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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Radu F. Babiceanu, Western Michigan University; Salamah Salamah, University of Texas at El Paso

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intend to pursue this opportunity. Having contributed inthe past to creative scholarship will make these potential students an ideal recruiting pool for theSFS PIs to enlarge their research groups. In this paper we examine through observations two SFSsites, and how students, if given the opportunity, will engage in research activities. For thosestudents that are involved in research, we conducted an interview, capturing their profile, thebenefits they are observing in their professional development, and their intended careers aftercompleting their service commitment. We report on these results and discuss ways to encouragefurther engagement with SFS scholars for research.Keywords – CyberCorps, Cybersecurity, Scholarships for Service, Student

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston-Downtown; Henry Clyde Foust, University of Houston - Downtown; Dvijesh J Shastri, University of Houston - Downtown; Emre Yilmaz; Arash Rahmatian, University of Houston - Downtown; Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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whichstudents collaborate with faculty mentors on projects that tackle key issues in cybersecurity, dataanalytics, machine learning, bioinformatics, and structural engineering. Following the summerexperience, year-long mentoring is provided to ensure continued academic and professionaldevelopment, as students apply the skills they have acquired. The program encouragesparticipants to disseminate their research findings through presentations and publications,fostering interaction with the broader scientific community.The key objectives of the REU site are as follows: (1) increase students' interest in pursuingSTEM careers; (2) enhance students' confidence in their STEM abilities; (3) cultivate interest incomputational sciences and engineering fields; (4

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology

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Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT), the 2018 CT Women of Innovation Award in the Postsecondary Academic Innovation & Leadership Category, the 2012 New England Board of Higher Education Excellence Award for the State of CT and most recently, the 2020 HI TEC Innovative Program of the Year Award and 2021 ITEEA Special Recognition Award. In 2014, she was invited to the White House College Opportunity Summit recognizing leaders like Karen for their commitment to STEM education. She also serves on numerous local and national boards including the Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society, Hartford High’s Pathway for Engineering and Green Technology, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. ©American

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Wei Zhang, Texas Tech University; Xiong Yu

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provide these students with access to wind energy researchearly in their career and motivate them to pursue graduate education, career path or research anddevelopment-oriented jobs in the wind energy sector. The Great Lakes Wind Energy Challenges (GLWind) REU site funded by the NSF Division ofEngineering Education and Centers (EEC), co-hosted by Cleveland State University (CSU) and CaseWestern Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio, has supported nine undergraduate students in aten-week intensive summer research program during 2023 and 2024 (Years 1 and 2). The educationaloutcome aims at a diverse group of talented US students who are motivated and prepared to apply theresearch and communication skills developed in the REU program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Dan DelVescovo, Oakland University

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tracking the career progressions ofstudents after several years is no easy task, but one that has been made easier with the advent of professionalsocial networking sites, such as LinkedIn. The goal of this paper is to report on some of the demographicsand outcomes of this REU, as well as share some of the lessons learned, particularly since the advent ofCOVID-19.Program StructureOver the past 17 years, the primary objective of the AERIM REU program at Oakland University (OU) hasbeen to engage undergraduate students, particularly women and those from other underrepresented groupsin engineering, for 10 weeks each summer in rewarding research experiences that excite and motivatethem to embark upon graduate studies and pursue careers in science and

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Faculty Development: Works-in-Progress room 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica Rosenberg; Paula Danquah-Brobby, George Mason University

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Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of Education for the Quantum Science and Engineering Center at George Mason University. She is as an astrophysicist focusing on what we can learn about galaxy evolution from the gas and star formation properties of galaxies. She is also working to improve STEM education with a focus on the education and retention of a diverse group of students in the STEM disciplines. She has developed and implemented education programs that span K-20, researched improvements to STEM classroom education, and is working to develop a career-ready quantum workforce.Paula Danquah-Brobby, George Mason University ©American Society for Engineering Education

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Minorities1 IntroductionDespite numerous efforts to diversify electrical and computer engineering (ECE) faculty, therepresentation of women and underrepresented minority (W/URM) faculty remains critically low.Over the past eight years, the NSF-sponsored iREDEFINE program has hosted 207underrepresented ECE postdoctoral scholars and PhD students in a two-day workshop aimed atmotivating and preparing them to pursue faculty careers. This initiative has proven highlyeffective, with many iREDEFINE Fellows now contributing to academia. To expand its impact,efforts are underway to broaden and deepen the program by aligning its activities with key stagesof participants’ career development. The enhanced structure seeks to engage students earlier intheir

