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ERM Technical Session: A Focus on Faculty Experiences & Perceptions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camila Olivero-Araya, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

guiding this project is: How do institutional policies andindividual experiences shape the tenure process for early-career engineering faculty at R1institutions? This paper concentrates explicitly on the policy discourse analysis part. It focuseson two engineering schools in the Big Ten Conference. The selection of these institutions wasdeliberate, as they aligned with the origins of participants from the narrative portion of thebroader research project. To protect the identity and confidentiality of the participants,pseudonyms have been assigned to the institutions throughout this study; they will be referred toas the Northern Lakes University and the Silver Creek Polytechnic Institute.The data for this study are from an analysis of 15

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

underrepresented students in STEM. Through aphased research study of STEM transfer students, researchers discovered that women incommunity college who declared a major in engineering or computer science were much morelikely than men to switch out of those majors. In addition, community college students wereless likely than their university counterparts to belong to professional societies, which offerexposure to academic and professional networks, mentors, and career opportunities. Toaddress this, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) created programming in 2022 to increasecommunity college women’s membership and support their engagement in societal activities.The program reduces financial barriers with free memberships and stipends for communitycollege

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Shadnaz Asgari, California State University, Long Beach; Ga Young Suh, California State University, Long Beach; Perla Ayala, California State University Long Beach

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Diversity

prerequisite reveiws. Programs must provideacademic and career advising, including major-specific mentorship, and facilitate transfer studentintegration through credit articulation. Additionally, they should promote student involvement inprofessional organizations, access to support services, and recognition of prior learning to ensurealignment with ABET standards.Our ABET report detailed how the CSULB BME program ensures academic preparedness andfosters inclusivity through structured admissions policies and support systems. Pre-majors mustcomplete foundational courses with a minimum grade of “C” and maintain a 2.5 GPA to declarethe major. The report highlighted the seamless integration of transfer students, who enhanceprogram diversity, through

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Professional Papers

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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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Professional Papers

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

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Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yooneun Lee, University of Dayton; Khalid Zouhri, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

-KubiAbstractGraduate programs in Engineering Management typically require students to complete a set of corecourses to ensure they have the necessary academic background and foundational knowledge for successin the program. These core courses often include probability, statistics, mathematics, and operationsresearch, tailored to the focus and specialty of the engineering management program. However, manyfirst-year graduate students face challenges in keeping up with these core courses, which can significantlyimpact their consequent academic success and, ultimately, their professional careers. This study aims toinvestigate the relationship between graduate students' performance in their first engineering managementcourse and their overall academic success

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Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Improving EmployabilityThe VIP model equips students with practical skills highly valued in the job market, such as teamwork,problem-solving, and technical expertise. Cullers et al. [6] found that students participating in VIPprograms, which combine multidisciplinary research with academic coursework, demonstrated significantimprovements in practical skills and career readiness. These programs offer students an interdisciplinaryexperience that fosters collaboration with professionals and researchers, directly linking academicknowledge to real-world applications. The research indicates that VIP students were not only moreengaged in their studies but also better equipped to transition into careers after graduation. Furthermore,by working on

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Student Services & Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seema C Shah-Fairbank P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Eric Steward, University of South Alabama; Nelson Román Gómez-Torres, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Professional Development, StudentOrganizationsIntroductionStudent chapters established by professional societies, like the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE), provide opportunities for students to network with industry professionals,gain exposure to various career options, develop leadership skills, and enhance their professionaldevelopment beyond the academic experience. These activities collectively prepare students for asmoother transition into their professional careers after graduation. ASCE, established in 1852, isthe oldest professional engineering society in the United States [1]. ASCE operates under acollection of volunteers associated with local or regional professional younger membergroups/forums, branches, and sections that oversee

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University - Bozeman; Adrienne Phillips, Montana State University - Bozeman; Catherine M Kirkland, Montana State University - Bozeman; Amanda Hohner, Montana State University - Bozeman; Susan Gallagher, Montana State University - Bozeman; Craig R Woolard P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

Paper ID #47922Designing and Implementing Integrated Project Based Courses for First- andSecond-Year Environmental Engineering StudentsDr. Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Plymesser hold a B.S. (Case Western Reserve University ’01) and Ph.D. (MSU ’14) degrees in Civil Engineering. She began her academic career at Montana State University – Billings with a teaching and research tenure-track appointment. Dr. Plymesser joined the Civil Engineering Department at Montana State University in 2016. Her research is focused in ecohydraulics and fish passage with a particular fondness for the application of

