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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dustyn Roberts, University of Pennsylvania; Jessa Lingel, University of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Education initiative and others demonstrates that NTT faculty arepaid 25% less than their TT peers while lacking the protections of tenure [3]. Recommendationsdictate that benefit packages offered to full-time NTT faculty should correspond to thoseavailable to TT faculty [3], [4], but a quick glance through most university websites shows this isoften not the case. Although many features of NTT faculty employment are problematic [5], ourfocus is on disparities around caregiving support - specifically parental leave and workload reliefpolicies.Despite their critical roles in teaching, mentoring, and research, NTT faculty are often excludedfrom benefits offered to TT faculty, including parental leave and workload relief policies. Thelack of equitable

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Hayet Bensetti-Benbader, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

near-peer mentors,engaging in STEM focused events and activities, and connection to university and STEMresources.This practice paper reviews the history and evolution of STEM LLCs for women at RutgersUniversity and catalogs LLC practices, with a particular focus on community engagement. Alongitudinal graduation review of living-learning community participants is also provided,showing that an average of 80% of LLC students graduate in STEM.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUNDIn the early 1900’s, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs convinced Mabel SmithDouglass to lead the effort of establishing a women’s college as part of Rutgers University. In1918, the New Jersey College for Women, later named Douglass College, opened its doors to

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 2: Designing Creativity - Innovation Through First-Year Maker Projects

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deniz Yaralioglu, University of California, Santa Cruz; Yuhui Wang, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kelly Lin, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

new generation ofengineering leadership. Details about the application-based process for student teams to propose,design, and teach their First Year Design class under faculty supervision can be found in [2, 3].As undergraduate STEM majors representing disciplines from within and outside of ouruniversity’s School of Engineering, the authors of this paper identify areas for improvement inour curriculum. Chief among these–from our point of view–is the lack of active, collaborativelearning in most of our classes, likely due to 1) large classroom numbers discouraging collegiallearning, and 2) students being encouraged to see peers as competition. Without interpersonalrelationships and exciting projects to look forward to, classes can feel

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Nakamura, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Department of Mechanical Engineering; Corrisa Heyes, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Joseph J. Brown Ph.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

with Multi-Level Mentorship and Vertically Integrated Projects in Research Groups: A Case StudyAbstractThis case study presents an integrated mentorship model within a mechanical engineeringresearch group to enhance engineering education and training through peer-led learning andcollaborative laboratory projects. The faculty advisor oversees PhD candidates, who mentormasters students, who in turn guide undergraduates, creating a continuum of knowledge transfer,leadership development, and task accountability. Integrated lab projects connect all levels,fostering collaboration and communication while addressing real-world engineering challenges.This structure motivates undergraduates to pursue graduate studies by

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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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David M. Czerwonky, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kay C. Kobak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

apprenticeship (Ahmad, 2022; Drake, 2024).In this study, we focus on the redesign of a summer research apprenticeship program usingbackwards design principles (Hansen, 2011) which aid in constructive alignment (Biggs, 1996).Backwards design principles originate from outcome-based course design but to our knowledge,have not been explicitly applied to summer research apprenticeships in a peer-reviewedpublication or at least the details of such a design has not been published in a peer-reviewedsetting. Additionally, we acknowledge that backwards design principles have likely beenimplemented in practice to some degree, but this implementation may not have been published orexplicitly stated. Consequently, our aim is to explicit backwards design practices to

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monika Tomar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Mario Ventresca, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

developing and assessing Professional Development programs for these students.Mario Ventresca, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Game Theoretic Course Policy Design for Fair Grading in Team-Based Collaborative AssignmentsAbstractTeam-based projects are widely adopted because collaborative learning improves teamwork andprofessional skills while enhancing student engagement and academic achievement. However,free-riding, uneven effort distribution and misreporting remain endemic in group assignments,undermining fairness in grading and learning outcomes. Traditional peer-evaluation andcalibration meetings are vulnerable to bias

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ERM Technical Session: Evolution of Engineering Education Research Methods

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Elliott, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Justine Chasmar, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Katie Scherf, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

dynamics education.Dr. Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. Darcie Christensen is a probationary Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University Mankato. She teaches for Iron Range Engineering on the Mesabi Range College Campus. Dr. Christensen received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State University in the Summer of 2021. The title of her Dissertation is ”A Mixed-Method Approach to Explore Student Needs for Peer Mentoring in a College of Engineering.” Darcie holds a Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering (2019) and Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering (2017), both from Utah State University. She is

