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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Simone Nicholson, Florida International University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Tina Fletcher; Brittany Boyd

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Paper ID #41098Race to R1: An Analysis of Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs)Potential to Reach Research 1 Carnegie Classification® (R1) StatusDr. Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University Dr. Trina Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University and the founder of m3i Journey, a start-up focused on research-based, personalized, holistic, innovative, relevant, and engaging (PHIRE) financial literacy education. She serves as the Director of the READi Lab (readilab.com) where her research portfolio consists of equity, access, and inclusion

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanru Xu, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ji’an Liu; YaXuan Wen; Lufan Wang, Florida International University; Yan Wei, Southern University of Science and Technology; Yiming Rong, Southern University of Science and Technology

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engineering education; Higher engineering education; China; Policyshift; Path evolutionIntroductionEngineering is about using technology to solve problems for society [1 , and aboutapplying changing technologies to meet the demands of the increasingly knowledgeable,interconnected, and interdependent human enterprise. Today, human society is facingenormous challenges in terms of climate change, cybersecurity and safety, carbonemission and wars. These, alongside the sci-tech revolution and industrial globaltransformations, have rapidly changed the global landscape of higher engineeringeducation (HEE) [2-3 . Echoing such trends, China is transforming its HEE throughnew engineering education (NEE) initiatives [4 . China has contributed to the

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Clifford E. Griffin, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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meaningful policyprograms and outcomes. In the process, our broader goal is to introduce and encourage studentsto begin to think in systems, because our traditional mode of problem solving doesn’t allow us tounderstand and engage with the modern world’s complexity, given that our policy interventionsare often ineffective, inefficient, or have an array of unintended, perverse outcomes. [1] A keygoal of this course was to get students to begin thinking in systems to better understand thiscomplexity and to develop meaningful, strategic, and lasting solutions.Our ApproachIn the spring of 2019, we offered the course, Interactions of Science, Engineering and PublicPolicy, to students in the University Honors Program at North Carolina State University with

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guangpei Chen, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University and Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University; Yingying Qiao, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University and Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University; Yiang Yang

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andEngineering Education” published in the United States in the 1990s[1], STEMeducation has been formally proposed and gradually known to the public as anemerging mode of training innovative talents. As a new wave of the S&T revolutioncharacterized by digitalization, intelligence, and green innovation surges, STEMeducation plays an increasingly important role in the supply of innovative talents.STEM education focuses on real issues, adopts interdisciplinary content arrangement,and emphasizes improving students’ ability to apply multidisciplinary knowledge andstimulating creative thinking. Since STEM education is in line with the practicalneeds of societal development for talent training, it has soon attracted the attention ofgovernments worldwide

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University; Min Zhao, Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China.

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commonexperience of many countries, and promoted the formation of the Washington Accordand the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education. As arelatively mature means, the program accreditation system of engineering educationhas become the basic mechanism for many countries to ensure the quality ofengineering education. Currently, the global engineering education accreditationembodies diversified development trend, i.e., outcome-orientation, internationalconnection, continuous improvement, industry-university cooperation [1].Undoubtedly, there are differences amongst the engineering education accreditationsystem of different countries. Especially, the Anglo-Saxon program accreditationsystem represented by the U.S. and U.K. is rooted in

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Centers, The MITRE Corporation; Michael A Balazs; Titilayo Ogunyale

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has been madepublicly available via annual progress reports, we provide insight into how Federal STEMeducation efforts have made progress towards its three goals of improved STEM literacy,increased diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and STEM workforce development. Additionally,we consider what this analysis means in the context of the greater STEM community. With theSTEM Education Strategic Plan’s tenure coming to an end, this paper concludes by encouragingdiscussion regarding the future of Federal STEM education initiatives informed by the last fiveyears’ progress and potential shortcomings.1 Introduction“Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are the foundation for discovery andinnovation.” This is the first line

