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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Raul Armendariz, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Corey Stalerman; Tak Cheung; Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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; interactionsbetween radiation and matter; biological effects and risks of radiation; shielding and atmosphericdispersion, etc., with a math pre-req of algebra. The QCC Chemistry Department second course(RAD-102) covers in-depth knowledge of detector principles, dosimetry, etc. with a co-req ofAlgebra Physics I Mechanics and Thermodynamics. The Algebra Physics II Electricity-Magnetism & Modern Physics is scheduled after taking RAD 102.Learning OutcomesThis report addressed the pedagogy of extending the coverage of radiation topics in the PhysicsII syllabus, with assessment following the US Guidelines, namely the US Bureau of LaborStatistics, for nuclear engineer and technician careers [3, 4]. Two students out of the 2023 cohort(N = 6) already asked about

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Mercy Folashade Fash, North Carolina A&T State University; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Paper ID #45360Impact of a Femalized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction KinestheticLearning Model on the AEC Career Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and OutcomeExpectations of African American Middle School GirlsMiss Mercy Folashade Fash, North Carolina A&T State University Mercy Fash is a dedicated and accomplished PhD candidate in the Applied Science and Technology program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). Her research is primarily focused on increasing racial and gender diversity in STEM careers, addressing critical gaps and promoting inclusivity in these fields. Mercy’s

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University

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, more women are currently encouraged topursue construction as their professional fields. This study examines potential associationsbetween gender and students' motivations for joining the construction program, the obstaclesthey encounter, their expectations, and their future career plans. Data from all first, second, andthird-year students in the Building Construction Science (BCS) program at Mississippi StateUniversity were collected using a quantitative survey. The survey covered different aspects ofstudents’ experiences and decisions. The results showed that both male and female students wereattracted to the program because of job opportunities, relatively high salary, and the challengingnature of the program. However, there were some clear

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; MICHAEL KOSLOSKI, Old Dominion University; Bettina Mrusek, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Navigating Pathways: Qualitative Insights into Personal and ProfessionalTrajectories of Non-Traditional Groups across Engineering-Related Academic DisciplinesAbstractThis paper examines structural support systems that lead to the advancement and hindrancefactors that have potential to catalyze the career acceleration of non-traditional groups,specifically women in engineering and STEM academic pathways in aerospace relateddisciplines. Through a consensus-building approach, the aggregated perceptions of 17 Delphipanelists provided insight into best practices to support a diverse and equitable pipeline ofleaders based on nine factors supporting advancement and three

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth O'Connell, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Muhammad R Hajj, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024Relation between Out-of-Classroom Engagement Activities and Student PerformanceSarath Chandra K Jagupilla, Elizabeth O’Connell, Muhammad R HajjAbstractIn this study, the relation between out of classroom engagement activities and studentperformances, measured through GPAs, for engineering undergraduate students in civil,environmental and naval engineering majors is assessed. Five different categories of events wereidentified– career development, community building, physical activity, academic support, andfield trips. Attendance at each event was tracked and academic performance after the semesterwith activities was analyzed. In AY 2023–2024, the department hosted twenty-oneundergraduate out-of-classroom

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University

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program inspired by corporate practices,tailored to first-year CPE students. Grounded in SIT and SDT, the program combines academic,social, and professional development components to address student needs holistically [5], [6].By integrating mentorship, industry engagement, and structured support systems, the programaligns academic success with career readiness.Theoretical FrameworkSocial Identity Theory (SIT)SIT posits that individuals derive self-esteem and identity from group membership. Within thecontext of our CPE program, fostering a sense of belonging within the CPE community cansignificantly improve student engagement and retention [7]. A strong group identity helpsstudents overcome challenges and feel connected to their peers, faculty

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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responses of undergraduate students who participated in peer led learningactivities in online courses [8]. The responses center on how the students felt most supported intheir courses as well as how they felt supported in their academic and career goals.One of the goals of this research is to measure the impact of peer learning on the persistence ofVeteran and active military student population in engineering pathways. At Embry-RiddleAeronautical University-Worldwide Campus over 54% of the student population is activemilitary or Veterans. The research was conducted in foundational undergraduate courses thathistorically have higher attrition rates and present the largest barriers to students’ persistence andsuccess in their degree progression. The

