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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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Bobby F Hodgkinson, University of Colorado Boulder

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oversimplifying.” 2. “In some cases, the AI’s reliance on specific functions (e.g., trapz for integration) provided results without detailing intermediate steps, which slightly hindered the learning process. Understanding how the AI reached certain conclusions required backtracking through the code.” 3. “When using AI-generated responses in comparison to our own work, we were given inconsistent responses. Specifically, when checking our code against an AI-generated code, we were given a generalized code that was actually not helpful at all because of its lack of personalization to our project. AI does an adequate job at generating code and evaluating our code, but it did not fully understand the parameters of our project, so

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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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Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yinchien Huang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Derek Carpenter, Purdue University; Jitesh H Panchal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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practical relationships betweencourses, prerequisites, and skills development, whereas the top-down instructor perspective helpsalign course objectives and overall curriculum structure [32]. This dual perspective ensures theontology-based reasoner can become comprehensive in its knowledge representation, making itvaluable for all stakeholders in the education process.One of the key advantages of the ontology-based framework is the flexibility it offers to studentspursuing diverse academic and industrial projects based on their chosen career paths. Prior workon supervised homework sessions in aerospace structural mechanics courses demonstrated thatstructured, outside-the-classroom academic support can enhance student engagement andperformance

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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Mehzabien Iqbal, The University of Toledo, OH, USA; Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of Toledo; Quamar Niyaz, Purdue University Northwest; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Learning, Game Theory, and Software-Defined Radio. Mehzabien earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In addition to her academic research, she serves as a Doctoral Teaching Assistant at the University of Toledo. She previously demonstrated leadership as President of the Association for Computing Machinery’s Women Chapter (ACM-W) at the University of Toledo for two and a half years. Before relocating to the United States, she held the role of Telecommunications Project Engineer at Robi Axiata Limited, a multinational telecommunications company. As the lead contributor to this paper, Mehzabien conceptualized and developed an interactive

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Walker, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; DAESOO KIM, University of Arkansas; Tammy M Lutz-Rechtin, University of Arkansas; Madeline Grace Mondebello, University of Arkansas

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and SustainabilityAs a supplement to the unit on compressible flow, students will learn to evaluate greenhouse gasemissions associated with natural gas transmission systems based on flowrate and powerrequirements. Since natural gas production in the U.S. is projected to accelerate in the comingyears, this lesson emphasizes the environmental impacts, energy demands, and efficiencies oftransmission systems. During an interactive activity, students will analyze a map of the U.S.natural gas pipeline system to identify challenges and propose strategies for reducing emissions[29]. A homework assignment builds on these concepts by having students calculate greenhousegas emissions in carbon dioxide equivalent units for a long-distance pipeline with

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.B

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; J. Blake Hylton, Ohio Northern University; Bryan Alan Lutz, Ohio Northern University; Gabriel Mott, Ohio Northern University

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process via hands-on projects, skills such as computer-aided modeling, teamwork, technical communication, and others.One long-standing assignment in this course is the “One-Minute Engineer”, which occurs duringthe first semester course [6], [7]. This assignment is part of the technical communication contentin the FYE curriculum. In this assignment, students first identify a goal within the UnitedNations’ Sustainable Development goals [8] and identify an engineering-connected topic withinthat goal. For example, a student may select the goal of “Zero Hunger” and the topic of“Genetically Modified Organisms” within that goal. Once approved by the instructor, thestudents research their topic and write a one-to-two-page memo regarding the topic, get

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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on recurrent data collection and analysis. Drawing from situatedlearning theory’s Communities of Practice (CoP) [5], our project goal is to help students’navigate their undergraduate engineering degree and build a sense of belonging and self-efficacyin engineering by creating an integrated community of post-traditional and military students inengineering. To meet these goals, our study is guided by the following theory- and design-basedresearch questions.Theory 1. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ navigation of their undergraduate engineering program? 2. In what ways does an onboarding seminar series influence participants’ sense of belonging and self-efficacy in engineering?Design 3

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Faculty Development: Broad Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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built through the CAE exercise also opened channels for supporting one another andcollaborating on future projects addressing how to overcome the challenges that emerged withthe major themes. For instance, the challenge to better address student needs from the equitableinstruction theme inspired some of the CoP members to teach reflective learning practices tostudents through focus groups. Others are entertaining the idea of peer observation andevaluation protocols specifically addressing equitable teaching practices.Moving forward, this research study invites the need to examine each of the three themes thatemerged from the collaborative autoethnography in depth, especially considering the relatedsub-themes more closely in practice (Table 3

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Landon Todd Smith, University of Georgia

