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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djedjiga Belfadel, Fairfield University; Danushka Bandara, Fairfield University

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analysisproject, concluding with survey results that reflect the program’s contribution to student development andinterdisciplinary learning. 1. Introduction and BackgroundUndergraduate research has become an essential component of higher education, offering studentsopportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems while developing critical thinking,technical skills, and professional competencies. At Fairfield University, the URSR program exemplifiesthis approach by providing a structured, immersive research experience. Now in its third year, theprogram continues to grow in scope and impact, fostering collaboration between students and facultywhile tackling a wide array of challenges.Undergraduate research (UR) has been consistently

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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aerospace experience in the field of rocketry and launchoperations. This course provides students with the requisite academic knowledge and technicalexperience needed to successfully design and build small rockets, and to train them in safe andeffective launch and recovery operations. The course provides students with the foundationalknowledge and tools needed to chart a career in rocket design and launch operations, and tosuccessfully compete for technical grants involving rocket research and operations.This paper will detail: (1) the course organization and how it has been structured to satisfy studentinterests in gaining hands-on engineering design experience and familiarity with conducting safe andeffective launch operations; (2) how student

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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-meterwingspan. Similar design challenges have been addressed in other SAE competitions, such as thehigh-performance designs of WPI UAV teams [1], and the use of lightweight yet durable materialsby previous SAE Aero Design participants [2]. The capstone project is designed to emphasizesystems thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical application of engineeringknowledge. This project will serve as an educational tool for students to learn professionalengineering processes and provide practical insights into weight distribution, structural integrity,and power constraints. However, the team will not participate in the official competition due totime constraints. The capstone project emphasizes systems thinking, interdisciplinary

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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developmentIntroduction/Motivation According to STEM education data from the U.S. National Science Foundation from2002-2012, Aerospace Engineering had the largest percentage change of engineering fields,,while the number of bachelor’s degrees in aerospace engineering more than doubled during that10-year period [1]. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbookforecasts that the demand for aerospace engineers will continue to increase, with a projected jobgrowth of 6% between 2023 and 2033 [2]. Such data supports trends that are easily observablewith the growth of the airline industry, commercial space races with companies such as BlueOrigin and SpaceX, and the proliferation of drone technology. As a result, several universitieshave

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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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Sabrina Olson, University of Michigan; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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to design a space mission concept, delivered as a final report at the conclusionof the course. In the semester discussed in this paper, 87 students were enrolled in the course.The course is designed to satisfy ABET Student Outcomes 1-7. Specifically, the primary learningobjectives for the course were listed as teamwork, communication, analysis/design, technicalissues, design process, nontechnical drivers, industry-level rigor, professional exposure, andmacroethics. Each learning objective was expanded upon in the syllabus; for example, theteamwork learning objective was described as “students will work in groups and learn abouttechniques needed to create effective engineering teams.” Similarly, the macroethics learningobjective was explained

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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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Favour Ocheja, Purdue School of Aviation Transportation Technology; Tracy L Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette

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alternative fuels.The aviation sector relies on kerosene-based fuels, which are linked to substantial carbonemissions and, hence, a major contributor to climate change, with air travel continuing to growwith the expansion of the global economy [1]. The aviation industry is transforming as it seekssustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. Aviation accounts for approximately 2.5% ofglobal CO₂ emissions, and with increasing regulatory pressure, there is an urgent need forcleaner propulsion technologies [2].Hydrogen has emerged as a promising alternative due to its high energy content and ability toenable zero-emission flights. However, challenges associated with the constrained air transportenergy paradigm emphasize the need for alternative

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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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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Luca Carlone, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Yun Chang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Prabhat Hajela, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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advanced technology that immerses users in computer-generatedenvironments that they can interact with in a realistic and engaging manner. Traditional VRsystems include a head-mounted display (HMD) headset that tracks the user’s position, as well ascontrollers for input. Though most commonly used in entertainment and gaming [1], VRtechnology has significant applications in the aerospace industry as a means of boostingproductivity and in education as an interactive platform for learning. However, the overlapbetween the two– VR for aerospace education– is a niche field. By creating controlled virtualenvironments, VR can transform knowledge acquisition and practical skill development in arisk-free setting.The primary advantages of VR lie in its