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown

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Paper ID #45304Syllabus Review Assessment: Technical Contract ReviewDr. Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown Professional skills continue to be found lacking in early career engineers despite efforts to improve suggested and implemented by faculty, administration, and ABET. Utilizing the early career engineering population as a source of information and specifically, feedback on the ability to meet the professional skills expectations, engineering faculty can include suggested recommendations for improve professional skills development within the undergraduate engineering curriculum

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, Pdip (CM), Architect, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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increase student's ability to functioneffectively in their career, civic, and continued education during and beyond their undergraduateeducation. While there is research on the effectiveness of applied learning as a pedagogy,implementing applied learning across an institution with various disciplines needs investigation.The goal of this paper is to provide a case study with quantitative and qualitative data usingdocument analysis, give an outline of the SUNY Applied Learning Initiative, and show howFarmingdale State College implemented applied learning as an undergraduate graduationrequirement further to the State University of New York (SUNY) Applied Learning Initiative.To date, the Farmingdale State College Applied Learning Review Board has

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel

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affiliation, and project titles (referredto as KEEN cards), was systematically gathered for each year in the study period.To identify and categorize trends, KEEN cards were classified into six primary categories basedon project focus: Technical Problem-Solving, Interdisciplinary Applications, Societal Impacts,Diversity and Inclusion, Career Development, and Sustainability. These classifications wereinformed by project descriptions and KEEN’s thematic focus on fostering an entrepreneurialmindset. Workshop data, indicating the specific development programs fellows attended toqualify as KEEN Fellows, were also collected and analyzed to determine which workshopsyielded the highest number of fellows across disciplines and years.Quantitative analyses

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Arkadiy Portnoy, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung

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could serve as a filter for faculty to decidewhether to teach the technical skills related to the inertial fusion confinement career whenmentoring the student projects.We found that a discussion of jobs is good for students during recitation sessions in which theywere free to move around inside the lab space, when compared to the seating arrangementrestriction in a lecture room setting. The Feb 2024 award of 1.5 billion dollars toGlobalFoundries (Headquarters: Malta New York) for chip production to support GeneralMotors, etc. could attract more students to careers in semiconductor technology when comparedto careers in fusion energy technology [17]. This report proposed a pedagogy to help thosestudents interested in fusion energy

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Guozhen An, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; David Mannes, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Dugwon Seo, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

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crucial for success in entry-level roles. Based on this, the pedagogy wasrevised to simulate an industrial job environment and incorporate problem-based and project-based learning [5]. This approach aims to train students in both technical skills and soft skills,which are equally important for career advancement. Some of these changes have beenimplemented for the current cohort, and some are still in the process of being implemented forfuture students.In this paper, the author aims to convey students' opinions and perspectives regarding theapprenticeship program, which is a key factor in a successful program. Most apprentices areyoung adults, and for many, this is their first professional job, and so they require significantsupport to succeed in

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Montana Jane Lang, Mississippi State; Taylor Cagle, Mississippi State University; Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University

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part of an educational module for K-12 students,and is much longer than the remaining videos because of its intended dual use. While not aspecific goal for this paper, the I-269 video showcases a diverse group of individuals fromvarious ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds. The I-269 video documents inclusivity andinspires a wide range of viewers to see themselves in civil infrastructure careers. Highlightingdiverse perspectives strengthens the industry by encouraging participation from underrepresentedgroups. Table 2 summarizes some key aspects in this regard. Figure 1. Representative Images of Student Led VideosTable 2. I-269 Video Diversity Content Item Video Content – Times are Minutes:Seconds of Run

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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prototypedevelopment further engage students and prepare them for careers in the medical device field.Drawing on two years of course implementation, this paper discusses the challenges, successes,and key outcomes of this approach, offering practical advice for educators interested in creatingsimilar industry-collaborative courses.IntroductionThe Twin Cities region is a global leader in the medical device industry, home to a thrivingecosystem of established companies, innovative startups, and renowned healthcare institutions.This dynamic environment drives both economic growth and advancements in medicaltechnologies, creating a high demand for engineering graduates who possess not only technicalexpertise but also practical, industry-relevant skills

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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careers that will be dominated by climate change and the associated societalchanges that it will generate?” Adjusting the curriculum to include climate change requirescareful consideration of the impacts that it would have on the students and therefore the impactsit would have on society.For the desired impact, the undergraduate and graduate level will need different considerationsbased on the fact that the two students are in different stages of their careers. At theundergraduate level students are preparing for entry-level engineering jobs which will then leadto more senior engineering jobs through experience gains as they advance in their careers. Alsoat the undergraduate level, curriculum is aligned to ABET student outcomes With one of the

