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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

occupations in the state (15.5%).In line with the nationwide trend, there is an identical statewide and local pressing demand tostimulate and sustain the interest in STEM careers for K-12 students, particularly for URM andfemale students, with many ‘dropping out’ of the STEM career trajectory starting in middlegrades. In the state of Georgia, there is a significant disparity between the number of computingdegrees and certificates awarded to students of color compared to White students and thatawarded to female students compared to their counterparts; only about one-third of such degreesare awarded to the students of color and around 40% to females [3]. According to the NationalGirls Collaborative Project (NGCP) [4], there exists a large gap in the K

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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in high-engagement competitions influences students' academic motivation,professional development, and personal growth. Specifically, the paper examines areas such asalignment with university coursework, development of teamwork and leadership skills, and theenhancement of career readiness.Understanding the educational and professional impact of such competitions is crucial for severalreasons. First, it provides valuable insights into how experiential learning methods likecompetitions complement traditional academic curricula. Second, it highlights the role ofcompetitions in equipping students with industry-relevant skills, such as project management,problem-solving, and technological proficiency. Finally, analyzing the outcomes of

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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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Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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of interest to those studying careers directly related to physics but with littlepractical application in work environments.The present research aims to evaluate engineering students' perceptions of their physicseducation in an evening and online program, identifying their expectations, experiences, andchallenges. Key aspects such as career projections, the effectiveness of teaching methodologies,the balance between theory and practice, and the impact of previous training are explored. Thisapproach responds to the need to understand how these factors influence learning and how moreinclusive and effective pedagogical strategies can be designed.While existing studies have explored the role of physics in engineering education, limitedattention

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Fadhla Binti Junus, Purdue Engineering Education

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. Even with the support of an instructional team, this process can be time-consuming and increase workload. We employed Charlie, a neural network-enabled grader, toprovide feedback on students’ writing assignments. Students only need to submit one draft,the minimum requirement for the assignment, although multiple submissions are allowed toreceive feedback from Charlie. The results indicate that Charlie’s feedback is generallyeffective, but improvements are needed in accuracy and recognizing revisions. The findingsalso reveal that students integrated feedback well, particularly in refining their career goalsand action plan sections. This study suggests that the design of learning activities could berefined to encourage students to be more

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nia A. Keith, Purdue University College of Engineering; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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research programs also increases the likelihood of astudent enrolling in a PhD program [3],[4]. However, there are few studies that demonstrate howother types of early and frequent exposure to graduate school play a critical role in shapingstudents’ career trajectories and enrollment in PhD studies [8].One structure that the Early Discovery program employs is mentoring. Mentoring structures havebeen widely recognized as crucial for academic success [5],[6]. Whether in-person or online,mentoring programs provide essential support that helps students persist in their studies and feela sense of belonging, especially in STEM fields [9]. In-person mentoring programs offer deeppersonal connections and are effective in demystifying graduate school for

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Wonnacott-Stanley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

as women, minorities, andeconomically disadvantaged students. One key benefit of these partnerships is that they enablethe creation of programs that are tailored to the specific needs of a community or researchproject. In the case of the subject institution, we were able to use our partnership with a regionalgirl serving organization and their well-established extension and outreach efforts to offer ourengineering curriculum specifically to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) girls in areaswith low performing schools and high poverty rates.Our partner was able to secure community-based funding to provide materials and staff for afour-week series on careers in engineering for girls in the two local school districts in southernIllinois

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Haidar Harmanani, Lebanese American University

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Science and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU). He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Harmanani has a distinguished career in academia, with expertise in computer science education and leadership. He is actively involved in computing education circles, serving as a CAC ABET Commissioner and holding memberships in professional organizations such as ASEE, IEEE and ACM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Reshaping Academic Evaluations Based on Merit and WorthAbstractTraditional faculty evaluations often prioritize metrics such as teaching, research

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Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Matthew J. Ely, Indiana University-Bloomington; Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #47495A New Narrative: The Power of Story in Retaining Underrepresented Populationsin EngineeringDr. Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. She is the Director of Engineering Technology Programs and Assistant Professor in Manufacturing at the University of Southern Indiana. Research includes student retention and engagement, mentoring and support of women in engineering and lean applications in non-manufacturing environments.Matthew J. Ely

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Anthony Moore Jr, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University

