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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina D Miville, University of Miami

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and supervisory experience. Areas of expertise include performance improvement and reengineering initiatives, systems analysis, and Project Management. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Miami. Nina also has a DBA in Information Technology from Nova Southeastern University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Civic Engagement in Engineering – Creating the Civic-Minded EngineerCivic Engagement is a cornerstone of our democracy and engineers must play a part in thatengagement. Engineers use math and science to solve today’s problems through design anddevelopment of a variety of items. The Engineer’s Council also expands on the definition byincluding

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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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turbulence modeling and CFD for wind energy. He holds degrees from METU and Lehigh University and serves as an ABET evaluator representing ASME.Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University Evan Fakhoury, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University and the Assistant Director of the LAU Industrial Hub. With a deep passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Dr. Fakhoury has founded a VR/AR digital consulting agency, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve human-computer interaction. At the Lebanese American University, his research focuses on virtual reality, immersive learning, and engineering education. He is heading a VR/AR research unit at the school of

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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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turbulence modeling and CFD for wind energy. He holds degrees from METU and Lehigh University and serves as an ABET evaluator representing ASME.Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University Evan Fakhoury, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University and the Assistant Director of the LAU Industrial Hub. With a deep passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Dr. Fakhoury has founded a VR/AR digital consulting agency, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve human-computer interaction. At the Lebanese American University, his research focuses on virtual reality, immersive learning, and engineering education. He is heading a VR/AR research unit at the school of

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald, Greenway College; Rebecca Holcombe; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Paper ID #48077Engagement in Practice: Promoting Engineering Work Experiences in RuralSustainability ContextsSophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College Sophia Vicente (she/her) is currently a Postdoctoral Associate with Elizabethtown College and the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability. She has over 6 years of experience studying, teaching, and working alongside engineering students and faculty. Sophia is a former Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine and with this background, she is passionate about connecting research, practice, and policy. She holds a

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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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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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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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Paper ID #45539[Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achievelocally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond.Dr. Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines Juan Lucena is Professor and Director of Humanitarian Engineering Undergraduate Programs at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). Juan obtained a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech and a MS in STS and BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering fro ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 [Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achieve

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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; Computer ScienceEngineering conducts a workshop on using ChatGPT to optimize household tasks and searchfor job opportunities; Automation and Robotics Engineering provides a workshop on homeautomation, teaching the implementation of smart technologies; finally Social Work leads awomen’s empowerment workshop, addressing strategies to enhance self-confidence anddecision-making skills.The project’s evolution has been guided by a continuous improvement approach based onsatisfaction surveys administered to program participants and the government counterpart.This feedback has allowed for adjustments and enhancements to each workshop's content,ensuring that the training effectively addresses the real needs of the women beneficiaries.This growth has

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STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, Air Force Institute of Technology; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Ramanitharan Kandiah, Central State University; Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Kaitlin Hill, St. Mary's University; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, The Foodbank, Inc. (Dayton, OH); Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University

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Paper ID #47930[Work in Progress] Lessons Learned from a Collaborative NSF REU ProgramThematically Centered on STEM Research for Social Change and Its ImpactThrough Community Engaged LearningDr. Leanne Petry, Central State University Dr. Leanne Petry is a Materials Engineer and Professor in the College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University (CSU). Her expertise lies in analytical and materials characterization techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. Her research focuses on electrode surface oxidation-reduction reactions for sensor

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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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southern Illinois. At the SIUE STEM Center, Emily focuses on building collaboration with community groups to create awareness and interest in STEM for all audiences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Leveraging Relationships with Community Organizations to Target AudiencesLeveraging community partnerships is a powerful strategy to increase diversity in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education opportunities, as it allows for thepooling of resources, expertise, and networks to create more inclusive programs. By workingtogether with community organizations and businesses, higher education institutions canexpand access to underrepresented groups in STEM, such

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Indies and the University of Technology, Jamaica. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida and is currently pursing Doctoral Research in the area of New Infrastructure Planning and Development. He has completed postgraduate executive training programs at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford.Dr. Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida For more than 40 years, Dr. Najafi has worked in government, industry, and education. He earned a BSCE 1963 from the American College of Engineering, University of Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1966, Dr. Najafi earned a Fulbright scholarship and did his B.S., MS, and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

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Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University; Eric Spivey, Vanderbilt University

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Context for Children with motor-impairmentsbackgroundService-learning experiences provide a rich platform for students to refine their technical skillswhile addressing real-world challenges, particularly in the area of assistive technology forchildren with disabilities. Engineering students often seek practical, hands-on experiences thatnot only enhance their technical competencies but also connect them to impactful projects withintheir communities, thereby enriching the educational experience and fostering empathy amongfuture engineers [1-2]. Organizations such as Tikkun Olam Makers and Makers Making Changematch people with assistive technology needs with makers in the community. Student chaptersof these organizations have been established on

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Shivanjali Khare, University of New Haven; Angelina Casiano, University of New Haven

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Paper ID #46773Case Study: Engaging the Campus Community to Create an on CampusHackathonMr. Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven Thomas Rossi is the Assistant Chair of the University of New Haven’s Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science department. His research focuses on improving the post-secondary experience for students through the use of current computing tools and technologies. Thomas graduated with his MS in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2016. He has previously worked at the Rochester Institute of Technology and at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.Shivanjali Khare

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Horatio Haller; Jimmy Peralta; Fatimah Musa; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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be related to abalance of activities that includes volunteering, involvement in professional organizations, aswell as service-learning [6]. Service-learning is defined as a form of experiential learning thatintegrates assigned projects into a course curriculum [7]. Within science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, service-learning and its impact on studentretention and academic performance is well documented and has been researched extensively[8], [9], [10]. However, limited research has been done on the impact of volunteerism on thesekey performance indicators (e.g. student retention and academic performance).This study aims to address the impact of STEM-related service activities (SRSAs) onparticipants’ STEM

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Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #45814Community Engaged Researchers Share Insights into Successes and Cautions[Traditional Research Paper]Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Engineering Education Program. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Community Engaged Researchers Share Insights into