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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kushal Adhikari, Juniata College

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Paper ID #48410”Living” Engineering Laboratory: Enhancing Undergraduate Learning ThroughPlace-Based Education and Lab-Scale Engineering ModelsDr. Kushal Adhikari, Juniata College Dr. Adhikari currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Juniata College and brings in his teaching experience from Cal Poly Humboldt and Texas Tech University. Dr. Adhikari strongly believes in experential learning and strives to create research opportunities for students while creating an impact on human lives and society. His research interest lies in integrating sustainability dimensions into

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University; Joshua A Jalomo, Texas A&M University; Gabriel Tijerina, Texas A&M University

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so that the bulk of their work is to implement the control systemand, therefore, learn the actual course content for the lab session.This paper introduces an innovative, low-cost robotics testbench (RTB) and Raspberry Pi-basedrobot controller (PRC) designed for teaching Python, focusing on robotics in mechatronicseducation. The design of the RTB and PRC are described in detail to provide an accessible pathwayfor learners and educators. The RTB, PRC, and the accompanying experiments allow students tograsp the fundamentals of Python while interacting with various actuators and sensors.The RTB and PRC were developed to support the laboratory of a new course, MXET 250 (RoboticSystems Design) for the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology (MXET

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University; Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on nanotechnology, advanced ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 It Takes a Village: A Collaborative Online Game Supporting Inclusive Teaching and Learning of STEMDr. Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University Lori is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University. Her research encompasses computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and visualization. Her current

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang, School Of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University

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research talent to joint teaching initiatives, and address technical shared resources bottlenecksThe three types of institutions—OILs (Open Innovation Laboratories), IURCs (Industry-University-Research Joint Research Centers), and JRDIs (Joint Research and DevelopmentInstitutes)—are different organizational vehicles for universities to carry out industrialoutreach. Their main differences seem to be reflected in their organizational structures.Although they are all independent institutions with management that coordinates and adjustsorganizational goals, there appear to be significant differences in their internal managementhierarchies and functional

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Martinez, Purdue Anthropology Programs; Sherylyn Briller, Purdue University; Greg J Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Paper ID #48775What Would It Take to Achieve Convergence Education? Insights from TransdisciplinaryEducation ProjectsMs. Rebecca Martinez, Purdue Anthropology Programs Rebecca Martinez serves as the Innovation Hub’s Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University. She is a cultural anthropologist with deep interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning. She is a PhD candidate and her research looks at approaches to collaborative research and education. With extensive experience spanning diverse, mission-driven initiatives, Rebecca has engaged in community-based projects to refugee

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kleio Avrithi, Marian University

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, “We must teach more effectively: here are four ways to getstarted,” Molecular Biology of the Cell, vol. 26(12), pp. 2151-2155, 2015.[3] Rossow, M., “Learning statics by studying worked examples,” ASEE National AnnualConference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27, 2018.[4] R. O’Neill, R.C. Geiger, K. Csavina, and C. Orndoff, “Making statics dynamic!” Combininglecture and laboratory into an interdisciplinary, problem-based, active learning environment,”ASEE National Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007.[5] A.K.T. Howard, “Gamification Design for Engineering Statics,” ASEE National AnnualConference, Virtual, July 26-29, 2021.[6] S. Mehta and S. Danielson, “Teaching statics “dynamically,” Session 1368, ASEE NationalAnnual Conference, Charlotte

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Pennsylvania State University; Glen Roderic Coates, Pennsylvania State University

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,laboratory processes, modeling approaches to some problem and derive answers. While generalcollege writing courses are crucial to their development as well-rounded, educated individuals,engineering students can struggle to see the connection between some Platonic concepts inclassical disciplines like Rhetoric and their audience focus for a proposal. While this connectionis likely obvious for an instructor in the Classics, it might not be obvious to engineering students.Pivoting toward more applied communication courses or content can help reinforce students’integrative understanding of engineering communication and their responsibilities for clarity,accuracy, and conciseness [16] - [17]. It should be noted that if the aim is to teach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Pavlasek, Polytechnique Montreal; Broderick Charles Riopelle, University of Michigan; Abhishek Narula, University of Michigan; Shaw Sun, University of Michigan; Peter Gaskell, University of Michigan Robotics Department

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are used in project-basedundergraduate robotics courses at the University of Michigan: a first-year programming courseand a graduate robotics laboratory. We also describe a block-based visual programming interfacebased on the same framework and its use in a grade school context. Finally, we present lessonslearned in teaching undergraduate courses with real robots at different levels, and highlight futureopportunities for development in this area.1 IntroductionRobotics is growing rapidly in undergraduate education, with more institutions incorporatingrobotics in existing curricula, adding robotics concentrations, or introducing roboticsmajors [1, 2]. This rise in popularity creates a renewed demand for technology in the classroom togive

