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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia; Emma Huelskoetter; Michelle Francis, University of Virginia

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personality psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2007. Prior to his career in psychology, he spent six years as a teacher, coach, and social worker. Chris is a second generation educator whose grandparents were tenant farmers in Iowa and Nebraska. He tries to emulate their hard work and persistence in the pursuit of social justice. One of his favorite childhood memories is eating his paternal grandmother’s homemade fruit pies with plenty of ice cream.Emma HuelskoetterMichelle Francis, University of Virginia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Motivation Loss in Math: Contributing Factors and ConsequencesAbstractSustaining student motivation in STEM education is

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Engineering Inclusivity: Challenging Disparities and Cultivating Resilience in Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas; Alyssandra P Navarro, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

-identification[2] M. Kotche, “Clinical Immersion Internship Introduces Students to Needs Assessment,” presented at the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2016. Accessed: Jan. 18, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/clinical-immersion-internship-introduces- students-to-needs-assessment[3] M. Ong, J. M. Smith, and L. T. Ko, “Counterspaces for women of color in STEM higher education: Marginal and central spaces for persistence and success,” J. Res. Sci. Teach., vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 206–245, 2018, doi: 10.1002/tea.21417.[4] K. C. Thiem and N. Dasgupta, “From Precollege to Career: Barriers Facing Historically Marginalized Students and Evidence-Based Solutions,” Soc. Issues Policy Rev., vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 212

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 7: Retention & Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Navid Yaghoubisharif, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #42757Understanding and Enhancing Student Engagement: Measuring Resources,Self-Assessment and Constructive Engagement In 1st-Year Engineering CoursesNavid Yaghoubisharif, Oregon State UniversityDr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award inDr. Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University Dr. Natasha Mallette is a licensed professional engineer with expertise in

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University; Rosalyn Stoa, Colorado State University; Alexa Jayne, Colorado State University; Bailey Underill, Colorado State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #42158Unveiling the Crisis: Decoding the Working Conditions of Doctoral EngineeringStudents and the Call for Decent WorkMr. Rafael De Leon, The Ohio State University A current PhD student in engineering education at The Ohio State University, Rafael De Leon has spent much of his academic and professional career researching and analyzing energy technologies. He spent some time working at the National Energy Technology Lab (NETL) becoming familiar with how policy is influenced by engineers. His current research interests include graduate student working conditions and policy. He enjoys spending time with family and

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Paul Fernandez, Utah Valley University; Walker Eads, Utah Valley University; Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Abolfazl Amin, Utah Valley University; Abdennour C. Seibi, Utah Valley University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

their degree. Theproblem is compounded when there is a lack of realization that these students have manyresponsibilities outside of schoolwork (Tyson, 2012).Yet, these students still enroll in college and universities for multiple reasons. A study found thattypical non-traditional students expect to utilize college for career preparation and were lesslikely to be focused on the social scene (Forbus, Newbold, & Mehta, 2011). Another study citeda personal desire to complete what they started, being a role model for their children, and thefinancial incentives to improve their economic situation (Bohl, Haak, & Shrestha, 2017).Providing a meaningful undergraduate experience to non-traditional students will go a long waytowards enhancing

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

designed to support their educational experiences). This research showsthat CSt face three main challenges: time constraints, lack of knowledge of available resources,and lack of availability of affordable child care. Assets of CSt include their increased motivation,organizational skills, and patience; these assets may be responsible for the higher GPAs that CSthave relative to their peers.As outlined above, none of the studies included in this review focused specifically on engineeringstudents. One study, which involved students from a variety of areas of study, consisted of 23%engineering students; [32] another study involved students studying the built environment [13] (aninterdisciplinary field appropriate for students considering careers in

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

to past students who participatedin a senior-year fluid mechanics course during spring semesters spanning 2019-2022 and wereengaged in a semester-long multidisciplinary service-learning project. The objective was toassess their current perception of the impact of the assignment, after several years have passedand they have moved into their professional careers (long-term impact). We also examined howthe opinions of all participants as a group may have evolved from when they were students tonow as working professionals. We compared their recent group responses with reflections theycompleted during the course (short-term impact). Class Setting The Fluid Mechanics course, part of a midsize university's Mechanical

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sai Paresh Karyekar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Liangliang Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Yiming Guo, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ying Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

