Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Lukas Kverne, Florida International University; Federico Monteverdi, Florida International University; Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Christine Lisetti, Florida International University; Janki Bhimani, Florida International University

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quantum computing, HPC, and computer education. She is a distinguished scholar and recipient of several prestigious honors, including the NSF CAREER Award, FIU Top Scholar Award, and the In the Company of Women Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Course-Job Fit: Understanding the Contextual Relationship Between Computing Courses and Employment OpportunitiesAbstractIn today’s world, where higher education is increasingly vital, aligning curricula with industrydemands is essential. This paper explores the contextual relationship between computing coursesand technical jobs using various transformer models to encode course syllabi and job descriptionsinto high-quality

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin A Gary, Arizona State University; Cecilia La Place, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Vidya Rupak; Rakshilkumar Modi; Karthik Vaida

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yes, no or I don’t andknow, and use the space below to indicate if FRyou have taken that class or plan to take thatclass in the future)?4. I am excited to be at camp today 2.13 3. I am glad I attended this camp 1.93 4. I would tell my friends to attend this camp next year 2.36 5. Computers and programming are interesting 1.795. I can see myself going to college to study 2.73 6. I can see myself going to college to study some sort 2.64some sort of computing of computing6. I can see myself pursuing a career with 2.67 7. I can see myself pursuing a

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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fossil fuels.The rapid expansion of electric vehicles has created a growing demand for engineers withexpertise in this field. There is a recognized need for a large, well-trained workforce capable ofconducting research and development projects in electric vehicle technology. However, thedesign and implementation of electric vehicles are not yet well represented in mostundergraduate academic programs.To better prepare our electrical and computer engineering students for careers in this evolvingindustry, we encourage them to select capstone projects related to electric vehicles. This paperpresents two representative electric vehicle-oriented capstone projects undertaken by students inthese two programs, showcasing their efforts to gain hands-on

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Taylor Alexis Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Abigail Sophia Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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Women’s SuccessPrograms to increase women's participation in software engineering emphasize both technicaland non-technical skill development. Women-focused coding boot camps, online platforms, andcommunity programs significantly impact participants’ confidence and persistence. Researchsuggests that creating a sense of community in these settings boosts self-confidence andmotivates women to pursue careers in STEM [20]. For example, Black Girls Code providesparticipants foundational coding skills, preparing them to succeed academically andprofessionally [26]. Similarly, boot camps like Ada Developers Academy provide project-basedlearning experiences that mirror real-world challenges, fostering adaptability and criticalthinking, as well as

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University; Uma Kannan, Alabama State University

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ofSTEM graduates who are qualified to work in the cyber field. Even though STEM careers inacademia and industry increasingly require technical skills for dealing with cybersecurity,undergraduate computer science courses fail to provide students with the necessary training incybersecurity areas that integrate theory and practice. Students' employability will besignificantly enhanced if they possess such skills. The overall objective of this study was topromote discovery-based learning as opposed to passive listening. This was accomplished usingan agile software engineering methodology called Collaborative-Adversarial Pair programming.Our process walked students through producing a working solution for real-world cybersecurityproblems.Through this

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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the inclusion of security. The structure of the change wasnot prescriptive in nature. Programs were free to add security into their program in the mannerbest deemed suitable to their environment. This could be done by modifying existing courses,course descriptions, or outcomes to address security. This could be done by requiring students totake an existing security course from another program, such as Cybersecurity, which had its ownset of accreditation criteria adopted in 2019 [16]. This could be accomplished by requiringstudents to take a selective elective in security, allowing students to choose an area mostapplicable to their future career goals and plans.To analyze how programs have incorporated security, a data set describing a random

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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engineering studentscomplete a two-semester capstone design sequence as part of their graduation requirements. Thesecourses are structured around independent student projects that challenge students to design, build,and troubleshoot fully functional systems. The primary goal is to engage students in solvingcomplex, real-world problems by utilizing the technical competencies developed during the firstthree years of the curriculum. Capstone projects not only reinforce professional skills but also helpprepare students for careers in industry, making them a vital component of the electricalengineering curriculum.The primary objectives of senior projects are to simulate industry-relevant project developmentand to build expertise in four key areas