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Mentorship in Engineering Leadership Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Victor Manuel Garcia Jr.; Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso; Christopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

introductoryengineering courses. Similarly, Samsuri et al. [6] utilized the How People Learn framework todesign an effective introduction to engineering courses. In addition, Nguyen et al. [7] investigatedproject-based learning strategies to improve the learning outcomes of diverse students enrolled inintroductory engineering courses. As such, introductory engineering courses have played a crucialrole in engineering education to motivate, prepare, and support the career decision-making of first-year students at a college level.Impact of Peer MentoringSeveral studies have shown that peer mentoring positively impacts university students' academicperformance and social integration. Eddy and Hogan [8] highlighted the impact of peer mentoringon improved academic

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 2: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT; Susanna Maria Bairoh, Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

research interests related to technology and society, gender diversity and engineering education.Dr. Susanna Maria Bairoh, Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK Susanna Bairoh holds a Doctor of Science (Economics) degree from Hanken School of Business and a Master of Social Science degree from University of Helsinki. She works as Research Manager at TEK (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland) and is responsible for leading and managing TEK’s research activities and the research team. Through her research, she aims at improving gender equality, diversity and inclusion in technology workplaces and careers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Perceived

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Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University; Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Engineering for US All

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

: Discover Engineering ● Iterate and evolve the definition of what it means to engineer and be an engineer. ● Recognize the value of engineering for all regardless of one's potential career. ● Explain and apply ethical & societal considerations when exploring an engineering problem. Yellow Thread: Engineering in Society ● Explore the impacts of past engineering successes and failures on society as a whole. ● Recognize and investigate the world's greatest challenges and the role that engineering plays in solving these challenges (e.g., Engineering Grand Challenges, UN sustainability goals, etc.). ● Integrate cross-disciplinary thinking and expertise to inform design solutions that

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

over the past three years. Most of thesestudies investigated opportunities of how these new tools support students’ learning, from first-year students [5-7] to senior capstone design [8-10]. Some explored ways to enhance writing[11, 12] and other critical skills [13-15]. Many examined potential ethical issues and urged thatcaution must be applied while adopting AI into instruction [7, 16 – 19]. However, few of theseefforts really encouraged or engaged students to prepare themselves for their careers [20-22],although the expectations and requirements for future engineers from the workplace havealready been significantly reformed [23, 24].Contrary to popular belief, college students do not necessarily show the expected sensitivity tonew tools

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Connii Dyar, Illinois State University; Matthew Hagaman, Illinois State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Design programimplies a focus on the design of materials and finishes for aesthetic purposes only, in fact,Interior Design students learn about principles of sustainable design and the LEED certificationsystem overseen by the U.S. Green Building Council. They are assigned to consider sustainabledesign principles in their capstone design projects and complete a LEED checklist. This enablesthem to collaborate effectively with architects and engineers in their future careers. Meanwhile,students in the renewable energy course have by then been exposed to sustainable designprinciples and applications of renewable energy at various scales including residential andcommercial scales. Therefore, the students in the renewable energy course are well

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University; Vaishnavi Wagh, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Pennsylvania State University.Vaishnavi Wagh, Pennsylvania State UniversityCatherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Measuring practical energy literacy: Exploring

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

careers in EmTechfields. Figure 3. REP Scholars Program Activities.TechUp Space Series: REP collaborated with industry professionals from underrepresentedgroups to discuss about the role of AI, including ethical and responsible use, as well as cloudcomputing in the workplace, focusing on applications, practical tips, and implications.Additionally, the #IamRemarkable workshops empowered participants with self-promotion skillsand career-building strategies [15]. One workshop is offered each major term.EmTechConnect: MDC faculty with industry experience serve as mentors to REP scholars,providing guidance on academics, career planning, and personal development [16], [17]. Eachprogram concentration is paired with a dedicated

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ozgul Yasar-Inceoglu, California State University, Chico; JoAna Brooks, California State University, Chico; David G Alexander, California State University, Chico; Sam Lloyd-Harry, California State University, Chico