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MATH - Student Mindsets in Mathematics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa A Dagley, University of Central Florida; Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

seven graduate teaching orlearning assistants assigned each hour of open lab. The coaching staff consists of oneprofessional Senior Academic Success Coach (ASC) and at least three peer coaches per term.With the program set to receive recurring budget from the institution, the coaching team will beexpanded to two professional ASCs and at least five peer coaches per term. Additionally, twofull-time instructor/lecturers dedicated to this program will be joining the lead instructor in Fall2025.3.0 Math Launch PedagogyAddressing diverse learning needs in math classes is challenging as students arrive with variedskills and learning styles [17]. In a traditional classroom, the instructor assumes a central rolewith students becoming passive recipients

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; David James Kelaita, University of Colorado Boulder; Tanya Ivanov

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

are in their second or third year. Students meetfor one 90-minute lecture and one 3-hour lab per week.This is a project-based laboratory course, which means that each lab procedure builds on theprevious week’s lab. Project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to enhance studentengagement and understanding of material [4]. Students engage in participatory design of the labproject by making experimental design decisions throughout the quarter. Students will makemost materials used in lab, including bacterial growth media, PCR primers, and competent cellswith appropriate genetic profiles for different cloning steps.Course assignments include: weekly lab quizzes, pre-lab write-ups, lab participation andtechnique, and lab reports. At the end of the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University; Ahmad R. Najafi, Drexel University; Gail Rosen, Drexel University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

structure and intentionality to howwe present the network to the students. The PIs are TM Advocates, they know the AIMEScholars the best through bi-weekly meetings, seminars, and workshops. They and the AcademicAdvisors can nominate and write letters of recommendation for the AIME Scholars. We alsohave an undergraduate student who fulfills the role of Connector along with the AcademicAdvisors because the array of services and programs available to students can be overwhelmingand a single person who can help a student navigate the network and make introductions helps tobuild trust and a sense of belonging.The other important role in the framework is the TM Associate. This is the AIME scholars'network of peers who are committed to academic excellence

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ME Division 12: Innovative Approaches to Thermodynamics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles L. Keesee, University of Jamestown

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

grounded inreality (isentropic efficiencies had be based on what real powerplants were currently using). Sincethis was solely a paper design assignment, the budget for this plant was assumed to be unlimited.Students were asked to provide at least a general idea of the size and footprint of their plant as wellas possible locations for it to be built. Adding a flare of competition to the project an additional 10points was awarded to the student(s) who designed the most efficient cycle each year. Studentswere also required to take the paper to the university student writing center. The goal of thisappointment was to help the students with the overall quality of their writing. Most students usedtheir appointment for help with overall structure

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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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Robert Montgomery III, Kennesaw State University; Madeline G Bishop, Kennesaw State University; Sydney Jones, Kennesaw State University; Vanessa S Young, Kennesaw State University; Sagar Patel, Kennesaw State University; Erin Keeney, Kennesaw State University; Coskun Tekes; Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

UniversityErin Keeney, Kennesaw State UniversityCoskun TekesDr. Tris Utschig, Kennesaw State University Dr. Utschig is Director for Scholarly Teaching in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and Professor of Nuclear Engineering. Formerly, he was Assistant Director for CETL and the Office of Assessment at Georgia Tech, and Associate Professor of Engineering Physics at Lewis-Clark State College. He has extensive experience consulting with faculty about evidence-based approaches for teaching and learning and assessing their impact. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications on teaching and learning and has facilitated or presented hundreds of times on this topic. He completed his PhD in Nuclear Engineering

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl B. Schrader, Wright State University; Craig Baudendistel, Wright State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

from any college involved in the pilot study.Section enrollments were set between 25 and 26 students to allow for personal attention and theability to make connections with peers, faculty and staff who share similar interests, majors orclasses.These FYS sections were led by a diverse group of eight engaging, inspirational and energeticfaculty. Moreover, it is expected that this college-wide shared experience will immerse studentsin a growing support network of friends and people to assist with questions and provide supportthroughout their studies. Some CECS programs also come back together again with advancedtechnical electives, shared minors and certifications, and multidisciplinary senior design andcapstone projects at the end of students

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Eunsil Lee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Education. Her research interests center on the concept of sense of belonging, peer and faculty interactions, and graduate education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Scoping Review on Non-Majority Students’ Sense of Belonging in Engineering and Computing Education: Uncovering the Barriers, Supports, and Contexts AbstractThis work-in-progress theory paper discusses the preliminary findings of a scoping literaturereview on non-majority students’ sense of belonging in engineering and computing education,focused on barriers, supports, and contexts. A substantial body of research underscores thesignificant impact of sense of belonging on

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Generative AI and Its Role in Industrial Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

overarching benefits include enhanced customer experience, improved employeeproductivity, revenue growth and reduced cost [3].GAI applications encompass a broad range of domains including visual, audio, text,conversational interfaces, and software and coding [[4], [5], [6]]. Video and image generation aremost common examples in the visual domain, while music composition, voice synthesis andpodcast creation are typical in the audio domain. In text generation, common applicationsinclude writing, editing, and language translation. For conversational interfaces, common uses involve chatting, information search and real-time language translations in data-driven conversations. Task automation, bug detection and code generation are frequently applied in

