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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo, York College of Pennsylvania; Tamara Schwartz, York College of Pennsylvania; Dean Zeller, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

-leddiscussions focusing on three primary areas: (1) the impact of AI on the workplace, specificallyaddressing concerns such as “Will I have a job?” (2) future developments in AI and what’s next,and (3) the convergence of AI with other emerging technologies. After introductions, panelistsshared their personal journeys with AI, leading into in-depth discussions of these key themes,followed by an engaging Q&A session with students and faculty.This paper presents faculty observations, insights from student surveys, and reflections on theoverall experience. It underscores the significance of the forum for our college community andexplains why such discussions are both timely and essential. Testimonials and survey responsesprovide further context

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Bridging Education and Real-World Impact: Training, Career Development, and Urban Systems

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rumena Begum, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Hazel Marie, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

-being.Findings from this research can facilitate targeted infrastructure planning and investment, bettermobility, and ultimately improve the quality of life in urban areas. Future research shouldconsider a wider range of environmental and social factors and how different factors interactover time to influence stress levels.Keywords: Sensor-based modeling, empathic design, walkability, human stress, machine learning.1. IntroductionWalkability is a key element in urban design that profoundly impacts quality of life and fosterscommunity engagement. By promoting physical activity, walkable streetscapes contribute tobetter physical health while reducing air pollution and supporting environmental sustainabilitythrough decreased reliance on motorized transport

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DSAI Technical Session 6: Academic Success, Performance & Complexity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Chaouki T Abdallah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Roxana Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

, HBCU, HSI, R1, andR2 universities. Each university participant uploaded the curricula associated with eachof their undergraduate academic programs to the website http://CurricularAnalytics.org.The total number of curricula collected, across all institutions (accounting for degree con-centrations/emphases) was 3,830.In this study, a curriculum refers to the set of courses (along with the corresponding setof course prerequisites) that, if successfully completed, would allow a student to earn thedegree associated with the curriculum. An example electrical engineering curriculum isprovided in Figure 1 (a). This curriculum is represented as a graph, where the verticesare the required courses in the curriculum, and the directed edges (arrows

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

educators on innovative pedagogical strategies andcurriculum developments aimed at fostering better academic integration and career equitabilityand inspiring a more diverse and resilient workforce globally.INTRODUCTIONCollege-level engineering programs in Ghana have existed since 1952 when the first college forscience education was established [1]. The availability of engineering programs and the pursuitof engineering in terms of staffing, quality of education, and educational reforms is on a moredeveloped scale than in several other African countries [2], with thousands of students from otherparts of the continent studying engineering programs in Ghana [3]. However, there remains thechallenge of under-representation of females as in other parts of

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Rogers, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kaitlin Fair, United States Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

evaluate the effectiveness of shifting to alternative grading, we discuss ourobservations and experiences as instructors, survey students about their experiences with the newgrading approach, and propose adjustments for future implementations along with a detailed planfor quantitative analysis.1 MotivationIn many courses and institutions, students prioritize achieving a certain GPA over exercising intel-lectual curiosity or truly engaging with the course material on a deeper level. This pressure is oftenfueled by the need to meet scholarship requirements, maintain academic standing, or satisfy futureemployers or graduate schools that emphasize GPAs as a key metric. Alternative grading systemsaim to acknowledge these constraints while

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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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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

influences seemed toimpact women’s decisions to apply for and pursue undergraduate engineering studies bothnegatively and positively. Moreover, young women seemed to favor a major over another based-on job market prospects and particular encouragement from parents and educators to justify theirpreferences. Finally, we discuss the implications of our findings on the roles of differentstakeholder entities involved in young women’s undergraduate education decisions. We alsopropose recommendations for high schools and university outreach programs to improve theinclusivity and appeal of undergraduate engineering programs to young women applicants inLebanon specifically, and in the MENA region more broadly.1. Background1.1 Related Work / Literature