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ala Qubbaj, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Laura Benitez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Constantine Tarawneh, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Nazmul Islam, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edna orozco-leonhardt, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Thuy Vu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Angela Chapman, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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StudentParticipation in Research Experiences for Hispanics (ASPIRE Hispanics). It also introducesstudents to role models, professional networks, and ongoing personal and career developmentthrough professional society partners. Finally, the CBPE -E3 shares promising practices withinstitutions serving largely Hispanic populations so that they can replicate or adapt best practicesat their home campuses through an "Equity in Engineering Education Summit." Infrastructure inphase I will be expanded for national scale-up in phase II. The authors will present the work inprogress and preliminary results from a pilot implementation. This project is funded by NSF EECaward 2217780.IntroductionNeed for National Engagement of Hispanic Students in EngineeringThe 2019 report

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Thomas Garnett, Auburn University; Jessica Bowers, Auburn University; Lucila Marcela Carias Duron, Auburn University; Maria Lujan Auad, Auburn University

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students in Fall 2023, teaching approximately 1300 students each year. Matthew recently defended his dissertation in February 2025 and plans to pursue a career in academia teaching first-year engineering students starting Fall 2025.Jessica Bowers, Auburn University Jessica Bowers serves as the Manager for Career Development Content and Strategy in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering (SGCOE) at Auburn University. She holds a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. With over a decade of experience providing student academic and career advising support, Jessica joined the SGCOE to support the launch of the college’s first Office of Career Development and Corporate

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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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Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina A&T State University; Pal Dave, North Carolina A&T State University

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enrichunderstanding but also boost motivation and commitment to STEM careers [7].Finally, building an inclusive academic atmosphere ensures that students feel appreciated andencouraged, which is critical for overcoming feelings of isolation common amongunderrepresented groups [8]. This report investigates how ARROWS activities—structuredmentorship, immersive research involvement, and institutional support—help minority STEMstudents achieve better retention outcomes.As a core retention strategy, mentorship is an essential part of the ARROWS curriculum. Theinitiative connects participants with dedicated faculty mentors who give tailored help on bothacademic obstacles and personal development. To date, 15 faculty members from the College ofScience and

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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framework for a freshman-level aviation course thatnot only connects the history of aviation and principles of flight to traditional fields, but alsoexposes students to a wider spectrum of career paths and emerging trends in aviation. In addition to historical milestones, the proposed course will introduce students to keysectors of the aviation industry such as airline operations, airport management, aircraftmaintenance, aviation consultancies, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The curriculum willemphasize on understanding the interconnectedness of these fields, illustrating how theycontribute to the overall aviation ecosystem. Emerging technologies, including Advanced AirMobility (AAM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Kamali, California State University San Marcos; Hector Garcia VIlla, Palomar College; Khang Nguyen, MiraCosta College; Anthony P. Mauro

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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025NSF ATE: Improving Electrical Engineering Education Structure by BridgingCTE, Community College, and University Programs through Hands-on Skills Integration: Year 11 1. IntroductionStudent engagement and retention in lower-division electrical engineering courses, particularlyamong first-generation college students, represent significant ongoing challenges. Minorityengineering students often have less exposure to engineering-related careers and applications.Studies indicate a substantial attrition rate in technical programs, with 40-50% of studentsdropping out during their first year [1]. This issue is further compounded among underrepresentedstudents, who are

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Self-Efficacy & Mindset

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghina Absi, Vanderbilt University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

navigatetheoretical math content that could lead otherwise to alienation from STEM. The project has anEntrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) objective as well as an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion(EDI) application. Civil Engineering as a career is currently in high demand [1] to cater for our ailing infrastructureand design for a sustainable and innovative future for our planet. This profession has an extensiveimpact on society and the global environment [2]. It is primordial for us to train ethical and innovativebudding engineers to cater for the need of our communities and environments and design the cities ofthe future. It has been shown that students who are exposed to STEM before college have a greaterchance of selecting engineering as a major, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; Diana Voss, Stony Brook University; Urszula Zalewski, Stony Brook University

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Paper ID #47203BOARD # 227: Building Engineering Leaders: Pairing Leadership Courseworkwith Service Learning - NSF DUE #2012339Dr. Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University Marianna Savoca is both an administrator and faculty member. She teaches career development, leadership, and external relations, collaborates with faculty on research and programmatic initiatives, as well as oversees internships and practicum experiences.Dr. Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University Monica Bugallo is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Staff Development at Stony Brook University. She

