Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Paper ID #48892Modification of a 1-Person Submarine for Remote Control OperationMr. Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport Vamsi Sripada is a Engineering Assistant at University Of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Vamsi’s work is related to Electrical and Electronic Systems focused on the projects in Extreme Environment Lab under the supervision of Dr. Jani Pallis and received his MSc in Electrical engineering Degree in Dec 2023.Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport Mohammad Al-Torzi received his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport. His academic background

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

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performance, and engagement in data science, AI, and machinelearning (ML). We asked students for feedback after they finished actual classes and/orworkshops using water quality data and machine learning exercises. The results indicate thatstudents found the experience highly enjoyable and found it applicable, reporting increasedknowledge about data science concepts and increased motivation to learn AI/ML. The results arein line with emerging research that indicates real-world data projects have the ability tosignificantly improve STEM learning. We examine how using marine environmental data androbotics in the classroom to teach technical content ignites critical thinking and real-worldproblem-solving. This paper determines the educational value of

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett; Brian Steven Flowers, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

emerging multidisciplinary field [3] that deserves considerable attention.To address these needs, the Student Cohort for Undergraduate Research in Marine BiosciencesAbroad (SCUBA) was created by the University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance forMinority Participation (UT LSAMP) in 2019 to engage non-traditional community collegestudents in coral reef research. The project benefitted from the cooperation of faculty and staff atthe University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and at Midland College (MC) to integrateengineering, marine sciences, and education. Compared to other programs or similar initiatives[4], [5], the SCUBA program stands out for its unique approach to engaging non-traditionalcommunity college students in meaningful research

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Joseph Eaton, University of Southern Maine; Summer Sui Chun Sai Carey, University of Southern Maine; Samantha Lebsack, University of Southern Maine; Camdyn Gunnar Johnson, University of Southern Maine; Christian Taylor, Omission Inc.; Logan Marcus Butler, University of Southern Maine; Anna Bella Elise Dougherty, University of Southern Maine

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

electronics and programming. These results were consistentacross both male and female respondents as well as education level. Table I: Participant pre-participation survey questions and responses (n = 11) Q# Question Result* (Ave.) 1 How likely are you to pursue a career in STEM? 3.91 2 How likely are you to pursue a career in the ocean industry? 2.45 3 How well prepared do you feel to participate in an ocean engineering project? 2.64 4 How

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Kidd, State University of New York Maritime College

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applications of autonomy to the maritime environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering for One Planet Sustainable Engineering Leadership Microcredentialthrough General Education Credits with Maritime TargetsBackgroundThis paper details the first stages of a pilot project to generate meaningful student experienceswithin the general education experiences of students at a maritime-focused institution. Theprimary goal of this effort is to create engineers who are trained to see their non-major courses asboth meaningful and impactful for their careers while learning how to mentor others. This will beaccomplished by collaboratively developing a series of courses offered outside of theengineering