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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley A Brashear, Texas A&M University; Sandra B Nite, Texas A&M University; Richard Lawrence, Texas A&M University; Dhruva Chakravorty, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

not have previously been taught. Project based learning is an effective pedagogical tool for teachingcomputer science, and the end product or goal is often a solution to a particular coding problem or asoftware application that performs a given task. However, students must be provided with some degree offoundational knowledge in order for this approach to be utilized. The content and extent of thisknowledge is dependent on the focus and difficulty of the project, and can be particularly difficult toestablish when working with students without prior programming experience. Furthermore, whenteaching high-level general programming languages, the expansive suite of built-in tools coupled withadditional third-party packages or libraries present a

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Ellen Wilson, The University of Kansas; Emma Grob-French, The University of Kansas

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

key student outcome for ABET accreditation is the ability to function effectively on a team.Team projects in first-year courses can be powerful in helping first-year students developcommunity and develop the teamwork skills needed for downstream courses and professionaldevelopment. The goals of student learning in teamwork can work against typical classroomdynamics where grades are assigned individually. As such, students can feel that team-basedassessments are unfair. Students can also feel a lack of motivation towards team projects thatseem like merely classroom exercises. In this work, we sought to overcome these dynamics usinga combination of service learning and contract grading in a first-year mechanical engineeringcourse in computer

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Logan Beaver, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

gaveit a new boost in the last decade and it keeps growing in interest. However, undergraduatecurricula rarely include courses specific to this area, which is considered mostly aninterdisciplinary graduate field. While numerous programs introduce students to the backgroundneeded to understand and approach the field, specific work on autonomous vehicle projects isleft for extracurricular activities or student clubs, and eventually for senior design (capstone)projects. This paper presents the work of a team of electrical engineering technology (EET)students on an autonomous vehicle project using the QCar from Quanser, with mentorship from agraduate student in mechanical engineering. The paper discusses the teamwork collaboration, thelearning curve

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #45535Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems EducationDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems EducationAbstractThis paper presents an approach to embedded systems education through a constraint-driven pin-ball course project. We introduce a method that leverages

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #48733BOARD # 325: ATE: Regional Industry-Focused Micro/Nanotechnology EducationPartnershipDr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College Dr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn serves as PI for this NSF ATE funded project at Santa Barbara City College. He has extensive experience in collaborating with the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships and the California NanoSystems Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara, which provides the cleanroom facility for this project. He works directly with many local industry partners and regional stakeholders on this project, including on efforts around its sustainability

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3

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Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Thiago de Assis Augusto, Maua Institute of Technology; Fabio Sadao Sato

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

institution where this project is being developed hasover a hundred laboratories, surpassing the number of traditional classrooms, and also has aresearch center that provides services to various sectors of society, conducting tests and researchin Engineering. The challenge is: how to utilize these Engineering laboratories in the teaching ofPhysics? When students enter an Engineering course, they are eager to practice Engineering fromthe start, and often feel unmotivated when faced with Physics that is not well contextualized withinthe course. With this need for contextualization in mind, coupled with teachers' awareness, the aimwas to find a set of experiences that would put students in contact with the Physics found inEngineering. To develop this

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

for Engineering Education, 2025Enhancing Chemical Process Control Education: A Self-Paced, AI-Assisted Approach to Strengthen ODE Modelingand Simulation SkillsChloe Lok Yee Chan+, Brianna Fan+, Henry Pei+, David Shen+, Christopher Song+, Chenhao A Zhao+, Zuyi(Jacky) Huang*Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085+: Equal Contribution, Alphabetical Sequence of Last Names*: Corresponding author: zuyi.huang@villanova.eduAbstract: This study explores the integration of AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, into engineeringeducation to enhance learning in Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) modeling in the course ofChemical Process Control. A self-paced, AI-assisted project was developed to refresh

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Adolfo Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #48161A Year of IDPro: Lessons LearnedMr. Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Benjamin (Ben) Chaback is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. He uses modeling and systems architecture to investigate undergraduate engineering education and is working towards creating sustainable systems for student success. Ben is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Council on Undergraduate Research and is a facilitator for the Safe Zone Project and the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. He is passionate about