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International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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International Division (INTL)

research question: how do these dynamics influence students’ overalldevelopment and adjustment?One central theme in the literature is the role of intercultural interactions during the formativeyears at university. These encounters often lay the groundwork for enduring personal andprofessional relationships [6], [7]. Early on, during orientation, students frequently gravitatetoward fellow international peers to form support networks, though this can unintentionally leadto the exclusion of domestic students. Engaging with the local community and participating inhost cultural activities helps build essential social capital, which plays a key role in smootherintegration [6], [8].Another central factor involves cultural and linguistic adaptation. A

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Culture, Agency, and Responsibility through Curriculum (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 5)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nagma Zerin, The Johns Hopkins University; Melo-Jean Yap, The Johns Hopkins University; Hexin Bi, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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

technical writing skills, which are often not demonstrated in traditional exams. We emphasized developing connections that can facilitate belonging. We focused on buildingconnections between students and four other factors: the professor, the course content, the peers,and the ChemBE major. Connection between students and the professor can be fostered throughthe professor’s display of care and support [17]. Understanding the relevance of the courseworkthrough real-world applications can promote connections with the course content and the major.Participating in cooperative learning can provide opportunities to interact with peers and facilitatepeer connections.Supportive Classroom in Cell Biology for Engineers During the course introduction, the

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 3 - Professional and Faculty Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiawei Gong, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Debalina Maitra, Kennesaw State University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

, and quality, prioritizing peer-reviewed papers andreputable journals. Then, organize and categorize the literature by grouping studies with similarthemes, methodologies, or theoretical approaches, using an outline to visualize connections. Next,analyze and synthesize the information by comparing findings, identifying trends, gaps, orinconsistencies, and determining their relevance to the research question. Finally, revise and editthe review for coherence, clarity, and logical flow. Ensure proper citation and formatting and seekfeedback from peers or mentors to refine the final product.Figure 1: Seven steps of the literature review process: A cyclic process starting with identifyingyour question, reviewing discipline styles, searching the

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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)

likely are you to consider participating in research activities if you are given the chance? (1-5 slider scale) 9.​ I can conduct scholarly research on a topic. (1-5 slider scale) 10.​I can explain research findings in my own words. (1-5 slider scale) 11.​I can cite references appropriately in my research. (1-5 slider scale) 12.​I work well in project teams. 13.​I am comfortable taking feedback on my work from my peers. (1-5 slider scale) 14.​I am confident that I can name three campus resources that are available for me (1-5 slider scale) 15.​I know what it means to be interdisciplinary. (1-5 slider scale)Survey Block 2: Writing Assignment 16.​Rate the impact that you believe your course writing assignments will have

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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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Lydia Wilkinson, University of Toronto; Alan Chong, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

writing, reading, speaking, and visual communication. He is also the Immediate Past President of the IEEE Professional Communication Society (ProComm), where he has worked on creating opportunities for members of other IEEE societies to receive discipline specific communication training. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Media(ting) the Socio-technical Divide: a Course Model for Enabling Socio- technical Thinking Using Performance Pedagogies1. IntroductionIntegrative engagement with the humanities enriches an engineering education in instrumentalways, by instructing transdisciplinary competencies that improve a student’s problem-solvingreadiness, and in ways that facilitate

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics in ML/AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Tilsen, Bucknell University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, Lafayette College; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

. STEMtellers (participant storytellers) write STEMtells (stories) from the STEMtelling prompts. 2. STEMtellers bring their STEMtells and meet in a small group, which is described as an epistemic culture [21]. In their epistemic culture, they read their STEMtells out loud, follow guidelines to produce epistemic practices [19] while having critical discourse around ethical awareness of AI that is illuminated in their STEMtells. Reading out loud is a reflective practice that seeks to support STEMtellers in learning of the different insights that others have. This sharing of stories enables and catalyzes the collective advancement of engineering knowledge [6]. From here, students peer review

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

schoolresearchers, and 10 faculty mentors, overseeing 25 diverse research projects. Among these, two keyhighlights is the development of a programmable, affordable drone designed for autonomous swarmnavigation in GPS-free environments and Machine Learning for Brain Activity Analysis. With studentscollaboratively conducting research into innovative technologies.The program culminates in poster presentations, where students showcase their research to faculty, peers,and the public. Supported by Fairfield University’s School of Engineering and Computing, the URSRcontinues to grow in scope and impact. This paper details the program’s structure, participant diversity,and key research projects, with a focus on the drone navigation project and the brain activity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Taylor Alexis Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Abigail Sophia Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Diversity