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Hassan Tanvir, University of Florida; Gloria J Kim, University of Florida; Philip Feng, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

at the University of Florida (UF). She is also an affiliate faculty in UF’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She received her B.S. in chemistry from Seoul National University, M.S. in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. As an instructional associate professor, she was awarded several grants from the National Science Foundation (IUSE Level 1, IRES Track 1, I-Corps, and I-Corps for Learning) as principal investigator. She transitioned to tenure track in Fall 2023 to pursue her research interests in convergence in engineering education, global engineering education, and social issues in STEM research and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Bermudez Rivera, University of South Carolina; Fitya Syarifa Mozar; Christian Harito; Dianing Novita Nurmala Putri; Alessandro Vittorio Zago, Oregon Institute of Technology; Mohsin Al Mufargi, Oregon Institute of Technology; Vitaliy Vasilyevich Tveritin, Oregon Institute of Technology; Keora O'Meara, Oregon Institute of Technology; Roni Jack Rountree, Lehigh University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Tim Pasang, Western Michigan University; Bens Pardamean; Feng Shi, Oregon Institute of Technology; Derrick Speaks, Arizona State University; Endang Djuana; Arief Budiman, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Multidisciplinary Hands-on Student Design ProjectIan Bermudez Rivera1,2, Fitya S. Mozar3, Christian Harito4, Dianing N.N. Putri5,6, Alessandro Zago2,Mohsin Al Mufargi2, Vitaliy Tveritin2, Keora O’Meara7,8, Roni Rountree8,9, Tim Pasang8,10, BensPardamean3,11, Feng Shi2,7, Derrick Speaks7,8, Endang Djuana5,6, Arief S. Budiman4,7,8*1. Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina, SC, 292082. Department of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Engineering, Oregon Institute of Technology3. Bioinformatics and Data Science Research Center (BDSRC), Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia 114804. Industrial Engineering Department, BINUS Graduate Program - Master of Industrial Engineering

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

locally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond.AbstractPart of the movement represented by Engineering for Change (E4C) and Engineering to Help(ETH) [1], humanitarian engineering (HE) education programs have grown in the US for morethan 20 years and exist in different forms such as majors, minors, certificates, courses, projects,field trips, study abroad opportunities, EWB-type volunteering activities, and graduate programs[2]. One of the most salient challenges that these programs face is avoiding colonizing andextractive practices by building relationships with communities and universities abroad that arelong-lasting, trusting, effective, reciprocal for all parties, and attentive to

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahdi Yazdanpour, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

as telecommunications, audio engineering, control systems, and medical devices.Its applications range from designing filters for signal processing to developing advancedcommunication systems and autonomous technologies. This multidisciplinary field equipsengineers with the tools to analyze and manipulate signals, making it indispensable for addressingreal-world challenges in technology-driven environments. However, the complexity of theseconcepts presents significant challenges for students to master and for educators to effectivelyteach, requiring innovative pedagogical approaches [1].To ensure students gain both theoretical and practical expertise, engineering and engineeringtechnology programs must align their courses with ABET criteria

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MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele McColgan, Siena College; George E Hassel, Siena College; Kamyar Pashayi, Siena College; Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Junior Anthony Bennett, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

© cube. Users are then able to modify the orientation of theAR model in response to the user rotating or translating the cube. The findings of the studysuggest that AR improved students' spatial reasoning, facilitated the development of shiftsbetween mathematical and physical reasoning, and decreased cognitive load.The AR system developed and evaluated in this paper can be implemented by curriculum andeducational designers at any level, from K-12 to university to professional career training in anySTEM field.IntroductionStudents often face challenges with learning abstract concepts and spatial visualization,particularly when engaging with new 3D content in physics and engineering [1-3]. Thesedisciplines rely heavily on foundational knowledge

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman College; Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

2.3, undershooting the overall growth rate of 2.7. Over thesame period, white men’s share of degrees earned decreased from 49.6% to 34.9% [1]. Despitethe decrease in representation, our study finds that computing environments are more favorableto white men as compared to other students.More often than not, research on STEM equity focuses on the participation and experiences ofgroups who have been historically disadvantaged — both within and beyond STEM. While thisline of inquiry is important, we argue that it is equally as important to understand the experiencesof groups who are advantaged by the very systems, practices, and norms that serve as animpediment for other groups. Toward this end, we conceptualize racism [2] and sexism [3