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University

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. Post-Survey Open Ended Questions 1. How would you define social marketing? 2. Please explain how you see the principles of social marketing discussed in this class applying to your future studies/careers. 3. What did you enjoy the most about this course? 4. What would you remove from this course?Results & DiscussionThis study examined student learning outcomes in a research methods course based in socialmarketing during the Fall 2024 semester. During this semester a total of 12 students at a junior,senior, or graduate level participated in the course. A pre- and post-survey format allowed thestudents to self-assess their understanding of the eight course learning objectives using a five-point Likert scale. Pre

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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rig-orous academic instruction with a military framework. The paper explores VMI's capstone pro-jects' historical development and significance, highlighting how the military structure uniquelyshapes their design and implementation. This study investigates the academic and career impactsof these projects, drawing on feedback from students and faculty. Additionally, it identifies op-portunities for improvement, including fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing part-nerships with industry, and refining assessment criteria. Finally, the role of continuous improve-ment mechanisms, such as ABET accreditation, are assessed to ensure the ongoing relevance andeffectiveness of VMI’s capstone programs. This research aims to provide insights

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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committed to helping individuals advance their careers, business, academic pursuits, and personal growth through project management principles, tools, and techniques. Her research explores the intersection of project management with business, engineering and STEM, social sciences, and family and consumer sciences. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to the project management community and currently serves as VP of Special Events for PMI Charleston. Dr. Singleton resides in Summerville, SC, with her loving husband and five children, embracing both the challenges and joys of life’s greatest project—family. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Emotional

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University; Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University

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students would beblock scheduled typically by an administrative assistant based on test scores and placement tests,and then the faculty advisor would meet with the student once a semester for the rest of thestudent’s academic career to advisee the student on the next semesters courses. This is a fairlystandard model that is used at many different institutions and is one that allows for one on onepersonal interactions with the student and minimizes the workload on the faculty advisor.However, in order to address the issues of mechanical engineering student retention, recruitment,and the initial math placement of these students the new active and structured advising modelwas created as seen in Fig. 1. The structured advising model integrates

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

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[4]–[11] (III) Feedback [5]–[8], [11] (IV) Realistic Expectations [4], [5], [9], [10], [12], [13] (V) Supportive Environment [4], [6].Personal InvestmentThe development of new skills requires a foundation of motivation that propels individuals toovercome obstacles that impede their advancement. Most of the literature focuses on identifyingvaluable skills that offer career prospects and leveraging the prospect of a promising future as adriving force for personal growth. The crucial aspect of following through until the end is that theselected skill must have personal significance.PracticeThe extant literature on skill acquisition consistently emphasizes regular practice as a crucialcomponent in

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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interdisciplinary engineering project was developed thatrequired students from both the mechanical and electrical disciplines to work collaboratively ondesigning a Smart Helmet for cyclists. The students had minimal expertise in engineering designbut were presented with a problem that required them to learn and acquire several new skills thatthey did not possess. The impact of the project was examined based on their performance andthrough the use of a survey which they completed at the end of the project. The results were veryfavorable and indicated that the interdisciplinary nature of the project had motivated them topursue a career in the engineering field. They also believed the skills they acquired through theproject, sparked further interest in

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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: • Career and education goals of CJC faculty, staff, and students, along with barriers in accomplishing these, and • Projects for future MOM Belize initiatives to help the faculty, staff, and students of CJC accomplish their goals.Additional details pertaining to the mission statement of this needs assessment study can befound in Appendix A [3]. The stakeholders involved in this study include: CJC faculty, staff,students, and graduates, along with the MOM Program directors and its faculty and studentparticipants.For this needs assessment study, interview and focus group protocols based on the objectives ofthe study’s mission statement were developed [4, 5]. Interviews were conducted with CJCfaculty and staff, while focus groups were

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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our teaching.IntroductionOn Monday, November 4, 2024, during a closed-book test for Statics given on computers, onestudent saw another copy a question, paste it into ChatGPT, and enter the answer just before timeran out on the test.The student cheated, of course, but the argument was made that the test question which askedanything that easily answered by a computer isn’t a good question to ask anymore. For some portionof our teaching careers, it was still good practice to make sure that the students knew the basicsbecause they might not always have a search engine handy. At this time and in the future, it is timeto assume that the students will always be able to look things up easily and quickly.At its heart, education is about preparing our