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

. His expertise spans Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Prompt Engineering Techniques (PETs) with Large Language Models (LLMs). Taiwo is known for his ability to collaborate effectively within and across organizations to meet project goals and drive transformative results. He excels in leading technical teams, offering strategic IT consultations, and implementing solutions that enhance productivity.Landon Todd Smith, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Shaping Spatial Minds: How School Type, Physics Achievement, and StudentMotivation Influence Spatial ReasoningTaiwo Feyijimi, University of GeorgiaTaiwo

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Visual Strategies in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniil Nikitin, Florida Polytechnic University; Matthew Mueller, PTC; Alexander R. Murphy, Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

educational consistency. Inaddition, an ideal CAD package needs to offer a simplified process for data collection. A varietyof modern software packages were considered against these criteria such as Fusion 360,Onshape, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Mastercam. Of the options explored, Onshape best fulfilledthe criteria. Onshape is a Multi-User Computer-Aided Design platform, or MUCAD, that hasrecently entered the market by comparison to its competitors. The platform is entirely web-basedand allows easy collaboration on design projects by multiple users. A 2018 thesis by Ngoc Le,compares Onshape and SolidWorks, claiming that Onshape has a similar interface toSolidWorks, while providing more flexible data structures [31]. Due to the cloud-based nature ofthe

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe

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., & Zion, G. (2005, June), Students Sharing Their Co Op Experiences Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--15243[13] Powell, R., & Kwinn, M. (2005, June), Enhancing Engineering Education Through Global Co Ops Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2-- 15115[14] Cote, M. (2005, June), The Development Of A Cooperative Education Project As An Assessment Tool For An Engineering Technology Program Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--15600[15] Gunn, C. (2006, June), Co Op, Communication, And Engineering Disciplines Paper presented at 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. 10.18260/1-2--397

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Alfa Satya Putra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Eesha tur razia babar, University of California, Irvine; Ahmed Ashraf Butt, University of Oklahoma; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #46817Understanding Students’ Confusion and Interest in an Introductory PhysicsCourse Through Qualitative Analysis of Self-ReflectionsMs. Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Jiwon Kim is a Ph.D. student at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University West Lafayette. She earned her M.Sc. in Informatics (emphasis in Human-Computer Interaction) and B.Sc. in Earth Science Education, both at Seoul National University. Her research interests are in the intersection of engineering/science education and learning technology. Currently participating in the CourseMIRROR and IQPARC projects with Dr

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriel Azure Antonio Mendez-Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Heather Phillips, University of Pittsburgh; Joanne Kay Beckwith, Carnegie Mellon University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

ofcontextualization to build foundational skills and indicate real-world relevance.II.​ ContextualizationPORPs aim to improve first-year student engagement by using faculty research slides tocontextualize recitation problems. Contextualization in engineering education links technicalcontent to real-world applications, helping students grasp abstract concepts while emphasizingengineering’s societal impact [17], [18]. This approach fosters technical competence andinformed decision-making in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts [18], [19].Engineering curricula often achieve this through case studies, industry examples, andinterdisciplinary projects, which highlight the connection between technical knowledge andreal-world challenges [20].While

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Gerhardt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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, often conflated with engineeringjudgment, serves only as a contributing factor or may occasionally be used to justify judgmentsafter the fact. The engineers in Gainsburg’s study identified engineering judgment with tasks likedetermining sufficient precision for calculations, making modeling assumptions, and sometimesoverriding mathematical results. Petroski’s [3] analysis of engineering failures similarlyemphasizes judgment’s role throughout the design process, noting that “the first and mostindispensable design tool is judgment” that both initiates projects and monitors their execution.However, engineering education typically emphasizes technical competencies over judgment-based skills, with the Grinter Report noting that “the ability to deal

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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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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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gangmembers with emotional and social support, meets basic physiological needs, and providesaccess to new life skills [18]. This often includes attending classes, such as computer basics. Inan unrelated project in Tanzania, connecting rural villagers to the information economy throughthe use of laptop computers provided access to income, which the villagers could invest based ontheir own preferences [19]. Many villagers used the income to provide additional education fortheir children. In this way, education was used as a tool to provide a better life for the nextgeneration. These examples may serve engineering educators well as they teach design toengineering students.DiscussionAs stated at the outset, one purpose of this article was to engage in a

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 1: Transfer Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

-transfer effort to create a transfer-receptive culture, the MAEdepartment engaged in a university-wide initiative to improve undergraduate experiences inSTEM which includes taking stock of current performance metrics (grades, matriculation rates)and student perceptions such as belonging and self-efficacy, and then engaging in projects toimprove outcomes across all populations. For transfer students, we identified a concern over thegrade differential between transfer students and first-time, first year students. In addition, fromstudent survey data, we found that transfer students spend less time with extracurricular activitiesbut have a more positive experience from academic advising. In MAE, all faculty serve asacademic advisors for

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University; Preethi Titu, Kennesaw State University