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

fossil fuels.The rapid expansion of electric vehicles has created a growing demand for engineers withexpertise in this field. There is a recognized need for a large, well-trained workforce capable ofconducting research and development projects in electric vehicle technology. However, thedesign and implementation of electric vehicles are not yet well represented in mostundergraduate academic programs.To better prepare our electrical and computer engineering students for careers in this evolvingindustry, we encourage them to select capstone projects related to electric vehicles. This paperpresents two representative electric vehicle-oriented capstone projects undertaken by students inthese two programs, showcasing their efforts to gain hands-on

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Richard Midiri, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Development Through Student-Designed Soft Robotics Learning ModulesAbstractAs soft robotics emerges in industry, the need for accessible educational material has also risen.Our project focuses on co-developing easy-to-implement soft robotics learning modules withengineering students through a credit-based design experience at our institution. Modules aredesigned to be easily integrated into courses across a mechanical engineering curriculum. Thispaper reports on the lessons learned and progress to date.BackgroundSoft robotics is a novel and emerging field of robotics [1]. Unlike traditional robot mechanics, softrobotics uses flexible, compliant materials instead of rigid parts and linkages [2], which has led totheir increasing

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Design Cognition and Self-Perception in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Hart, University of Texas at Dallas; Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #47517A Structured Approach to Improving Safety in Capstone CoursesDr. Robert Hart, University of Texas at Dallas Robert Hart is a Professor of Practice in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He teaches the capstone design course sequence and serves as a Director for the UTDesign program, which facilitates corporate sponsorship of capstone projects and promotes resource sharing and cross-disciplinary collaboration among engineering departments. Upon joining UTD in 2012, he developed the capstone design course sequence in the newly formed mechanical engineering

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

programming to advanced embedded systems design, real-time operatingsystems, and system integration. Through a series of hands-on lab exercises and three fundedresearch projects in embedded system design, this study explores how hands-on learning in theclassrooms with MISL-ASE boards impacts undergraduate research experiences, including theirunderstanding of embedded systems, research skills, and career interests. Results from ananonymous survey indicate that all undergraduate research students found the practical learningexperiences highly beneficial, significantly enhancing their understanding of embedded systemsand their ability to contribute to research. Additionally, all research students expressedconfidence in applying the skills acquired

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network; Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal

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International Division (INTL)

Paper ID #46895Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth: Transforming Higher Educationin Kazakhstan for Labor Market Alignment and Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network Secretary General of the ENTER Network. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Mathematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has vast experience in coordinating several international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; DAVID MANFORD, The University of Arizona

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Engineering, University of Arizona, Arizona, USAAbstractPrograms and resources aimed at fostering innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset are now commonacross many institutions of higher education. However, industrial engineering students often engageminimally with available innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) opportunities at our institution. Thisproject sought to address this challenge at a large public land-grant institution, aiming to increase studentengagement with these resources. Recognizing that engineering students tend to prioritize activities thatearn course credit, the project focused on bridging the gap between entrepreneurship and engineering. Theprimary objective of the project was to redesign a required third-year industrial

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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

impact of incorporating a service-learning project into a computerprogramming course on civil engineering student’s self-efficacy and interest in bothprogramming and the field of civil engineering. The course was redesigned in collaboration withSanta Clara University’s Center for Sustainability to include a service-learning project thatconnects sustainability with computer programming skills. The service-learning projectaddressed a campus-wide challenge related to waste management, aligning with the University’sgoal of reducing waste sent to the landfill. It began with an information session presented by theCenter for Sustainability, which introduced the concept of sustainability as the interdependenceof social, economic and environmental

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Esther Horenstein, University of Denver; Daniel D Auger, University of Denver

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Johnson where he worked for over 28 years both in the USA and the United Kingdom. Throughout his career Dan has architected multigenerational product platforms, lead projects, built strategy and delivered multiple medical device innovations from research and concept through to the market. He is an inventor with 30+ patents and an author on some 50+ publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How can we instill a post-academic mindset in capstone design?Introduction and BackgroundAt the culmination of their undergraduate studies, engineering students participate in a capstonedesign experience that requires them to synthesize

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Francisco Coronado; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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International Division (INTL)