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Becerra, Arizona State University; Jennifer Chen Wen Wong, Arizona State University; Tami Coronella, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Statistics, the demand for engineers is expected to increase by15% to meet growing industry needs and replace the retiring baby boomer generation [1].Despite this increasing demand, many institutions continue to face high attrition rates amongundergraduate engineering students.Recent societal efforts to address issues of diversity, inclusion, and leadership initiated areshaping of the conversation, yet the engineering profession continues to struggle withunderrepresentation. In 2023, only 24% of underrepresented groups (Black or African American,Hispanic, Multiracial, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Other PacificIslander) earned their engineering bachelor’s degrees, while women made up just 24% ofgraduates [2]. Without a sense of

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Erika La Plante, University of California, Davis

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Materials Division (MATS)

used in engineering,including natural materials. a b Figure 1. Microstructures of (a) stainless steel[1] and (b) aeolian sandstone.This paper reports on a geology-based laboratory module for an introductory MSE course. Thislab occurred at the beginning of the term, so it could only require minimal course content. Theaim was to introduce students to MSE concepts, such as quantifying microstructures, whilereinforcing measurement error principles taught in prerequisite courses. The learning goals forthe lab were to: • Calculate measurement errors, • Analyze feature sizes and size distributions, and • Evaluate sources of uncertainty in microstructural analysis.Geological

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Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kylee Shiekh, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Summer S. Stevens, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

” (Lesener et al., 2020) wereexpanded to include additional demands detailed in Table 1, though connections to specific roles wereexcluded to avoid bias. Participants rated the impact of each demand on a scale from “Not at all” to“Nearly Every Day” and could suggest additional demands they encounter. The survey included a comprehensive list of demands commonly faced by student-parents,highlighting the dual pressures of managing both academic and parenting responsibilities. These demandsinclude time balancing (TB), financial strain (FS), emotional and physical fatigue (EPT), limited supportnetworks (LSN), and limited time for networking (LTN). Student-parents also navigate challenges likeaccess to affordable childcare (AC), maintaining work

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ME Division 15: Grading Practices and Student Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

hours. Thus, instructors are able to utilize their time and effort to update lecture content,develop novel assessments, and devise active learning strategies to make the classroom moreengaging.Literature ReviewThe idea of automatic grading itself is not new. Publications from the 1960s discuss the use ofautomatic grading for programming assignments to manage growing class sizes [1-2]. Sincethen, many automatic grading tools have been introduced for various purposes including, but notlimited to, programming assignments [3-7]. Autograders have the potential to increase studentmotivation [8-9], enhance teaching and tutoring sessions [9-10], and improve student perceptionof the course [9]. However, developing autograders can be challenging since

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason University; Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University

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International Division (INTL)

accreditation requirements for major engineering designexperience. The paper will also share data from the surveys of students and faculty mentors fromboth countries and recommendations for such collaboration in the future.IntroductionIn recent years, international collaborations in engineering education have become increasinglycommon, as they offer opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and global problem-solving.Several studies have emphasized the significance of such collaborations, highlighting the benefitsof diverse perspectives in tackling complex engineering challenges [1]. These partnerships oftenpromote cultural competency, teamwork across borders, and a broader understanding of globalengineering practices [1]. However, they are also

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STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Bernard Justus Wekullo, Texas Tech University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

’ design thinking, interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering,mathematics) and architecture, and awareness of local issues, we organized a summer camp thatengaged local high school students in designing environmentally friendly, community-basedarchitectural installations. Given its integration of art, STEM, and social science, architectureprovides an interdisciplinary, human-centered context for learning [1]. Modern architecturepractices emphasize sustainability, well-being, and community engagement. Sustainablearchitecture aims to minimize environmental impact throughout a building’s lifecycle, fromconstruction to operation [2]. This involves reducing embodied energy, optimizing resource use,and addressing environmental concerns such as

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Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

