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BOARD # 61: Fostering STEM Identity and STEM Efficacy Through Engagement in Community Service

Conference Session: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Horatio Haller; Jimmy Peralta; Fatimah Musa; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Community ServiceI. INTRODUCTION Volunteering means any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person,group or organization [1]. Engaging in volunteering, among adolescents, has been shown tocorrelate with enhanced social skills which enables them to connect with students of allbackgrounds and interests [2]. Volunteerism has also been linked to increased civic engagement[2], improved academic aptitude [3], as well as enhanced self-esteem and happiness in adults [4].Additionally, participating in volunteering activities related to one’s degree has shown to giveparticipants practical and applicable experiences that can benefit their career prospects [5].Persistence in and completion of baccalaureate STEM degrees has been shown to

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Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Developing K-12 Programming in Naval Engineering

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: 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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Engagement in Practice: A Case Study in Construction Engineering Practicum Course at University “X”

Conference Session: Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

internshipsare a primary vehicle for developing these skills, some students face scheduling challenges. Toaddress this, the Construction Engineering Program at The Citadel partners with Habitat forHumanity to offer a practicum that provides hands-on construction experience while fostering asense of service to the greater community. Many students are inspired to return on weekends,volunteering with their fraternity and building alongside future homeowners.BackgroundService-learning is a teaching strategy that integrates meaningful community service withinstruction and reflection, enriching the learning experience, teaching civic responsibility, andstrengthening communities [1-2]. Unlike volunteering, service learning includes a curriculum,and unlike

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Enhancing Teachers’ Intercultural Awareness and Understanding of Human Centered Design through a Unique Research Experience for Teachers

Conference Session: STEM Education and Intercultural Competence
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University; Amy Anderson; Marjorie Langston Langston; Douglas Picard, Greene County Career Center; Camryn Lanise Justice, University of Dayton
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

experiences were thematically centered on human-centered design and appropriatetechnology for emerging economies.This professional learning experience for teachers was intended to provide the teachers with thetools and knowledge to foster more inclusive STEM classrooms where all students haveequitable access to STEM education and inspiration. The rationale for the focus of this projectstems from two key needs: (1) the well-documented necessity for increased diversity andparticipation in STEM fields, especially engineering, and (2) the imperative for teachers todevelop intercultural competence to effectively educate an increasingly diverse K-12 studentbody.A community engaged learning (CEL) approach was taken in this project based on the work

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Engagement in Practice: A cornerstone design course fusing the engineering design process with community engagement in context-based design

Conference Session: Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rachel H Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

partners. In addition to presenting their work, students developed scaled drawings,cost estimates, and a list of potential funding sources for their clients. Incorporated as part of alarger curriculum redesign, there were three objectives for the course: (1) to improve students’design thinking skills, (2) to attract and retain students to the program, and (3) to engage studentswith the community in their adopted city.Though the course enrollment has grown from 5 (2022) to 8 (2023 and 2024) to 14 students(2025), the relatively small numbers mean that formal data was not collected during the firstthree years the course was offered; rather, we’ve iterated the course design based on informalobservations made each year by the course faculty. These

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Case Study: Engaging the Campus Community to Create an on Campus Hackathon

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Shivanjali Khare, University of New Haven; Angelina Casiano, University of New Haven
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

insights into the practical challenges and successes of creating this type ofevent for the first time on our campus.1 IntroductionWith more than 300 weekend events and more than 500,000 students participating each year[1],MLH hackathons are popular among college and university students who are learning to becoders. These events provide students with opportunities to get hands-on with tools andtechnologies they may not necessarily have the opportunity to be exposed to in the classroom.Moreover, participating students get the chance to network with both their peers at otherinstitutions and also with sponsoring companies, which could lead to internships and jobs out ofschool. They also provide a unique opportunity for students to develop in-demand

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WIP: Examining the role of university support in aiding an out-of-field middle-school teacher to deliver arts-integrated computing instruction.

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Azizi Penn, Purdue Engineering Education; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

. Douglas is an Associate Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on improving methods of assessment in engineering learning environments and supporting engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 [Work in Progress] Examining the benefits of undergraduate service learners aiding an out-of-field middle-school teacher to deliver arts- integrated computing instruction.Introduction and LiteratureIt has been almost a decade since the Computer Science For All initiative was introduced in 2016[1]. The aim of this initiative, to provide computer science education for all K-12 students in theUnited States, was adopted by

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Work in Progress: Exclusive Rhetoric in AI Conference Mission Statements