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

Paper ID #48373Facilitating women’s success in software engineering through the explorationof non-traditional educational environmentsDr. Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott Ashley Rea is an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition and Director of the Writing and Design Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Prescott. Her research considers the intersections of software engineering, technical communication, and educational equity. Her work is published in Technical Communication, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, Programmatic Perspectives, and Communication Design

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Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. M. Rezwan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Yuting Chen, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Soe Yu Nwe, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lingguang Song, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Students: A Preliminary ReviewAbstractThis preliminary literature review examines the challenges and coping strategies faced byinternational graduate students in the U.S., based on studies published between 2020 and 2024.Through an analysis of 14 selected papers, including general international graduate studentstudies and engineering-specific studies, and four papers that specifically cover constructionengineering and management students, this review identifies stressors such as academic pressure,cultural adjustment, language barriers, and social isolation. The findings reveal different copingmechanisms at individual, institutional, and social support levels, such as mindfulness training,peer support programs, and family connections. The review

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Effective Teaching Potpourri

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shinae Jang, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

assigned teams at designated tables tocomplete teamwork activities, problem-solving exercises, peer assessments, and self-reflections.Seating assignments are randomized weekly, and the updated seating chart is uploaded byWednesday morning, allowing students to check their table assignment before Thursday’s session.Each team consists of three students, with two teams sharing a table. The weekly homeworkassignment is due on Friday night, reinforcing concepts covered throughout the week. Figure 2 Weekly Course Activity PlanFor each the Statics section of 180 students, 20 hours of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) areallocated to assist with instruction, along with one undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA)working nine

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Self-Efficacy & Mindset

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Oluwafemi Ige, Morgan State University; Samuel Sola Akosile, Morgan State University; Tolulope Abiri, Morgan State University; Grace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-on learning strategies to improveretention and performance among civil engineering students. Additionally, incorporating 3structured activities that encourage student reflection and peer learning may further enhance theseoutcomes, contributing to a more student-centered and effective civil engineering education.Theoretical FrameworkSocial Cognitive TheoryBandura's Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) provides a foundational framework for understandinghow individuals acquire and regulate behaviors through the dynamic interaction of personal,behavioral, and environmental factors.[7]. This theory emphasizes the importance of observationallearning, self

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

-onecoaches or as project mentors. The learning coaches serve as a bridge between faculty andstudents, offering practical advice, facilitating teamwork, and encouraging intrinsic motivation. Aone-on-one coach is a peer graduate student who provides academic, professional, and personalmentorship to undergraduate students. Project mentors offer similar guidance in the context ofvertically integrated research teams, guiding students through practical aspects of conductingengineering projects. Much of the research on the topic of graduate student mentors focuses onthe role of generic mentoring, coaching techniques, or ethical considerations. There is a need toevaluate the specific impacts on collaborative, academic, and professional culture that

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Interrogating Race, Caste, and Power (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 4)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Precious Njeck, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Ogochukwu Nwabueze Okoani, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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

particular topic and create new knowledge (Walther et al., 2017). We utilize 4this approach to examine the social, cultural, and political factors that impact the wellness ofinternational students in graduate education.ParticipantsThis study has a total of three participants, who also double as the authors of the paper. They areall Women of Color and international students in a PhD program at Southwestern HSI Universityin the U.S.ProcedureThe process began with each author writing a two-page reflection addressing the prompt: Write areflection on how social, cultural, and political factors affect your overall experiences andwell-being as an international

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boni Frances Yraguen, Penn State; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

with faculty affiliated with the program,and peer/near-peer mentoring. At the time of data collection, the program was in its third cohort.Participants and Recruitment: All participants in this study are first- or second-year MS studentsenrolled in an engineering field at the institution of focus in this study. All M.S. students arerequired to do research and write a Master’s paper or thesis. All participants for this study recruitedwere part of the SSTEM, although participation in this particular study was optional. IRB approvalwas obtained for the entire project and all data collection; the interviews collected and analyzed inthis study are part of the broader engineering education research plan in the funded SSTEM project.Six students

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MATH - Student Readiness for Mathematics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen C Enderle, Clemson University; Megan Che

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

improve.Examination of the model’s utilization in empirical research may provide information about howresearchers interpret and draw upon of the publications, as well as the nature of the influence ofthe theoretical model [4], [5], [6]. The peer-reviewed publications will be analyzed for theirpurpose and relation to engineering education. The nature of the citation instances will beanalyzed for their primary purpose in empirical research. This analysis will explore theinterpretation and context of the theoretical model and its relations to mathematics andengineering education. Salient findings from the citation analysis may focus future researchconcerning the transition from high school mathematics to college mathematics.Summary of theoretical framework for