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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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Jennifer Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(Wei et al.,2013). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Autism and Developmental DisabilitiesMonitoring (ADDM) Network report that 1 in 36 children (Maenner et al., 2020). As a spectrum disorder,autism presents uniquely in each individual, with variations in social skills, verbal and nonverbalcommunication, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, and sensitivity to environmental stimuli. To increasethe recruitment and retention of autistic individuals in the engineering workforce, further supports need tobe provided at every stage of the educational journey. Kouo et al. (2021) highlighted the scarcity ofresearch on the perspectives of engineering educators and proposed strategies (e.g., accommodations,modifications) to

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsay Tolchin, The Ohio State University; Rachel C Childers, The Ohio State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Engineering. Her teaching focus has been on hands-on BME laboratory courses. She is also interested in broadening participation and retention in BME. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Industry Mentorship Program Brings Increases in BME Internships, Co-Ops, and Career Placement for Undergraduate StudentsIntroduction:The notion that biomedical engineering (BME) students struggle to transition from undergraddirectly to industry positions still persists [1]. This problem has been looked at from a variety ofangles. There are critiques that BME programs and curriculum are too broad which maydisadvantage undergraduates looking for industry positions

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ME Division 14: From M&Ms to Air Quality: Engaging Students in Energy and the Environment

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Shehla Arif, University of Mount Union

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

difficult subject. One of the known challenges in learningThermodynamics and Heat Transfer is the abstract nature of concepts [1]. Quantities such asamount of heat, rate of heat transfer, temperature can be measured but not seen. No wonder,people explained heat transfer as the movement of a physical substance called “caloric” until the19th century [2]. Understanding heat transfer requires cultivation of abstract thinking abilities:e.g., conduction occurs as a result of lattice vibrations and movement of free electrons;convection occurs due to molecular collisions and diffusion alongside the movement of themedium as a continuum; radiation results from intra-atomic energy transitions.Engineering students have an earlier exposure to classical

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arezou Harraf; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

suggest several context-specific recommendations to fill this gap and focus on theresponsible use of AI, creativity, and originality.PAIR (Problem, AI, Interaction, Reflection) Framework Piloted at King’s College London,the PAIR framework [1] structures student engagement with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)through four iterative phases: Problem Definition, AI Tool Selection, Interactive Experimentation,Reflective Synthesis. Pilot studies using PAIR have shown improvements in AI literacy and aheightened awareness of limitations (e.g., potential hallucinated references in ChatGPT). Whilethis model offers a scaffold for undergraduate and graduate learners, it does not address thehands-on lab work or prototyping stages that are central to

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DSAI Technical Session 7: Natural Language Processing and LLM Applications

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mikayla Friday, University of Connecticut; Michael Thomas Vaccaro Jr, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

emerged as powerful tools in education, offering thepotential to transform classroom dynamics through automation, personalization, and enhancedstudent engagement [1]. Educators have already begun utilizing LLMs to generate lesson plans,streamline grading, and provide personalized feedback to students [2]. Additionally, LLMs havebeen implemented as Intelligent Tutoring Systems, assisting students in gaining a deeperunderstanding of challenging topics by offering tailored explanations and interactive learningexperiences [3]. One particularly promising but underexplored application of LLMs in educationis their potential for personalized learning (PL), specifically in the realm of text adaptation.Unlike traditional PL approaches, which categorize

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Carr, U.S. Air Force Academy; Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

engineering. One recent author urged that “assessment strategieswill have to evolve to prevent unethical conduct while still allowing for the productivity that canbe achieved with these tools”[1]. The likelihood that students will use AI in coursework is high.Legitimate uses of AI tools by students include help in pseudo-coding, drafting concepts forpapers, and explaining engineering concepts. Recent studies have grappled with the impact ofstudents using AI to cheat, showing that using the using the tools inappropriately causes learningto decline significantly [2]. Unsurprisingly, while the means of cheating has changeddramatically, the result of cheating remains the same. Educators need to be conversant in bothlegitimate and illegitimate uses of

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Faculty Development: Centers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence R Chen, McGill University; Amanda Saxe, McGill University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

years, research in the science of learning has allowed instructors and educationaldevelopers to acquire a more profound understanding of how people (including students!) learn,retain, and apply their knowledge [1], [2]. This has led to the use of more student-centeredteaching approaches such as active learning, flipped learning, inductive learning, and team-basedlearning, as well as simple instructional strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced practice,interleaving, and feedback-driven metacognition [3], [4]. There is also a growing body ofevidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of these student-centered approaches andinstructional strategies [3]-[6]. However, despite evidence for the relationships between teachingeffectiveness and