,performance goal orientation.IntroductionAchievement goal theory suggests that students’ motivation and achievement-related behaviorscan be understood by examining the purposes or reasons they adopt while engaging in academictasks [1], [2]. This theory has served as a foundation for extensive research on motivationalorientations, shedding light on students’ adaptive and maladaptive engagement patterns. Initialresearch in this field concentrated on two primary goal orientations: mastery and performance.However, more recent studies have expanded this framework to include four key goalorientations [3]. Students with a mastery goal orientation prioritize objectives like acquiringknowledge, enhancing their competence, and overcoming challenges. While

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siu Ling Leung, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher John Greer, The Pennsylvania State University; Margaret L. Byron, Pennsylvania State University; Bladimir Alvarado Ramos; Reuben H Kraft, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Dawn Lesko; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

providing engineering solutions that prioritizecustomer needs, with considerations on inclusion, justice, and belonging.1. IntroductionIt is becoming increasingly important for engineering students to develop awareness ofindividual differences, acknowledge human-centered values, and cultivate a belonging mindsetthroughout their engineering education. In this work, we define diversity broadly, encompassingawareness of human differences in social, cultural, economic, environmental, historical, andability aspects. Engineers should recognize that equal opportunities for individuals from diversebackgrounds are essential for creating sustainable solutions. World-leading companies havehighlighted the importance of the above criteria. Annie Jean-Baptiste

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Culturally Responsive and Identity-Affirming Approaches in Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Wells, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

forsupporting underrepresented students in engineering. Future work should explore the longitudinaleffects of such interventions and investigate additional factors that may influence the developmentof students’ social impact beliefs among migratory students.IntroductionMany students graduate from high school without taking a single engineering course or gainingformal engineering experience [1]. Lack of engineering access is a problem that is especiallypronounced in under-resourced schools, where a majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches [2]. Systemic inequities further exacerbate the problem, as these schoolspredominantly serve low-income and minoritized communities, creating disproportionate barriersto engineering education for

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Bunt, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

only a small part of the knowledge demanded ofarchitecture students but is nevertheless imperative for effective building design. In addition, thepre-requirements for many engineering and architecture classes have changed over time and varybetween programs and universities. Although engineers and architects are expected tocollaborate in future practice, their team efforts are often associated with conflict due to theirdiverging disciplinary goals [1]. Understanding how these disciplines were prepared to navigatestructural concepts historically compared to current trends in their education may support betterinstruction in the future.In this paper, we evaluate developments in structural education for engineering and architectureprograms, looking

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aiden Vance Dailey, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Tyler Kroon, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Teran, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

a long-termresource that reinforces key engineering concepts and supports their academic journey. In the future, weplan to enhance e-REF by integrating AI-driven learning models, enabling personalized learningexperiences that can adapt to individual needs and further align with the learning outcomes of theresource.IntroductionEffective communication through scientific writing is essential for integrating engineeringprinciples into applied scenarios. While scientific and mathematical concepts form the core ofmodern engineering curricula, literary and documentation are often overlooked [1]. Manyengineering students struggle with locating and evaluating credible information, usingspreadsheet software for data analysis, and comprehending

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach; Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach; Gino Galvez, California State University, Long Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

universityrates, scholarship students showed above-average retention and graduation rates, with themajority pursuing graduate studies or careers in STEM. These findings highlight the importanceof comprehensive support programs that integrate financial aid, mentorship, and professionaldevelopment to promote persistence and success among URM students in STEM fields.Introduction Many students leave Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) aftertaking introductory science and/or mathematics courses [1]. This not only impacts thedevelopment of a STEM workforce; it also negatively impacts humanity’s chances of addressingthe complex issues our societies are currently facing. Issues such as climate change andenvironmental degradation need

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard C Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Andrew Lapetina, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Lachney, Michigan State University; Aman Yadav

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

applied to develop high-quality CS curricula and train large numbers of teachers, primarily through one-week summerworkshops. For example, the percentage of public high schools in the United States that offer afoundational computer science course has grown from 47% in 2019-2020 to 57.5% during the2022-2023 academic year [1]. Despite these gains in access, there is still work to be done,especially for students historically underrepresented in the field. In 2021-2022, Black studentsmade up only 6.73% of national Advanced Placement (AP) CS exam takers [2] even though theymake up approximately 15% of the overall high school population [3]. Furthermore, only32.37% of Black AP CS exam takers passed, compared to the overall pass rate of 64.62% [2].With

