Conference Session

ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

team attributes such as whether they areschool-affiliated or community-affiliated, team size, FTC experiences in years,training in technical and soft skills, team efforts, the culture of team collaboration,and available resources. Statistical analysis was conducted to understanddifferences among teams attending regional, state, and world competitions.This paper presents the first study on the quantitative analysis of team attributesin FTC robotics competitions. We evaluated team performance at the regional,state, and world levels, quantifying improvements observed at each stage. Oursurvey reveals significant differences in weekly effort and training between teamsthat advanced to the world championships (9-12 hours per week) and those thatdid

Conference Session

ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Yugu Yang-Keathley

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

employerdemands place more emphasis on the value of soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity, which amount to 40% of all skills requiredby employers [1] and are considered essential to navigating the technological advancements aswell as adapting and managing complex situations that will arise in a highly automated workplace[3].Critical and problem-solving skills are needed to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues relatedto technology implementation. Troubleshooting is a fundamental part of the problem-solving skillthat consists of (1) determining why something does not work as expected and (2) explaining howto resolve the problem [4], [5]. Despite being regarded as a critical and integral

Conference Session

ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, and equipping participants with practical defense skills.These goals align closely with the pedagogical principles of experiential learning, ensuring thatparticipants gain technical expertise and critical soft skills like communication, teamwork, andresilience under pressure.ICDC also exemplifies the potential of collaborative frameworks such as the National GuardState Partnership Program [3], which has served as a cornerstone of this initiative. By leveragingthese partnerships, the exercise strengthens ties between military and educational institutions,enabling a cross-cultural exchange of knowledge and best practices. This integration fosters aglobally aware cybersecurity workforce capable of addressing emerging challenges in a

Conference Session

ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Theodore Ling, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jackson Hafele, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Henry Duwe, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

can also streamline onboarding of new engineers. The soft skills of collaboration andleadership developed through this co-curricular’s emphasis on community and mentorship furthercontribute to students’ future careers.Related WorkCo-Curricular ImpactsThe effects of co-curriculars on leadership have been studied in several papers. An analysis ofstudent skill development in extra-curriculars and co-curriculars showed project teams, such asthis co-curricular, exhibit more distinct soft skills than any other category explored [5]. A secondsupporting paper found “evidence for the view widely held by engineering faculty andadministrators that co-curricular activities provide a reasonable venue for leadership skilldevelopment (Cox et al., 2010

Conference Session

ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

under varying conditions, and calculating the performancemetrics of electromagnetic systems. These challenges, while achievable, require criticalthinking and problem-solving skills, helping bridge the gap between theoretical knowledgeand real-world applications. By participating in tasks that reflect industry scenarios, learnersdevelop both technical expertise and confidence in solving complex engineering problems.The integration of these active and collaborative learning techniques creates a comprehensiveand immersive educational experience. Through preparatory work, peer collaboration, andreal-world problem-solving, learners not only enhance their technical knowledge but alsodevelop essential soft skills, such as teamwork and effective

Conference Session

ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hammam Alsafrjalani, University of Miami

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. IntroductionElectrical and computer engineering courses, like many of their counterparts in science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, face challenges in improving the studentunderstanding of the subject matter. Some of these challenges include connecting the abstractconcepts that are covered in the classroom to real-life applications and systems; engaging thestudents in the learning process and easing the burden of long, abstract lectures; working withtangible objects such as circuits, development boards, electronic parts, etc. while presenting thetopics for the first time to students; and enhancing the soft skills, such as communication andteam working while delivering the engineering concepts.To address some of the challenges, many approaches