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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monitor how they approach the process and their need to maintain the integrity of thereview process.IntroductionFor decades, the practice of granting faculty tenure has been a contentious issue. Since 1940,when the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the Association ofAmerican Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) proposed the modern structure of tenure andacademic freedom [1], there have been both proponents and critics of tenure. Proponents arguethat tenure helps ensure that faculty can pursue their work without fear of retribution, includingjob termination, due to controversial ideas or findings. Additionally, they argue that tenure is noteasily earned and granted, and the process of earning tenure helps ensure that those

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah Riddle, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Todd Schenk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lucas Michael Goodman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Virginia Tech.Todd Schenk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLucas Michael Goodman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Combating the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance Negotiation Simulation: Using Serious Games to Simulate Policy DeliberationIntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical public health threat both in the United States andglobally. AMR is when microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites, no longer respondto the medications that are intended to kill them [1]. In 2019 alone, 1.27 million people globallydied as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant infections, and it has been

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadi Ali, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Gabriella Lynn Mayrend, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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special attention to the impact thatsituating modeling in engineering education within public policy brings to the discourse on thetopic. Our findings will advocate for a future that is safer for the public. 1. IntroductionThe primary reason for test dummies in crash testing is to measure human injury under differentconditions. Test dummies play a crucial role as part of testing programs that provide valuabledata to both automative manufacturers and customers. Automotive manufacturers gain insightinto the simulated behavior of the human body in their designs during crash under regulatedconditions. They are, therefore, required to meet certain standards as regulated by the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a federal agency

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hortense Gerardo, University of California, San Diego; Dana Polojärvi, Maine Maritime Academy; Jon Wade, University of California, San Diego

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ongoing and future work.problem descriptionGenerative AI development currently involves three major groups of people involved in anadversarial relationship over fundamental intellectual property rights: 1) artists, 2) AI developers,and 3) producers and distributors of these commercialized artistic works. The members of thefirst group, artists and writers, publish their work as a central element of their professional lives.Without publication and sales, artists and writers cannot make a living. However, whenever anartist or writer publishes something, the published work contains samples of the creativecognitive algorithms the artist or writer used to make the work. For more on cognitivealgorithms, see [1].Cognitive algorithms are an adaptive set

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; eric bogatin, University of Colorado Boulder

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admissionsto broaden access. These graduate programs highlight innovative approaches to online engineeringeducation but also raise questions about learner preparedness, credential recognition, and programscalability. Finally, we explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in asynchronousonline platforms, including both their promise for enhancing personalization and the risks theypose to critical thinking and equity. This paper concludes with actionable recommendations forcourse design, technology use, and institutional policy to support inclusive and effectiveasynchronous learning. 1. IntroductionOnline education, particularly asynchronous programs, has become a popular choice in recentyears. Asynchronous learning is different

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; Pat Clark, University of Colorado Boulder

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mitigate any negative impacts associated with high immersion levels. Cognitive load refers to the amount of information that our working memory can effectively process, highlighting the cognitive limits of information processing. When cognitive demands exceed these limits, it can lead to cognitive overload, which negatively impacts both learning outcomes and overall satisfaction. Therefore, when designing virtual training programs that incorporate various multimedia elements and interactive features, it is essential to manage cognitive load carefully. Maintaining an optimal cognitive load will facilitate effective learning, ensuring that participants can engage fully without becoming overwhelmed by excessive information [1-3]. This approach is

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander Grey, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut; Joshua Michael Dupont, University of Connecticut

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decade. The production rate, stable at just under 2boats per year for the past 15 years, is projected to exceed 5 boats annually by 2030 due togeopolitical uncertainty. This growth will necessitate a substantial increase in the submarineindustrial base (SIB) workforce, with 15,000 annual new hires through 2032 [1]-[5]. Theseexpansion efforts have driven considerable investment in developing a STEM-literate navalworkforce pipeline in regions of high SIB density. This need is demonstrated in effortspioneered in southern New England, developing new pedagogies for K-12 outreach and teachersupport programs [6], [7].This transitory period “could lead to a period of heightened operational strain for the SSN force,and perhaps a period of weakened