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Laxmaan Balaji; Kayli Heather Battel; Rosa Y. G. Paccotacya-Yanque; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Leslie Salgado, University of Calgary; Beyza Nur Guler, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Rubaina R Khan, University of Toronto; Natalie Perez; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation; Debarati Basu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Peer Herholz, Northwestern University
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

their context.1 IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) conferences are central to the advancement and institutionaliza-tion of the field. Drawing on Lo Verso’s framework of discursive field formation (1), theseevents serve as critical interfaces where collaboration between regulators, researchers, en-trepreneurs, and civil society not only advances technological innovation and market fit, butalso informs adaptive regulatory practices and creates opportunities for research collabora-tions. Lampel and Meyer (2) describe such conferences as “field-configuring events” thatbring together diverse actors across professional, organizational, and geographical bound-aries, within temporally bounded settings. These events foster both structured and

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A New Narrative: The Power of Story in Retaining Underrepresented Populations in Engineering

Conference Session: Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Matthew J. Ely, Indiana University-Bloomington; Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

. Accordingly, the servicesprovided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicatedto the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.” [1] The National Academy ofEngineering’s report on the fourteen Grand Challenges speaks to the “smaller, more inclusive,more connected world” that remains inequitable in the proliferation of engineering solutions formodern challenges [2]. They challenge current and future engineers to not only consider thechallenges facing global society but also consider how all of humankind and the planet canbenefit from future innovations, not just those living in the more developed nations. Thesenational organizations challenge engineers to leverage technical expertise and innovation

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Engagement in Practice: Promoting Engineering Work Experiences in Rural Sustainability Contexts

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald, Greenway College; Rebecca Holcombe; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

practices [1]. Simultaneously, there have been calls toconsider meaningful community engagement and for engineering institutions to engagethoughtfully in rural spaces [1], [2], [3]. Recent national calls and efforts have also emphasizedthe importance of and need for research and investment in STEM workforce development inrural places and connecting students to careers and industries to demonstrate the relevance ofSTEM in rural places [3],[4],[5]. In alignment with these simultaneous calls, we propose work-integrated learning as a promising practice for the future of engineering education with the goalof promoting authentic work experiences and community engagement. This paper describes the first pilot of an innovative, community engaged

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Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Cutting-Edge Curriculum Through the VIP+ Program

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

providestudents with the interdisciplinary knowledge, practical skills, and entrepreneurial mindset required toexcel in today’s workforce. To bridge this gap, the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) model has emergedas a transformative approach, fostering collaboration among undergraduate and graduate students andfaculty to solve complex, long-term, and large-scale challenges. The VIP model was initially introduced byPurdue University [1] and later expanded by Georgia Tech Institute of Technology to address gaps ininterdisciplinary education and research [2]. Since then, the model has been adopted globally, withvariations tailored to institutional goals and cultural contexts. VIP programs emphasize collaborativelearning, long-term project engagement

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Navigating Deficit Narratives: Marginalized Student Experiences in Humanitarian Engineering Graduate Programs

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Tiera Tanksley, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

findings reveal how institutional practices,programmatic approaches, and field assumptions can reinforce deficit-based thinking even asprograms strive to address global inequities. Specifically, we found that: (1) a lack of diversityin HE programs undermines students' sense of belonging and cultural worth, (2) an emphasis onhardships diminishes recognition of students’ assets, and (3) savior narratives perpetuate deficitviews of partner communities. However, our research also identifies transformative momentswhere programs recognized and built upon students' cultural wealth, suggesting pathways forinstitutional change. This research illuminates specific ways that deficit mindsets persist ineducational settings, while highlighting concrete

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[Traditional Research Paper] Integrating Service-Based Learning in Engineering Education: Enhancing Social and Professional Skills through Community Projects

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

responsibilities.Keywords: service-based learning, social skills, social responsibility, engineering, communityengagement, professional developmentIntroductionService-Based Learning (SBL) has become a valuable educational approach, especiallywithin higher education in engineering. By combining academic learning with communityservice, SBL offers students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-worldsituations. This not only helps them acquire technical skills but also fosters the developmentof the social and personal skills needed to tackle the complex challenges of today’s society[1-3]. Recent research highlights that the implementation of SBL projects has proveneffective in enhancing academic performance and student retention, especially in fields

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Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Partnering with a Local Regenerative Farm in a Mechanical Engineering Capstone Course

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shoshanah Cohen, Stanford University
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

, attached to a cantilevered frame secured to a 135’ LMS irrigation pipe. In this paper, we present asummary of the students’ approach to managing expectations via detailed calculations, modeling, andscaled prototypes for a community partner whose vision included reliance on future infrastructure to beused in a novel and unexpected way.IntroductionCommunity engaged learning (or service-learning) enhances student education by linking theory topractice and classrooms to communities [1][2]. Partnering with community organizations contextualizesengineering, broadens perspectives on who engineers can be and serve, and supports diverse studentretention, particularly for those motivated to create impact [3].Well-structured service-learning fosters deep

