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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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adequate workforce of trained and skilled automotivetechnicians to repair and maintain these new fleets of EVs. This paper aims to fill a gap in theexisting literature by exploring how the rapid pace of EV and other emerging automotivetechnologies pose a significant obstacle to established automotive mechanic training programs.First, we lay out the history of repair labor and training as one of persistent shortages and under-resourcing. We then detail the present-day range of career and technical education institutionsavailable to current and incoming mechanics, as well as the funding sources available to thoseinstitutions for updating training curricula. We conclude by discussing the obstacles that publiceducation specifically faces in making use

Conference Session

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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learners.Performance-Based Admissions: A central innovation of the programs is a performance-basedadmissions pathway, which replaces standardized tests and traditional application materials withdemonstrated academic performance in designated gateway courses. While this model hassuccessfully expanded access, it also raises important considerations about learner preparednessand long-term academic success.Stackable Credentials and Career Alignment: Programs support stackable credentials, whichallow students to earn certificates in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, andsustainability. While this structure promotes career relevance and flexibility, preliminary feedbackindicates mixed recognition from employers and concerns about fragmented

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

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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of mental tools that artists develop as they learn andgrow in their careers, and they have been defined as "procedural representations of a problemthat coordinate memory, attention, and perception into sequences of useful computations andactions" [1]. When people go to school, they learn the ways of expression that societies value,and they expect to have a productive future life within their communities based on theirinvestment in learning. Their work together, learning, and coadapting while also individuallycontributing to the process of development leads to cultural evolution that involves "theintroduction of behavioural novelty or modification, the transmission of behaviour via sociallearning, the improvement in genetic and/or cultural

Conference Session

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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, explored the mechanics and chemistry of bubbles made from atomically thin materials. From 2016 to 2019, Dr. Sanchez served in many leadership roles through Out for Undergrad and the UT Austin chapter of oSTEM - both of which promote the professional development of LGBTQ+ STEM students. He currently serves on the O4U Life Sciences Conference Advisory Board.Dr. Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Dr. Roc´ıo Chavela Guerra serves as an instructor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. In her prior role, she served as Director of Education and Career Development at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and as headquarters liaison to

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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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that a large portion ofmanagers in engineering companies start their career as an engineer. According to the USBureau of Labor Statistics, over 80% of engineering manager positions required an engineeringdegree [8]. Therefore, it is necessary for managers in engineering companies to possess skillsand knowledge required for preparing for and responding to EDCs.Despite increasing risks of EDCs worldwide, educational efforts embodied in either curriculumof a college degree or related courses remain very limited. According to FEMA HigherEducation College List [20], of over 5,300 colleges and universities in the US, only 346 (6.5%)offer emergency management programs. It is worth noting that previous work [21], [22]attempted to fill this gap by

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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before and after using the immersive reality. The preliminary data suggeststhat students who engage with the simulation show improved understanding of key concepts andbetter performance on assessments. However, this is just the beginning, and more comprehensivestudies are underway to evaluate how well these gains translate into long-term retention andcareer readiness.We are also collecting qualitative data on student motivation. Early results indicate thatimmersive simulations like this one can significantly increase students’ interest in the subject,which could lead to higher enrollment in semiconductor programs. However, more research isneeded to confirm whether these motivational boosts translate into long-term career engagement.Next Steps

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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pathways. Additionally, a fifth and sixth IWG were established to focus oninclusion in STEM and supporting veterans in STEM careers in fulfillment of Section 308 of theAmerican Innovation and Competitiveness Act and Section 3 of the Supporting Veterans inSTEM Careers Act respectively. 2 These six IWGs and the agencies that are represented withinthem are listed in Table 3.Throughout the last five years, much of what has been done by the various IWGs falls into the ©2024 The MITRE Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Approved for public release. Distribution unlimited 23-01425-03. ©2024 The MITRE Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Approved for public release. Distribution unlimited 23-01425-03

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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percent ofstudents identifying as male), nursing suffers an even greater gender bias (e.g., with nearly ninetypercent of students identifying as female). The practical implication of this observation is that thegrowth of the engineering workforce may be most quickly accomplished by attracting morewomen to consider the career, and similarly the growth of the nursing workforce may be mostquickly accomplished by attracting more men to consider nursing.Similarly, despite nearly two million engineers and four million nurses working in the UnitedStates, the racial demographics reported within each profession are different from the racialdemographics of the overall American population (e.g., with nearly 70% of engineers identifyingas white and nearly 80