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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by nurturing essential academic success skills at theUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV); a Minority Serving Institution (MSI).Specifically tailored to freshman mechanical engineering students, the program aims to equip themwith self-transformation skills to navigate through the amplified academic and professionalobstacles brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants of FYIE engage in twoconcurrent courses: Introduction to Engineering (Course A) and Learning Frameworks (CourseB). In Course A, students undertake a 6-week engineering design project, while in Course B, theywork on a 6-week academic career path project. Throughout these simultaneous projects, time-bound interventions highlight the similarities between the

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Equity, Identity, and Pedagogy in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rasha Malaeb, American University of Beirut; Elsa Maalouf, American University of Beirut; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Jana Sabra, American University of Beirut

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approach. We conducted around of open coding, followed by focused coding. This allowed us to generate our findingsinductively and directly from the raw data, and we further analyzed the former in the context ofthe Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). We also conducted inter-rater reliability checks tobolster the research quality of our work. Our preliminary findings indicate that stereotypes,exposure to women engineers’ experiences, and the perception of certain engineering fields asmale-dominated influenced women’s decisions to pursue engineering studies. Additionally, highschools, universities, the media, and governmental policies were perceived as influential factorsby the female survey respondents. These diverse cultural and institutional

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University; Mahsa Khamechi, Wilkes University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Engineering Education, 2025Empowering the Next Generation of Women Engineers: Early Outreach and Mentorship through Targeted STEM ProgramsAbstractThis paper presents a structured outreach initiative designed to address gender disparities inengineering by engaging middle and high school girls through a hybrid model of hands-onlearning, mentorship, and virtual challenges. With participation from 120 students, theprogram featured projects in biomedical, structural, and renewable energy engineering.Evaluation using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, journals, interviews, andrubric-based project assessments, revealed statistically significant gains in studentconfidence, interest in engineering careers, and STEM-related engagement at home

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Woongbin Park, Purdue University at West Lafayette at West Lafayette; Abigail Erskine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Knic Austin Royer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hui-Hui Wang

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skills. ● Rubric 3. STEM Workforce Readiness: Increasing student awareness of STEM career opportunities and pathways to further education. ● Rubric 4. STEM Interest, Engagement, and Identity: Cultivating STEM interest and identity requires culturally relevant, open-ended, and localized learning experiences that allow students to be recognized as experts. ● Rubric 5. Ability to Make STEM Connections: Recognizing interdisciplinary applications of concepts, engaging in practices that draw on knowledge from multiple disciplines, and understanding when and how to apply STEM knowledge.Bauer (2023) used this iSTEM rubric to analyze pre-service teachers' (PSTs) conceptualizationof trans- and interdisciplinary approaches to STEM

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith McDevitt, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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experiencebarriers such as isolation, implicit bias, and an overall lack of institutional support, drasticallyimpacting their sense of belonging in academia which may hinder their career advancement [1].Additionally, the transition into faculty positions is a crucial period where access to resources,networks, and mentorship can make a substantial difference. Unfortunately, many first-yearwomen engineering faculty often lack adequate mentorship, which further intensifies theirfeelings of exclusion and marginalization [2].Mentorship in academia has been widely recognized as a key factor in addressing thesechallenges, particularly for underrepresented communities in higher education [3]. Offering andsupporting professional development, providing guidance, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dick Apronti, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Stephanie Solis, Angelo State University

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Paper ID #49011BOARD # 375: Implementing an Industry Mentorship in an NSF S-STEMProgram to Enhance Engineering Students’ Transition to the WorkforceDr. Dick Apronti, Angelo State University Dick Apronti is an associate professor at Angelo State University. He teaches transportation engineering, engineering graphics, and plane surveying courses. His research interests are in transportation safety and planning.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University Dr. Kitch is Professor and Chair of the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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serving rural and minority populations. The STEMAcademy aligns with this mission by focusing on expanding the pipeline of well-preparedscholars pursuing STEM majors and careers with a synergistic approach to solving futureproblems in our evolving society. Key components of the STEM Academy initiatives include aGuest Lecture Series, an Advisory Board, Pre-First Year Summer Academy, hands-on researchand mentoring experiences, internships, study groups, entrepreneurship skills and enhancementsto curricula and infrastructure.Our poster presents results from the research strand, situated in the theory of socialization andexposure. We hypothesized that participation in certain activities, such as opportunities to engagewith role models, will help

