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2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

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Jihoon Lim

Design and Evaluation Method in Capstone Project: Robot Project CaseStudyJihoon Lim, Seattle Pacific University Jihoon Lim received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from theUniversity of British Columbia, Canada, in 2021. He is currently an AssistantProfessor at Seattle Pacific University, United States. His research interests includeoptimal and robust control design, robotics, mechatronics, and engineeringeducation. He also has over a decade of industrial experience in automotive enginecontrol design, aftertreatment control systems, solar thermal control systems, andautonomous mobile robots.Design and Evaluation Method in Capstone Project: Robot Project CaseStudyAbstractThis paper presents the design and evaluation process of a

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Paper ID #45842Emotional Intelligence for Aspiring Project EngineersDr. Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she has worked across diverse industries, including government contracting, entrepreneurial endeavors, and technical services—developing adaptability, resilience, value creation, stewardship, systems thinking, and leadership. Enthusiastic about sharing her expertise, Dr. Singleton is

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Alexander Robert Pomesky, Ohio Northern University; Miranda Nienaber, Ohio Northern University; Thomas James Stickney, Ohio Northern University

@onu.eduThomas Stickeny Ohio Northern University Department of Mechanical Engineering Ada, Ohio45810 t-stickney@onu.eduAbstractHydroturbines provide a valuable source of renewable energy when flowing water is available,offering an efficient way to harness the natural movement of water for power generation. Tosupport hands-on learning in renewable energy and fluid dynamics, a mechanical engineeringprofessor teaching a Renewable Energy course has requested the development of experimentalequipment that will allow students to evaluate the performance of various types of turbinesunder different hydraulic conditions.This capstone project involves the design, fabrication, and testing of turbine modulesrepresenting the three main types of hydroturbines: radial

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Shohana Iffat

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Instigating a Research Project Shohana Iffat Civil Engineering Technology Farmingdale State College (SUNY) Farmingdale, NY, USA Email: iffats@farmingdale.edu Abstract— In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is being and Tesla Autopilot. AI can serve as a tool to quickly review autilized

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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HughHugh L. McManus; B. Kris Jaeger-Helton

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Project Team Bonding: Approaches, Activities, Analysis, and Advice Hugh L. McManus & B. Kris Jaeger-Helton Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Northeastern University Boston, MA h.mcmanus@northeastern.edu Abstract—Capstone project teams of 4-5 students participated correlated student-designed

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Eric Bogatin; John Lettang

All of Capstone in a Day ProjectEric Bogatin and John LettangUniversity of Colorado, BoulderAbstractWe introduced a simple one-day project at the beginning of our capstone senior designcourse, which gave students valuable insight into the importance of project planning andteamwork they leveraged throughout our 2-semester course.IntroductionThe ECEE department has offered a 2-semester-long capstone program for over 20 years.We typically have 90 seniors grouped into teams of six students. We constantly experimentwith content and methods to make it more effective for the students and better preparethem for the semesters ahead and their future careers in industry.Four years ago, we introduced a new one-lab-session long project that gave the

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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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Paper ID #45445Impact of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Project on First Year StudentsDr. Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University Research interests are focused primarily in laser/material interaction, sustainable housing and engineering education.Dr. Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University Sandip Das is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Kennesaw State University. Dr. Das received his Ph.D. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of South Carolina, Columbia, in 2014 and 2012 respectively. ©American Society for

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Brett Freidkes, University of South Florida

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Paper ID #45543Programming Projects for First-Time Coders: Using Visualization to LearnLogicDr. Brett Freidkes, University of South Florida Dr. Brett Freidkes is an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Freidkes completed his Ph.D. at the University of Florida, where he specialized in the design of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for aerodynamic applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Programming Projects for First-Time Coders: Using Visualization to Learn

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Dani Fadda, University of Texas at Dallas; Wooram Park, University of Texas at Dallas; P.l.stephan Thamban; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas at Dallas. He is interested in education of engineering students with the emphasis on robotics and control systems. His research mainly concerDr. P.l.stephan Thamban, Dr. Thamban is an associate professor of instruction in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Texas at Dallas who contributes to the teaching mission of the department. He brings with him more than a decade long teaching experience and teaches foundational, introductory ME undergraduate courses and advanced mathematics courses for undergraduate and graduate students. He values and incorporates project-based learning components in undergraduate courses.Dr. Oziel Rios

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Oliver Cole Harrison, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University; Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University

aerospace. Dr. Lynch now serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Applied Engineering department and as an Adjunct in ISME at WSU. His research interests include Engineering Education, Leadership, Mentoring and Lean Six Sigma.Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Project-Based Learning: Finite Element Analysis of CNC Tooling Surfaces Oliver Harrison Applied Engineering – Process Automation Undergraduate Student Wichita State University Adam Carlton Lynch, Ph.D