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

suchisolation often report self-discouragement and declining interest in STEM careers, includingseeking advanced degrees in engineering [4, 5, 6, 7].Additional barriers for underrepresented groups include a lack of role models, mentorship, and awelcoming environment, all of which have been identified as factors contributing to disinterest inpursuing graduate education in engineering [6,7, 8, 9]. A critical contributor to this disparity isthe feeling of isolation from the community and limited access minorities have to undergraduateresearch experiences which serve as a vital gateway to graduate education [4]. Studies haveshown that undergraduate research experiences not only increase interest in graduate education,but also build research skills and

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Xiaoxu Ji, Gannon University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

uncertain about how it will impact their future careers. Asnewcomers to higher education, they may not fully recognize the pervasive role AI will play acrossfields such as healthcare, engineering, and technology. By offering foundational courses in AI,fostering problem-solving abilities, and emphasizing interdisciplinary applications, educationalinstitutions can help freshmen gain the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the rapidlychanging landscape and leverage AI’s potential for their future success.As faculty members, it is essential not only to teach students the technical aspects of AI but alsoto address its ethical implications, potential biases, and societal impact. Faculty should guidestudents in using AI tools responsibly

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Advancing Educational Technologies: VR, AR & Simulation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniell DiFrancesca, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Lafayette College; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

2005 and 2007, respectively. He received his M.Eng. degree in Industrial Engineering/Human Factors and Ergonomics and a Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in 2010 and 2012, respectively. Dr. Ashour was the inaugural recipient of William and Wendy Korb Early Career Professorship in Industrial Engineering in 2016. Dr. Ashour’s research areas include data-driven decision-making, modeling and simulation, data analytics, immersive technologies, and process improvement. He contributed to research directed to improve design and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring the Impact of

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Joseph Eaton, University of Southern Maine; Summer Sui Chun Sai Carey, University of Southern Maine; Samantha Lebsack, University of Southern Maine; Camdyn Gunnar Johnson, University of Southern Maine; Christian Taylor, Omission Inc.; Logan Marcus Butler, University of Southern Maine; Anna Bella Elise Dougherty, University of Southern Maine

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

experiential program seeks to address workforce developmentpreparedness needs while enabling real-time water quality data to support local aquacultureindustries in Maine. Participants are provided learning opportunities in manufacturing, electronics,programming, computer-aided design and the engineering design process. The drifters developedherein use low-cost Arduino-based microcontrollers and sensors to allow the acquisition oflatitude, longitude, drift rate, drift direction, sub-surface temperature, turbidity and dissolvedoxygen searchable by aquaculture companies in the region. Students participating in the projectwere surveyed to quantitate their engineering skills development and future interest in oceanengineering careers. The program

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Rojan Shrestha, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Diversity

academic disciplines. We aim to conduct studies tracking changes in students’ perceptions to AI Tool over their academic careers focusing on how early exposure to these technologies’ influences learning

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WORKSHOP I: Integrating Service Learning into First-Year Engineering Courses: A Hands-On Workshop

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Anne Shea, Northeastern University; Kennedy Gallagher, Northeastern University

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FYEE 2025

local middle school children reinforce theirtechnical understanding and develop critical teaching and mentoring skills while seeing theimmediate impact of their knowledge [4]. Furthermore, service-learning experiences exposeengineering students to diverse perspectives and constraints, preparing them to address themultifaceted global challenges they will face throughout their careers, from sustainability andaccessibility to resource limitations and social equity. Engineering students are better equipped toquestion their assumptions, suspend judgements, and approach problems more openly. Thiscontextualized learning ultimately produces more well-rounded engineers who understand both thetechnical excellence and societal responsibility their

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Engineer degree - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MS in Mechanical Engineering - MIT, and MS in Ocean Systems Management - MIT. Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS from Rochester Institute of Technology. Career: 1. Commander, United States Navy, Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer (Retired 2008). 2. Manufacturing Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement (Through 2017) Engineer. 3. Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor (2018 to Present). Licenses: Six-Sigma Blackbelt License from the American Society for Quality, PE in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) Certified Nuclear Engineer. North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Paula Moore; Stacey Sexton; Deborah Boisvert; Sabah Bhatnagar; Nicole Jessica Rees, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Shaileen Crawford, CSforMA

