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Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

torefine the planned activities and the SMART goals and planned measurement of theoutcomes of those activities.The project supports students pursuing careers in STEM, helps develop facultyskills/knowledge and supports some pre-college education activities. The new granthas an increased focus on broadening participation and has a new requirement forexternal evaluation. Historically, 50% of student funding is awarded to marginalizedstudents in STEM. Starting in 2024 the program began to increase the percentage ofmarginalized student recipients and alongside funding will incorporate cohortprograms that honor students’ cultural, racial, and ethnic identities. The presentationwill discuss the motivations for the changes as well as some of the outcomes

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald, Greenway College; Rebecca Holcombe; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

practices [1]. Simultaneously, there have been calls toconsider meaningful community engagement and for engineering institutions to engagethoughtfully in rural spaces [1], [2], [3]. Recent national calls and efforts have also emphasizedthe importance of and need for research and investment in STEM workforce development inrural places and connecting students to careers and industries to demonstrate the relevance ofSTEM in rural places [3],[4],[5]. In alignment with these simultaneous calls, we propose work-integrated learning as a promising practice for the future of engineering education with the goalof promoting authentic work experiences and community engagement. This paper describes the first pilot of an innovative, community engaged

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ERM Technical Session: Quantitative Instrument Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Salgado, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso; Alexandra Coso Strong, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

satisfaction. To address this gap, thecurrent study poses two research questions within the STEM HSI context:RQ1: Is there alignment in faculty satisfaction between department and institution levels?RQ2: Can we identify which factors may contribute to the satisfaction differences between theseorganizational levels?MethodsData SourceThis study analyzed responses to Harvard’s Collaborative on Academic Careers in HigherEducation (COACHE) survey, a widely used instrument administered to over 250 U.S. academicinstitutions since 2005 [24]. The COACHE survey includes 170 Likert-scale items that assessvarious aspects of faculty experiences and demographics. Our analysis focused on two itemsmeasuring level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Both items used a

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kurt M Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

?BackgroundProgram Context The broader project involved a partnership between a small Mid-Atlantic college and aNortheastern educational non-profit to design and execute an innovative, immersive engineeringeducation “study away” program. The focus on the pilot semester in Fall 2023 was to deliver aninnovative hands-on engineering curriculum and allow students to engage in career exploration.On the curriculum side, this was conducted through project-based learning and mastery-assessment. Students took five engineering courses during the semester including: CircuitsAnalysis, Circuits Analysis Laboratory, Statics, Calculus III, and Physics II. On the careerexploration side, the students engaged in site visits, called “career treks,” to local

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

EMINE FOUST, United States Military Academy

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

talents [1, 2, 3]. Students show improvements in theirtechnical knowledge and communication skills, gain more professional confidence, and feel betterprepared for their future careers [1, 3]. UREs create a platform for applying theoretical knowledgeto real-world challenges and encourage students to refine their skills, which in turn bolsters theirconfidence and overall growth. Additionally, these experiences offer opportunities for networkingwith leaders in research. Mentorship often plays a pivotal role in improving retention andgraduation rates, helping students secure job positions or gain admission to graduate programs,giving them an advantage over others [1, 2, 3]. Current literature describes undergraduate research mentoring as a two

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College; Jason Curtis, Cuesta College; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Francisco E Jimenez, Cabrillo College; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College; Leila Jewell, Monterey Peninsula College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Vincent Mark Briones Crisostomo, Moorpark College; Marcella Klein Williams, Oxnard College; Justin William Miller, Oxnard College; Franco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City College; Joe Selzler, Ventura College

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. Marcella Klein Williams is the STEM Director at Oxnard College. Her strengths include organizational development, systems design, and strategic partnerships. Her career spans teaching and administration within the P-20 California education system over the last 30 years.Justin William Miller, Oxnard CollegeFranco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City CollegeJoe Selzler, Ventura College Joe Selzler is a Professor of Chemistry at Ventura College in Ventura, CA where is has taught for the last 20 years. He earned his MS in Chemistry from the University of California- Irvine where he specialized in environmental chemistry ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025LSAMP/B2B: C6-LSAMP – Reflections on

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; eric bogatin, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

learners.Performance-Based Admissions: A central innovation of the programs is a performance-basedadmissions pathway, which replaces standardized tests and traditional application materials withdemonstrated academic performance in designated gateway courses. While this model hassuccessfully expanded access, it also raises important considerations about learner preparednessand long-term academic success.Stackable Credentials and Career Alignment: Programs support stackable credentials, whichallow students to earn certificates in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, andsustainability. While this structure promotes career relevance and flexibility, preliminary feedbackindicates mixed recognition from employers and concerns about fragmented