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2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

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Naga Korivi

companies. Currently he manages scholarships for young people pursuingaviation and engineering careers. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at OregonInstitute of Technology. Mr. Gunderson holds an MBA from Stanford University,and a BA (Mechanical Engineering) and an MS (Thermodynamics), both fromOregon State University. He is a National Association of Corporate DirectorsLeadership Fellow, a Registered Professional Engineer, and a Life Fellow of theAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers. Integrating entrepreneurship learning module in capstone senior project courses Naga Korivi, Maurice Gunderson Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Nathan Delson, eGrove Education; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mariam Rezai, University of North Georgia ; Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville ; Dennis Garcia, University of Georgia

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to providing hands-on learning experiences that enhance engineering education. As a student leader, I actively promote collaborative initiatives that empower my peers to engage in meaningful projects, fostering a deeper understanding of engineering principles and their impact on society.Dr. Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville Dr. Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA. Dr. Redahegn Sileshi is an associate professor of engineering at University of North Georgia, Gainesville. His research experiences and interests are in the areas of water quality analysis and stormwater management, largely focusing on small and large-scale infiltration studies. He has done extensive

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University

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Paper ID #45736Implementation of Multidisciplinary Senior Design Projects within Single-disciplineCourse Section FrameworkDr. Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University Dr. Michael Potter is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering at Francis Marion University (FMU). He teaches both upper and lower-level courses in FMU’s mechanical engineering program. Dr. Potter received bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Ohio Northern University. He then went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Erin Bosarge, University of South Alabama

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Engineering Education, 2025 Project-Based Learning and the AI4K12 Framework in High School AI Curriculum: A Systematic ReviewAbstract— This systematic literature review investigates how Project-Based Learning (PBL) andthe AI4K12 Five Big Ideas framework enhance high school students' AI literacy, includingfunctionality, application, and ethics. Six peer-reviewed empirical studies were synthesized toaddress four research questions: the observed learning outcomes and challenges of high schoolAI education, the use of PBL pedagogy, and the inclusion of the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas.The purpose of this study is to explore effective methods for integrating AI literacy into existinghigh school curricula. This urgency stems

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Karen Nix, Auburn University

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Paper ID #45570Teacher-Guided Project-Based Coding Practice Enhance High Level ProgrammingLanguage LearningMs. Chaohui Ren, Auburn UniversityDr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is a professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.DKaren Nix, Auburn University Karen Nix is a PhD candidate at Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. She received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from LaGrange College and a master’s

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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Paper ID #45770WIP: Evaluating the impacts of an integrated, project-based approach tobiomedical engineering laboratory teachingSierra Milligan, University of GeorgiaDr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Samuel Servati; PS. Dhanasekaran

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. A Student’s View on the Role of Project Based Learning in Engineering Technology Education: A Review Samuel Servati PS. Dhanasekaran Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology State University of New York Technology (SUNY Canton), Canton, NY USA. State University of New York (SUNY Canton), Serva101@canton.edu Canton, NY USA. dhanasekaran@canton.edu

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Bala Maheswaran; Meghna Sridhar; Yiannis Levendis; Hameed Metghalchi

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Developing a Sustainable Engineering Mindset Through Heliostat Activities in Project-Based Learning Bala Maheswaran Meghna Sridhar Yiannis Levendis Hameed Metghalchi Electrical and Computer College of Engineering Mechanical and Industrial Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and FYE Northeastern University Engineering Engineering Northeastern University Northeastern University

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

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Senior Capstone ProjectAbstract: This paper presents the results of a real-world design project involving both undergraduateengineering and business students. The project involves the design, development, andprototyping of a next generation pallet rack column guard. The guard allows for the engagementand protection of a storage rack upright (column) from an impact force by an external objectsuch as a forklift. The guard protects the storage rack by absorbing and damping the resultingimpact force. The guard is constructed from an injection-molded thermoset elastomer.Elastomers can store and release more potential energy per unit mass (or volume) than steel andplastic guards. This translates to greater energy absorption which will help preserve

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Angela Bielefeldt; Malinda Zarske

Instructor Gender Effects on Teamwork Experience Among Female Students in a First Year Engineering Projects Course Angela R. Bielefeldt and Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado BoulderAbstractMany engineering programs offer a first-year engineering projects (FYEP) course to incomingengineering students. These courses can help excite students about the engineering designprocess, build engineering identity, and begin socializing students into engineering. This studyexplored the perceptions of students enrolled in a FYEP course with regards to their teamworkexperiences in the course. The course included 13 sections in fall 2024, with 11 sectionsparticipating in a post survey at the end of the semester. The

