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International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University

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International Division (INTL)

local events or weather thatare beyond one’s control. Risk mitigation requires feasible and practical action plans in unexpectedsituations, and trip leaders will communicate the expectations and common risk factors to the students sothat they will behave responsibly.As NAFSA summarized in [1], risks may arise to impact a participant’s physical or mental health,personal or financial safety, privacy, security, as well as interactions among participants and/or with theirfamilies remotely during the trip. Adapting to the local culture and lifestyle is vital of an effective actionplan, instead of demanding that the same solution that would have worked in the home country shouldwork in the host country. In general, risks do not outweigh the benefits

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Engineering Education in Colonial and Local Contexts (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 8)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Diversity

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

they maintain over the course of the semester. Instructor experiences are capturedthrough the self-reflection of the authors and documentation of their perceptions of the successesand challenges in running this course. We feel that the course was well received by students andallowed them an opportunity to critically reflect on the role of engineers and their own educationas future professionals. 1. Introduction Discussions of social justice in engineering education have gained momentum over thepast few decades, notably resulting in the nascent Equity, Culture and Social Justice (ECSJ)division of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Changes to the ABEToutcomes required for accreditation since 2000 have also increased

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

opportunity to accomplish the desired diversification of theengineering workforce [1]. However, the transition from community colleges to four-yearbachelor-degree awarding institutions often comes with a “transfer shock” and unique challengesleading to undesired academic outcomes [2,3,4]. More effective support is needed to ensure theirsuccess [5].More specifically, previous research has shown that transfer students can experience uniquechallenges in their engineering journey, particularly after their transfer to a four-year institution.They can be faced with a lack of guidance as they navigate a new educational environment alongwith a lack of social integration as they enter this new social space [6,7,8]. In addition, financialcosts often present a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Resha Tejpaul, University of Minnesota ; Travis Henderson; Nicole Kennedy; Nikos Papanikolopoulos, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

risks.Introduction:Generative AI (GenAI) utilizes sophisticated algorithms to produce human-like content acrossvarious formats, including text, image, audio, and video [1]. Following the introduction ofChatGPT in 2022, GenAI has gained considerable prominence across various sectors, includingeducation, healthcare, and technology [2]. In higher education, opinions regarding the integrationof GenAI remain divided. Whereas some faculty members endorse its incorporation withininstructional frameworks, others contend that it diminishes students' critical thinking and cognitivedevelopment [3,4]. Furthermore, additional challenges encompass algorithmic bias, data privacyissues, and the spread of misinformation [5].The fields of robotics and artificial intelligence have

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hiba Assi, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy; Dawn Archey, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Andrew Steffka, University of Detroit Mercy; Darrell K. Kleinke P.E., University of Detroit Mercy

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Doors for All: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Engineering Education Model Inspired by the ASEE Mindset ReportI. IntroductionIn recent years, ASEE, in partnership with other national organizations such as the NSF, NAE,NAB, and the broader engineering community, has engaged in a multi-year effort to create a setof high-impact recommendations to transform the landscape of engineering education in the 21 stcentury. The 2018 ASEE and NSF report, Transforming Undergraduate Education inEngineering [1], emphasized that the engineers of tomorrow must possess “deep expertisewithin a single domain, broad knowledge across domains, and the ability to collaborate withothers in a diverse working environment.” This vision has been echoed in

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

the experiences of engineering students at theonset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the data collected, this paper’s guiding researchquestion is, "How did engineering graduate students experience the transition to non-traditional/alternative learning during the COVID-19 pandemic?" Both undergraduate and graduateparticipants were recruited using the researchers' personal networks, social media platforms, andpartnerships with organizations like NSBE. Participants were given autonomy over the accessibilityof their stories, opting for one of three categories: 1) Everyone, 2) Researchers Only, and 3) No one.To investigate this research question, we analyzed survey responses collected using the SenseMakerplatform, where students were prompted to

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Naveed Aman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Moomal Bukhari, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Eric Clarence Einspahr, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Bhuvaneswari Gopal, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, ultimately reducing theDFW rate and better preparing students for future coursework and professional challenges.Keywords: Faculty paper, Contextualized Learning, Learning Assistants, Introduction toComputer Science, non-Computing majors, DFW rate, Peer-led learning.1 IntroductionIt is now essential for engineering students to acquire strong programming skills early in theiracademic careers due to the quick integration of computing skills into engineering specialties.However, the special requirements and viewpoints of non-computing engineering majors aresometimes overlooked in conventional introductory computer science courses. Disengagement,poor learning outcomes, and a high rate of drop, fail, and withdrawal (DFW) might result fromthis imbalance