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

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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disability, like panic anxiety disorder or anything like that, then it's going to affect a lot of people around me…So I feel like I've had challenges figuring out where these services are and if I could go to them safely…I do look at them on the website, but I just haven't had the courage to actually make an appointment, because it really scares me that if they do say that I have something or some kind of problem that my parents are going to be disappointed in me.Another fear was the belief that if they used the disability services center, their diploma would saythat they graduated with a disability, which would carry a stigma into their life and careers goingforward. This is an example of something that is likely not

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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pursue careers inengineering, including an explicit emphasis to increase the number of females pursuingengineering. Tag lines developed through market research for the campaign included:“engineers make a world of difference”; “engineers are creative problem solvers”;“engineers help shape the future”; and “engineering is essential to our health, happiness,and safety”.In the decade following the campaign, the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded inengineering and computer science approximately doubled from a total of 74,387 in 2009[4] to a total of 144,818 in 2019 [5]. This increase in baccalaureate degrees suggests thatthe campaign was effective in its goal of increasing the total number of individualsgraduating in engineering and computer

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Computing Faculty Research Productivity, Tenure, and Promotion. International Journal ofDoctoral Studies 7: 167 – 198.Miskioglu, E., Tymvios, Christou, E., and N. Wheatley, B.B. (2020). Pre and Post Tenure:Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments for Chemical Engineering and Faculty. 2020ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22 – 26 (Virtual).ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf21314#data-tablesSanberg. P.R., Gharib, M., Harker, P.T., Kaler, E.W., Marchase, R.B., Sands, T.D., Arshadi, N.,and Sarkar, S. (2014). Changing the Academic Culture: Valuing Patents and Commercializationtoward Tenure and Career Advancement. PNAS 111(18): 6542 – 6547.Tymvios, N., and Christou, E. (2019). Tenure: Perceptions of Requirements and Impediments forCivil Engineering &

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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between theoretical knowledge and industry needs. Studies [5], [6], [9], [12], [13] emphasize the importance of practical experiences for students through partnerships and collaborations with other universities, industries, and international organizations. These collaborations facilitate access to resources, expertise, and real-world contexts, enhancing the relevance of educational content to the evolving demands of the workforce, which ultimately prepares students for successful careers.2. Governance decentralization Decentralized governance is crucial for integrating STEM education effectively into the “Merdeka Belajar” curriculum. Although the School-based curriculum has been implemented since 2006, it has not fully allowed

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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within education for historically excluded individuals, with a particular focus on women in engineering and computing and STEM education at HBCUs. Additionally, Dr. Fletcher is researching economic equity, and the impact of finances on students’ success and academic persistence. She is a 2022 recipient of the NSF Early CAREER award and has received several awards at the institutional and national levels. Prior to academia, Dr. Fletcher served as the Director of Pre-college for the National Society of Black Engineers and worked for two Fortune 500 companies. You can follow Dr. Fletcher on Twitter @trinalfletcher and LinkedIn.Simone Nicholson, Florida International University I am a second year doctoral student at

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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to interact with local legislators, their preand post survey results related to their personal likelihood of becoming involved in the publicpolicy making process may have shown greater difference. Without that involvement, there wasno significant change in any of the survey measures in that area. If the course were offered in thefuture, we would recommend facilitating those connections perhaps through teleconferencing.We, nonetheless, considered this course a success in that we achieved a number of our goals.However, the real test would be to follow the careers of this cohort of students for the next 10years, surveying them about their professional decisions and the extent to which the course hasbeen material to those decisions.References[1

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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the rapidly changing learning and career needs in theinformation age.2.4 The digital transformation of engineering education High-quality engineering talent is an important internal driving force to promotethe development of a country's manufacturing industry. The digital transformation ofmanufacturing industry not only puts forward new requirements for industrialdevelopment, but also puts forward new requirements for the training of engineeringtalents. The digital transformation of manufacturing industry needs a large number ofcompound talents who know both manufacturing knowledge and digital knowledge.Therefore, engineering education in the new era must cultivate new engineeringtalents with both professional and digital skills. In