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Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Using COAST to Teach Environmental Modeling

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

programs approved by the engineering accreditationcommission of ABET include Criterion 3, “Student outcomes” [1]. Student outcome number oneincludes, “an ability to identify formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applyingprinciples of engineering, science and mathematics.” Student outcome number two includes, “anability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meets specified, needs withconsideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,environmental and economic factors” As previously reported, we developed and delivered asemester long course in environmental modeling to upper level undergraduates, as well asgraduate students enrolled in the programs of civil architectural and

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Courses into University Curricula

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

transformative framework in higher education by integrating research and teaching,fostering deep engagement, and creating dynamic learning environments.As universities face increasing complexity and global competition, the VIP model provides a solution thatshifts from traditional knowledge transmission to more interactive, research-oriented approaches. Themodel aligns with global educational trends emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, experientiallearning, and entrepreneurial mindsets. The VIP framework enables students at various academic levelsto collaborate on research projects, bridging the gap between undergraduate education and facultyresearch and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork. Strachan et al. [1] emphasize that this continuous

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Engagement in Practice: Deconstructing – Reconstructing Toys in a Design Context for Children with motor-impairments

Conference Session: Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amanda R. Lowery, Vanderbilt University; Eric Spivey, Vanderbilt University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

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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[Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achieve locally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond.

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

locally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond.AbstractPart of the movement represented by Engineering for Change (E4C) and Engineering to Help(ETH) [1], humanitarian engineering (HE) education programs have grown in the US for morethan 20 years and exist in different forms such as majors, minors, certificates, courses, projects,field trips, study abroad opportunities, EWB-type volunteering activities, and graduate programs[2]. One of the most salient challenges that these programs face is avoiding colonizing andextractive practices by building relationships with communities and universities abroad that arelong-lasting, trusting, effective, reciprocal for all parties, and attentive to

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Engagement in Practice: Integrating Architecture and STEM through Community-Based Projects for High School Students

Conference Session: STEM Education and Intercultural Competence
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Bernard Justus Wekullo, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

’ design thinking, interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering,mathematics) and architecture, and awareness of local issues, we organized a summer camp thatengaged local high school students in designing environmentally friendly, community-basedarchitectural installations. Given its integration of art, STEM, and social science, architectureprovides an interdisciplinary, human-centered context for learning [1]. Modern architecturepractices emphasize sustainability, well-being, and community engagement. Sustainablearchitecture aims to minimize environmental impact throughout a building’s lifecycle, fromconstruction to operation [2]. This involves reducing embodied energy, optimizing resource use,and addressing environmental concerns such as

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[Work in Progress] Lessons Learned from a Collaborative NSF REU Program Thematically Centered on STEM Research for Social Change and Its Impact Through Community Engaged Learning

Conference Session: STEM Education and Intercultural Competence
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

, and opportunity for all in fostering successful community partnershipsand addressing environmental issues such as biodegradation, solid waste management, andpollution prevention. Activities focused on complex social issues surrounding food insecurityand availability of healthy food in urban communities as well as successful citizen reentry fromprison into communities will also be discussed.IntroductionIn 2020, Bret Eynon and Jonathan Iuzzini published an ATD Teaching and Learning Toolkitwith Achieving the Dream [1] that presents a body of work that was developed from the NewLearning Compact Framework in 2019 by Every Learner Everywhere [2] with the intent offostering a culture of teaching and learning excellence designed to enhance student

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Engagement in Practice: Connecting Undergraduate Students to Community Organization through Design and Construction Experience

Conference Session: Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Katie Zoe Loughmiller, Kansas State University
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

skills, and a great abilityto apply knowledge from coursework to real-world challenges [1], [2]. Community engagementhas also been shown to improve professional skills, such as teamwork and leadership [3]. Inaddition to the benefits to students involved in community engagement projects, the communityalso benefits from increased social capital, sharing of resources and knowledge, and connectinghigh education to community interests [4].The implementation of community engagement programs within engineering programs can takedifferent forms. University programs can be implemented at a large scale, similar to theEngineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program that originated at PurdueUniversity and has expanded to a large network of

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Engagement in Practice: Community Outreach Through Student-Led Math Circles

Conference Session: STEM Education and Intercultural Competence
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

informal, collegial setting. There is nouniversally accepted definition of what constitutes a math circle; indeed, as Saul [1] puts it, “Anysituation in which people are exploring mathematics for its own sake, —for the sake of their ownenjoyment of the subject, —may be termed a math circle.” Math circles aim to exposeparticipants to authentic mathematical problem-solving and discovery, and to foster conceptualunderstanding and an enjoyment of mathematics. They have a long history going back to EasternEurope, where they were a means for professional mathematicians to share their knowledge andlove of mathematics with young students [2]. They gained some popularity in the United Statesbeginning in the 1990s [2], and although the literature on math

