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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida; Rifatul Islam, University of South Florida; Paul E Spector, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #46264Academic habits that drive student success - an XAI approach to action-statemodelingProf. Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida Dr. Ismail Uysal has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. He is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director at the University of South Florida’s Electrical Engineering Department. His research focuses on theory and applications of machine learning and AI for sensors and data analytics for engineering education.Rifatul Islam, University of South FloridaPaul E Spector, University of South Florida ©American

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Rogers, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kaitlin Fair, United States Air Force Academy

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-ciency. Initially, we followed Gradescope’s recommended method 9 by creating a separate assign-ment for revised submissions. We instead suggest allowing students to upload a link to their revisedfile via a regrade request for only the problems they got wrong as a solution. This would ensure wedon’t regrade the entire assignment if they only missed one problem and also eliminate the need tomanually consolidate grades via an external spreadsheet, which is prone to human error. Not onlywill this simplify the process and reduce administrative burden, it will also ease the integration ofGradescope with our Learning Management System (LMS). By tying one question to each learn-ing objective (LO) as earlier discussed in conjunction with applying the

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jamieson, Miami University; George D. Ricco, Miami University; Brian A Swanson, Miami University; Bryan Van Scoy, Miami University

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University Bryan Van Scoy is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Miami University whose research focuses on algorithms in optimization and control. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Results and Evaluation of an Early LLM Benchmarking of our ECE Undergraduate CurriculumsAbstractThe rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering practice necessitatescritically examining our educational approaches. This paper presents an investigation into theperformance of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the context of our Electrical Engineering(EE) and Computer Engineering (CpE) undergraduate curricula at Miami

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ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Shivakumar Mathapathi, Northeastern University, Silicon Valley Campus

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

limited class time can result in suboptimal project outcomes. Moreover,an insufficient understanding of design requirements at the outset can have severe repercussionsduring the prototype development phase by students.In parallel with these and other similar challenges, over the past several years AI-based platformshave gained significant popularity among students, teachers, and researchers [8] [9] [20]Platforms such as Khan Academy, Duolingo, Quizlet, Coursera, and Edmodo have integrated AItechnologies to offer personalized and adaptive learning experiences. These tools analyze userperformance and learning habits to deliver tailored content, adaptive quizzes, and real-timefeedback. This shift has enhanced accessibility to education, enabled

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Hassan Tanvir, University of Florida; Gloria J Kim, University of Florida; Philip Feng, University of Florida

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introductory quantum devices course offered in Spring 2024. The (ECFQT) framework comprises seven critical areas, covering foundational concepts and integrating best practices in QIS education. This study addresses the following research questions: (1) RQ-1: In what ways do dynamic visualization and simulation- based slides enhance students’ understanding, applying, and retaining the nine key QIS concepts? RQ-2: How does integrating relevant quantum research articles into classroom instruction affect students’ learning outcomes and engagement in class? We adopted an interpretive paradigm, which served as a framework to understand and interpret the subjective experiences of individuals. A mixed-method study was conducted

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology; Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center; Firas Ramadan; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Paper ID #45751Applying Problem-solving Before Instruction to Improve Learning Comprehensionin an Electrical Engineering Circuits CourseDr. Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology Ilana is a research associate at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on higher STEM education.Dr. Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center Dr. Yinnon Stav (Satuby) received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and B.A. in Physics in 1995, followed by a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1997, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md Sakib Ullah Sourav, Concordia University; Yong Zeng, Concordia University; Hua Ge, Concordia University; Ali Akgunduz, Concordia University

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workforce. The infusion of AI into engineering education addresses the growingneed for engineers proficient in emerging technologies. A report [2] highlights that AI istransforming higher education, particularly in STEM fields, by offering opportunities to enhancelearning outcomes and better prepare students for AI-driven industries. This transformationnecessitates a curriculum that not only imparts AI knowledge but also integrates it across variousengineering disciplines, promoting an interdisciplinary approach to problem analysis and design.However, challenges persist in the seamless integration of AI into existing programs. A study [3]exploring the impact of AI tools on engineering education reveals that while students recognizethe benefits of

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University

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and instructors withdiverse teaching backgrounds. The program curriculum combined conceptual and technicalinstruction in AI, emphasizing experiential learning through project-based activities andreal-world applications. Spanning 4.5 weeks, the program utilized a structured schedule oflectures, workshops, and team-based projects, culminating in a capstone presentation.Research DesignThis study is an iteration of formative assessment in a more extensive design-based research anddevelopment project. In this iteration, we explore instructors' experiences within this uniqueeducational context during the first year of implementation. This design suits the researchquestions, allowing in-depth exploration of complex, real-world phenomena in a