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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results from Year 3, and highlighting future steps tocontinue supporting these diverse and ambitious students.Program IntroductionThe transition from a community college to a four-year university often involves significantchallenges, including adapting to academic expectations, building connections, and navigatingnew environments. For low-income students, these challenges are compounded by financialstrain, limited career-oriented mentorship, and cultural barriers. To address these issues, theEMPOWER program was developed to support low-income engineering transfer students innavigating the academic, social, and cultural transitions inherent to transferring. Guided bySchlossberg’s 4S Transition Theory, Situation, Self, Support, and Strategies, the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kushal Adhikari, Juniata College

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activities ReflectionUniversity/College a. Attend a public speech or presentation Describe how this event hasStudy b. Attend a campus cultural event enriched your educational c. Volunteer at a service event experience?Academic a. Attend the Career Fair What have you learned aboutCommunity b. Meet with an existing engineering student on campus majors or minors, or the c. Use the link and explore some career opportunities in careers they prepare you to

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #47033When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges andStrengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree(Research)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 3 - Moving Beyond the Uniform

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

-Seminar Survey. Participants are asked to provide feedback on eight different potentialtopics: math review, homework help, career prep, networking, writing review, computer literacy,programming, and mentoring. They were also provided an open-ended option for other topicsthey would wish to see covered in the seminar. The survey questions for each topic are includedin the appendix and initial findings from the survey are described in more detail below.Post-Seminar Survey. Once participants enter the study and attend their first seminar session,they are invited to take a survey focused on collecting feedback on the seminar and suggestionsfor improvement, as well as their self-efficacy and sense of belonging. The survey wasdeveloped using questions

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Esther Horenstein, University of Denver; Daniel D Auger, University of Denver

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Johnson where he worked for over 28 years both in the USA and the United Kingdom. Throughout his career Dan has architected multigenerational product platforms, lead projects, built strategy and delivered multiple medical device innovations from research and concept through to the market. He is an inventor with 30+ patents and an author on some 50+ publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How can we instill a post-academic mindset in capstone design?Introduction and BackgroundAt the culmination of their undergraduate studies, engineering students participate in a capstonedesign experience that requires them to synthesize

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Wang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

engagedin academic entrepreneurship, focusing on how their roles and career stages influence theirpriorities. Using advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques,we analyzed qualitative survey responses to uncover key themes in entrepreneurial training. Theanalysis identified three primary desired learning goals of entrepreneurial teams: enhancingteamwork and collaboration, understanding market segmentation, and developing customerdiscovery and commercialization strategies. Graduate students emphasized teamwork andcollaboration, reflecting their early career focus on skill-building and professional development,while faculty prioritized commercialization, aligning with their strategic and leadership roles.These findings

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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challenges, including navigating academic support, finding mentors, and buildingself-efficacy, can negatively impact their academic success and sense of belonging. TheEMPOWER Program, supported by the NSF S-STEM Program, is a collaboration between UCSan Diego, Southwestern College, and Imperial Valley College and is developed to mitigatethese challenges by offering scholarships, mentoring, networking, and research opportunities tolow-income transfer engineering students. Grounded in Schlossberg’s Transition Theory, thisexploratory study investigates the impact of participation and engagement in various social andacademic support activities. Motivation–including self-efficacy, self-determination, intrinsicmotivation, career motivation, and goal

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Isabela Salter, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College; Tanya Faltens, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Kendrick Davis, University of Southern California; Peter D Kazarinoff, Portland Community College; Justice Robinson, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Paula Kirya, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Antar A. Tichavakunda

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astheir effects on student recruiting, retention, satisfaction and participation in research.IntroductionIn the United States, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields continueto have a low representation of Black, Hispanic, Native American, women, and those whoqualify as low-income or first-generation college students [1], [2]. Community colleges are ofteninstrumental in providing these students with pathways into STEM careers through opportunitiesfor collaborative learning and by building early momentum in STEM education [3], [4].Community colleges are well-poised to reach students from underrepresented groups: they serve40 percent of all Black undergraduates, 51 percent of all Hispanic undergraduates, and 38percent of

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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; Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Portland State University (PSU)has developed a Power Engineering Internship (PEI) program that provides engineering careerdevelopment pathways within the electric utility industry. The PEI is supported by several U.S.Department of Energy grants that aim to develop quality career opportunities and develop afuture electric utility workforce that represents the nation’s diverse populations.The PSU ECE Department intends to use surveys of internship participants as assessment toolsfor its ABET accreditation process, in particular, the ABET Criteria 3 Student Outcomes (SOs).SOs relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress throughan engineering program [1]. They describe