’ educational careers [5], it behooves programs to take advantage of the data available tothem in order to better understand the unique backgrounds and needs of students as they navigatethrough the curricula.Accordingly, engineering education researchers have identified many factors that predictengineering students’ academic success [6]–[8]. To build power and generalizability, someanalyses have aggregated data across multiple engineering programs and institutions, such asresearch using the MIDFIELD database [9]. While these generalized insights have valuablecontributions for the engineering community and its subdisciplines, there is also value incontextualizing analyses within specific programs, since departmental culture, studentcomposition, and many

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuwei Deng, King’s College London; Wei Liu, King's College London; Claire Lucas

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

transdisciplinary,holistic, and problem-solving abilities [18]. Research indicates that incorporatingdesign thinking into engineering education yields several positive outcomes, includingenhanced creativity, sustainability, and career readiness[19]. Furthermore, it has beenshown to improve students' leadership, algorithmic, entrepreneurial, and criticalthinking skills, fostering a culture of design and creativity [20]. Graham’s studyshows [21] design thinking enhances empathy, entrepreneurship, emergingtechnologies, material science, collaboration, and a human-centric focus.Traditionally, engineering education has heavily focused on critical thinking withintechnical realms, nurturing students' proficiency in managing tasks [22]. In contrast,design thinking

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; John C. Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Stephen M Goodnick, Arizona State University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. ; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University; Florida State University; Shayla Sawyer; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; David Zubia, University of Texas at El Paso; Milford Muskett

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #44090Board 85: Work in Progress: Asset-Driven Equitable Partnerships (ADEP inPractice)Dr. Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he taught courses on electromagnetics

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Jusmeidy Zambrano; Laura Eugenia Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnologico de MOnterrey

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International Division (INTL)

through the continuingprofessional education of university teaching staff.In short, thinking about the way of teaching has been the product of research andexperiences that show the need to focus on training to scale up or improve student retentionpractices and inter-and transdisciplinary views of the specificity of a field in relation towhat surrounds it.We have varied antecedents in Latin America that show that in recent times, engineeringhas had little growth because these careers are perceived as very long and difficult, addingto the fact that the initial years have become more difficult for those who join these careers[21]. Therefore, thinking about teaching would give us the possibility of providing areflective look at the practice that

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership Competencies and Skills

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

looking for technically skilled professionals andindividuals with strong leadership abilities. Leadership in engineering is the ability to guide,motivate, and influence a team of professionals toward achieving goals and objectives. TheEngineering School of a University in Chile needs to understand the self-perceived skills of itsstudents, especially those in the final years of their engineering programs. This will help thefaculty prepare future professionals for team management, decision-making, and otheressential skills required in their careers. The School can align their graduation standards withthe career profiles of the students to ensure they are well-equipped to succeed in theirprofession.Numerous studies have suggested that there is a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Neda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jorge Fonseca Cacho, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Mei Yang, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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engineering education, pp. 1–17, 2010 Available at: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1076158.pdf.[2] K. Mattern, J. Radunzel, and P. Westrick. “Development of STEM Readiness Benchmarks to Assist Educational and Career Decision Making.” ACT Research Report Series, 2015 (3). ACT, Inc., 2014[3] A. Sithole, E. T. Chiyaka, P. McCarthy, D.M. Mupinga, B.K. Bucklein, and J. Kibirige. “Student Attraction, Persistence and Retention in STEM Programs: Successes and Continuing Challenges”. Higher Education Studies, 7(1), pp.46-59, 2017[4] E. R. Kurban, and A. F. Cabrera. “Building readiness and intention towards STEM fields of study: using HSLS: 09 and SEM to examine this complex process

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, after which theauxiliary material gets elbowed out to address new technical developments, external pressures,and so forth. We are, however, conscientious about both the reason to spread this work out andthe how to sustain it.For the former, as faculty who advise all the students in our programs—with each of whom wemeet no less than three times each year (no less than once per quarter, typically two or threetimes) just for advising—we are familiar with many students’ tendency to identify what theyconsider throw-away courses. These are required courses that many students do not perceive asessential to their career. And because we cannot teach our major courses more than once peryear, it is sometimes justifiable for a student to leave these