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An ECSJ Art Show - Equity and Justice through Art (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 6)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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

entwined relationship between engineering and societal structures, which bell hooks coined as “imperialist, white supremacists, capitalist, patriarchy” [1]. However, engineering and engineers are not apolitical [2], [3]. The decisions engineers make—what to design, how to design it, and for whom—are deeply intertwined with societal

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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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Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago; Russell R. Ceballos, Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago; Ruzica Todorovic, Wilbur Wright College - One of the City Colleges of Chicago

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Community of Practice (CoP), Professional Identity, and Self-Efficacy to streamline transfer from community colleges to 4-year institutions.Dr. Russell R. Ceballos, Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago Russell R. Ceballos, Ph.D., is a quantum information theorist originally from the South-East side of Chicago, has a background in the theory of open quantum systems, and is currently the Associate Dean of the Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago. Dr. Ceballos previously served as the Associate Director of Curriculum and Educational Partnerships at the Chicago Quantum Exchange, where Dr. Ceballos leveraged his technical background to 1

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

not.The insights gained from this study provide valuable guidance on FTC teamcoaching and management, benefiting FTC coaches, team members, and eventcoordinators. Our findings suggest several key factors contributing to the growthand advancement of FTC teams to world-level competitions, including (1)consistent participation in off-season activities, (2) specialized technical trainingin programming, odometry, CAD, camera/image processing, and control, and (3)structured soft skills training in documentation and presentation. Notably,community-affiliated teams may have an advantage in these areas, as a greaternumber of them have advanced to world championships. By offering a data-driven perspective on training strategies, time allocation, and task

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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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Chloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Brianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Henry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; David Kaicheng Shen; Christopher Song; Chenhao A Zhao; Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

not the first type of AI to aid learning for students and researchers. Agent-based modeling (ABM)is a prior approach that has been successfully applied to mathematics and biology education 1.ABM can simulate epidemic outbreaks, urban planning, and evolutionary processes, which allinvolve intricate interactions that can be difficult to predict utilizing traditional models. ABM isan example of how technology and modeling can provide improved pedagogical methods.However, as the number of students pursuing STEM education continues to rise, there is anincreasing demand for more effective and personalized teaching approaches that enhance critical-thinking skills 2. Specifically, in introductory Calculus courses, textbooks have been

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

experience a shared sense of responsibility,high-quality decision making, healthy group dynamics, and greater innovation. In this paper, wetook an exploratory ethnographic approach to study the culture a of single, interdisciplinaryresearch team working to promote equity in engineering education. This team includes memberswith a wide range of disciplines, social identities, and academic positions (e.g. faculty, graduatestudents, and undergraduate students). In this study of this team, we addressed two researchquestions: 1) What are the beliefs held by individuals which impact their willingness to engagein intellectual risk taking on an interdisciplinary EER team? 2) How do the members of aninterdisciplinary EER team foster a culture of trust and

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

of involving university students in research early in their academic journey. Milleret al. [12] explore the benefits of engaging undergraduate students in research, addressing thechallenges and opportunities, particularly for underrepresented and minority students. This projectprovides an invaluable opportunity for research students to enhance their collaboration,communication, and critical thinking skills.Bioinspired vehicles have been designed and produced for a while [4, 5]. The Plecotus austriacus(Grey Long-Eared Bat or GLEB) depicted in Figure 1 belongs to genus Plecotus. Razgour et al.report that GLEB are native to mainland Europe with traces in the United Kingdom and Swedenand weighs between 7 to 12 grams [1]. The average forearm

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Jack Thomas Carnovale, University of Pittsburgh; Paulo Radatz

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

both academic and professional environments.1 IntroductionThe growing complexity of power systems in today’s energy landscape demands engineerswell-versed in theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving. In response, engineeringeducation must evolve to equip students with the tools and confidence to tackle real-worldchallenges. This paper explores a curriculum innovation aimed at enhancing students’ technicaland computational skills through the integration of Python programming into an introductorypower systems analysis course.Introducing Python programming early in the curriculum gives students a solid foundation inessential programming concepts, such as functions and basic problem-solving techniques. Whileobject-oriented