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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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Lani McGuire, The Ohio State University; Benjamin Ahn, The Ohio State University

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and then branching out throughconnecting themes from the literature gathered. This allowed us to paint a holistic view of thetypes of engineering student experiences. The first keywords consisted of “learning experiences”, “aerospace”, “mechanical”, and“engineering”. This combination of search terms did not yield many results as “learningexperiences” does not seem to be a widely established term in the literature. In addition to that,the additional restrictions of “aerospace” and “mechanical” further restricted the results.However, some of the literature discovered unveiled the Academic Pathways Study (APS) [1], amulti-institutional, longitudinal study that observed undergraduate student pathways toengineering. The findings from this

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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) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary Taillefer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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) Workforce Study of end-use manufacturers, the number ofwomen in A&D has stayed around 26%. A similar trend has been observed with underrepresentedcommunities of color, with only 10% of respondent’s workers identifying as Black and just lessthan 9% as Hispanic/Latino [1]. Thus, organizations are exploring different ways to improve talentattraction and retention by improving employee benefits, instituting flexible work models,upskilling existing employees and continuing to make diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) apriority. Despite these efforts employee turnover and attrition rates remain a concern. Thedemographic numbers for aerospace engineering students across the US are better than theworkforce numbers; however, there is still significant

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smail Guenoun, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Huu Duc Vo, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

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laboratorydiscussed in the present paper. These new laboratories will provide aerospace engineering studentswith the opportunity to develop essential technical skills, such as handling tools, takingmeasurements, and using sensors and other devices more specific to aerospace applications. Thiswill not only allow them to understand the complexity of these systems but also enhance theircritical thinking and skills in this field. All these benefits, widely documented in the scientificliterature on pedagogy, have guided our choice toward experiential laboratories, despite the factthat in recent years, many instructors have turned to hybrid or remote formats for their laboratories([1], [2], [3]).Aerospace engineers often encounter very high-speed flows, such as

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell William Mailen, Auburn University; Jeffrey LaMondia, Auburn University; Sushil Adhikari P.E., Auburn University; Katharine H. Brown, Auburn University; Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University; Jordan Harshman, Auburn University

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writing,and writing ability in the context of engineering graduate education that includes systematicwriting instruction and intervention structures. The four components of the Writing SySTEM are(1) workshops to teach writing skills and promote the recruitment of diverse participants intoother components, (2) discipline-specific graduate writing courses, (3) peer writing groups, and(4) writing resources hosted on a publicly available Open Educational Resource (OER). Data forthe quantitative analysis of the effects of program components on self-efficacy is still beingcollected for this work-in-progress. The anticipated outcome of this work is to equip graduatestudents with strategies and resources for writing effectively in STEM fields and to

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahao Yu, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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before fueling or aircraft departure.Misfuelling usually occurs in the General Aviation (GA) sector, where smaller aircraft may useeither jet fuel or Aviation Gasoline (Avgas), which cannot be identified by the overallappearance of the aircraft [1]. The example in this study investigates the occurrence of pastmisfuelling events using Bayesian inference, discusses current preventative practices, includingplacarding, education, etc., and emphasizes the importance of robust education after theintegration of new fuels. Past accidents and incidents are grouped into three-year intervals.Bayesian inference is used to generate the probability density distribution of past misfuellingevents. When new data on misfuelling becomes available as SAF becomes

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State University; Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Catherine Smith, Bowling Green State University

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by 18.4% while the workingpopulation between 25 and 64 years of age will decrease by 5.5% [1]. This presents a challengefor aircraft pilot demand since as the air transportation is expected to grow, the employment forboth airline and commercial pilots in Ohio is expected to increase by 4.9% and 4.5% respectivelybetween 2020 and 2030 [1]. The International Air Travel Association (IATA) has estimated thatthe number of commercial aviation passengers would grow by an additional 4.3 billionpassengers between 2023 and 2043 [2], [3]. This would eventually require about 50,000airplanes worldwide [4], [5] and, hence, a about 674,000 new pilots between the same period tobe trained [6]. Undiversified pilot corps is also another challenge as currently

