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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Hoang, Seattle University; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Shardul Panwar, California State University, Los Angeles

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engagement, with projectstailored to students’ lives and interests, and exploratory approaches prompt more critical thinkingthroughout the learning experience, rather than regurgitation.This paper discusses the development and implementation of mastery-based and project-basedcourses at two different institutions. The first course is a required, first-year, 3 credit lecture andlaboratory course using Onshape taught by one faculty member at a mid-sized, private institutionthat transitioned from a traditional grading scheme. The second course is a required, first-year, 1-credit laboratory course using AutoCAD taught by a team of three faculty members at a large,public, majority-minority institution. First, the implementation of the two courses in

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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BURCU OZDEN, Pennsylvania State University; Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden, Penn State Abington

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Students' Skills and Cognitive DevelopmentAbstractSpatial visualization skills are essential for success in STEM fields, yet many first-yearengineering students struggle to develop proficiency in these critical abilities. This studyinvestigates the impact of an innovative online freehand sketching and spatial visualization tool,Spatial Vis™, on students' spatial reasoning and cognitive skills in a first-year engineeringdesign course. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research examines the effects of the toolthrough pre-and post-assessments, surveys, and qualitative interviews. The study addresses threekey research questions: (1) How does the tool influence students' spatial visualization skills overthe semester? (2

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Travis J. Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John Koellisch, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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support is provided by a team of teaching assistants who leverage varioustools and processes to minimize response times, provide feedback, and optimize the overallquality of the services.We discuss how students embraced and adapted to the tools and processes taught in theclassroom, and how some university engineering design build clubs voluntarily implementedthem in their workflows. We also describe the challenges faced over the years during theimplementation, and our strategies to overcome these obstacles. Our goal is to provide a roadmapfor other institutions and curriculums to replicate our initiative.IntroductionModern engineering education emphasizes computer aided techniques to digitize manufacturing– a concept coined as “Industry 4.0” [1

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville University; Natalie Schleper, Saint Louis University

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lecture, General Chemistry 1 & 2 lecture, recitations, and laboratory, Analytical Chemistry lecture and laboratory, Organic Chemistry laboratory, and Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Natalie’s research contributions focus on innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Research interests include student misconceptions, instructional materials, and integration of technology to STEM courses. Outside of the university, Natalie has a passion for theater and architecture. Before finding her passion for chemistry education, she was a theater major and has an associate’s degree in computer aided Drafting and Design. ©American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami

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that VF is reasonable for moderately sizedclasses. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the personalized andaccessible nature of VF and its role in improving motivation and identifying errors.IntroductionEffective feedback is consistently recognized as essential to student learning [1][2][3]. Theeffectiveness of feedback is a function of manner and mode [4]. Though the manner -- content,tone, and approach – is critical to all feedback, here we focus on the mode of delivery. Themajority feedback in engineering education is written[5]. Specifically, we define four types ofwritten feedback: 1. Scored work: A numeric value is assigned to indicate the quality of work (e.g. “+ 2pts”) 2. Scored work with a rubric: A numeric

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Heidi M Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Lorraine M Acevedo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Ashayla Williams; Aleeha Zafar, Purdue University Northwest

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(NSF), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and private sector partners.Ashayla WilliamsAleeha Zafar, Purdue University Northwest ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Testing Content of a Spatial Skills Learning Supplementary AppIntroduction Spatial skills education research has repeatedly demonstrated a disparity in genderperformance favoring males. Voyer et al [1] meta-analysis identified varying gender differencesdepending on the assessment; Maeda and Yoon [2] showed that the gender gap widened whenthe assessment was stringently timed; Levine et al [3] determined that socioeconomic status alsocontributed to the gender differences in spatial abilities of third

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler Carter Kreipke CSC, University of Portland; Chris James Hainley Jr, University of Portland; Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University; Craig M. Goehler, University of Notre Dame; Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union; Michael Foster, George Fox University; Kayt Frisch, George Fox University

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to greaterincreases in extrinsic motivation, while the open-ended projects will lead to greater increases inintrinsic motivation, as compared to a control group that employs neither of these goals.1. Introduction1.1. Student MotivationStudent engagement is a vital aspect of learning. Active and meaningful engagement on the partof the student with course material has been shown to benefit a number of desired studentoutcomes, including comprehension, retention, and application of material [1], [2], [3].Meaningful engagement, in turn, has been shown to correlate with motivation [4], [5], [6].Motivation can be described as the psychological impetus that drives goal-directed behavior [7],[8].The self-determination theory (SDT) developed by Deci

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Daniel P. Kelly, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jeremy V Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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engineering and technology programs. These insights underscore the role of targetedinterventions in enhancing student outcomes and supporting diverse learners in STEM fields.Introduction The success of first-year and first-generation students in engineering programs hinges onproviding effective support structures that foster increased retention and persistence. Retentionrefers to students remaining in their chosen degree programs, while persistence focuses oncontinued progress along an academic pathway year-to-year [1, 2]. First-year engineeringprogram students and first-generation college students in engineering programs face challengesrelated to a lack of experience in higher education and a lack of knowledge of resources that,unless support

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandita Biswas, Washington State University; Emily Larsen, Washington State University; Jonathan Steffens, Washington State University

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theirunderstanding of tolerancing and design for manufacturing.Introduction:Freshmen level Mechanical Engineering students at Washington State University, Pullman lackmachining experience when they take their first engineering class, Engineering Computer AidedDesign and Visualization (ME 116). Without machining experience or exposure to the designprocess, it is difficult for students to construct knowledge [1] about the concept of dimensioningfor manufacturing and the importance of tolerances when multiple parts are designed to connect.The puzzle project allows us to address the knowledge gap by introducing hands-on real-lifelearning. To complement the background of tolerancing and dimensioning learned by the puzzleproject, another project was introduced

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asefeh Kardgar, Texas A&M University; Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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series on the topic.By weaving these practical, community-focused projects into engineering education, we canbetter prepare students to apply their skills meaningfully, contribute to public health awareness,and foster a commitment to community service. This study’s insights into effective infographicdesign thus serve as a springboard for innovative educational practices that bridge the gapbetween engineering expertise and societal needs, reinforcing the importance ofmultidisciplinary approaches in addressing global health challenges. Table 1: CDC Infographics AnalysisCategory Name Type Elements EffectivenessAntibiotic Antibiotic Static Uses colorful Very