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Engagement in Practice to Expand Engineering Education: Collaborative Reflection on the Evolution of a Community of Practice

Conference Session: Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sally Njoki Kimani, Tumaini Innovation Center ; Mary Wambui Muigai BSc. (Information Technology) – Ongoing, Tumaini Innovation Center; Claudia Chebet Chemweno, Tumaini Innovation Center; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Nrupaja Bhide, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025(Engagement in practice): Collaborative Reflection on Evolution of an Engineering Community of PracticeAbstractCommunity-engaged practices must prioritize reciprocity [1] in university-community engagement, by centering thewants and needs of the community, as identified by the community themself. In this paper, we highlight thedevelopment and evolution of a Community of Practice, emphasizing the role of community members as experts inassessing their own community needs and developing solutions to

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Designing Electric Vehicle Infrastructures and Opportunities to Benefit All Residents [Traditional Research Paper]

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Polly Parkinson, Utah State University; Emma Mecham, Utah State University; Fawn Groves, Utah State University; Ivonne Santiago, University of Texas at El Paso; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Engineering Education
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE). She is deeply committed to advancing equity, particularly in providing access to safe drinking water and promoting clean transportation solutions as catalysts for social mobility. Through her work, she actively advocates for these causes and engages her students in hands-on learning experiences at local, regional, and international levels. Dr. Santiago’s expertise spans four key areas: 1. Equity and Environmental Impacts of Clean Transportation and Electrified Infrastructure: Dr. Santiago ensures that the voices of community partners are heard and incorporated in decisions regarding the placement of electrified infrastructure. Her work includes modeling greenhouse gas

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Developing the RIDE (Research, Innovate, Design, and Empower) Ecosystem to facilitate equitable collaborations and impactful technology innovation to deliver safe water on tap.

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick J Sours, The Ohio State University; Monroe Weber-Shirk, Cornell University; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Margaret Gottfried, The Ohio State University
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

andsanitation for all,” yet millions of people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water. [1]Addressing this challenge requires not only technological solutions but also strong, equitablepartnerships that bridge academia, nonprofits, government entities, and local communities.The Research, Innovate, Design, and Empower (RIDE) Ecosystem is a collaborative model thatfosters long-term, sustainable impact through interdisciplinary partnerships. This ecosystemintegrates academic research with real-world implementation, creating opportunities for studentsto apply engineering principles while working alongside community stakeholders and nonprofitorganizations. Unlike traditional service-learning approaches, which can often inadvertentlyprioritize

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Tackling ‘Wicked’ Problems: fostering intercultural competence to improve STEM students' sense of belonging and enhance undergraduate education [Traditional Research Paper]

Conference Session: STEM Education and Intercultural Competence
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Patrick J Sours, The Ohio State University; xinquan Jiang, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

beingaccepted, valued, and included within a community, has been widely recognized as a criticalfactor influencing student success, retention, and overall well-being in higher education [1], [2].While previous research has highlighted the importance of orientation workshops, extracurricularactivities, and peer support in enhancing SOB [3], [4] limited studies have explored the role offaculty, particularly those trained in intercultural competency, in cultivating an inclusiveclassroom environment. Intercultural competency is a multifaceted construct involving theability to communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, and adapt behavior across cultures. Itencompasses key dimensions such as openness, curiosity, empathy, communication, andadaptability

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Civic Engagement in Engineering - Creating the Civic-Minded Engineer

Conference Session: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nina D Miville, University of Miami
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

“to advance the human condition and thus serve society” [1]. Engineers are in ourevery day lives from the homes we live in, the technology we use daily and the healthcare weengage in. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has developed a code ofethics for engineers to follow. As part of the code of ethics, NSPE Code of Ethics, afundamental canon is to “hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public [2].” Inorder to satisfy or abide by this canon, I propose that engineering students must be civicallyengaged and as such it should be embedded into the engineering curriculum.Civic Engagement in Engineering“Civic Engagement involves working to make a difference in the civic life of one’s communityand developing the

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Community Developed Water Supply a Case Study of a Sustainable Model in Hampstead, St. Mary, Jamaica

Conference Session: Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions: Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

success of thecommunity-developed water supply system project, through the ingenuity of engineers,community support, and grant resources, presents a model that the analysis will show as anoutcome, a solution that will benefit the community and align with a course of study for tertiaryeducation.BackgroundWater is essential for life, and the United Nations recognizes its access as a human right [1].Marginalized groups are disadvantaged by not having access to the precious commodity. Anestablished water authority with the requisite technology and expertise can assist conventionalpractices for developing water supply, which will include the operation and maintenance of thesystem. Worldwide, the aim is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs