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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #47116Case Study: Developing and Implementing VR Technology for Civil EngineeringEducationCasey J Rodgers, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Casey Rodgers is a PhD Candidate in Civil Engineering and a Masters student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She received her BS in Civil Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Purdue University in May 2020 and received her MS in Civil Engineering at UIUC in May 2022. Her research interests focus on developing computer graphics, computer vision, and machine learning solutions for structural health monitoring

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Karl Fislake, University of Koblenz

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Paper ID #47584A Review of Basic Factors on How to Recruit Young EngineersProf. Martin Karl Fislake, University of Koblenz Martin Fislake was trained as a mechanic during an apprenticeship in Germany before he got his first and second teacher exam as a vocational teacher for mechanical engineering in 1993. Following that he was hired at the University of Koblenz and is since then continuously working as researcher and full-time lecturer and head of the technology education department where he teaches primary and lower secondary student teachers. In 2001 he received his doctoral in engineering education, higher education

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Halim Beere, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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develop their own tools for their instructors using already available data in newways.Additionally, our initial goal was to identify and highlight connections between courses to supportinterdisciplinary education. Although student course registration data can help instructorsrecognize these connections, the CRD tool does not provide direct information about them. Tofurther advance our objective, the authors plan to develop technology capable of identifyingconnections between concepts taught in different courses.AcknowledgmentThe authors appreciate the support of the IT department of the Grainger College of Engineering,University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We would also like to acknowledge the GraingerCollege of Engineering Strategic

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University

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Paper ID #45858Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality for Enhanced Learning in Engineering:A Case Study in Higher Education in LebanonDr. Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University Evan Fakhoury, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University and the Assistant Director of the LAU Industrial Hub. With a deep passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Dr. Fakhoury has founded a VR/AR digital consulting agency, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve human-computer interaction. At the Lebanese American University, his research focuses on virtual reality, immersive learning

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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Dr. Brian Sanders is a distinguished aerospace engineer and former U.S. Air Force officer whose career spans over three decades. He began his service as an aircraft weapon systems technician and progressed through roles including acquisition officer and senior research scientist within the Air Force Research Laboratory. Sanders made significant contributions to adaptive structures and unmanned aerial systems, leading pioneering research on morphing aircraft technologies. He also served as Assistant Chief Scientist at Air Combat Command. Currently, he is an associate professor at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, where he continues to advance aerospace research and education. ©American

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 4 - Undergraduate Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaiya Murshed, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Education, 2025 Integration of Nearpod to Promote Active Learning in Undergraduate-level Thermodynamics CourseAbstractThis instructional initiative in the format of a full paper highlights compelling teaching techniqueswith the integration of a web-based technology tool, ‘Nearpod’, in undergraduate-level, non-coding, engineering course ‘Thermodynamics’. This course integrates engineering concepts withquantitative problem-solving techniques. This study prioritizes evaluating students' experienceswith Nearpod rather than analyzing its impact on academic grades.An active learning classroom is essential in creating a dynamic learning environment that infusesengagement and interaction, self-assessment and reflection

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Celina Anwar, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shivi Narang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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on evaluating itseffectiveness and developing innovative tools, this paper addresses the challenge of applyingthese tools in advanced engineering courses and tracking changes from a student perspective.Measuring Educational Effectiveness of Accessibility in Advanced Engineering Content: Theaccessibility of upper-level university engineering courses is a pressing concern, with UniversalDesign for Learning (UDL) emerging as a pivotal framework for fostering inclusivity. UDLprinciples, which advocate for multiple means of representation, action, and engagement, aim tominimize barriers for diverse learners, including students with disabilities (SWDs). Keychallenges include resistance to adopting inclusive practices and technological constraints

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Weidig, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Cornell University and Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are focused on best practices for student learning and student success. He is currently developing and researching SMART assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Increasing Participation in Late-Afternoon Friday Lectures: How