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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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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; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Adolfo Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #48169WIP: Building Buy-In for a Campus Wide Interdisciplinary Projects ClassMr. 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

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Yuvraj Singh, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #48533Analyzing student motivations in joining and persisting in Engineering ProjectExperiencesDr. Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University Dr. Adithya Jayakumar is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University (OSU). He received his Masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from OSU.Yuvraj Singh, The Ohio State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work In Progress: Analyzing Student Motivations in Joining and Persisting in Engineering Project ExperiencesIntroductionVoluntary out-of

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kurt M Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe

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Paper ID #46331Exploring Engineering Students’ Learning Experiences After Participatingin a Mastery- and Project-Based Learning InterventionDr. Sophia 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

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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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Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #47285INdustry Sponsored Projects InspiRing Engineering Success (INSPIRES):Designing an Experiential Learning Course for Second-Year Students (Workin Progress)Dr. Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University SHAWNA L. FLETCHER, PhD ITDE, MS BME - Director of Project Teams and Experiential Learning within the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs (EASA) Department at Texas A&M University. She has mentored/advised engineering student project teams to attend statewide, national and international competitions for over two decades. Her expertise in directing programs and teaching include positions at Arizona State

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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as a transformative force in higher education, fundamentallychanging how students engage with knowledge. While often simply defined as "learning bydoing," experiential learning encompasses a rich variety of approaches including project-basedwork, community engagement, design challenges, laboratory investigations, and problem-basedlearning. What distinguishes these educational experiences is their open-ended, authenticnature—they provide structured scaffolding but lack predetermined solutions or pathways,mirroring the complexity students will encounter in professional practice.The impact of experiential learning in engineering education is particularly significant, as itbridges the persistent gap between theory and practice. Research

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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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, 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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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YongChun Lin, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; peiyun xu

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field: engineering education, interdisciplinary education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring an experiential learning project：A case study through Kolb’s Learning TheoryAbstract: China has advanced the reform plan of “Emerging Engineering Education” since 2017. 1457teaching reform projects involving over 300 universities under the “Emerging Engineering Education”initiative have been approved. In this context, the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)has actively participated in engineering education reform based on experiential learning model. This studyinvestigates the impact of experiential learning programs on the

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, Engineering and Science (ELATES) Program.Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University Elizabeth Generas is an external evaluator for education and social justice projects. She completed a graduate certificate in Program Evaluation from Wright State University, where she is also a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Organization Studies program.Dr. 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

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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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Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas at San Antonio; JoAnn Browning P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

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University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a certified teacher who taught PK-3 to 12th grade for 16 years. She is currently an Education Specialist in the Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design coordinating the NSF NHERI REU, NHERI GSC, and NHERI Summer Institute, with the NSF NHERI Education Community Outreach. She previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) for the NSF TRESTLE project supporting active learning course transformation across engineering courses, the NSF Computer Science Grant CS4SA, the COEHD’s integration of technology across the education preparation program, and coordinated the Power-Up Learning Conference. Her research interests include supporting self-efficacy and growth

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatemeh Mirzahosseini Zarandi, University of Cincinnati; Madeline Martin, University of Cincinnati; Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

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difficulties. Communication Facing communication barriers strengthened students’ belief in their ability to and coordinate with diverse teams and resolve conflicts effectively. This growth in Collaboration interpersonal skills contributed to their overall confidence in navigating professional environments. Taking Many students built self-efficacy by stepping into leadership roles, taking ownership Initiative and of projects, and addressing challenges proactively. These experiences validated their Leadership ability to lead and make impactful decisions under pressure. Technical Skill Mastering new tools, software, and technologies allowed students to build confidence Development in their technical

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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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Lynne P Cooper PhD, Vanderbilt University

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Classroom: A Missing Piece in Transitioning Students from Academia to the WorkplaceIntroductionCurrent approaches to engineering education incorporate learning experiences to develop theproblem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills needed in the modern workplace.These skills are cultivated through increased exposure to real-world scenarios and challenges,and practiced during group projects, internships, and capstone experiences. While significantattention has been devoted to bridging the gaps between engineering theory and practice,classroom learning and workplace realities, and individual vs. teamwork, one crucial area thatremains under-recognized is the development of effective supervisor-subordinate

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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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Eric Dino Andrews , E.I.T., BPR Surveying; Sherin Ashraf-Hanna E.I.T., ECS Mid-Atlantic; Paul John Ackerman Jr., York College of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #47354Applied Experiential Learning: Benefiting First Year Students and Co-opEmployers with Student Developed Lesson PlansEric Dino Andrews , E.I.T., BPR Surveying Eric Andrews is a recent Civil Engineering graduate from York College of Pennsylvania (YCP), currently working at BPR Surveying, where he designs stormwater management systems for site development projects. During his time at YCP, Eric served as an academic tutor for three years, a teaching assistant, and an active member of the YCP ASCE Student Chapter. He also co-founded the YCP Surveying Team and the Sustainable Solutions Team. Eric completed