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

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2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Ben Groenewald; Christina L. Carmen, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Space workforce, or ALLIES. Initially, the ALLIESpartnership was centered within engineering design classes at CPUT and UAH. Engineeringdesign tools and methodologies were shared as well as the establishment of a focus upon thedesign and development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) toolscreated by the CPUT and UAH engineering students. The STEM tools are intended to providekindergarten-through-grade-twelve (K-12) students, both in the United Sates (US) and SouthAfrica, an intuitive, hands-on learning experience in order to encourage the younger students topursue a STEM education and, ultimately, a STEM career. During the design process, theengineering design students visit the K-12 schools in order to incorporate the

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Pooja Thakkar Singh, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Debra Ann Pothier, Autodesk, Inc.; Anand Sethupathy, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Geraldine Gooding, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; David Soukup P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Jarrett Reich, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Morgan Lamarre, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; James Stewart Warrick

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Diversity

objectives. Industries are demanding that an educationaltransformation be made to change how mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, andCNC machinists are learning the skills required to meet modern and future workforce needs.In fact, many jobs that young people are being trained for today may not exist or may besubstantially different by the time these young people enter the workforce. Industry 4.0 is a newera. Education must adapt to this new era for students to be successful in their future careers. Ifthe education ecosystem does not adapt, then the time to talent (time it takes for a recent graduateto become effective in a role) will continue to widen, impacting the profitability and viability of abroad range of industries.The objective

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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Diversity

demographic groups, as students who identify as Asian,Black, and Multiple Races scored below their peers across the state.Albemarle High School (HS2), as per the 2022-2023 Virginia Department of Education’s SchoolQuality Profiles (HS2SQP), accommodates approximately 2,000 students and provides a diversecadre of educational offerings29,31. HS2 provides over 25 college-level courses and featuresprograms like AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and the STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math) Career Learning Community, open to all HS2 students as well asthose through the shared school division 29.Demographically, the student body at HS2 breaks down as follows: 49.4% White, 16.9% Black,18.9% Hispanic/Latino, 7.9% Asian, <1.0% Native

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Diversity

associatedleadership roles, both in academia and industry, which contributes to limited access to mentorshipin engineering that is inclusive and responsive to women’s needs [2]–[8]. When referring tomentorship throughout this paper, we adopt the operationalized definition developed by theNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), which describesmentorship as “a professional, working alliance in which individuals work together over time tosupport the personal and professional growth, development, and success of the relational partnersthrough the provision of career and psychosocial support” and contend also that mentorship is“essential to the holistic development of [engineers], including but not limited to developing astrong identity

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Technical Session: Transforming Engineering Education Is Possible! A Descriptive Case Study of Reimagining Engineering Education and Delivering a Wake Forest Engineering Student Experience Promoting Inclusion, Agency, Holistic Learning, and Success

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

anexample, one of the first assignments in our first engineering class - EGR 111 (Introduction toEngineering Thinking and Practice) - was a personal statement of what each student hoped to dowith an engineering degree and where they envisioned they would be after graduation. This wasnot an easy assignment but one that we would give back to students on graduation day (nearly 4years later). Similar visioning assignments like an Independent Development Plan (IDP) wouldbe part of the curriculum too and would continue to be improved by the founding faculty team(e.g. Melissa Kenny, Kyle Luthy, Kyana Young, Courtney DiVittorio). Ethical Leadershipassignments and Career Readiness assignments in capstone design, etc. Figure 3: Some of the

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Improving Retention & Self-Efficacy through Experiential Learning and Research Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Kamryn G. Zachek; Alex Webster, University of New Mexico; Timothy L. Schroeder; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

perceive a lack of readiness as a barrier toparticipation. [3] Creating pathways for diverse and underrepresented undergraduate students to enterundergraduate research and continue to pursue graduate research is imperative to diversity theworkforce. Underrepresented minority students often value collaboration and helping people asimportant factors in their educational objectives and careers. [4] They may have a misperceptionthat science is an isolated field that does not engage in broader community interests. Involvingstudents in community-engaged learning projects allows them to see the social and economicaspects of science problems, exposes them to the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature ofscience, and can result in improved

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Community Engagement Division 1 - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Donohue, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

motivations and hindrances questions as well as qualitativeanalysis on students’ experiences and attitudes exhibit four main trends.Outreach Trend 1: Students enjoy attending outreach and find it helpful to themselves andto societyAll 19 (100%) respondents reported that improving teaching or communication skills had animpact on their volunteerism (Figure 1). An engineering student said, “It is important tounderstand how to present your [research] field to many diverse groups.” 17/19 (89%) ofparticipants reported “Fun or Enjoyment” having an impact on why they volunteer for thesebroader impact outreach events. 16/19 (84%) students believe that participating in outreach willhelp them in their future careers. For example, one student said, “By