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

and Secondary Education NJ Rees is the Digital Literacy and Computer Science Program Coordinator at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. As a queer, disabled educator, with a masters degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University, they work at an intersection of privilege, experience, and passion for inclusion.Shaileen Crawford, CSforMA Shaileen Crawford is Deputy Director of CSforMA, Inc. Shay began her career as a software developer and is now a specialist in computer science education. She advocates for early, meaningful computing experiences for all students as a mechanism for improving equity and diversity in technology fields. ©American

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An ECSJ Art Show - Equity and Justice through Art (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 6)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

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Diversity

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

and an American Chemical Society Scholar. Dr. Henderson completed his Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a graduate student, he was a NASA Harriet G. Jenkins Graduate Fellow and mentor for the Summer Research Opportunities Program. Dr. Henderson has dedicated his career to increasing the number of students who are in pathways to pursue STEM careers. He believes that exposing students to STEM early will have a lasting impact on their lives and academic pursuits. He co-founded the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy (SEBA). SEBA is an educational intervention that introduces underrepresented and underserved fourth and fifth-grade students and their families

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boni Frances Yraguen, Penn State; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

classroom, and graduate education.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Characterizing Interactions Between Master's Engineering Students and Their

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University; Naomi L Dille, Missouri State University; Dhanush Bavisetti, Missouri State University; Sherrie Ilene Zook

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Abstract: This study explores the integration of machine learning (ML) concepts into the curriculum for 6th to 12th-grade students thus, addressing the growing importance of com- putational skills in the STEM workforce. Teachers play a pivotal role as the principal ped- agogical agents in fostering students’ motivation and readiness to engage in postsecondary education in STEM career pathways and eventually, the STEM workforce. Thus, we hy- pothesize that introducing teachers to innovative machine learning (ML) research method- ologies—particularly those applied to real-world problem solving—can significantly en- hance STEM learning and research experiences in grades 6 through

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

. Zhu is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE). His research explores how culture influences the cultivation of globally competent and socially responsible engineers, as well as the ethical development and deployment of AI and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Shattering the Bamboo Ceiling: Asian American Student Perceptions of Engineering LeadershipIntroductionWhile engineering is often perceived as a highly technical field, “non-technical” professionalskills, such as leadership, have become central to preparing undergraduate engineering studentsfor careers in industry [1]. As more engineers

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Angela Minichiello PE, Utah State University; Eric Jankowski, Boise State University; Uyen Thi Kim Nguyen, Utah State University; Anne Hamby; Jelena Pokimica, Boise State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

narrative psychology.Major Project Goals: This project aims to enhance the professional identity, sense of belonging,and retention of STEM graduate students through an innovative storytelling pedagogy. Byfostering reflective and personal storytelling practices, the initiative addresses three corehypotheses. First, it posits that storytelling will improve students' self-perception, including theirprofessional identity and sense of belonging, while reducing feelings of impostorism. Second,the project hypothesizes that participating in storytelling workshops and performances willreinforce graduate student retention and facilitate their transition into STEM careers. Finally, itaims to challenge stereotypes about individuals pursuing STEM careers

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Nicole Carr; Eric Steward P.E., University of South Alabama

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering Department at the University of South Alabama ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Reflections from S-STEM Scholars: Relative Importance of Integrating Transfer Students into University Culture or College of Engineering CommunityThe LINK scholarship program supports low-income students transferring from communitycolleges to complete engineering degrees at the University of South Alabama, a regional four-year institution in the South. The program is in its sixth and final year, and has been successfulin launching its scholars into engineering careers. Over the course of the S-STEM grant, a totalof seventy-seven

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, The University of Illinois Chicago; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois Chicago; Miiri Kotche, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Elizabeth A Sanders, University of Illinois Chicago; Nikith Rachakonda, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, U: Undecided.3 At the start of the Fall 2024 semester, cohort 1 had 18 scholars. Before the semester finished, ascholar had dropped out of their degree to pursue entrepreneurial interests. Another scholar haddropped out of their degree before the start of the Spring 2025 semester due to not enjoyingengineering and wanted to pursue a non-educational career. [1]Summer Bridge ProgramThe SBP is a one-week residential program designed to help freshman scholars build a solidfoundation for their educational journey. Scholars were given brief introductions to the differentengineering departments, and informative sessions were held by on-campus resources such as theDisability Resource Center, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the Counseling