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STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, Air Force Institute of Technology; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Ramanitharan Kandiah, Central State University; Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Kaitlin Hill, St. Mary's University; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, The Foodbank, Inc. (Dayton, OH); Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

learningopportunities. It discusses how participants were encouraged to explore their identity formationand its impact on STEM career development while fostering a sense of belonging and self-efficacy in their fields. Using a mixed methods evaluation and assessment approach, findingssuggest several implications: (a) an increase in participants' awareness and skills within STEMfields, potentially enhancing interest in these areas; (b) a greater understanding of social changepartnerships and their integration into higher education research; and (c) transformed practicesthat could prepare more students for STEM careers. Emphasizing educational research inengineering and community engagement, this paper discusses the critical importance ofpromoting access, respect

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State University; Shantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; Catherine Smith, Bowling Green State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

) operators.b) Goal #2: Initiate and conduct robust outreach regarding careers in commercial aviation as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned system operator, including outreach to populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry.Figure 1. Overview of the Proposed Project 2Objectives and ApproachThe proposed self-sustaining and affordable curriculum is designed to be implemented at highschools with an overall idea of preparing students to become aircraft and/or UAS operators. Toeffectively achieve the primary goals of the framework, the project is subdivided into three majorobjectives consisting of multiple operational tasks. This

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlie Cooper M.Ed., University of Georgia; Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

center around national identity, engineering culture, acculturation, and inclusion of colonial migrants from the U.S. territories who are looking to pursue engineering careers in the contiguous United States.Mr. Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Matthew Bahnson completed his Ph.D. in the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in at North Carolina State University. His previous training includes a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago. Matthew’s research focuses on sociocultural inequality in engineering graduate education with the intention of increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in STEM

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University; Shelly Engelman, Johns Hopkins University ; Thema Monroe-White, George Mason University; Binh Chi Bui, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Education. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Houston, M.A. in Educational Studies from KU Leuven, and B.Sc. in Teacher Education from Can Tho University. Before starting the current position, Dr. Bui held research positions at the University of Houston’s College of Education and the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. His research interests include college access, academic success, and employment/career success, focusing on racially minoritized students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Few Good Connections: Exploring the Social Networks of Underrepresented Racially Minoritized (URM

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Spangler Chisholm, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, contributes to declining enrollment in EE programs compared toother STEM fields [2, 3]. To enhance diversity and interest in electrical engineering (EE), various initiativeshave focused on hands-on workshops, integrating creativity into STEM education, andaltruistic projects, such as designing solar-rechargeable reading lights, which have beenparticularly effective in engaging girls [4, 5]. Other efforts include organizing tours,funding science fairs and camps, and supporting robotics teams [6]. Despite theseinitiatives, gender disparities persist, with boys often receiving greater encouragement topursue EE careers through support from home, school, and technology-related hobbies[7]. To overcome these challenges and create more equitable

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani A AL-Mqadma, Islamic University of Gaza; Bill Guariento, University of Northumbria; Caroline Burns, Northumbria University; Rachid Khoumikham, Northumbria University Newcastle/ and The University of Essex ; Hatem A Elaydi, Islamic University of Gaza

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

governance practices in higher education. His research interests include renewable energy, females in engineering, and quality assurance and governance. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Female engineering academics in the Global North and South: An exploration oflanguage of instruction, using Story Circles and Focus GroupsAbstractSustainable and inclusive development would benefit from an increase in female visibilityand leadership in the field of engineering. Particularly in the Global South, engineering iscrucial to development, and increasingly attractive to female students, but intersectionalbarriers restrict employment / career advancement. Our earlier research, published by ASEEin 2016 [1

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

that these populationssubscribe to a complex shared group identity referred to as rural consciousness [9]. Whilenot yet adequately explored, there is also some evidence to support that, for intersectionalidentities, rural consciousness may play a larger role in decision making than gender, race, orethnic identities.In her landmark 2004 paper, Bridget Barron suggested that a learning ecology perspectivewas a useful mechanism for understanding how and why students engage in activities thatdevelop an interest in technology careers. She identified five contexts that support students indeveloping fluency in an interest like a computer science — school, peers, home, community,and distributed resources — and argued that students need support across

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Catherine Elisabeth Lugo, UT Arlington Research Experience for Teachers - Fort Worth ISD; Meribah Marie Treadway, The University of Texas at Arlington