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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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Chelsea Armbrister, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Lara Perez-Felkner, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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program has diversified in terms of faculty, staff, funding sources, partner universitiesetc. to facilitate STEM retention and matriculation. Figure 1 shows the diversity in funding partnership whichhas allowed for the inclusion of various facilities, companies, faculty, staff. projects and student groups. Duringthe summer, students are partnered with laboratory principal investigators (PI’s), graduate mentors and researchassistants to assess, explore and contribute to real world engineering problems. Notably, students’ maininstitution of enrollment while participating in this program includes institutions across the U.S., withconsistent consideration to Minority Serving Institutions (especially Historically Black Colleges andUniversities) and

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin C Willis, University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

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- credential frameworkAbstract The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), the largest university-basedresearch center in the state of Maine, employs hundreds of undergraduate and graduate studentsevery semester. These student employees work on various governmental and industry-fundedprojects, with many focusing on the formulation and testing of new composite materials andstructures. The ASCC provides design, engineering, and hands-on experience that these studentswould not otherwise obtain during their formal university degrees.As part of the greater university, the center also provides training for students to performresearch on projects sponsored by the university, but not directly administered by the ASCC. To recognize

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annick Jade Dewald, Greenway College; Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Hannah Root; Rebecca Holcombe; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Electra.aero, an electric aircraft startup. While working at electra.aero, she expanded upon her dissertation research by leading a team of undergraduate interns to manufacture and flight-test a demonstrator vehicle for the Stratospheric Airborne Climate Observatory System (SACOS). At Greenway College, Annick is integrating her passions for teaching, mentoring, and hands-on engineering experiences to develop and teach Greenway’s reimagined engineering curriculum, which centers sustainability and project-based learning.Dr. Sophia 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

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cody Mann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Andrew Lillesve, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Luke John Nyberg

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and attainmentwhile also improving overall satisfaction amongst students and employers who are involved inwork-based learning programs. One of the ways to achieve this is through the strongcollaboration of academic staff and faculty. They work together to provide resources and focuson students’ development of communication skills and other transferable skills throughout theirwork-based learning experience [5] in conjunction with their technical learning.Iron Range Engineering (IRE)Iron Range Engineering is an upper-division (i.e., last two years of undergraduate education)engineering program, which started out as a project-based learning program [7]. The programhas evolved into a work-based learning model where full-time students typically

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laurie A. Sutch, University of Michigan; Caitlin Hayward

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the primary focus is directing students toengage with the tool to reflect on their experiential learning activities such as project teams,study abroad or research so they can build a story bank of their growth and development toprepare for interviews or other employer interactions. In the business school, the tool isintegrated into the undergraduate curriculum, and students achieve different levels of eachcompetency through the courses they take, with some direct interaction with the tool. Lastly,public health has fully integrated the tool with a masters program, where students use the tool toexplore the pathways to different careers as they gain proficiency in various skills, and much ofwhat happens in the tool is automated through the

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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beenassigned to teams focused on battery energy storage systems, operations, transmission planning,asset management, and risk management groups. Each of the interns has been involved withmultiple engineering projects, including distribution and transmission systems modeling, systemplanning impact studies, transient analysis, commissioning and testing, load hosting studies, anddeveloping risk models for photovoltaic and wind power assets. The interns are also learning touse utility software packages and data management systems, including CYME, PowerWorldSimulator, and Pi System.Assessment MethodsThe former “a through k” SOs have been supplanted by new “1-7” SOs. Our team has developedan assessment method using these new SOs that enables measurement of

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Schlesner Alves; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Julio Enrique Teran, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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first-year students. The PME initiative thus aims to foster a collaborative learningenvironment that benefits both the graduate students and the engineering first-year population. Thegraduate student-led presentations promote the exposure of first-year engineering students to alarge diversity of engineering disciplines and research projects at the [R1 institution] whileexpanding their knowledge of future career possibilities and research opportunities at the [R1institution]. Hence, this research aims to assess the success of the PME module in achieving its intendedobjectives by evaluating its level of influence on graduate student’s understanding of their researchthrough the process of presenting it to an undergraduate first-year

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe

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., & Zion, G. (2005, June), Students Sharing Their Co Op Experiences Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--15243[13] Powell, R., & Kwinn, M. (2005, June), Enhancing Engineering Education Through Global Co Ops Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2-- 15115[14] Cote, M. (2005, June), The Development Of A Cooperative Education Project As An Assessment Tool For An Engineering Technology Program Paper presented at 2005 Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--15600[15] Gunn, C. (2006, June), Co Op, Communication, And Engineering Disciplines Paper presented at 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. 10.18260/1-2--397

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neeko Bochkarev, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ellen Patricia Thompson, Minnesota State University - Iron Range Engineering; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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engineering program, we canidentify potential pathways towards an engineering career for neurodiverse individuals andidentify ways to better support neurodiverse students in their pathway to graduation.Co-Op Based Program Context[Program X] is a co-op based engineering program. Students typically complete their first twoyears of engineering curriculum at community colleges from across the nation, transfer toProgram X where they complete a semester that consists of taking technical courses, completingan industry project in collaboration with industry partners, and attending professionaldevelopment seminars and workshops, and complete the last two years of their degree while inpaid engineering co-op positions [3].In addition to programs to develop