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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” to the carepenalty is not the exclusion of caring from engineering. Rather the solution must includethe innovation of properly pricing and incorporating “caring” as a “quality factor” ofengineering work. This solution should include compensation with an appropriatefinancial wage (or alternative employment benefit for caring service provided).BackgroundFrom before 2002 through after 2013, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) ofthe United States of American undertook an intentional effort to “rebrand” theengineering profession [1, 2, 3]. The result, the “Changing the Conversation Campaign”,was intended to raise public awareness of engineering, to increase the total number ofengineers, and to recruit historically underrepresented groups to

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University

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is that faculty willbe most active as teachers, not as forefront researchers. The latter is seen as a bonus, and thepossibility of working with a faculty member on research projects is particularly attractive tohighly motivated students, but the nature of these projects is also different from what a doctoralstudent can be expected to execute, and the likelihood of the work attracting funding iscorrespondingly diminished. As Hardin and Hodges (2006) observe, while Tier 1 engineeringprograms view research as a multi-year continuously funded enterprise, smaller schools view itas a largely summer-bounded effort.Because of these and other academic environmental factors, administrators and tenurecommittees evaluating the progress of a tenure track

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sánchez-Peña, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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worked as a lecturer for two years at the University of Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, he has been associated with the software industry in various capacities, from developer to consultant. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Native and Immigrant students: An Analysis of Wellbeing using PISA 2018IntroductionThe United States of America currently hosts the largest immigrant population in the world withalmost 46.6 million people who were not born in the country [1]. Moreover, the immigrantpopulation in the USA is also very diverse with people belonging to almost all countries of theworld. In recent years due to the global political climate and regional conflicts in many parts ofthe world

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel A. Sanchez, University of Pennsylvania; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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increase engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM). Recent studies have made significant advances in unveiling LGBTQ+ inequities andmarginalization in STEM, such as disparate retention rates in STEM educational programs [1] andprofessional devaluation [2]. These emerging studies suggest that the LGBTQ+ community ismarginalized and that the LGBTQ+ community should be included in efforts to broaden participation inSTEM.Suitably, the number of grants awarded to study and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,and queer (LGBTQ+) community in STEM fields has grown over the past few decades. For example, in2020, the NSF awarded the first-ever CAREER grant that explicitly included the acronym “LGBTQ” in theproposal title

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kacey Beddoes, San Jose State University; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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asked based onresponses given. The structured prompts for all participants included: 1) Please tell me about thechallenges you have experienced accessing or utilizing mental health related services through youruniversity counseling center?; 2) Please tell me about the challenges you have experienced whentrying to access or use mental health related accommodations through your university disabilityservices center?; 3) Please tell me about the challenges you have experienced when trying torequest informal accommodations from an instructor for mental health related issues?; 4) Can youtell me about the stigma you have experienced as an engineering student related to a mental healthissue?; and 5) Is there anything else you think I should know about

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monika Tomar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Mario Ventresca, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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is an effectivestrategy to increase student engagement with team members and with the material itself [2][12],and help students cultivate professional communication and feedback skills [13].However, team-based learning is known to face persistent challenges with unequal contributions,misreporting of peer contributions [1] [14] [20] and negative perceptions [10], despite havingvarious mechanisms for encouraging student participation. Grading mechanisms cansignificantly influence team-based learning and outcomes. Many existing approaches have beenimplemented to address free-riding and increase students’ accountability [3][4]. Despite thecollective goal of team-based learning, students are often driven by individual incentives [6].This

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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between the professions as well as facilitating thecommunication of the professions with the public. Collectively, the weight of evidence of theliterature identified in systematic reviews supports the inclusion of nursing in STEM.IntroductionSTEM, or science, technology, engineering, and math, is a collection of fields identified asessential to maintaining a competitive advantage for the United States (US) in the globalmarketplace [1]. The US marketplace, herein measured as the annual Gross Domestic Product(GDP), is approximately twenty five trillion dollars ($25T) [2]. Approximately seventeenpercent, or four and one-half trillions dollars ($4.5T) is spent on healthcare annually. And nearlythirty percent of the Federal government total