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Soto-Cabán, The Ohio State University; Ferdinand Avila-Medina, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

of Engineering.The program aligns with broader trends in manufacturing, where automation and high-valueproduction activities have driven growth and increased productivity. Automation has reshapedmanufacturing roles, requiring advanced skill sets to perform production tasks. These high-skilljobs offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and technologically advanced work environments.The rise of complex manufacturing processes has created a significant demand for talent withspecialized and complementary skills [1]. The Ohio State University created this program withthe goal of equipping students with the expertise needed to secure these well-paying jobs whilemeeting manufacturers' needs for skilled engineers who enhance productivity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

closed-ended questions. The findings indicate thatinterventions in the form of summer camps significantly impact the participant's (minorities fromrural schools) perceptions of the realization of the importance of STEM as an educational avenueand career, the intent to pursue STEM post-secondary degrees and careers and have a learningexperience that exceeds expectations.Keywords: Rural Female High School Students, STEM, PerceptionsIntroduction and BackgroundScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is vital to the nation'sgrowth, security, and competitiveness, with a need to emphasize education to alleviate some of theconcerns [1]. This is particularly true when we compare the US high school student's performancewith

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eva Fuentes-Lopez, University of California, San Diego; Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Alegra Eroy-Reveles, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kameryn Denaro; Erik Arevalo; Stanley M. Lo, University of California, San Diego; Mike Wilton, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

/rubric-assessing-candidate contributions-diversity-equityUniversity of California, Irvine. (2022, March 31). UCI and 3 other UC campuses collaborate on teaching professor diversity initiative. UCI News.Yosso, T. J. (2005). Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth. Race ethnicity and education, 8(1), 69-91. AppendixTeaching Statement RubricThe Teaching Statement Rubric provides guidelines for a committee to utilize during the searchprocess and should be tailored to the specific needs of the institution.Criteria include: (1) teaching ideology, (2) pedagogical approach, and (3) evaluation of learninggoals.Each criteria is scored

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

exploration of non-traditional educational environments1. IntroductionSoftware engineering and STEM fields face persistent challenges with diversity, equity, andinclusion. For example, while women make up 56% of students enrolled in undergraduatedegrees, women account for only 22% of the students in engineering programs. This numberdrops even further in the workforce, where women comprise only 15.9% of the engineeringindustry [1]. Consequently, the industry of equity-focused coding education grew rapidly fromthe 2010s until 2024, leading to the creation of coding bootcamps, workshops, and community-based coding education specifically designed to increase the participation of women in tech [2],[3]. Recent funding shortages in 2024 and anti-DEI

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Baldis, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

prolific student-centered resource hub at the Jacobs School that serves as a model for student success units across the country.Ms. Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Aligning Student Interest with Program Design in Engineering Education1. Introduction and BackgroundWhile women are making gains in some STEM fields, they continue to lag behind inengineering, where only 16% of engineers in the college-educated STEM workforce are women.In comparison, 61% of social scientists are women [1]. For women who chose to pursue anengineering degree, it can be a highly rewarding but also

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

regulatoryrequirements for obtaining a P.Eng., however typically it requires four main components: • Approved 4-year undergraduate engineering degree. • Four years of engineering industry experience. • Passing an ethics exam near the end of the Member-in-Training period (typically an 80- 100 multiple choice exam) • Submission of competency assessment. In the province of Alberta, this includes demonstrating competence across 22 engineering competencies through a 1-page essay on each.At the University of Calgary, there is one course which covers ethics and professionalism, with astrong emphasis on the requirements and regulations towards becoming a P.Eng. Students acrossall disciplines (chemical, mechanical, electrical

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Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Magara, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology; Thomas E. Marlin, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S4L7

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

training content,extending industrial internship durations, and encouraging companies to increase the number ofinternship placements for students to ensure greater exposure to real-world professionalenvironments. This study provides valuable insights for enhancing engineering education,particularly in resource-limited contexts, and offers actionable recommendations for improvingprofessional skill development among engineering students.Key wordsProfessional skills, Student assessment, Internships, Workplace, CompetenceIntroductionEngineering internships serve as a critical platform for experiential learning, enabling students tobridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice [1]. While technicalproficiency forms the core of

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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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Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities in teaching engineering practices inK-12 education. Moreover, it bridges critical gaps in understanding how current educator practicesinfluence student learning outcomes. It also aims to provide evidence-based recommendations forcurriculum developers, teacher educators, and policymakers to enhance the support and training offered toK-12 teachers.IntroductionThe Engineering Design Process (EDP) serves as a cornerstone in engineering education, providing asystematic framework for problem-solving, innovation, and iterative refinement. In recent years, itsintegration into K-12 education has gained momentum, aiming to equip students with critical thinking,creativity, and collaboration skills [1][2

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Zeira Emiline Galindo, Southern Methodist University; Arath Dominguez, Southern Methodist University; Zoe Mukendi, Southern Methodist University; Alain Mota, Southern Methodist University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