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salma Emara, University of Toronto; Fatemeh Jazinizadeh, University of Toronto; Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto

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foundational courses requiresthoughtful curriculum design that highlights shared principles and interdisciplinary applications.For example, Schulz et al. [6] introduced interdisciplinary learning in design courses to meetsustainable development goals in design projects [7]. In some cases, it requires creating newcourses as Baker et al. did to promote an interconnected view of concepts [8]. Also, linkingtopics from different fields together is not restricted to a particular level as prior efforts show itseffectiveness in all levels [3-5].The problem is in many introductory programming courses the focus often remains on teachingsyntax, algorithmic thinking, and basic programming constructs. Although crucial for technicalcompetence, this narrow approach

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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; Knight & Novoselich, 2014) and are consistent with the broaderliterature on undergraduate leadership development (Dugan & Komives, 2007)” in spite of alsoclaiming that “co-curriculum is an inefficient method of developing leadership” [6]. Two otherpapers also note the positive association between involvement in co-curricular activities andemployability of graduates in engineering [7], [8].Vertical IntegrationThis method of vertically integrating students has been implemented in several other scenariosincluding the Purdue Vertically Integrated Projects program [9], in which freshman throughsenior students work on group projects to encourage inter-year collaboration. The University ofEvansville also implemented a similar program in their

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nan Kang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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visualization ofdifferent waveforms with user specified characteristics. In this study, learners have been surveyedto evaluate their knowledge gain and gather feedback on the VR learning experience.Despite the growing body of research, there is still a need to explore the integration of VR toolsinto engineering education, particularly for college-level courses. Our work seeks to fill this gapby developing and evaluating an innovative VR learning tool that facilitates conceptualunderstanding.VR Experience: Wave Polarization ExperimentThis VR experience introduces the learner to concepts pertaining to wave polarization. In order toprovide real-life context for the applicability of these concepts, the game environment is designedto resemble the experience

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derrick Korsi Agbenya, University of Idaho; Brian K. Johnson P.E., University of Idaho; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho; Paulo Henrique Barbosa de Souza Pinheiro, University of Idaho; Amani A Alomari, University of Idaho; Hangtian Lei, University of Idaho

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teaching and research interests include power system protection, integration of inverter-based generation, HVDC transmission, FACTS devices, cyber-physical systems security, and power system resilient control. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Idaho.Dr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. He is currently Program Chair of the ASEE Instrumentation Division. He was named an ASEE Fellow in 2018. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, and analog and mixed signal electronics.Paulo Henrique Barbosa de

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Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Sami Nasrallah PhD. eng., OPAL-RT Technologies; Angelo Antoine Chrabieh, OPAL-RT Technologies; Wolf Peter Jean Philippe, OPAL-RT Technologies; Georges Henri Haddad, Opal-RT Technologies

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-time basis at Robotics Design as a control and robotics engineer. She moved to Meta Vision Systems in 2006- 2007 as a control and applications engineer. In 2008 she joined the electrical department of the Royal Military College of Kingston as an assistant professor, and, in 2009, she was a visiting assistant professor at the American University of Beirut. From 2010 to 2014, she worked as a consultant in control and systems engineering. In 2014 she joined OPAL-RT Technologies where she is currently Courseware Lead & SME Robotics. She also had links with academia as she is a lecturer at Concordia University in Canada, JUNIA in France, and ESIB in Lebanon. Additionally, she intervenes in lectures at H-BRS

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehzabien Iqbal, The University of Toledo, OH, USA; Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of Toledo; Quamar Niyaz, Purdue University Northwest; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

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in authentication, encryption, access control, communication, anddetecting malicious activities becomes paramount to meet the heightened demands offuture networks Ahmad et al. (2019); Hakeem et al. (2022). This paper proposed integrating security-related concepts tailored for next-generation communication into existing Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)curricula. This strategic integration aims to position security considerations as afoundational prerequisite in the design phase of any system. In alignment with thisvision, the research introduces an innovative, interactive, and visualized hands-onmodule designed to seamlessly integrate into the current curriculum. Additionally,this module is a comprehensive educational tool