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

anactual connection to the school once enrolled. Students can build a virtual network that can beleveraged into an in-person network to encourage enrollment in nontraditional careers [9].Theoretical frameworkOrganizational demography refers to the study of the composition of an organization in terms ofvarious demographic characteristics, such as age, gender, race, and tenure. These demographicfeatures impact organizational behavior and performance, particularly through social interaction,communication, and decision-making processes. Organizational demography offers a lensthrough which to analyze how diversity, particularly in terms of underrepresented groups,influences organizational structures, practices, and outcomes [16]. This framework is

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jasmine N Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alaina Lee Rutledge; Jayme M. Cellitioci; Ashley Giordano; Roxanne A. Moore Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Fame (NIHF). She leads vision and strategy for the development of educational programming that is centered around insights from the NIHF Inductees. Jayme curates content for NIHF museum located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office; events and ceremonies; and other outreach initiatives. She also oversees research partnerships and the application of findings to curricula. Jayme holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/biology, a master’s in creativity and change leadership, and a professional certificate in free-choice learning.Ashley Giordano Ashley has an M.A. in History and a Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Delaware. Her career at the National Inventors Hall of Fame began as a

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenn Campbell, University of Arkansas; EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ, Mus Alparslan University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

relate toconstructs like self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and interest, thus impacting subsequentdecisions to remain in engineering or pursue a future career in the field. Further, studentperceptions on what mechanical engineering is and what mechanical engineers do likely changeover time based on coursework and informal learning experiences such as internships.Engineering literacy—the ability to solve problems using engineering design processes and makeinformed decisions about crucial issues such as energy consumption and climate change—is also avital component of engineering education. Much of the research on student perceptions ofengineering focuses on K-12 students and teachers rather than current engineeringundergraduates. However

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill, University of Cincinnati; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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they will need to succeed in their future engineering studies and careers. • Provide students with an understanding of what engineering “is” since most students do not have this understanding from their high school years. • Practice evidence-based pedagogies, such as active and collaborative learning, to foster student learning and improve retention in the major. 1While FYE 1.0 introductory courses are common at most institutions of higher education, thereis still little consensus about which foci are most crucial in developing effective first-yearcourses. The structure of most FYE 1.0 programs also does not accommodate students who mayhave different starting points or

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington; Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

andunderstood. They had established a foothold at their community college, one that would need tobe reestablished elsewhere to complete their academic and career goals.Discussion and ConclusionAs we continue analysis, we are cognizant that while these findings highlight key insights, theyalso underscore the necessity for future research focused on enhancing support initiatives thatbroaden participation and facilitate the transition of community college students into the STEMeducational pipeline and ultimately into industry roles. Throughout our continued analysis of thedata we are intentionally coding lessons that that might inform institutional policy and practice.Through this research, the Community College S-STEM Network (CCSN) aims to develop

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University

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Paper ID #49758Work in Progress: A two-way learning street: Near-peer college studentsenhance high school after-school STEM club opportunitiesMr. Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University As the oldest of four in a single-parent household near Dayton, Ohio, my upbringing instilled a deep sense of responsibility and resilience. Growing up, I developed a passion for math and science, which shaped my academic pursuits and guided my career path. I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, where I honed my analytical and problem-solving skills. I then worked for

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Lai, Tufts University; Kavon Karrobi, Boston University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

questions are listed in Appendix 7.1. Students were asked to complete thesurvey after the first lecture was given and before students worked on and submitted their firstwritten assignment. Majority of the questions focused on gauging what kind of background andunderstanding students had with respect to technical reading, writing, and presenting. It was alsointeresting to see what career paths the students were interested in at the time they completed thesurvey and how important they thought communication skills would be in their future careers.Finally, there were two questions related to student use of generative AI tools prior to the course:first about how often students used generative AI tools for technical communication, and secondabout what

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

of the Center for Educational Networks and Impacts at Virginia Tech and Associate Professor of Engineering Education. His primary research interests focus on systems thinking, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and collaborative change. Grohs is an NSF CAREER Awardee and has served as PI/co-PI for several interdisciplinary and multi-party educational research grants.Dr. David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Dillard is the Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech. He has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace, automDr. James Lord, Virginia