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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reg Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

tabletop microgrid demonstration project, it is imperative to establish acomprehensive understanding of the key concepts and components involved. Microgrid Concept:A microgrid represents a sophisticated energy distribution system designed to enhance thereliability, resiliency, and efficiency of power supply within a localized area. The concept ofmicrogrid was initially presented in the technical literature by Lasseter [1-3] as a solution tointegrate distributed energy resources, including Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) andcontrolled loads reliably. There are a number of definitions of microgrids in the engineeringliterature [3-4]. The basic definition of a microgrid by the U.S. Department of Energy is “Agroup of interconnected loads and

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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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John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; David R Brown; Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

faculty and administrators for creating a thorough studentneeds assessment and characterization of institutional context.IntroductionThis paper describes an approach that can be used by faculty and administrators to helpcharacterize student needs. Characterizing student needs is essential in efficiently developingprogram-level student support plans for increasing retention and completion in STEMdisciplines. An overview is provided herein to help faculty, staff, and administrators in two-yearcolleges to identify sources of data that can be used to inform plans for student support.The need to improve STEM education in the United States, particularly in the area of retentionand timely degree completion, is well established [1]. A wide variety of

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Estelle Oliva-Fisher, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

co-curricular leadership development program.IntroductionThere has been an increasing interest in developing leadership skills in engineering students toimprove the ability of the profession to influence change in a highly technological world [1].Various pedagogical and programmatic approaches have been employed to help developengineering leaders, including formal courses, certificates and minors, as well as co-curricularprograms [2] [3]. However, an ongoing challenge is evaluating the success of these programs [4].For curricular programs, it is possible to evaluate student deliverables to look for evidence ofskill development, and course evaluations provide other data on how students value the coursecontent and delivery. However, for

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Student Services & Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Kyle Nathan Winfree, Northern Arizona University; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Kaitlyn T Hanley P.E., New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jennifer Retherford P.E., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a surveyand recommends strategies for developing positive faculty-student rapport. Responses indicatedthat students value positive interpersonal behaviors such as respectfulness, understanding,kindness, and caring; professional behavior such as answering emails in a timely fashion; andbeneficial pedagogical approaches such as conveying enthusiasm for the subject and providingrelevant examples in class. The results of this work can be used broadly by faculty to enhancestudent learning and engagement through deliberate actions that develop positive rapport withstudents.IntroductionInteractions between students and teachers in a classroom have the potential to positively ornegatively impact the classroom environment [1]. Understanding the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica N. Tran, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jessica Wolf, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, universitieshave increasingly undertaken Indigenization, reconciliation, and decolonization initiatives [1],[2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7]. In Canada, many such efforts have especially emerged following thecreation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015 and its report of 94Calls to Action [8]. The Calls to Action urge policy and institutional changes, such as ineducation, health, and justice, that redress the injustices of residential schools in Canada and theongoing colonial violence faced by Indigenous peoples. As engineering students, researchers,and faculty engaged in what is often institutionally referenced as ‘EDI.I’ (equity, diversity,inclusion, and Indigeneity) work in education, we find ourselves necessitating a ‘pause

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meghan Allen, University of British Columbia

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

learntechnical writing and that their beliefs are influenced by assessment practices. They believe thattechnical writing is important for their careers and they want to learn technical writing incomputer science courses, however, they perceive that technical writing is not assessed often ordeeply enough and shared that course assessment practices affect the learning activities that theyprioritize.2 IntroductionCommunication skills are integral to professional computer scientists’ success [1], [2], [3]. Thesecommunicative skills and competencies are usually integrated into program learning outcomes,which are assessed via students’ course work; recently, assessment in post-secondary computerscience programs is shifting towards the heavier use of

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Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Education, 2025 Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Benefits and Barriers for FacultyIntroductionNot too long ago, including undergraduate students in faculty research projects was uncommonand often limited to students in small honors programs. Then, in 1998, the Boyer Commissionreport offered recommendations on rethinking undergraduate education with a focus on inquiry-based learning.[1] Because of its positive effects on recruitment and retention of students,undergraduate research is now considered a High Impact Practice (HIP).[2] Undergraduateresearch benefits to students are well reported and include: research skills, the ability to think andwork like a scientist, enhanced preparation for

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DSAI Technical Session 10: Research Infrastructure and Institutional Insights

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jordan Esiason, SageFox Consulting Group; Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group; Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Alan Peterfreund, SAGE

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Diversity

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

landscape, trends, and impacts of strategic education through employment, as in Figure 1. It may bebroadening participation in engineering (BPE) initiatives both helpful to go even further as well, by looking at currentbroadly and at their institutions. Achieving and sustaining demographics to establish who the students of the future willBPE is a daunting challenge with known benefits [1]. Despite be.significant investments by the National Science Foundation This holistic, longitudinal view allows us to establish on-(NSF), Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC) going trends in BPE (or lack thereof). Such trend analysis is&