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preparing a skilled aerospace workforcethrough strategic partnerships and sustainable practices. I. IntroductionAerospace engineering is vital in advancing industries such as commercial aviation, satellitecommunications, and national defense. However, the field faces a persistent challenge: a limitednumber of students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in aerospace engineering. Forexample, comparatively few institutions currently offer undergraduate degree programs inaerospace engineering, which reduces access to specialized training and research opportunitiesfor many students.1Contributing factors include limited access to aerospace-related undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs), key predictors of STEM retention, and the high costs of

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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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

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the scope of this research, weoperationalize our definition of the School-to-Work Transition, drawing inspiration from (Blokker et al.,2023; Ng & Feldman, 2007).The school-to-work transition is the process of moving from education to theworkforce, involving both physical shifts (leaving school and entering employment) and psychologicaladaptation (transitioning from student to worker roles). It shapes long-term career sustainability and isinfluenced by individual traits, contextual factors, and timing. This paper reports on the methodological rigorand steps taken in the scoping review while presenting early insights into key trends. The overarching goal ofthis project is to explore student challenges in adapting to workplace demands, the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Avimanyu Sahoo, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Haejun Park, Oklahoma State University

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Foundation (NSF) sponsoredResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program [4]–[8] is one such effort to inspireundergraduates to get involved in funded research activities during the summer. This not onlyencourages participation and retention in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) majors but motivates these students to choose research as a future career [9]. Thereare ample research results available in the literature to support the above facts by studying andanalyzing the outcomes of the REU programs nationwide [10]–[12]. One common similarityamong these studies is that the cohort of students is either for engineering or engineeringtechnology programs.In contrast, this paper highlights the activities, outcomes, and impacts

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Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Brittney Outlaw, University of Texas at Austin

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coursework becomes significantly morerigorous, built on foundational concepts learned in the first year but requiring deeperunderstanding and application. Additionally, there tends to be less structured academic support,leaving students to navigate difficult subjects with greater independence. Many students alsostruggle with time management as they balance increased academic demands withextracurricular activities, internships, or job searches. Moreover, the pressure to choose a specifictechnical area or specialization can create stress as students consider their long-term career paths.The program utilizes a group mentoring model, which is structured to maximize interaction andsupport among participants. Each mentoring pod consists of approximately

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Faculty Development: Works-in-Progress room 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yusong Li, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Markeya Peteranetz, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lance C. Perez, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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and BackgroundThe need to enhance mentoring for new engineering faculty has become increasingly urgent due tosignificant social and institutional changes in higher education. According to a study of 23 deans ofcolleges of engineering (Huerta, London, & McKenna, 2022), effective onboarding and sustained supportare essential for early-career engineering faculty transitioning into their roles. These roles requireexcelling in diverse responsibilities as researchers, educators, and contributors to institutional service. Thefaculty members are tasked with conducting innovative research, securing funding, mentoring graduatestudents, disseminating findings, developing curricula, employing varied teaching strategies, and fosteringstudent

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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American representation in the field. By focusing on intentionalrecruitment, academic support, and strategic partnerships with industry, the study offers actionablesteps that institutions can take to expand opportunity, strengthen career pathways, and support amore inclusive construction industry.IntroductionThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects approximately 38,700 new job openings forconstruction management positions each year between 2022 and 2032 [1]. Yet, in 2022, there wereonly 4,158 graduates from CEPs. Of these graduates, only 1,220 were racial minorities and only225 were African American [2]. So, in addition to there being a high demand for constructionmanagement positions, there seems to be an opportunity to increase racial

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Camryn Lanise Justice, University of Dayton

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launch the inaugural year(2024) of the STEM Research for Social Change Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)program (National Science Foundation REU) to provide transformative, interdisciplinary experientiallearning to undergraduates through 10-week, faculty-mentored summer research with social changepartners designed to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals achievement. This program is amodel for broadening participation in STEM by providing underrepresented first through third year scienceand engineering students with a structured research experience that builds their self-efficacy related toSTEM research, career development, and future sense of self. This REU also demonstrates effectiveco-mentorship of undergraduate research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Laura E. Ray, Dartmouth College; Scott Pauls, Dartmouth College

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modules, both for Dartmouth courses and for courses at colleges anduniversities across the United States. The modules are available for download and use in apermanent repository [2]. We have analyzed the impact of the modules on student data scienceinterest, beliefs, career aspirations, and self-efficacy [3] using a validated survey instrument [4].We also assessed the impact of two workshops on the module development process on thirtyfaculty participants from across the country [5], finding growth in their skills, confidence andself-efficacy.In addition to these early data science modules, a crucial element of the DIFUSE project ispairing students with practice in data science skills through experiential learning opportunities.To meet this need

