC Duhon commissioned an Engineer Officer in the US Army in 2004, with notable tactical assignments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 84th Engineer Battalion and 36th Engineer Brigade. She has served at the operational and strategic levels, notably in the Multi-National Force-Iraq Commander’s Initiatives Group in Baghdad, Iraq, as a Program Integrator in the Office of the Chief of Engineers

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher A. F. Hass, Rutgers University, New Brunswick; Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Mary Elizabeth Emenike, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Charles Ruggieri, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Corey Ptak, Columbia University in the City of New York; Stacey Blackwell, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Gabriel Lopez Zenarosa, Stony Brook University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

engineer at the University of Pittsburgh National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project, an independent software process consultant, a client support engineer at Nyfix, and a software development consultant. Zenarosa obtained his PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Master of Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, MS in Computer Science from Columbia University, and BS in Computer Science from the University of the Philippines. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Implementing Interconnected Faculty Development Initiatives for STEM FacultyIntroductionWe created a Teaching Excellence Network

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

saw a tremendous increase in federal funding of academic research.Seely describes the magnitude of this change: An avalanche of federal money, primarily from the military and the Atomic Energy Commission, displaced the smaller industrial research projects that had been conducted by a few engineering colleges before 1940. Trade associations had been the key research supporters in the 1930s, and a few thousand dollars a year constituted a large project. After 1945, however, federal grants worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars a year supported not just researchers but entire graduate programs with marvelous new facilities and expensive equipment [8, p. 289].This increase in

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Paula Moore; Stacey Sexton; Deborah Boisvert; Sabah Bhatnagar; Nicole Jessica Rees, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Shaileen Crawford, CSforMA

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #45672Computer Science as a High School Graduation Requirement: Planning forPolicy Implementation.Rebecca 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.Paula MooreStacey Sexton Hi, I’m Stacey Sexton. I am a queer, nonbinary, Socialist organizer, educator, facilitator and coach supporting individuals and teams working through conflict, deepening their understanding of and action toward social justice, and finding balance between being human and being

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica L. Rosenberg, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

teachingpractices. By addressing these factors, the model highlights the importance of both cultural andindividual factors in shaping teaching identity.MethodologyData CollectionThis study is part of the Gateway2STEM project, an effort aimed at making active andcollaborative learning the default method of instruction in large introductory courses in Physics,Mathematics, and CS at a public R1 university in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Aspart of the project, graduate students serving as first time GTAs in these three departments attendeda two-day workshop before the start of the Fall 2023 semester. The goal of the workshop was toprovide preparation before the GTAs, most of whom had no formal teaching experience, enteredthe classroom for the

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Supporting Teachers and Students in STEM+C Learning Beyond the Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leyli Nouraei Yeganeh, Binghamton University; Amber Simpson, Binghamton University State University of New York; Nicole Scarlett Fenty, Binghamton University State University of New York

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

responses, emphasizing the engaging andfulfilling nature of the program. Students often expressed excitement and joy during hands-onactivities that allowed them to see tangible results from their efforts. For instance: ● Excitement: Emily shared his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “I was so excited to come here!” Similarly, Liam expressed joy during the drone activity, saying, “It was exciting to fly them... even when some crashed into buildings.” These responses illustrate how the dynamic, interactive nature of the activities captivated students’ interest and created a sense of anticipation. ● Happiness: Students frequently reported happiness when completing successful projects. Ethan reflected on the Makey-Makey Piano

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MATH - Student Readiness for Mathematics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evelyn Peter Leopold, The College of New Jersey; Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

approaches such as project-based learning and flipped classroom. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engineering Faculty’s Perceptions of and Responses to Student’s Math ReadinessAbstractThis paper explores the perceptions of engineering faculty on students’ math readiness and howthey respond to it. Prior research shows that introductory math courses often challenge earlycollege students, and students struggle with both understanding and application of mathematicalconcepts. Additionally, the existing literature has not examined how faculty respond to students’lack of math readiness. To better understand this issue, this study examines engineering faculty’sperceptions of

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

RSECS SI-NPW offering mightbecome. As the committee was reviewing the 14 NAE Grand Challenges on the NAE website[3], the “Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery” was represented by a photo of one of theMars Exploration Rovers (Figure 1). Having just created a project for my “IntroductionAerospace Engineering II” course that explored some of the science and engineering from thenovel and movie “The Martian” [4] [5], I mentioned that maybe an entire course could be createdaround “The Martian” with the Grand Challenge theme. These discussions ultimately led to thecreation of a whole new course series based on the Grand Challenges theme starting with thecourse described in this paper. The first course was named “Exploring Engineering Tools

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Wessel, Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS)

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Software Quality (CISQ) document ‘The Cost of Poor Software Quality inthe US: A 20220 Report’, “the cost of poor software quality in the US has grown to at least $2.41trillion”. The report goes on to state “by 2025, 40% of IT budgets will be spent simplymaintaining TD, and it’s a primary reason that many modernization projects fail”.In short, the software industry is drowning in TD, and by extension one can surmise ethical debtis in turn dramatically rising. Hence the quality of our global digital culture is degrading onseveral levels, a sobering unhealthy trend.A number of improvement recommendations have been posed by CISQ, which revolve around aDevQualOps Model [27]. Areas for improvement include: 1. Quality standards/software problemtaxonomies