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Societal Impact in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevion S Henderson, Tufts University; Katie A. Shoemaker; Aliki E Karagiannis, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

students’ development of sociotechnical ways of thinking, knowing,and doing in engineering [1-2]. However, scholars have critiqued common approaches tocommunity-based engineering design projects. First, while community-based engineeringdesign projects often attempt to employ participatory design strategies designed to fosterequitable participation for those historically excluded from engineering design processes [3],research on community-based engineering design project-based learning suggests theseprojects tend to be exploitative and extractive, often leaving community partner organizationsand community members without the benefits of the projects [3-7]. Thus, there is a need forengineering design educators to rethink common approaches to

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Understanding Concealable Stigmatized Identities (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 10)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Heather Malino, Rowan University; Cara Mawson, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University

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Diversity

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

disabilities(NADs), is an ongoing challenge in engineering education. NADs—such as autism, ADHD,learning disabilities, and anxiety disorders—can impact learning and mental health, while oftenremaining “invisible” to instructors and fellow classmates. Research shows thatstudent-professor interactions significantly affect the educational experiences of students withNADs [1]-[2]. However, while STEM faculty generally express a desire to support these students[2], there still exists a gap in understanding for these instructors which can exacerbate thechallenges faced by students with NADs [1]. Given that one in five students has at least onedisability [3], understanding and improving the educational experiences of disabled students inengineering is

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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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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

for STEM careers. In some cases, the responsibilities and experiences inguiding and assisting students allowed peer mentors to consider career adaptability, in whichthey refined professional goals by exploring multiple career paths in STEM. This studydemonstrates the importance of providing leadership opportunities for students, as theseexperiences supplement their educational and technical training and make them ideal candidatesfor highly competitive STEM fields.Background At Doña Ana Community College (DACC) in the Southwest United States (US), 72% ofthe students identify as Hispanic/Latinx, yet only 16% of this demographic graduate in normaltime, compared to the national average of community college graduation rate of 35% [1

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MC Forelle, University of Virginia; Siobhan Elizabeth Loughney, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

theAdvanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule, setting forth an ambitious goal for all passenger cars,trucks, and SUVs sold in the state to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Continuing its decades-long role as a leader in environmental regulation, California paved the way for the rest of thenation to embrace such standards, with an additional twelve states adopting ACC II to date.Legislative and regulatory enthusiasm for electric vehicles reaches far beyond CARB’s rule asthe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated over $7.5billion to EV infrastructure and another $43 billion to projects ranging from batterymanufacturing to workforce transition for auto workers[1]. However, the goals set out by ACC IIwill require

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez; Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Martha Elena Nunez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Graciela Donaxii Rodriguez Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

online education in most institutions that were able to offer that option almost immediatelyafter the beginning of the pandemic. The sudden change of format for most educators implied that theyhad to adapt very quickly to the online sessions and, most importantly adapt their courses’ contents [1].On the other hand, the sudden use of internet at all educational levels in many countries created newproblems for governments and education institutions, since their infrastructure might have not beenready for such use. The readiness of their systems for digital transformation was also measured in somecases [2] and in some other cases, the pandemic accelerated such transformation [3]. Digitaltransformation can face challenges and it could even be a

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Groves, University of Virginia

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

should demonstrate critical thinkingskills by communicating to non-technical audiences how corrections to the trajectory of theenergy transformation can strengthen the undertaking. Strategies for and examples of studentassessment are presented to illustrate course design that targets core student learning outcomeshighlighted by the EOP framework.IntroductionFor decades, scientists and politicians have known that societal production of large volumes ofgreenhouse gases changes the Earth’s climate in ways that, on balance, are not beneficial toliving systems and the global economy [1, 2]. Since the start of the 21st century, there have beenincreasingly visible worldwide efforts to limit the anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases intothe

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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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Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

establishing new regional highereducation institutions in an effort to serve place-bound studentsand their surrounding communities. The University ofWashington Tacoma (UWT) campus was established as a result ofthis state initiative and thus, the campus carefully considered theimportance of place as it proposed, designed and implemented twonew engineering programs including a new facility to house themover the course of the past six years. Tacoma has long beenassociated with the rise (and fall) of the timber industry in thePacific Northwest as well as a turbulent relationship with the localSalish Tribes. A partnership was formed with the local Puyallup Fig. 1. Northern Pacific Train Crossing 19th St., Tacoma along the PLT on theTribe whose first

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keisha C.A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. MR instruction was able to facilitate an interactive,collaborative, problem-based approach to learning in courses. Implications for Engineeringeducation, grounded in the original literature-based theory, are described.Key words: mixed reality, virtual reality, holograms, digital twins, active learning, educationaltechnology, remote learning, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science,laboratory equipment, laboratory instruction, formative assessment.1. IntroductionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, when remote instruction was mandated by institutions of highereducation, laboratory experiences, which are traditionally a practical, in-person activity, wereoffered virtually. There were many ways in which different institutions