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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developed for the 2017/2018 school year by RSECS. At the time this series wascreated the school was also becoming a National Academy of Engineering Grand ChallengeScholars Program (NAE GCSP) school [1] as well. There are 14 NAE Grand Challenges, andthough this course is for non-majors, we decided to develop it around one of the NAE GrandChallenges, “Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery”. Simultaneously, RSECS also wasapplying to be part of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), and weincorporated many elements of KEEN into the sequence of courses which stress entrepreneurialminded learning (EML), and the three C’s, Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Vale (3C’s) [2].A committee convened in 2016/2017 to strategize what the new

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Caroline K Marete, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Aviation embodies crucial progress in human advancement. It is a cardinal component ofglobal mobility that facilitates the movement of people, essential commodities, and services andstrengthens socioeconomic links. Consequently, it has emerged as an integral part ofcontemporary society, contributing significantly to cultural interchange and the global economy. However, in recent decades, aviation has undergone steady growth. In 2025, theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that passenger demand (RevenuePassenger Kilometers) will increase by 8.0 percent [1]. Additionally, IATA predicts that for thefirst time in the history of commercial aviation service, the number of passengers is anticipatedto surpass an unprecedented

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Technology. Dr. Panchal’s research interests are in (1) design at the interface of social and physical phenomena, (2) computational methods and tools for digital engineering, and (3) secure design and manufacturing. He is a recipient of CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF); Young Engineer Award, Guest Associate Editor Award, and three best paper awards from ASME; and was recognized by the B.F.S. Schaefer Outstanding Young Faculty Scholar Award, the Ruth and Joel Spira Award, and as one of the Most Impactful Faculty Inventors at Purdue University. He received the Distinguished Alumni award from IIT Guwahati. He is a co-author of two books and has co-edited one book on engineering systems design. He has

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Maria Smith, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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creativity of future aerospace engineers.Incorporating history into engineering courses can help students contextualize engineeringpractice [1] and establish themselves as problem solvers who work within a particular set ofconstraints and opportunities [2]. Understanding the history of a field also sets the starting pointfor future progress; Ryan [3] notes at the end of their NASA technical report: “Lessons from thepast contain the keys to the future, if used appropriately.”Yet – studying history does not always come naturally for engineering students. At the beginningof the Fall 2024 semester, students in Introduction to Aerospace Engineering at the University ofMary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) were asked to read the first chapter of the course textbook

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Karissa Bird, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport

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thisproject will be disseminated through demonstrations on the university’s mobile laboratory for K-12students and through peer-reviewed publications. Keywords high-altitude, balllooning, roboticsIntroduction High-altitude ballooning has long served as an inexpensive flight platform for testing re-mote sensing instrumentation for Earth and space applications, communication systems, and otherspaceflight hardware, offering quick turnaround and operational flexibility [1]. The versatility ofa high-altitude balloon flight provides a multidisciplinary platform for experiential learning, en-abling students to design and execute a wide range of experiments shaped by both educationalobjectives and technical constraints. HAM (an acronym for High

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lukas Goodworth, Westmont College Engineering Department; Douglas Fontes, Westmont College

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graduate education, and a future career inmechanical engineering and design. Sharing these findings highlights the potential forearly-stage research to contribute meaningfully to space exploration and innovation whileeffectively advancing STEM education and experiences at the college level.IntroductionExperiential learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-worldapplication are essential for fostering effective education for a student of any discipline. In astudy by Alfaro [1], real-world experiences provide students with invaluable experiences throughhands-on projects that are not associated with a letter grade. This can foster skills in creativeproblem-solving, communication, efficient design processes, and an

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie B. Coder, The Pennsylvania State University; James G Coder, Pennsylvania State University; Mark D. Maughmer, The Pennsylvania State University

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thecognitive level is increased. Chi-square analyses of the data show very strong association withChatGPT and strong association with Gemini for these trends. Cursory analysis of questions whereboth tools gave different wrong answers are consistent with the pattern matching aspects of LLMs.Based on the authors’ observations, recommendations are offered for writing multiple choicequestions that actually assess human understanding.IntroductionAerospace education across the United States is being subjected to strong external pressures,including but not limited to rapidly growing enrollments [1] and the proliferation of generativeartificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT [2]. These are not independent concerns: theyintersect each other when