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Abigail Neering; Mitchell Keck; Julia Reyna; Natcin Sorensen; Travis Price; Randy Hurd

1 Student Insights on an Interdisciplinary Engineering Capstone Project ​ with a Clear Client-Customer Relationship​ [Author Names]​Abstract: Engineering baccalaureate programs often require a senior project (capstone) courseintended to enable students to apply theoretical knowledge they have gained in their program to arealistic engineering task to prepare them to join the workforce. While this approach is common,organizational and pedagogical details vary significantly between programs and schools. Thispaper discusses an implementation of an interdisciplinary project that was

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Richard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Owen Terry Crocker, University of California, San Diego

Paper ID #49708Understanding the Nuances of Peer Mentoring in Different Project BasedLearning SettingsRichard Eugene Vallejo Jr, University of California, San Diego Richard Vallejo is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego majoring in Mechanical Engineering, completing his degree in June 2025. He works under Dr. Huihui Qi in the Engineering Pedagogy and Design Lab at UCSD, where he assists with concept generation and manufacturing for inquiry-based learning activity models and demonstrations. He performs quantitative and qualitative analysis on student survey responses to contribute to the development and

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino; Anubhav Pant; Yuto Minami; Ami Goto; Kubeshavarsha Kalithasan; Adam Carlton Lynch

1 Session 2025 A Student Perspective on Learning through UAV Design in an Engineering Capstone Project Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Anubhav Pant, Yuto Minami, Ami Goto, and Kubeshavarsha Kalithasan Department of Aerospace Engineering Wichita State University Adam Carlton Lynch, PhD Department of Applied Engineering Wichita State University

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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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Paper ID #45801Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A ComprehensiveReview of Practices and an assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s OutcomesDr. Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute Dr. Martin completed her bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University and her PhD in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. She is currently an assistant professor at VMI teaching fluids, environmental engineering and water resources courses. Her research focuses on drinking water quality and public health. She also co-advises the Society of Women Engineers at VMI.Dr. Kacie Caple

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Noha Alharbi; Peter Cavanaugh

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. The Impact of Social Media and Technology onEmpowering Saudi Women Entrepreneurs in NationalSocial Projects: Analytical Research in Accordance to the Saudi 2030 Vision Noha Alharbi Peter Cavanaugh Department of Technology Management, Department of Technology Management, School of Engineering School of Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Mashtura Rahman; Shivansh Sharma; Michael Ventourat; Julianne Torreno; Nealesh Guha; David Lee; Alec Kisselev; Tak Choi David Cheung; Sunil Dehipawala; Harsha Rajapakse

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Atom local environment student research project using Synchrotron X-Ray absorption with training based on open access databases for materials science Mashtura Rahman[1], Shivansh Sharma[1], Michael Ventourat[1], Julianne Torreno[1], Nealesh Guha[1], David Lee[1], Alec Kisselev[1], Tak Choi David Cheung[1], Sunil Dehipawala[1], Harsha Rajapakse[2] [1]Physics Department, Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY 11364 [2]Chemistry Department Medgar Evers College of CUNY Brooklyn, NY 11225 Abstract—This Atom local environment using Synchrotron X- Cyle in life

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Peter F. Cavanaugh

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Technology Management in the Age of AI Evaluating the Impact of AI on Graduate-Level Project Management and Process Improvement Courses Peter F. Cavanaugh Department of Technology Management University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT USA pcava@bridgeport.edu Abstract— Technology changes in general and Artificial

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State University; Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State University; Subhashini Ganapathy, Wright State University; Jeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University

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Paper ID #49437Improving Statistics Education at Wright State University with Design ProjectBased Learning, Problem Solving, and Peer ReviewDr. Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State UniversityDr. Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State UniversitySubhashini Ganapathy, Wright State UniversityJeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Statistics Education at Wright State University with Design Project Based Learning, Problem Solving, and Peer ReviewAbstractWidespread knowledge of statistical methods is essential in engineering and medical disciplines,primarily for experiment

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Navarun Gupta; Deana DiLuggo; Junling Hu; Abhilasha Tibrewal; Ahmed Elsayed; Theresa Bruckerhoff

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Evaluation Report of Project Achieve: Fostering Hispanic Achievement in Computer Science and Engineering with Affinity Research Group Model Navarun Gupta, Deana DiLuggo, Junling Hu, Theresa Bruckerhoff Abhilasha Tiberwal, Ahmed Elsayed VP and Principal Evaluator University of Bridgeport Curriculum Research and Evaluation, Inc. Bridgeport, CT, USA Chaplin, CT, USA navarung@bridgeport.edu, ddiluggo@bridgeport.edu