Drones. I.M. Terrell’s robotics teams have earned several awards, and most recently, team #17505B advanced to the VEX World Championship in the 2023-24 season.Mrs. Meribah Marie Treadway, The University of Texas at Arlington Meribah Treadway is a graduate of the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics along with a secondary math and physics teaching certification through the Teach North Texas program. Treadway has spent her entire teaching career at James Martin High School (her own alma mater) where she is a part of the Arlington ISD STEM Academy faculty and is the co-coordinator for the annual STEM Leadership Conference. Treadway has taught both mathematics and engineering

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Arkadiy Portnoy; Tak Cheung

in preparing undergraduate students to conduct research, in-conversion for deployment to fulfill the first-year experience person as well as online when necessary, starting in the Excelcriterion was challenging given the setting of open admissions, environment with a gradual transformation to the standardthe newly graduated high school students with strong intentions Python framework. The Excel with Python by Microsoftin the programming career were found to be successful in thelearning of Python fundamentals. The recent Microsoft Office without third vendor subscription fee is only available to365

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GIFTS I

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Becca Kiriazes, Catholic University of America

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FYEE 2025

, machineshop, faculty offices, computer labs, career services, study lounges, and group workspaces. Thelist of locations was curated with input from faculty and current students, drawing on theirinsights about valuable resources and favorite campus spots. To complete each challenge, teamscaptured creative photos to document their visits. Each photo had to include all but one teammember, the photographer, who rotated between tasks. Teams were encouraged to complete asmany prompts as possible within the lab time, with visits to three specific challenges designatedas mandatory. Each completed challenge earned one point, with additional bonus points awardedfor humor, creativity, and team spirit displayed in the photos. Points were tallied and a winnerwas

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Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainability in K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L. Taylor, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Jennifer Ramos-Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #47662Developing and Piloting a High School Engineering Design Course with EnvironmentalJustice and Geospatial Visualization (Evaluation)Ms. Jennifer L. Taylor, University of Colorado Boulder Jennifer Taylor is the director of pre-college engineering with the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She leads the Pre-College Engineering Education Program, engaging K-12 students in hands-on engineering experiences to broaden STEM education impacts and supporting K-12 educators to increase teacher capacity in classroom engineering education. Before pursuing a career in higher

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Blaine, University of Oregon; Nathan Jacobs, University of Oregon

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

few doctoralstudents, with one notably joining a spin out startup from the institution. As a program that wasestablished with innovation and impact as a strategic pillar, this student’s choice at the start ofher career was nicely symbolic of what the institution had worked toward – she graduated as anexcellent engineer who was also academically prepared in entrepreneurship with strongcommunication practice.The build-it balance required aligning institutional interests with individual interests in a smallteam charged with developing the curriculum. Administratively, the various institutions came toan agreement about workload and splitting time for faculty involved in the partnership, and thisessentially made the space for the collaboration to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mobin Rastgar Agah, Ct State Community College Norwalk

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

corresponding post-survey responses, allowing for directmeasurement of changes over the semester. Students rated their agreement with the followingstatements on a Likert scale: • I enjoy doing math. • Math word problems fascinate me. • Math classes provide the opportunity to gain knowledge that is useful in real life. • I would consider college majors in science, technology, engineering or math. • I would consider a career in science, technology, engineering or math.The first three statements were added in the second year of the study to capture broaderattitudinal shifts. A total of 288 students completed both pre- and post-surveys, including 77from contextualized sections and 211 from non-contextualized sections. To avoid response

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Daniel Almeida, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Fred W DePiero, Hancock College; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stephen R. Beard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Tina Cheuk, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

being a low-income student contributed to or possibly hindered student development andutilization of their strengths?” we might see that (see also Figure 2): ● Financial instability may impact students' ability to fully engage with strengths-based development. Students who struggle to meet their physiological (food, housing, transportation) and safety (job security, financial stability) needs may find it difficult to focus on academic or career-related aspirations. ● A student who is food insecure may find it difficult to apply their Learner strength effectively because they are preoccupied with meeting basic survival needs. ● Students with security needs may experience high levels of stress that inhibit their ability

Conference Session

Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri; David Heise, Lincoln University; Zeyad Mahmoud Alfawaer, Lincoln University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #46044WIP - Building A Stronger Curriculum: A Comprehensive Model for EnhancedEvaluationDr. Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri Dr. Cameron R. Rusnak is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Lincoln University. Throughout his academic career, he has been dedicated to enhancing undergraduate education by continuously refining his teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes. His efforts focus on creating an engaging, supportive, and effective learning environment that fosters both academic growth and practical understanding.David Heise, Lincoln UniversityZeyad Mahmoud Alfawaer, Lincoln