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Andrew Greenberg, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #47719Effect of Sophomore Cornerstone Course on Senior CapstoneDr. Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University Melinda Holtzman is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Advisor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Portland State University, where she has been on the faculty for 19 years. Before coming to PSU, she taught at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and University of Nevada Reno, where she also did research in high-speed, frequency-hopping phase-locked loops for telemetry applications. Previously she worked in research and development of infrared sensors at Hughes Aircraft

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #47639Barriers to Belonging: An Analysis of Student Perceptions of Culture andInclusivity in a Computer Engineering ProgramDr. Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Andrew Danowitz received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2014, and is currently an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. His research interests involve student mental health and accessibility in engineering education.Dr. Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Lynne Slivovsky is the

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mayur Sanap, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Arman Badalamenti, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Devadharshini Ayyappan, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sanjana Banerjee, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Diana Milena Urieta, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Caren Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Michael Daniele, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jay F Levine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Alper Bozkurt, North Carolina State University; Edgar Lobaton, North Carolina State University

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. Daniele’s primary area of interest is the engineering of microsystems which monitor, mimic or augment biological function. Specific topics of research include wearable and implantable biosensors, microphysiological systems, microfluidics, and process analytical technologies.Dr. James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Reynolds is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University, where he is heavily involved with advanced research at the National Science Foundation’s Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) and the Institute of Connected Sensor Systems (IConS) at

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Umar Iqbal, Illinois State University; Md Shahin Alam, Illinois State University; Jing Wang, Illinois State University; Vijay Devabhaktuni, Illinois State University

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Paper ID #47523Founding a New College of Engineering at Illinois State University: An Overviewof the Department of Electrical EngineeringDr. Umar Iqbal, Illinois State University Dr. Umar Iqbal is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and a Founding Faculty Member of the College of Engineering at Illinois State University. He specializes in autonomous systems, multi-sensor integration, robotics, control, and intelligent navigation, with over 15 years of interdisciplinary experience. His research contributions include MEMS-based inertial systems, GNSS-challenged navigation, radar, LiDAR, and sensor fusion

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ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University

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is an Associate Professor in the Software and Societal Systems Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Prior to this, he spent over 16 years as a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. Andrew’s goal is to create inclusive workplaces where all people, especially those with disabilities and the neurodivergent, can be successful, without discrimination. His recent work has helped people on the autism spectrum gain employment and facilitate social interaction, helped blind software developers collaborate with their sighted colleagues, and used affective computing and biometrics to better understand how software developers do their work.Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State UniversityProf. Somayeh Asadi, University of

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

system design. Although a number ofembedded systems learning and development tools are available [3-8], few fully meet bothacademic and industrial R&D needs. As an instructor in Electrical, Electronics, andMechatronics Engineering and Technology, my primary teaching focuses on embeddedengineering design and industrial automation. Since 2013, I have taught five embedded systemscourses at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Tointegrate the latest microcontroller techniques and methodologies into the curriculum whileproviding hands-on laboratory experiences, I redesigned the curriculum and developed theModular Integrated Stackable Layer - Analog System Environment (MISL-ASE) board [9].Hands-on learning with

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

technical skills embedded in building robots, robotic competitions play a crucial rolein further engaging children in robotics, fostering innovation, and enhancing soft skills such asteamwork, conflict resolution, and communication [4-7]. While numerous national andinternational robotics competitions exist [4, 8, 9], we chose to focus our research on the ForInspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Tech Challenge (FTC)program for its integration of technical skills and soft skills that are important for participants’future career development [10].FTC participants are 7-12 graders and the competition tests students’ mechanical design,programming, and robot operation skills, all within the framework of an alliance-based floorgame

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University

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experiences in the curriculum. Feiseland Rosa, for instance, argued that engineering is fundamentally an applied discipline requiringskills in experimentation, design, and problem-solving, all of which are best cultivated throughwell-designed lab work [12]. Laboratory sessions provide concrete experiences that can enhancestudents’ analytical thinking and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-worldapplication. Indeed, a strong lab component in undergraduate programs has been correlated withimprovements in students’ hands-on competencies and their ability to apply concepts to solvepractical problems. In the context of an emerging field like QISE, experiential learning isarguably even more critical. Quantum engineering education involves

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

to Electromagnetics Education: Combining Active Learning with Hands-On ExperimentationAbstractElectromagnetics is a foundational yet conceptually challenging subject in electrical andcomputer engineering education due to its abstract mathematical nature and theoretical rigor.Traditional lecture-based instruction often struggles to bridge the gap between theory andpractice, leading to student disengagement and limited comprehension. To address thesechallenges, this paper presents an innovative educational framework that integrates activelearning strategies, hands-on experimentation, and simulation-based tools to enhance studentengagement, conceptual understanding, and applied skills in electromagnetics.The framework comprises