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu; Yao Wang; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacey J Marks, The Johns Hopkins University; Lisa A. Porter, Carnegie Mellon University; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Blayne D. Stone, University of Pittsburgh; Prisca Collins; Katharine Phelps Walsh, Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

STEM Education (EDU) todevelop a model promoting the equitable advancement of early career tenure-stream engineering facultyfrom historically underrepresented groups, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians,Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders (AGEP) faculty. The goal of this FacultyCareer Pathways Alliance Model (FCPAM) project is to develop, implement, self-study, andinstitutionalize a career pathway model that can be adapted for use at similar institutions, for advancingearly career engineering faculty from these groups. The Alliance interventions for this project focus onthree major pillars of activity: 1) equity-focused institutional change designed to make structural changesthat support the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Nicholas Rabb; Kenya Z. Mejia, San Francisco State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

learning), and vibrancy (engagingwith active participation). Each indicator is further broken into assessable principles (Figure 1),with observable behaviors aligned to the framework of community cultural wealth [viii]. ThePOTP includes the following features: (a) Customizable Focus: Faculty are observed on selected,specific observable behaviors (from a total of 55) to prioritize during observation, enablingfaculty to focus on their assets and encouraging targeted growth; (b) Reflective Process: Pre- andpost-observation meetings promote meaningful dialogue between the observer and the observee,enabling the sharing of insights and resources from the Eco-STEM Resource Repository [viii] (c)Flexible Usage: The tool can be used for peer-to-peer

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College; Jason Curtis, Cuesta College; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Francisco E Jimenez, Cabrillo College; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College; Leila Jewell, Monterey Peninsula College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Vincent Mark Briones Crisostomo, Moorpark College; Marcella Klein Williams, Oxnard College; Justin William Miller, Oxnard College; Franco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City College; Joe Selzler, Ventura College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

% of Hispanic/Latinx residents 25 years orolder hold a bachelor’s degree, compared to 51% of White, non-Hispanic residents. At C6colleges, the Hispanic/Latinx vs White transfer gap is 16% (34% vs. 50%, respectively).Supporting and encouraging LSAMP student populations as they prepare to transfer is vital.The C6-LSAMP project supports LSAMP students via three pillars: (1) Research Opportunities:Fall Research Symposium and university partnerships, (2) Academic Support: Embedded Tutorsin gateway STEM courses, and (3) Professional Development/Career Exploration for studentsand for faculty: workshops, mentoring, and networking. Reinforcing each pillar is a commitmentto create culturally sensitive, relevant and responsive learning environments.This

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary Riggins Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering: A recent review of the educationliterature on mathematical practices in engineering found that only 2 out of 5,466 even discuss"uncertainty" or "error" [1]. A scoping review of textbooks actively used to teach engineeringcourses found that only 11% of textbooks mentioned "variability" [2]. Despite this neglect,variability remains important to engineering practice; for example, female automobilepassengers in the U.S. experience 47% higher odds of injury than males [3], a disparity that theGovernment Accountability Office attributes to poor statistical modeling practices in crashtesting [4].This project is a mixed-methods study of statistical thinking, informed by engineering practice.The early (qualitative) phases of this project

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 2: Activities with Impact! Special Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California

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Materials Division (MATS)

. The goalsof the activity are threefold: (1) give students an opportunity to meet each other and the lab TAsin a low-stakes setting, (2) familiarize students with the online system they will use throughoutthe semester for assignment submissions, and (3) model the format and expectations for the labreports they will prepare in the course.Studies have shown that working engineers typically devote 20-40% of their workday tocommunication (a percentage that increases with career advancement) but less than 5% ofengineering education is devoted to communication skills [1]. Engineering students are exposedto technical writing at various points during their academic careers. Because students in MASC310L are from a range of disciplines and at a range of