Conference Session

GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gouri Vinod, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Trevor Franklin, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

’ responses reflected a reinforcing cycle, where purpose-driven actions influenced identity development, shaping how difficulties were perceived andaddressed. Emerging findings further highlight the importance of supportive, interdisciplinaryresearch environments in fostering graduate students’ identities and motivations.IntroductionIntegrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering has revolutionized how engineeringproblems are tackled and solved across disciplines [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. In a GraduateResearch Group (GRG) at a private Northeastern university in collaboration with a publicSoutheastern university, engineering graduate students work with AI, defined as machinelearning models and computer-guided tools to optimize

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

in the United States is expected to yield benefits to society, justifying theinvestment of public funds. Finkelstein et al. [1] describe this as a “unique American tradition[of] service and engagement with the greater society.” The scholarship of engagement in Boyer’smodel [2] aligns with this mission. Community engagement can take a variety of forms,including integration into classroom teaching (e.g., service-learning), mentoring co-curricularactivities (e.g., learning through service), outreach (often into K-12 schools and via publicinformation), and research. Community engaged research (CER) is defined as “the collaborativegeneration, refinement, conservation, and exchange of reciprocally beneficial and societallyrelevant knowledge that

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Karen Flammer, University of California, San Diego; Cindy Mui Perez, University of California, San Diego; Mimi Phùng, University of California, San Diego

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

of online STEM education and offerrecommendations for future iterations of similar courses.Background The percentage of young adults with bachelor’s degrees has doubled over the past fiftyyears, yet this achievement varies substantially by race, ethnicity, and family socioeconomicstatus [1]. Key predictors of college attainment are rooted in students’ beliefs in their ability andthe skills they develop to engage in college-level courses [2]. Structural differences in highschool offerings and disparate access to advanced coursework lead to inequality in educationalpathways. With a commitment to reduce these inequalities and provide access to high-qualityeducational opportunities, UC San Diego launched an initiative, Discover. The

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Self-Efficacy & Mindset

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. 1IntroductionSelf-efficacy, or the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific tasks, plays a crucial role inshaping student outcomes in challenging educational programs such as in engineering.Undergraduate civil engineering students are often confronted with rigorous theoretical conceptsand complex problem-solving scenarios, which can undermine their confidence if not adequatelysupported by practical learning experiences. Self-efficacy influences not only a student'smotivation and persistence but also their ability to approach difficult subjects with resilience andconfidence [1]. This is particularly vital in civil engineering education, where a combination ofanalytical proficiency and hands-on skills are crucial for academic success and future

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

diversity, innovation, and the long-term sustainability of STEM fields. Despitegradual progress, mechanical engineering continues to be one of the most male-dominateddisciplines, with women comprising only 8.8% of professionals in the field [1]. This genderdisparity begins early in the educational pipeline, where women account for just 18% of first-year engineering students in the United States, despite demonstrating comparable orsuperior performance in mathematics and science compared to their male peers [2].Two primary factors influence female participation in engineering: recruitment andretention. Recruitment challenges stem from societal stereotypes, limited early exposure toengineering careers, and fewer opportunities for hands-on STEM

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blanca Esthela Moscoso; David Francisco Coronado; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Valeria Dayana Izurieta

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

educational outcomes.IntroductionPedagogical strategies have undergone significant evolution in recent years, continually seekingto enhance student well-being and optimize learning experiences [1], [2], [3]. Traditionalassessment methods, however, remain a major source of stress and anxiety for students,negatively impacting both their academic performance and overall mental health [4]. Theseconventional evaluation practices often involve tests, quizzes, and assignments that areannounced in advance, giving students time to prepare. However, this structure has beencriticized for failing to measure the extent of student learning [5]. Factors such as poor timemanagement skills and the pressure to compete with classmates exacerbate these issues, leadingto

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International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; Match Wai Lun Ko, University of Hong Kong; Kei Yiu Mo, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chan, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, University of Hong Kong; Tien-Hsuan Wu, University of Hong Kong

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International Division (INTL)

for Student Leaders in Academic MakerspacesAbstractThis practice paper discusses the design, implementation, and outcomes of an overseas team-building program organized by the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing (HKU Innovation Wing) at theUniversity of Hong Kong. Established in December 2020, the center has actively supported Student-Initiated Interest Groups (SIGs) focused on technology exploration and development amongundergraduate students [1]. In the 2023-2024 academic year, the center had expanded toaccommodate 22 active SIGs with over 300 student participants, fostering an interdisciplinary,project-based, hands-on learning culture within the University of Hong Kong.Despite the growth of SIGs, several issues have surfaced. Primarily, silos