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Changwon Son, Texas Tech University; Wesley Wehde, Texas Tech University

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Management Education Among Engineering Students Changwon Son1, Mihwa Park2, and Wesley Wehde3 1 Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2 Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 3 Department of Political Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXAbstractThe risks of emergencies, disasters, and crises are continuously increasing and makingdetrimental impacts on communities, especially engineering companies. Thus, engineers areexpected to possess necessary skills and knowledge for emergency, disaster, and crisismanagement (EDCM). However, educational efforts for engineering students, many of whombecome engineers, have

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadhla Binti Junus, Purdue Engineering Education; Alfa Satya Putra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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. The MBKMcurriculum emphasizes four key strategies: (1) in-depth learning approaches, (2) formativeand holistic assessments, (3) teacher leadership development, and (4) integrating Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines into existing subjects toenhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Despite its ambitious goals, theimplementation of MBKM has faced significant challenges. Geographical disparities acrossIndonesia’s 17,000 islands, the COVID-19 pandemic, unequal access to technology, andcoordination gaps among policymakers, educators, and administrators have hinderedprogress. These obstacles have led to inconsistent curriculum application, jeopardizing its fullimplementation by the 2024 target. A

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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respectful of differences, fair to individuals, and creates opportunities forbelonging as a way to increase the effectiveness of engineering design.IntroductionThe first tenant in the code of ethics of the Professional Engineer (PE) is to hold paramount thehealth, safety, and welfare of the public [1]. But who are the “public”, and how do the conceptsof diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) fit within the definition of “public”? Does theethical code of engineering – and its emphasis on the public – provide an opportunity to promoteindividuals? In contrast to engineering, the code of ethics of the Registered Nurse (RN) includestwo important unique attributes [2]. First, the nurse is called to “advocate”. And second, thenursing patient is

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Victoria Kuketz; Leslie Salgado, University of Calgary; Branislav Radeljić, Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy; Peer Herholz, Northwestern University; Awa Samaké; Sylvie T. Leduc, York University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation

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transparency, contextual relevance, and effectiveness. This specific auto-ethnographic endeavor seeks to highlight the need for a Permanent Symposium on AI and document the considerations, challenges, and hopes in designing one.1 IntroductionThe rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have broughtabout unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. However, these advancementshave also raised fundamental questions about the governance and accountability of AI sys-tems. Decision-makers in AI, including policymakers, industry leaders, and technologists,are grappling with a series of complex and interconnected challenges. These include ensuringtransparency and explainability in AI decision

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MC Forelle, University of Virginia; Siobhan Elizabeth Loughney, University of Virginia

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theAdvanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule, setting forth an ambitious goal for all passenger cars,trucks, and SUVs sold in the state to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Continuing its decades-long role as a leader in environmental regulation, California paved the way for the rest of thenation to embrace such standards, with an additional twelve states adopting ACC II to date.Legislative and regulatory enthusiasm for electric vehicles reaches far beyond CARB’s rule asthe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated over $7.5billion to EV infrastructure and another $43 billion to projects ranging from batterymanufacturing to workforce transition for auto workers[1]. However, the goals set out by ACC IIwill require

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Lan Yu, East China University of Science and Technology

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coherent and complete content structure forthis study. Additionally, this paper adopts a case study approach, presenting thewell-established practices of certain universities in a concise yet comprehensive caseformat to help readers better understand specific aspects of practical implementation. Through the educational practices of these universities, this study aims tosummarize the practices and reforms related to the digital transformation ofengineering education in Chinese universities, identify common challenges, andpropose several policy recommendations. Figure 1 The framework of the paper2 Background of digital transformation of engineering education in China2.1 Digital economy Since the 1940s, the