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama; Chris Smith Crawford, The University of Alabama; Erika Machan Steele, The University of Alabama

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classroom activities and curricula to broaden their students’awareness of engineering education and career pathways [1].In 2024, the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama (UA) launched an RET sitefocusing on the applications of sensing technologies for physiological and environmentalmonitoring. The selection of this theme reflects the importance of measuring the physicalquantities of materials, devices, tissues, and the environment to address research questions acrossall engineering domains. This approach aligns projects with national and state goals ofintegrating engineering design and practices into science content creation. For the first iterationof this RET, projects from electrical engineering (measuring biological tissue

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ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sungwon Shin, Texas Tech University; Sunho Lim; Suhkyung Shin, Hanyang University

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career aspirations in cybersecurity, although these improvements were small (d =0.07-0.09) and non-significant (p > .05).Figure 2: Student Ethics and Computer Science PerceptionsThe analysis of students’ open-ended responses revealed shifts in their perceptions of ethics indrone technology. While their initial understanding was primarily focused on cybersecurityconcerns, they later expanded their perspectives to include broader ethical issues, such as“privacy invasions and other privacy-related issues” (Comment 1). Moreover, many reported thatthey began considering ethical implications before coding (e.g., Comment 16, 26, 37). They alsorecognized the importance of employing security techniques, such as “random waypoint mobilityto prevent

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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majors. Student services included peer mentoring, career development, anda science communication learning community. The project emphasized community engagementthrough first-year courses and faculty and alumni mentoring. Evaluation findings indicated thatself-reported survey data showed that 75% of the initial program participants stayed with theprogram the second year. Additionally, scholars demonstrated a strong commitment tocompleting undergraduate and graduate STEM degrees, with likelihood ratings ranging from 3.0to 3.5/4.0.At Tennessee State University (TSU), a public R2 land-grant HBCU in the southern UnitedStates, the 5-year S-STEM project — Scholars to Attract and Retain Students (STARS) inGraduate Engineering and Computer Science

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ERM Technical Session: A Focus on Faculty Experiences & Perceptions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

faculty members reflect on and adapt theirteaching practices within supportive communities. We also explore how personal,departmental, and institutional factors, if any, affect their participation and career paths. Thisleads us to examine the following research question: How do women engineering teachingfaculty experience and perceive their participation in communities of practice?MethodsThe Faculty Innovation Initiative (FII) is a program that supports innovation in undergraduateengineering education at a large research-intensive Midwestern U.S. university. For over adecade, it has been supported by the College of Engineering and encourages facultycollaboration through communities of practice. Faculty teams work together to design andimplement

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico

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Cultural Wealth (CCW) framework [1], thisstudy explores how underrepresented students at a Hispanic-serving, majority-minority R1public institution navigate these barriers and leverage forms of familial, aspirational,navigational, and resistant capital to shape their academic and career pathways. By focusing onexisting mentorship, career clarity, and the intersection of identity and belonging, we offer novelinsights into the systemic challenges these students encounter and the strategies they employ tosucceed. This work contributes to the growing body of research in STEM education byhighlighting actionable practices that institutions can adopt to better support underrepresentedstudents, ultimately fostering a more empowered pipeline to STEM

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Burleson, University of Colorado Boulder; James Harper PhD, PE, University of Colorado Boulder

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engineering through aseries of hands-on projects completed in teams. Students learn a variety of skills, such as usingmicro-controllers, computer-aided design tools, 3-D printers, laser cutters, and woodworkingtools, and apply these skills to their final term project. The IM Program sought to provide first-year engineering students with exposure to industry professionals via multiple in-classengagements and discussions throughout the semester. The objectives of the program included: 1) To introduce students to engineering practice in industry, including showcasing career examples; and 2) To provide students with additional feedback mechanisms from multiple professional perspectives.2 BackgroundEngineering education has long recognized

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Grey, University of Connecticut; Adeline Smith, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Jada-Lynn De Laia Vercosa-Bennett, University of Connecticut; Stephany Santos, University of Connecticut; Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, The University of Rhode Island