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

Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) were introduced as a guiding framework for sustainable and equitablesolutions. Faculty participated in an interactive activity to identify opportunitiesfor aligning their courses with specific SDGs, considering how these goals couldbe addressed through systems thinking and project-based learning. For example,faculty discussed how to incorporate SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) intoengineering courses by addressing disparities in access to clean water andsanitation.Day 3: Course Development and Actionable ModulesThe third day focused on supporting faculty in the practical development andrevision of course materials for the fall semester. Faculty were given dedicatedworking time with guidance from workshop

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ME Division 3: Modern Tools and Methods in Structural Analysis and CAD

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiuyan Li, Grove City College; George Richards, Grove City College

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

methods, including acoustic emission, eddy current, and radiography, requirefoundational knowledge in physics, electromagnetism, and materials science, making theminherently multidisciplinary and difficult to introduce at the undergraduate level, particularly tolower-division students.A broad survey indicates that some institutions introduce NDT as a survey course [2], a lab-basedelective [3], or through project-based learning [4]. However, these courses are often technicalelectives, attracting only students who already have an interest in the field. Additionally,implementing a comprehensive NDT lab requires substantial financial investment, with eachmainstream NDT method (ultrasonic, acoustic emission, eddy current, and radiography) requiringa

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Samahara Quintana Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso; Juno Alvarez Morales, University of Texas at El Paso; Guillermo Beckmann, University of Texas at El Paso

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university commute to campus.Our starting point in developing the survey was to have a mix of (1) questions informed by aliterature review of survey instruments in work transition literature broadly, (2) originalquestions specific to this project and our population of interest, and (3) questions about the senseof belonging and engineering identity, originating in social and behavioral science but frominstruments adapted, validated, and applied in engineering education research. Our motivationfor including questions in the latter group was to investigate how and to what extent a sense ofbelonging and identity are related to how an individual experiences their transitions into a newgeographic location for work. The items for sense of belonging were

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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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, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience. His recent work in these areas has been supported by his major advisor’s NSF MCA project and a transdisciplinary NSF Research Traineeship (TRANSCEND). Michael’s engineering education research explores artificial intelligence’s potential in K-12 science education, particularly in developing personalized learning environments.Prof. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut Arash E. Zaghi is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his PhD in 2009 from the University of Nevada, Reno, and continued there as a Research Scientist. His latest ©American Society for Engineering

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin; Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University

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because, as the bank robber Willie Sutton is erroneously attributed as saying, “thatis where the money is.” How can we utilize these relationships and the areas where ASEE andindustry has common interests to address these difficult questions?Organizational ChangeIn her commentary on knowledge fragmentation [19], Rosalind Williams identified the tendencyof engineering societies to focus on narrowly defined projects that produce measurable outcomes(like conference papers) while neglecting bigger-picture thinking. Indeed, many academicsseeking tenure or promotion find themselves incentivized to publish in specialized journals, oftenmissing opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary efforts that might be moreimpactful. TELPhE members recount

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MATH - Student Mindsets in Mathematics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake A. Farman, Louisiana Tech University; Ann Clifton, Louisiana Tech University; William C. Long, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University

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of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, vol. 22, no. 2, Jun. 2022. [Online]. Available: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/josotl/article/view/31308 [7] S. A. Atwood, M. T. Siniawski, and A. R. Carberry, “Using Standards-based Grading to Effectively Assess Project-based Design Courses,” in 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Indianapolis, Indiana: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2014, issue: 10.18260/1-2–23278. [8] M. Knight and R. Cooper, “Taking on a New Grading System: The Interconnected Effects of Standards-Based Grading on Teaching, Learning, Assessment, and Student Behavior,” NASSP Bulletin, vol. 103, no. 1, pp. 65–92, Mar. 2019. [Online]. Available: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177

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DASI Technical Session 2: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingyu You, Arcadia University; Wang Wang, Arcadia University; Zhairui Shen; Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University

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options to opt out or delete their data.The LLM- and RAG-based analysis demonstrates high accuracy and reliability in answeringprivacy-related Yes/No APA questions, outperforming methods solely based on promptengineering by grounding responses in relevant policy text. This approach offers a promisingsolution for automated privacy policy analysis, helping users, developers, and policymakersassess data practices more effectively.Beyond its technical contributions, this study was conducted as part of an undergraduate researchproject, where student researchers actively participated in research problem identification, dataanalysis, and performance evaluation. The project provided hands-on experience in privacypolicy analysis using LLMs and RAG