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Marco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz; Aileen Pastrana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Bianca Bermudez, State University of New York at New Paltz; Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz; Christopher Monvil, State University of New York at New Paltz; Tenmetey Tetteh-Nartey, State University of New York at New Paltz

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the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. He received his B.S. from National Tsing-Hua University in Taiwan, and M.S. and Eng.Sci.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Columbia University. After a 20-year career in the semiconductor industry, he joined SUNY New Paltz in 2018 with research interests in stress-induced phenomena in engineering materials, microelectronics reliability, additive manufacturing, and interdisciplinary engineering education.Dr. Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz Nancy Campos is the Project Director of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation & Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at SUNY New Paltz. She received her B.A. in Art History, Ed.M

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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career pursuits in technology-driven fields. Future iterations will explore the balance between collaborative learning, hands-onactivities, and independent problem-solving to further support comprehensive skill developmentin pre-college STEM education.IntroductionThe rapid growth of technology-driven industries has increased the need for robust STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, particularly at the pre-collegelevel. In recent years, coding and computer literacy have become essential skills for students,laying the groundwork for future success in STEM fields. However, the COVID-19 pandemicdisrupted traditional learning methods, resulting in a swift transition to various online formats.This disruption created

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Ayush Vasu Gowda, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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and21st centuries, leaving their mark on human history with their levels of innovation and rapidprogress [1]. These fields have not only revolutionized the way we interact with the worldaround us, but have also become attractive career prospects, supplying high-paying opportunitiesand intriguing projects [2].Among the various branches of these disciplines, Computer Vision has recently garneredsignificant attention due to its ability to mimic human-like perception using computingtechnology. By employing algorithms and processing data, it enables machines to comprehendand engage with the visual world. This has broadened the use of computers in fields that aretypically reliant on human visual and processing skills such as transportation

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Raul Armendariz, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Corey Stalerman; Tak Cheung

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communitycollege faculty in the use of muon detection in their pedagogies.AcknowledgmentsWe thank Fermi Lab QuarkNet for helping us. Partial support from NSF-REU for studentstipends is gratefully acknowledged.References[1] US Bureau of Lab Statistics 2022: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/calibration-technologists-and-technicians.htm)[2] US Bureau of Lab Statistics 2022https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electro-mechanical-technicians.htm[3] Harvard Report 2024. What is Job Shadowing? Definition, Benefits, and How to Set It UpHarvard Faculty of Arts and Science Mignone Center for Career Success Published on April 11,2024https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/blog/2024/04/11/what-is-job-shadowing-definition

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama

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rewarding, challenging, andessential component of research and serves as a primary indicator of academic success [1];however, it requires considerable effort, consistent feedback, and practice to develop and sustainthese skills [2], [3]. Strong writing skills are beneficial to students’ careers and enhance theircompetencies [3]. There is a particular gap for graduate students who are non-native Englishspeakers, as they often have limited opportunities to learn technical writing skills, especially in aresearch environment. Studies have revealed that many graduate students lack knowledge aboutmanuscript writing and are unfamiliar with issues like scientific misconduct [4]. Additionally,many students lack awareness of manuscript structure and the

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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

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be explored. These advancements, driven by innovations in additive manufacturing, will broaden students’ understanding of modern thermal system design beyond traditional methods. 2. Practical Design Experience with INSTED Software: To complement the theoretical learning, this module will include practical design exercises using INSTED, a user-friendly, cloud-based thermal system design software developed by TTC Technologies, Inc. This hands-on tool will give students the chance to apply their knowledge in designing realistic thermal systems, helping them solve actual design challenges and better prepare for careers in engineering.By implementing these enhancements, the course will not only retain its

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Zhou Zhang, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Yizhe Chang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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, USA, October 25-26 Zhang, Z., Chang, Y.3. Leveraging Generative AI in engineering education3.1 Project-based learning in engineering educationProject-based learning (PBL) has emerged as a cornerstone of modern engineering education, of-fering students valuable opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems anddevelop essential skills for their future careers 32, 33. Unlike traditional lecture-based approaches,which focus primarily on transmitting information, PBL places students at the center of the learn-ing process, challenging them to collaborate, innovate, and problem-solve in authentic engineeringcontexts.At its core, PBL revolves around the idea of learning by