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

decade [1], [2]. Recent findingsindicate the industry is over 20% below necessary staffing levels in crucial production roles dueto a shortage of qualified STEM talent [1]-[3], with the Department of Defense estimating theneed for 15,000 STEM hires annually for the next decade to meet procurement goals [3], [4]. Toaddress this, the Navy has invested in innovative solutions to attract students to naval STEMcareers early in their education. This engagement in practice case study outlines the efforts of theUConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition to develop a comprehensive K-12 pipeline by integratingnaval technology lessons into STEM pedagogy to showcase career opportunities in the region.This program builds off similar efforts prioritizing teacher

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Student Success and Support Mechanisms in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Finn Morton, University of Georgia; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Student Division (STDT)

socioeconomic factors [1].Title I students often experience a deficit in resources and exposure to post-secondary educationpreparation; the lack of exposure can leave students unaware of the college process as well asunprepared for future careers and classes [1]. This can lead Title I students to being heavilydisadvantaged regarding college readiness when compared to higher-income schools.Understanding the difference between low and high SES will give us a better perspective on theeffects of low income vs. poor educational structure.Research has found that exposing more Title I students to engineering can boost their confidence[2]. Understanding students’ perceptions on engineering from Title I and non-Title I (low andhigh SES) will show how effective

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Susmit Shannigrahi, Tennessee Technological University; Sahaya Jestus Lazer, Tennessee Technological University

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outreach activity aimed at increasing high school students’interest in engineering disciplines through a practical, real-world application of coffee brewinganalysis and sensor interfacing. The activity, designed for 10th-grade students, introduces basicconcepts in engineering, computing, and data analysis by allowing students to roast green coffeebeans, collecting and plotting temperature data using Phidget sensors during roasting, andanalyze variables in brewed coffee such as pH, turbidity, and extraction yield. By combiningcuriosity-driven inquiry with interactive, hands-on learning experiences and data analytics, thisactivity encourages students to explore potential careers in science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM). We discuss

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Lucas Galey, University of Texas at El Paso

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

diverse experiences and backgrounds that may not have led to them being expected tocomplete higher-level math courses at their high schools, though they are perfectly capable ifgiven the opportunity. Additionally, students at our institution declare their major from the onsetwhen many (if not most) do not know what it means to be an engineer or why they want topursue a specific discipline. When coupled with engineering programming that requires ourstudents to be calculus-ready, these students do not experience engineering content until severalsemesters into their academic careers. The situation also creates barriers to building a sense ofbelonging in engineering and at the university, from which students would otherwise benefit(i.e., staying in

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofía E. Farfán, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Sofia Nicolai, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Izabel Antle, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Gabriela García, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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according todifferent categories, such as target population and location, findings reveal that most efforts takeplace at university campuses (30 out of 40 initiatives), and participation is not necessarilyrestricted to women students (only 4 out of 40). Concentrating on Latin American universities,this study offers region-specific insights for examining local challenges and creating newopportunities for young women to engage with STEM fields. Furthermore, the study contributesto the existing body of research by illustrating how to classify initiatives aimed at increasingwomen participation in STEM from an empirical perspective.IntroductionThe participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)careers is essential to

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Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gillen, Northeastern University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gisele Bury, Northeastern University; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

University (USU). Her research focuses on the intersections of disability, identity formation, and culture and uses anti-ableist approaches to enhance universal access for students with disabilities in STEM, particularly in engineering. At USU, she serves as the Co-Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Transition Services. In 2024, Dr. McCall received a National Science Foundation CAREER grant to identify systemic opportunities for increasing the participation of people with disabilities in engineering. Her award-winning publications have been recognized by leading engineering education research journals at both national and international levels. Dr. McCall has led several workshops promoting the inclusion of

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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Montgomery, THE Ohio State University & Southern State Community College; Amy Perkins-McClellan, Southern State Community College; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University

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. Survey results indicatethat high school students, after participating in the program, were more likely than the nationalaverage of STEM high school students to have an interest in exploring a career in computerscience. These results (40% versus 11%) suggest that the program fosters a pipeline of futureinnovators and problem solvers while building a stronger community with a well-educatedworkforce capable of addressing local needs. This study also highlights the positive impact oncollege students, as they enhance their skills through mentoring and guiding younger learners,cultivating their confidence around the social impact engineers can have in the community.IntroductionAlthough engineering has been a major discipline since the 18th century

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Shayla Sawyer, Rensselaer Polytechic Institute; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Elizabeth Hibbler, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC)

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Paper ID #47871BOARD # 406: NSF INCLUDES Research Experience and Mentoring (REM)Program for FuSe Interconnects: Enabling Transitions into the MicroelectronicEcosystem (WIP)Dr. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he