(WIP) research paper is to examine theoperational structure of a peer mentoring program for first-year engineering and computerscience students in order to identify the key structural and procedural elements that significantlyinfluence student engagement and retention. First-year retention is a priority for manypostsecondary institutions, as success during a student’s initial semesters is strongly associatedwith long-term persistence and degree completion. Nationally, retention rates in STEM fields,including engineering and computer science, remain disproportionately lower than those in non-STEM disciplines [1]. These disparities are even more pronounced for students fromtraditionally underrepresented backgrounds. For example, Black, Latinx

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Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. This allows them to get real hands-on experience, expand their network, and buildlasting friendships with fellow students, faculty members, and mentors, which could lead tofuture career opportunities. Additionally, these teams provide an ideal environment for studentsto learn and practice leadership skills. Project managers work with team members to create abudget plan, secure funding, manage finances, establish work schedules, train less-experiencedmembers, and coordinate with team officers, advisors, administrators, suppliers, and sponsors toobtain the necessary resources and successfully deliver the final product [1] - [2]. Since studentsvoluntarily join competition teams, this provides a unique opportunity for the study ofengineering

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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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Katherine Ansell, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jessica R TerBush, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Elaine C. Schulte, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

in a previous tips and tricks paper[1], it is impossible to make a course invariable under multiple instructors. Each member of theteaching team will bring in their own pedagogical content knowledge [2], [3], beliefs abouteffective teaching [4], [5], and personality into the way they do their job. We value the growth ofteaching team members as educators, yet we also acknowledge the effects that the differentchoices of individual team members can have on a course and its students. For example, researchhas found that graduate student teaching assistants have significant impact on course climate,grades, and retention in STEM courses [6].In this paper we focus on the context of teaching teams in lab and design-focused STEM coursesat large

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Curricular & Course Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-directed, and lifelong learners [1]. At the same time, students areemerging from the K-12 education system trained primarily to regurgitate facts from short termmemory [2]. Students appear to arrive at college less prepared for knowledge integration, lessinclined to pursue holistic education, and less equipped with the tools of learning [3]. Addressingthese needs and challenges calls for holistic thinking about engineering education. The solutionmight very well be teaching students “not what to do as engineers, but [rather] what to be asengineers… to think in general, global terms” [4]. Whether through experience or education,engineering students must develop engineering judgment, understanding, and intuition [5].Engineering students need high

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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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Frank Kreimendahl, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

programming.to specific course topics on student evaluations to gauge studentreception of the blueprint. C. Motivation and Contributions Index Terms—computing, first-year, blueprints, CS I, CS II, A prior paper presented an analysis of student performancestudent success and described a blueprint designed to improve student reten- tion through a variety of resources.[1] Since the blueprint’s I. I NTRODUCTION initial design, faculty have used it for instruction in CS I andA. Who is

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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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Karen Martinez Soto, Syracuse University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

initiative aligns with the broader benefits reported in theliterature for UREs.Unlike traditional UREs, this program integrates multiple high-impact practices that enhancestudent engagement, learning outcomes, and career preparedness. These practices include: • Industry Sponsorship and Mentorship: Students in the program benefit from direct collaboration with industry sponsors and mentors [1]. Students have aligned their projects with industry needs and priorities, providing students with the opportunity to work on critical, real-world problems. The program encourages the development of professional networks, enhancing students' collaboration and communication skills. • Vertically Integrated

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DSAI Technical Session 4: Workshops, Professional Development, and Training

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Roxana Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

,affecting their performance and retention rates. Conversely, a well-structured curriculum thatbalances rigor and manageability can enhance student success by providing a clear path to degreecompletion. Previous studies suggest that while curricular complexity can enrich the educationalexperience, it can also lead to higher dropout rates and a prolonged time to graduation if notproperly managed [1, 2]. This study aims to rigorously estimate the causal effect of curricularcomplexity1 on four-year graduation rates across 26 U.S. universities. Extending our previouswork that identified initial links between curricular complexity and graduation rates[4], this studyintroduces a more advanced methodological framework that incorporates multiple causal

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ECE-Instructional Tools and Online Resources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

pace. However, this formatdoes not include the direct interaction between instructors and students that can support sociallearning and provide a rich educational and social experience for students. With a broad array ofdelivery formats available it is important to investigate how students chose to participate indifferent styles, their performance after instruction using different styles, and their preference fordifferent styles. This knowledge helps to inform instructors to decide on formats and theirspecific implementation for their courses.In support of further understanding how delivery style/formats effects courses, recent works haveinvestigated how video length can impact student engagement and performance [1], how video-viewing behavior