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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University - Bozeman; Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University - Bozeman; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

assignments and approaches to disciplinary writing.Mx. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a Professor in Organization, Information & Learning Sciences and in Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Svihla received the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Scholarship and the NSF CAREER Award, which President Biden also recognized with a PECASE. Their scholarship has been recognized for its contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion by the American Society for Engineering Education and the Professional and Organizational Development Network. Dr. Svihla, a disabled and chronically-ill

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katharine Sarah Getz, Pennsylvania State University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award, and the 2023 AIChE Excellence in Engineering Education Research Award.Mr. Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Matthew Bahnson completed his Ph.D. in the Applied Social and Community Psychology program in at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Clarkson University. Doug specializes in the development and application of optical diagnostic techniques for the measurement of fluid flows. He has applied these techniques to study problems ranging from the unsteady aerodynamics of airfoils modeled after the flipper of the humpback whale, to the motion of particle laden flows in pipes, to the aerodynamics of luge sled. Doug has also worked with graduate students and faculty to learn about and improve teaching throughout his career. Doug is currently directing a professional development group at Clarkson University for junior faculty and is a member of the ASEE Taskforce on Faculty Teaching Excellence.Dr. Charles

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Gannon, Montana State University - Bozeman; Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Nick Lux, Montana State University; Sweeney Windchief, Montana State University - Bozeman; Abigail M. Richards, Montana State University - Bozeman; Suzanne G. Taylor, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

’ STEM identityformation is key. Alarmingly, girls start to lose interest in engineering around the age of twelve[5] and students who do not form an engineering identity at an early age do not pursueengineering careers [6]. Further, stereotypes of STEM professionals in the media have beenfound to negatively influence students’ perceptions of STEM fields [7]. Social, cultural andgender norms, and the absence of role models and mentors can also challenge engineeringidentity formation, especially in young female and underrepresented minority students, e.g., ruraland/or American Indian. Findings from these previous studies underscore the importance ofenculturing self-efficacy in STEM teaching by providing elementary teachers researchexperiences and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tao Zhou, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

begins with early education in K12 through first-year college students. This instills notonly the necessary knowledge base but also a passion and curiosity for these fields. It has beenestablished that students' attitudes toward their educational and career paths begin to form in theearly stages of their schooling. Integrating engineeringeducation in K-12 and early stages of college studentscan significantly expand students' career perspectives,offering them a broader array of opportunities [3], [4].Given the need for engaging and accessible STEMeducational strategies, along with the vital roleteachers play in cultivating a passion for science andtechnology, addressing the challenges of implementingengineering programs in K–12 education is

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

concepts, foster collaboration,fidence in ethical considerations, greater appreciation for AI’srole in learning, and improved career readiness. The results and build career competencies in line with the Nationalhighlight the transformative potential of AI when thoughtfully Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards [7].integrated into coursework, fostering an inclusive environment To measure the effectiveness of these interventions, surveysthat enhances academic and professional development. This were conducted at the beginning and end of the semester.paper discusses the methodologies, findings, and implications for The findings reveal a shift in students’ perceptions of AIeducators aiming

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD) 1 - Access and Integration

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Dinse, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Vahid Motevalli, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Diversity

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Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

[2],[5]. While veteran/student service member (SSM)students bring a unique set of skills, abilities, perspectives, and experiences that can enhance andenrich the classroom experience, they can also present with challenges that can hinder theirability to meet their academic, social, and career goals [3]. With a better understanding of thesechallenges, as well as how their strengths can be integrated into the larger pedagogy, strategicand intentional interventions can be implemented at the institutional level to enhance retention,academic and social success, and overall degree completion.Academic BarriersOf the veteran students who pursue a baccalaureate degree, national data shows only 16.9% ofthem reach degree completion versus 37.1% of

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pranshoo Solanki P.E., Illinois State University; Ali Barenji, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

achievingsustainability in your field?4. Sustainable Technologies and InnovationsQ-10 How strongly do you agree with the statement: “I am knowledgeable about sustainabletechnologies in my field of study”?Q-11 To what extent do you agree that incorporating sustainable design principles can lead tomore innovative products?5. Personal Perspective and ActionsQ-12 How strongly do you agree with the statement: “I regularly engage in activities or projectsthat promote sustainability”?Q-13 To what extent do you agree that you are motivated to pursue a career that focuses onsustainability?Q-14 How strongly do you agree with the statement: "I am confident in my ability to contribute tosustainable practices in my future career"?6. Assessing Knowledge and AttitudesQ-15 To