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Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

building stuff today, I'm trying not to repeat the same code over and over again, you know? Like you can find better ways to do that. Just like overall design, really being thoughtful about your approach [and] if-then statements. Beyond the technical knowledge picked up, Mac said the other very important outcomesfrom the online bootcamp was “a portfolio [and] projects that you can point to and say, yes, Ibuilt this stuff” and the training he received on what comes after earning the certification. Macshared: A whole module [was] just on, like, the job search and […] advertising yourself as a software engineer […] They had us update our [professional profile websites], add connections, update your job title as an engineer […] not a

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weiyu Sun, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Liangliang Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Yiming Guo, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ying Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

fluctuated overtime. For the purposes of this study, a representative subset of approximately 790 student sampleswas selected from the full dataset. This subset was chosen to balance computational feasibilitywith the ability to capture meaningful trends and variations within the data. A heuristic analysiswas conducted on this subset, with findings presented in the main text.Literature ReviewRecently, more and more research and projects [8] have been conducted to analyze factors thatpredict students’ journeys and academic success in academic institutions. With the trend, manyrelated datasets are crafted, such as StudentLife [9] and MIDFIELD [1]. Some of these datasetscan be specific to a certain case (such as within a specific institution/course

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(BLS) projects that occupations in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2032, significantlyoutpacing the 3.6% growth expected for non-STEM occupations [1]. The technology sectorremains a key driver of this expansion, fueled by advancements and the demand for innovationacross industries. Therefore, in response to the growing need for a larger and more diverse poolof STEM professionals—including educators, researchers, and practitioners—governments andeducational institutions continue to prioritize STEM education [2]. Data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics (NCES) highlights a 15% increase in STEM major enrollmentover the past five years, with 2024 showing a notable rise in

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ABET, PE, and CEBOK

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audra Morse, Michigan Technological University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

compliance with the Criteria. As one respondednoted: “It is not difficult to mention that all projects should include diversity of perspectives and users, be inclusive in the development [of] the solution of a project, and consider the needs of users for a particular project. It is more difficult, in my opinion, to instill these concepts into basic engineering curriculum courses.”Some responses requested examples that could also be compliant with State-level policies thatprohibited DEI-focused initiatives. Several responses requested examples and methods to assessthe curricular topics, but as mentioned previously, Criterion 5 does not require assessment.Finally, one respondent requested clarification of how to address diversity vs

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

primary goals of Ff is student empowerment through providing variousinstructional resources and blended learning opportunities. Ff offered students the affordance andflexibility to tailor resource use to fit their needs (Tran et al., 2024, In press), which aligns wellwith the principles of promoting DEI.Context of the study and participants 7This study is part of a larger research project with participants from more than six institutions.The two instructors considered in this paper taught at a small, primarily teaching-focuseduniversity in the Southeastern region and a medium-sized Carnegie R2 university in the Midwestof the United States. Prof

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ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fahim Dorsey, Kennesaw State University; Connor Joseph Talley, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

unpredictable environments and overcome thelimitations of rigid systems [1-5]. Similarly, compliant mechanisms, which are considered thecore of soft robotics, consist of bendable links to deform and large-deflecting hinges to createrelative motion between two adjacent members. They offer several advantages, includingincreased precision, reduced cost, single-piece manufacturing, and the elimination of assemblyrequirements [6-8].Projections indicate that the U.S. soft robotics market is expected to reach $8.7 billion by 2030,with applications spanning diverse fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, bio-inspired design,and environmental exploration [9]. However, the challenges for both soft robotics and compliantmechanisms lie in meeting user experience

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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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Ari Sherris, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Christine Reiser Robbins, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Joel Reyes-Cabrera, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

, Texas A&M University Associate Professor of Environmental EngineeringProf. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her research interests include Sustainable Energy, Green Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Multi Objective Decision Making and Optimization as well as Engineering Educa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Documenting takes on recycling, honing rapid ethnographic skills:Transdisciplinary graduate student explorations in a rural U.S. southwestern campus communityAbstract While recycling has become a mainstream behavior in many urban U.S

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Changkai Chen, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Marko Lubarda, University of California, San Diego; Celeste Pilegard, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

in the Engineering Pedagogy and Design Lab at UCSD, where he assists with concept generation and manufacturing for inquiry-based learning activity models and demonstrations. He performs quantitative and qualitative analysis on student survey responses to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative pedagogical techniques. In addition, Richard is an instructional assistant for MAE 3 Introduction to Mechanical Design at UCSD, leading a lab section in learning CAD and manufacturing methods, technical report and presentation techniques, as well as team and project management in a group robotics project. Richard will be completing an internship with the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program in

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ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; DeAnna Lynn Leitzke PE, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kurt Paterson P.E., Arizona State University; Joshua Mitchell, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

and tomorrow. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #45755Prof. Kurt Paterson P.E., Arizona State University Kurt Paterson enjoys re-imagining higher education with others, then making it happen.Joshua Mitchell, Milwaukee School of Engineering ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Leveraging the Collective Wisdom of a Network to Identify Behaviors Linked to Entrepreneurial MindsetIntroductionThis paper reports on the results of a four-year project to identify a set of observable behaviorsassociated with entrepreneurial mindset