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Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest Wang, University of California, Davis; Harry Zhang, University of California, Davis; Paul J. Hurst, University of California, Davis; Yubei Chen, University of California, Davis; Kenneth Dyer, Microsoft Corporation

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generative artificial intelligence that excel atgenerating natural language responses to user queries/demands. LLMs have seen an explosion ofboth interest and applications in recent years. From writing fictional works to synthesizingfunctional code, LLMs have demonstrated versatility and effectiveness in written language-basedtasks [1, 2]. We are currently at a crossroads of sorts, akin to the release and popularization ofsearch engines, where we do not know the limits of this technology, but we believe it has greatpotential [3, 4, 5]. Students have begun to take advantage of this technology [6], with manyturning to popular LLMs if they are stuck on a homework problem or have a class-relatedquestion. Also, there has been interest in integrating LLM

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guoping Wang, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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-consuming and prone to errors, leading toinefficiencies in assessment and feedback delivery. Additionally, the sheer volume of studentwork generated each term can overwhelm instructors, making it difficult to provide timely andmeaningful feedback to students. This challenge highlights the need for more efficient andautomated methods of documenting and assessing student performance.Numerous studies have been conducted to improve this process. For example, web-based toolswere developed in [6, 7] to reduce the workload associated with program direct assessment.Additionally, an online database was introduced in [8] to integrate ABET direct assessment data.Microsoft spreadsheets have also been reported as beneficial for direct assessment purposes

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ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology

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interests are in sociocultural norms in engineering and the professional development of engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Designing Futures: ECE Graduate Students’ Experience with a Professional Development and Career Planning ModuleElectrical and computer engineering (ECE) degree programs aim to prepare their students tosucceed in their future professional endeavors. Not only must these programs help equip studentswith disciplinary skills and knowledge, but they must also help students develop the mentalhabits that will enable them to find career success. Given the breadth of career opportunities inECE, there is an opportunity to integrate professional

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tarek Kandil, Western Carolina University

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machine learning applications; energy management; hybrid energy systems; microgrid protection ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Analysis of the Impact of Tower Footing Impedance on the Low Voltage Ride Through Capability of Wind Farm SystemsIntroductionThis work seeks to integrate the results of technical research into engineering curriculum,thereby closing the divide between research and teaching. The investigation of tower footingimpedance and its influence on LVRT capability will serve as a practical case study forstudents, enhancing their comprehension of wind energy systems. Preliminary research wasdone to analyze the educational impact, utilizing the material in classroom

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hammam Alsafrjalani, University of Miami

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classroom, we composed extra-credit exercises for students to complete.The exercises were to provide tutorials on one concept with an example, record the tutorial, andupload it to our course platform for other students to watch. Students were encouraged to useexamples that match the circuits that were simulated in the classroom, but that was not amandatory requirement.6. Integration of Co-STARSWe designed physical circuits that resemble the examples in our in-class circuit simulation,executed the simulation for these circuits on EveryCircuit simulator, and curated and recordedtutorials that cover the topics involved in these circuits. Furthermore, to further enhance thestudents' understanding of the concepts, we altered the circuit topography and

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Electronic System Design: A Hands-on Course on Creating a Professional Electronic ProductAbstractA new curriculum has been developed for an advanced embedded systems course. In this course,students construct a webcam from the ground up, resulting in a professional, aesthetic product.Along the way, they practice surface-mount soldering, PCB design, web design, 3D design, andembedded programming. The course is a guided journey in creating a device at the level of aminimal viable product at a startup company, and feeds into a followup class where studentspursue the journey without constraints, with novel projects. To assess the efficacy of thecurriculum, several

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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.  File Sharing (SMB): Managing and securing shared resources within the organization.  E-Commerce and Inventory Management Website: A web application requiring secure integration with an SQL database and Active Directory.  Communication Services: Including an Exchange server for internal email communication.Participants were required to mitigate potential insider sabotage, improve fault tolerance, andaddress vulnerabilities left by former contractors. The scenario emphasized secure configurationmanagement, active defense, and documentation of network changes.2024 ICDC Highlights:The 2024 exercise marked a significant milestone in the program's evolution, expanding itsscope to include teams from Albania and Northern