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Colleen King, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Piper Marie Pascarella, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lucy Hamilton Cinnamon, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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(SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and informal learning environments. My Research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms.Dr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Associate Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikhil Satyala, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Rachael Wagner, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Tareq A Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Mark R. Riley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Raycelle C. C. Garcia, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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systems with programmable hardware for robotics applications. 4. Design, build, prototype, and test various robotic systems in conditions similar to real-world applications.A weekly instructional sequence consisting of two lectures followed by one laboratory session wasimplemented. This allowed for structured coverage of topics, while incorporating time for students toperform relevant hands-on activities. The first half of the course was focused on teaching principles ofmotion and control of autonomous vehicles using basics of programming, electronics and sensors.Students applied these basic robot algorithms and control controls concepts to an autonomous mobilerobot equipped with various types of sensors. A key learning outcome for

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tabe Ako Abane, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Maxell Lumbera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Robin Adams, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Paper ID #48716Creating a Course ”Dashboard” to Continually Assess and Improve the Qualityof EducationTabe Ako Abane, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Tabe Abane is a PhD student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He holds an MA in Leadership in Education (2023) from Liverpool John Moores University (UK), a Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy (2018), and a Five-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Teaching (2015) from the University of Bamenda (Cameroon). His dissertation research focuses on how engineering students develop systems thinking in socioenvironmental contexts. Using Social

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Keiser University; Robin Y Cash, Ford Motor Company

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difficultlessons to teach in engineering. Hands-on experience such as in a laboratory environment providesa tool to solidify concepts covered in a lecture course. The proposed project is intended tosubstantially improve the capability of undergraduate instruction related to recent trends anddevelopments in emerging technologies including alternative energy, drone technology, andbiotechnology. The laboratory will be used to supplement several engineering courses for therevised program as well as provide support for capstone design projects. In addition, the laboratorywill provide a vehicle for the development of state-of-the-art projects for engineering students. Theproposed laboratory will accomplish the following goals and objectives:  To

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M. Mehdi Salek; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sarah Elena McCullough, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #46825Analyzing the Impact of Two Co-Curricular Undergraduate Experiential LearningPrograms on STEM Students’ Career ReadinessDr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Rea Lavi is Digital Education Lecturer and Curriculum Designer with the Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the School of Engineering at MIT, where he leads the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and generative A.I. into residential education. He is also Lecturer and Curriculum Designer for the New Engineering Education Program (NEET) in the same school, for which he teaches a first-year problem

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer C Mallette, Boise State University; Harold Ackler, Boise State University

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State University. He teaches laboratory courses, senior capstone, and manages the Materials Teaching Lab where MSE lab courses work, in addition to supporting student projects and researchers from multiple disciplines. All of his courses emphasize professional development using integrated instruction and practice in technical communication and professional skills provided by collaborators from relevant disciplines, and informed by his many years in industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Alumni Perceptions of Writing TransferIntroductionIn various ways, undergraduate engineering programs incorporate professional skill developmentinto their curriculum or

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Kusa, Duke University; Siobhan Oca, Duke University

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research (e.g., new robot platforms) encourages higher-level learning and showcases a capacity for independent exploration.References [1] J. M. Esposito, “The state of robotics education: Proposed goals for positively transforming robotics education at postsecondary institutions,” IEEE Robotics Automation Magazine, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 157–164, 2017. [2] E. Tosello, S. Michieletto, and E. Pagello, “Training master students to program both virtual and real autonomous robots in a teaching laboratory,” in 2016 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2016, pp. 621–630. [3] T. Tsoy, L. Sabirova, R. Lavrenov, and E. Magid, “Master program students experiences in robot operating system course,” in 2018 11th

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher George Pierce, University of the Incarnate Word; Okan Caglayan, University of the Incarnate Word

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difference illustrated the details of the UV lights reflected and fluorescentattributes in this example. The developed fusion algorithm between RGB and UV providedsuccessful results that the proposed algorithm was further tested on various UV images that wereacquired as contaminations on surfaces in a laboratory setting. Figure 7 showed one of those testimages. a. b. c.Figure 7. (a) Stainless steel surface with invisible ink under visible light, (b) Under UV light with 254 nm, (c) CUV composite image after processingThere were about 500 images used in this research with various types of biological and non

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Dita Puspita Sari, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Gabriele Trovato; Eiji Kamioka; Darminto Darminto, ITS Surabaya

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Presidential Award 2023 ASEE 2023: Multidisciplinary Engineering Division’s ’Best Diversity Paper’ Award DSIR 2021: ’Outstanding Paper’ AwardProf. Dita Puspita Sari, Shibaura Institute of Technology I am a condensed matter physics experimentalist with expertise in superconductivity and magnetic materials, particularly organic-based compounds, studied by muon spectroscopy. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Innovative Global Program (IGP) and the Global Course of Engineering and Science (GEneS), Shibaura Institute of Technology, where I teach Physics subjects for undergraduate and graduate courses. My colleagues and I have been conducting the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program for our