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 12: Bridging the Gap - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in Early Engineering Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aishwary Pawar, Southern Methodist University; DeLean Tolbert Smith, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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success [23]. K-12 PENGactivities increase self-efficacy and engineering motivation [24], and Project Lead The Wayexperience raises GPAs [25]. The ToC approach provides a comprehensive framework foridentifying and understanding community needs, designing tailored interventions, andmonitoring progress toward desired outcomes. This research uses ToC and HCD to improvePENG program evaluations and include student viewpoints. HCD uses surveys, interviews, andworkshops to identify student, faculty, and advisor needs, whereas ToC sets long-term goals andcriteria for result assessment. Using qualitative and quantitative assessments, mixed methodsimprove PENG program results.Interview Protocol Refinement (IPR) framework offers a methodical approach to

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University

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the lack of localized content.Finally, few studies have investigated the scalability of VR technologies in higher education.While many pilot projects demonstrate promising results, there is limited evidence on how thesetechnologies can be integrated into broader curricula or across multiple institutions. Tanaka [18]highlighted the need for cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the feasibility of scaling VR solutionsin education.3. MethodsThis study evaluated the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) modules integrated intoEngineering courses. All participating students engaged with VR applications, and a survey wasadministered post-intervention to assess engagement, comprehension, and learning outcomes.Participants and DesignA total of 103

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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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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Maryanne Long PhD, University of Texas - El Paso; Concepcion Martinez Miller, New Mexico State University

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, mentoring, and Latinx’ research involvement in Engineering. She is also interested in participating in collaborative efforts promoting interdisciplinary research. Lastly, she is currently the PI and Director of the Research-Oriented Learning Experience (ROLE) in Engineering, a National Science Foundation-funded project, and the coordinator of a Latinx Femtoring/Mentoring program at NMSU.Maryanne Long PhD, University of Texas - El Paso Maryanne Long, PhD is the inaugural Director of Postdoctoral Affairs and Graduate Fellowships at the University of Texas - El Paso. In this capacity she assists graduate students with funding opportunities and provides professional development support for postdocs. Her research explores

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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on the experiences of underrepresented groups, including queer and minoritized engineeringstudents, as they transition from school to the workforce. Using an asset-based framework, Animeshexplores the resilience, strengths, and resources of underrepresented students in engineeringclassrooms. Their commitment to dismantling systemic barriers is informed by their ownexperiences navigating intersecting identities, including socioeconomic challenges and their queeridentity. Beyond research, Animesh serves as Vice President of Projects and Programs at o-STEM,advocating for inclusive research and resources to empower queer students in STEM. Their workaims to enhance retention, broaden participation, and foster equity in engineering education.Yash

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Bittner, Michigan Technological University; Matt Barron, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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a small formative programming assignment that was assigned as amanual graded assignment and as an automatically assessed assignment in two sequentialoffering of our course.Experimental Methods/Project ApproachPart 1 Automatic Assessment TestsThe first-year engineering program under study commences with a Fall semester focusing onproblem solving and data analysis. This semester is divided into three modules: Mechanics andEnergy, Computation and Sensing, Simulation and Integration. The first summative assessmentin the Computation and Sensing module of our course focuses on variable assignment,conditional statements, plotting and basic loops.The complete detailed example assessment problem statement and configuration are detailed inAppendix A

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MATH - Student Readiness for Mathematics

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Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Lauren Fogg, zyBooks, a Wiley Brand; Jenny Welter, Wiley; Yasaman Adibi, zyBooks; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; James Eakins, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Linda Ratts, Wiley

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Brand. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She also has a PhD in Engineering, concentration: Engineering Education. Her research interests are diversity, gender equity, retention, project-based learning, and cognitive models of problem-solving.Ms. Jenny Welter, Wiley Jennifer ”Jenny” Welter has been a publishing professional for more than two decades, specifically focused on engineering publications and courseware during the majority of her tenure. She is passionate about supporting engineering education, specifically focused on content and assessment development for more effective student learning. She earned her BA in English from The University of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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Assessment.Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas Alberto Garcia Mora is a first-year Ph.D. student in the University of North Texas Higher Education program. He is a proud first-generation Mexican student from the Bay Area, California. He received his bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and secondary education from the University of Nevada, Reno. His master’s is in educational leadership from the University of Texas at Tyler. He previously taught Spanish at the secondary level before deciding to continue his studies and focus on higher education. Currently he works as a graduate assistant and researcher.Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas Abdal Elkharoubi is the Senior Program Project Coordinator at the

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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

,dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems [18].Collectively, these systems often are known as the “built environment” and include structureswhere a majority of the public lives and works. In contrast to the “built environment,” the publicalso spends time in the “natural environment”, especially engaged in activities like play. For avariety of reasons, the “built environment” and the “natural environment” increasingly have beenidentified as “separate”. This separation of built and natural – with humans spending a majorityof their time in the built environment – contributes to a “disconnect” between humans andnature. The literature notes that “nature deficit disorder,” is a non-medical condition