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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of involving university students in research early in their academic journey. Milleret al. [12] explore the benefits of engaging undergraduate students in research, addressing thechallenges and opportunities, particularly for underrepresented and minority students. This projectprovides an invaluable opportunity for research students to enhance their collaboration,communication, and critical thinking skills.Bioinspired vehicles have been designed and produced for a while [4, 5]. The Plecotus austriacus(Grey Long-Eared Bat or GLEB) depicted in Figure 1 belongs to genus Plecotus. Razgour et al.report that GLEB are native to mainland Europe with traces in the United Kingdom and Swedenand weighs between 7 to 12 grams [1]. The average forearm

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Martinez Soto, Syracuse University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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initiative aligns with the broader benefits reported in theliterature for UREs.Unlike traditional UREs, this program integrates multiple high-impact practices that enhancestudent engagement, learning outcomes, and career preparedness. These practices include: • Industry Sponsorship and Mentorship: Students in the program benefit from direct collaboration with industry sponsors and mentors [1]. Students have aligned their projects with industry needs and priorities, providing students with the opportunity to work on critical, real-world problems. The program encourages the development of professional networks, enhancing students' collaboration and communication skills. • Vertically Integrated

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leila Noelle Smalls, Prairie View A&M University; Ethan Bisgaard, NASA; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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development, andpreparation of MSFC facilities for testing or simulation. Designs include...test stands, test beds,load reaction and application structures, load line components,…, flight hardware mockups andsimulators, hardware support stands and dollies, personnel access stands, lifting and handlinghardware, and tooling used to facilitate the fabrication and/or assembly of flight/non-flighthardware…” [1]. The branch is split up into three teams: Structural Design, Piping Design, andStress Analysis that each plays a significant role in accomplishing these design collaborativetasks [2].The structural design team includes a group of mechanical and aerospace engineers who usecomputer-aided design to design 3-dimensional models. These models are created

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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, preliminarydesign, and critical design. In the spring semester they manufacture the prototype, conductverification tests, conduct a system readiness review, and finally conduct flight tests. Conceptselection is a critical part of the engineering design process usually preceded by conceptgeneration [1]. There are several concept generation techniques like mind maps, brainstormingand concept maps. Typically, the project requirement defines the boundary for which these ideascan exist [2]. To move from generating these ideas to picking an idea(concept) can be dauntingespecially for the novice designer. Usually, at the undergraduate level, qualitative methods likethe Pugh matrix [3] are used to simplify the process and facilitate a reasonable decision

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Jiansen Wang, University of Houston-Victoria; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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framework, academicinstitutions can create a more inclusive and forward-thinking introduction to aviation course thataligns with the current and future needs of the aviation industry.MOTIVATION: TRADITIONAL APPROACH AND EVOLUTION Aviation education and training involves wide range of disciplines such as piloting,engineering, finance, laws, and among others. Traditional aviation-related education primarilyfocuses on pilots and aeronautical engineering. After the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 [1],airlines started to develop more sophisticated routes, network plans, and revenue managementtechniques, and identified the need for talent in multiple fields [1]. Current institutions orprograms with an aviation focus typically offer collegiate

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor St. Fleur, Prairie View A&M University; Jianren Zhou, Prairie View A&M University; Minghui Xu, Clemson University; Yuhao Xu, Clemson University

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professional network within the branch by seeking insights fromcolleagues, applying technical knowledge of mechanical properties learned in school, gaininghands-on experience with instrumentation installation, and producing documentation alignedwith NASA standards. This paper outlines what the student learned during this internship andhow the experience provided the student with an invaluable opportunity to bridge the gapbetween academic knowledge and the professional competence required in their career field.What is ET30?The overall branch of Test Lab is referred to as ET at MSFC, and test lab facilities accommodatetest articles at any technology readiness level [1]. Specifically, the ET30- Structural StrengthTest Laboratory is unique to MSFC. The

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian . Janke ., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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, spanning from 2020 to 2023, propelled the adoption of online education tounprecedented levels. Initially implemented as an emergency measure to address school closures,online modality has since been embraced by numerous higher education institutions due to itsinherent advantages [1, 13], which include enhanced flexibility, increased interactivity, and theability for students to pace their own learning.Historically, online engineering programs have faced skepticism, particularly due to concernsover the lack of hands-on lab experiences. There has been a strong belief that students mustphysically engage with real machines, equipment, and circuits that closely mirror those used inreal-world applications—something simulations alone cannot fully