Conference Session

Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naqash Gerard, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Isabella Victoria, University of Florida; Minji Yun, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

academic experience.Keywords: Mentoring Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Hidden Curriculum, GraduateStudent Development, Engineering Education1. Introduction: The landscape of engineering education is undergoing a significant transformation, movingbeyond the traditional focus on technical expertise to recognize the critical importance ofinterpersonal dynamics in mentoring relationships [1]. At the heart of this evolution lies thegrowing recognition that successful mentoring in engineering education requires emotionalintelligence, particularly when supporting underserved doctoral students [1]. Emotionalintelligence is a psychological competency that plays a crucial role in helping mentors andmentees navigate the complex hidden curriculum

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Engelke, NC State University / UNC-Chapel Hill; Zachary Wiebe; Daisy Huang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Spencer Dougherty, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Margaret Elizabeth Ambrose

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encompasses a mixture of technical skills, reflective practice, interpersonalnetworks, and self-directed learning. [1] The formation of a professional identity is described asan ongoing process that encompasses both person and context, where an individual has agencyto self-determine sub-identities that compose their overall professional identity. [2] At BeAM,the professional identity of a PA or a PS is often defined by how they perceive their ability toembody professional roles and their interactions with other makerspace staff. For example, PAsmust be able to safely operate makerspace equipment, teach makerspace users, perform routinemaintenance, and provide support to other makerspace staff. As staff become more confident inthese roles, they

Conference Session

Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin; Brittney Outlaw, University of Texas at Austin

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Student Division (STDT)

, leadership, and teamwork.A literature search of currently implemented mentoring programs for engineering students allpoint to the significant impact these programs can have on the educational experiences ofengineering students. Cummings et al. describe a mentorship program featuring a layered peermentorship model, where upper-level undergraduate students mentor lower-level students,creating a chain of support and knowledge transfer throughout the engineering program [1], [2].The study explores how students make meaning through this mentorship experience, focusing onthree key aspects: academic support, professional development, and personal growth.The authors present specific examples of how the program impacts students in each of theseareas

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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Student Division (STDT)

studentparticipating in a makerspace user design internship. The research aims to answer the followingquestions: (1) How do undergraduate students engage in experiential learning withinmakerspaces? (2) How does involvement in makerspaces influence students’ technical andinterpersonal skill development? Findings suggest makerspaces act as dynamic ecosystems where students immersethemselves in project-based tasks, critically reflect on their experiences, and translate insightsinto actionable strategies for future endeavors. The participant’s reflections emphasize theimportance of structured project engagement, peer collaboration, and iterative problem-solvingin makerspaces. Additionally, the study highlights the necessity of incorporating

Conference Session

Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kylee Shiekh, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Summer S. Stevens, Virginia Tech

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Student Division (STDT)

” (Lesener et al., 2020) wereexpanded to include additional demands detailed in Table 1, though connections to specific roles wereexcluded to avoid bias. Participants rated the impact of each demand on a scale from “Not at all” to“Nearly Every Day” and could suggest additional demands they encounter. The survey included a comprehensive list of demands commonly faced by student-parents,highlighting the dual pressures of managing both academic and parenting responsibilities. These demandsinclude time balancing (TB), financial strain (FS), emotional and physical fatigue (EPT), limited supportnetworks (LSN), and limited time for networking (LTN). Student-parents also navigate challenges likeaccess to affordable childcare (AC), maintaining work

Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Students

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

,performance goal orientation.IntroductionAchievement goal theory suggests that students’ motivation and achievement-related behaviorscan be understood by examining the purposes or reasons they adopt while engaging in academictasks [1], [2]. This theory has served as a foundation for extensive research on motivationalorientations, shedding light on students’ adaptive and maladaptive engagement patterns. Initialresearch in this field concentrated on two primary goal orientations: mastery and performance.However, more recent studies have expanded this framework to include four key goalorientations [3]. Students with a mastery goal orientation prioritize objectives like acquiringknowledge, enhancing their competence, and overcoming challenges. While