Paper ID #46804BOARD # 172: WIP: Co-Designing Humanitarian Service-Learning Activities:Lessons from Semi-Rural Amazon CommunitiesDr. MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Masters in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies MDI at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with

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Construction Engineering Division: Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Medya Fathi, Manhattan University; Christina Cercone, Manhattan University; Matthew Volovski, Manhattan College; Shahriar Quayyum, Manhattan College; Mehdi Omidvar, Manhattan University; JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan College

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

New York Metropolitan Section Geo-Institute, provides expert witness services related to Civil Engineering projects, and has several years of industry experience in design of earth dams, earth retaining structures, and deep foundations.JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan College Dr. Juneseok Lee specializes in drinking water systems and their crucial infrastructure, including water distribution and building water systems. His primary mission is to ensure the provision of clean, healthy, and drinkable water through reliable, resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems. His notable research has garnered substantial support from prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the US Environmental

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mortensen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

high quality work.Developing specifications grading for a 2000 level CS courseIn this section we describe the context of our CS course at WPI. We then describe the motivationbehind our course redesign and the details of the changes we made.The CourseOur course, CS 2303: Systems Programming Concepts, is the third course in the CS sequence atWPI. The course is taught in a traditional lecture style with 50-minute lectures four days a weekfor seven weeks, with a total of 28 meetings. Students engage with course material throughpractice assignments (reading checks, tutorials, and worksheets) before demonstrating theirknowledge through projects and exams. The primary assessments are three on-paper exams andsix programing projects. In prior

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Monita Hollis Mungo, The University of Toledo; Mia Marie Rodriguez; Jason Xi Yang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Joshua Archer, The University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar; Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Foundation (NSF) in 2023, aimed to investigate themotivations behind students' preference for engineering technology over other engineering andSTEM disciplines. Our primary goals were to understand these motivations and provide insightsthat could better inform educational policies and practices to support underrepresented groups inSTEM fields.Throughout the project, we accomplished several key objectives. We successfully engageddiverse stakeholders, including graduate and undergraduate students, faculty members, andcommunity partners. This collaboration enriched the research process by integrating variousperspectives and expertise. We also navigated the complexities of interdisciplinary collaboration,addressing challenges related to differing work

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Igor Stanojev, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Xiaoguang Ma, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Hynek Boril, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, embedded systems, and industrial communication networks, he brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise to his research and teaching. Dr. Ma is a Certified ScrumMaster® and has pioneered the use of Scrum practices in engineering education, creating innovative curriculum models such as the ”Tiered Educational Scrum Model” and ”Mini Scrum” for student-centered project-based learning. His work aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among engineering students through active learning approaches. Dr. Ma has also authored multiple publications on integrating agile practices into engineering education, presented at major conferences such as IEEE Frontiers in Education and ASEE Annual Exposition.Dr

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Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Curriculum Through the VIP+ Program Michel Khourya, Georges Nasra, Abbas Tarhinib, Evan Fakhourya, Pierre Rahme*,a a School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Lebanon b Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon *Corresponding Author: pierre.rahme@lau.edu.lbAbstract: The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) model offers a transformative approach to highereducation by bringing together undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in interdisciplinaryteams to tackle complex, long-term and large-scale projects. At the Lebanese American University, thismodel has evolved into the VIP+ program, an

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DSAI Technical Session 8: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clara Fang, University of Hartford

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

) deep learning techniques into undergraduate research at ateaching-focused institution, with an emphasis on data mining and infrastructure performanceprediction.The research projects highlighted in this paper involve analyzing Connecticut’s bridge inventoryand inspection data for forecasting bridge conditions, as well as examining driver behavior,including speed profiles and gap acceptance at roundabouts in Connecticut. These projects areeither internally and externally funded, providing students with opportunities to engage inresearch during the summer, throughout the academic year, or as part of their independent studycourses. Some key student research tasks in these projects include data collection, data cleaning,contextualization, analysis

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Molodetsky, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Materials Division (MATS)

she led a Neutron Generators technology team. At NJIT, she truly enjoys teaching undergraduates and extensively uses her industrial experience for designing real life laboratory experiment challenges and projects for students; develops courses for a new Materials Engineering Program (started in Fall 2022), currently teaches Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Electrical, Optical, Magnetic and Thermal Properties of Materials (EOMT). She continuous teaching Chemical Engineering Laboratory for Seniors and other undergraduate classes at Materials and Chemical Engineering Department. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Let’s Find

