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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Sue Ellen Huffman; Stefani Jenkins, Arizona State University

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, Introduction to Engineering and Perspectives on Grand Challenges for Engineering for the Global Freshman Academy/ASU Earned Admission/Universal Learner Courses Program. Her Ph.D. research focused on multi-scale multiphase modeling and numerical analysis of coupled large viscoelastic deformation and fluid transport in swelling porous materials, but she is currently interested in various topics in the field of engineering education, such as innovative teaching pedagogies for increased retention and student motivation; innovations in non-traditional delivery methods, incorporation of the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the engineering curriculum and its impact. She has published over 30 papers and presented at various conferences

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #48223Assessing the Impact of Makerspace Workshops on Breaking Academic SilosThrough Cross-Disciplinary CollaborationMitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mitra Anand serves as the Director of Makerspaces and Innovation Studio, in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Anand’s research interests lie in combining hands-on Maker skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and value creation, aiming to develop practical solutions for real-world problems. He is enthusiastic about innovation in engineering education, design thinking, prototyping

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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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equilibrium had statisticallyno significant impact on students learning. Students from the “active” group remainedenthusiastic about the instructor and the taught material the whole semester. On the other hand,several students from the “passive” group did not enjoy the course. Future work will incorporateflipped class principles [10] to allow time for more activities in the classroom.AcknowledgmentThe KEEN national workshop on “Embedding Entrepreneurial Mindset in Civil Engineering:Structures and Mechanics (EMCE)” motivated the creation of this work.References[1] B. Dogani, “Active learning and effective teaching strategies,” Int. Jn. of Advanced NaturalSciences and Engineering Researches, vol. 7(4), pp. 136-142, 2023.[2] E. L. Dolan and J.P. Collins

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wu Jiayi, Zhejiang University; Zhenyu Wu, Zhejiang University; Tuoyu Li, Zhejiang University

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and Roy, 2021). Thisapproach aims to equip students with the ability to integrate theories, concepts, andmethods from multiple disciplines (Lattuca et al., 2004), fostering the development ofnew knowledge, insights, and problem-solving capabilities (Holley, 2017).Currently, interdisciplinary engineering education research lacks a universallyaccepted theoretical framework and cohesive academic structure. Existing studiesoften focus on various aspects, including the motivations and goals ofinterdisciplinary education, such as solving complex real-world problems (Lansu et al.,2013), fostering entrepreneurial competencies (Klapper and Tegtmeier, 2010), andpromoting social values like sustainability (Apul and Philpott, 2011) . Additionally

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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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representatives, and local create an innovative and entrepreneurial platform industry partners. based on the integration of Industry-University- Secondary data, including Research, as well as a world-class research center in publicly available institutional chemical materials. reports, and internal policy documents. The institution was established on February 28, 2019, as a major