Conference Session

Industry and Technical Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aakash Alpesh Patel, University of Georgia; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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enumerate recommended skills for jobs in electrical engineering onsites such as YouTube. We can then analyze and extract the core competencies recommended byeach source using prompt engineering techniques to ensure consistency and expedite the process.Using this data, we can determine the similarity of the competencies recommended by internetmedia and the existing data on competencies requested from job postings by analyzing thefrequency and emphasis of each of the competencies identified.Introduction Electrical Engineering DatasetThe electrical engineering dataset that was created in the study by Feyijimi et al. [1] gives greatinsight into what employers are potentially looking for when it comes to acquired skills. Itsinnovative use of Large

Conference Session

Collaborative Learning in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wylam Patrick DeSimone, University of Georgia; Parker Gavin Ferrer, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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integrating project-based learning in the ECE curriculum. Through an isolated and emotional experience, this studywas able to document the effect of project-based learning (PBL) on conceptual connections andearly professional development.IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) has long been recognized as an integral tool in engineeringeducation, enabling students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications throughhands-on experiences [1-2]. Research demonstrates that, compared to traditional curricula,students in PBL-focused programs exhibit significantly increased levels of self-efficacy, intrinsicvalue, cognitive strategy use, and self-regulation [1]. Furthermore, PBL fosters a greaterabundance of self-regulated learners and

Conference Session

Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Elizabeth Nortz, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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elements effectively and creating content tailored to both students andinstructors.IntroductionThe majority of engineering undergraduate programs lack sufficient guidance on social andethical responsibility in the field of engineering. Both the U.S. National Academy of Engineeringand ABET accreditation emphasize the necessity to embed ethics and social responsibility toaddress ethical, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic impacts [1]-[3] Researchhas consistently demonstrated the value of sociotechnical awareness in engineers. For instance,engineers must prioritize public well-being and ethical responsibilities in their work [4]-[8],understand the societal impacts of engineering solutions [9]-[12], and challenge cultural normsthat

Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Students

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hang Zhang, Jining Normal University,China; Hao He; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Student Division (STDT)

context, there are numerous research papers onlearning outcome assessment. For instance, Brannan, Dion, and Fallon exploredassessment strategies for student learning outcomes, provided two specific assessmentcases using program objective matrices, and explained the characteristics of thisassessment method and how it meets EC2000 and promotes continuous improvementin classroom teaching [1]. Kenneth Stier and Richard Boser analyzed general programassessment methods as elements of curriculum continuous improvement that meetaccreditation criteria, helping ABET accreditation faculty in the technical fielddevelop effective assessment plans [2].Due to the lack of comprehensive analysis of the historical background, internal logic,and basic concepts of

Conference Session

Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Cao, Virginia Tech; Andrea L. Schuman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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engineering education. The authors’reflections draw on their personal experience of doing qualitative data analysis and strategies toovercome challenges with qualitative data analysis for internal consistency and validity. Thefindings will not be a specific set of steps for analyzing interview data in engineering educationbut rather detailed reflections on the experience of analyzing qualitative data based on practicaland theoretical challenges. The conclusions may offer mentorship for engineering educationstudents who want to do systematic qualitative research with an engineering educationbackground. 1. Introduction Contemporary engineering challenges demand interdisciplinary solutions that integratetechnical expertise with more social

Conference Session

Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imran Parvez, Texas A&M University at Qatar ; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENTThe Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) is an international competition that 1. Clear Team Structurechallenges student teams to design, build, and drive energy-efficient vehicles. This case study focuses on the SEM team at Texas How did we ensure money and time are not wasted?A&M University in Qatar, chosen for its unique context of Reuse extra spare Elaborate onovercoming significant budget constraints and time limitations. The & vital old car reason and use of

Conference Session

Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katharine Sarah Getz, Pennsylvania State University

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). Each measure used a seven-point Likert scale 6from (1) strongly agree to (7) strongly disagree. Questions throughout the scales wereappropriately reversed. Demographic information was collected.PositionalityKatharine Getz is a white lesbian who believes in the expansiveness of self, gender, andsexuality. Her motivation to research the experiences of belonging and identity for LGBTQ+undergraduate engineering students comes from her own experiences and observations of herpeers. Her academic background is in chemical engineering, sexuality and gender studies, andengineering education, and her mentor for this project comes from an experienced