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2 - Student Papers 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Richard Duffy, The Pennsylvania State University; Edward C. Smith, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Danielle Bock, Pennsylvania State University; Reed Ladewig, Pennsylvania State University; Adi Nagarajan, Pennsylvania State University; Samay Shingatwar, The Pennsylvania State University; Samantha Rae Coleman, Pennsylvania State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

University I am an undergraduate student at Penn State University pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, I am collaborating with a team of fellow aerospace engineering students on various projects, while also engaging in outreach initiatives at local schools. Our primary objective is to inspire and motivate K-12 students to explore careers in STEM, fostering their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities and educational programs.Mr. Reed Ladewig, Pennsylvania State University I am a second-year undergraduate at Penn State University studying Aerospace Engineering. I am a member of many clubs, namely the Nittany Motorsports FSAE Team as well as the Wind

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Evolving Pedagogies in Capstone Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander R. Murphy, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Polytechnic University; Jim Dewey, Florida Polytechnic University; Karim Elish, Florida Polytechnic University; ONUR TOKER, Florida Polytechnic University; Matt Robert Bohm, Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

acceleration, mm-wave radars and communication systems, mm-wave software defined radios, cybersecurity, and attack resilience. He has published more than 100 technical articles and was the PI and co-PI for several funded projects.Prof. Matt Robert Bohm, Florida Polytechnic University Matt Bohm is a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, where he also serves as the Director of Industry Engagement and Capstone Projects. Since joining in 2016, he has developed the capstone program into a thriving multidisciplinary and industry-connected experience. His research focuses on engineering design, design repositories, and automatic concept generation, with an emphasis on improving design

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 4: Fostering Belonging - Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theo Landman, University of Michigan; Laura K Alford, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

whereinstructor-student interaction becomes limited.We teach a large required introductory programming class (course name ENGR 101) at theUniversity of Michigan. The class is a prerequisite for several upper level engineering coursesand is a required course for incoming engineering students. This course has approximately400-800 students depending on the semester. With log files from our departmental office hoursqueue system, we were able to determine that there were surges of attendance in office hours atpoints during the semester that aligned with project due dates and checkpoints. Using thisinformation, we formed an office hours schedule that prioritized the times that students were morelikely to attend by adding extra shifts in the three days leading

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

specialized technical skills has becomeincreasingly urgent.The project focuses on developing advanced manufacturing skills that are crucial for the sector'sgrowth, specifically targeting students in applied technology and engineering programs. Theoverarching goal is to create a sustainable talent pipeline that will prepare students to meet theindustry's evolving demands and contribute to its long-term success.Building on the lessons learned from our initial efforts in onshore wind turbine training [2] andthe successful implementation of stackable micro-credentials focused on wind turbine operationand design [4], the current project represents the next phase in scaling up offshore windworkforce development. By adapting the curriculum and integrating

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shama Rajan Iyer, Marymount University; Eric J Bubar, Marymount University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions(IUSE HSI Program) NSF grant. We present the initial findings on student perceptions from ayear-long introductory engineering course that employs low-cost makerspace technologies, suchas 3D printing, Arduino, Python programming, and virtual reality, in project-based experiencesto enhance foundational engineering skills. In the first semester students receive instruction inbasic math and physics to supplement those introductory courses as well as comprehensivetraining in how to use 3D design software, operate 3D printers, program circuits, write basiccode in Python and interact within VR environments, culminating in a capstone projectexperience. In the second semester, students apply these

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy technologies is now fullyunderway. The most widely used renewable energy types are solar energy, wind power, andhydropower. A large majority of worldwide newly installed electricity capacity is nowrenewable [1-4]. In 2022, renewables accounted for 30% of global electricity generation and areprojected to reach over 42% by 2028 [5].The recent rapid global growth in renewable energy production has given rise to a demand forengineers with experience in this area. It is recognized the need for a large, well-trainedworkforce that can conduct research and development projects in renewables. Currently,renewable energy courses are not well represented in undergraduate academic programs.To prepare