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Student Success and Support Mechanisms in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jemal Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Abdisa Bedane Halkiyu, Bule Hora University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

to the absence of immediate feedback from instructors and peers, making the understandingof demographic influences on self-regulated learning essential for recognizing the specificchallenges diverse learners face. Additionally, Tinto’s Model of Student Retention underscoresthe significance of institutional support and personal commitments in influencing students’academic persistence [10]. This model is especially pertinent when considering the timemanagement challenges experienced by students from various demographic backgrounds, asminority students frequently encounter unique pressures related to cultural expectations andresponsibilities, complicating their capacity to allocate time for academic pursuits [11]. Bysituating this research

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keisha C.A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

dealt with this issue. In thePrairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Chemical Engineering Department (CHEG), studentswere provided with videos of the instructors describing and displaying lab equipment andperforming the lab experiments for the course. Representative data for the experiments wereprovided to the students for their analysis and they were asked to combine what they learned fromthe video and their analysis of data to write lab reports. While an effective approach under thecircumstances, it lacked the first-person, immersive experience that is crucial to developing deeperknowledge and understanding (Bonasio, 2019). This deficit was an instructional limitation as wasfaculty lack of videography expertise which made the remote

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiline M Pangle, Central Michigan University; Itzel Marquez, Central Michigan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. She has worked extensively with K-12 educators around the Great Lakes area and had led inquiry-based teacher workshops on Beaver Island at CMU’s Biological Station. She is the co-author of two books, one that explores the intersection of science and writing, the other interdisciplinary teaching approaches. She has received prestigious grants and fellowships, such as the American Association of University Women International Fellowship, for her doctoral work carried out in Kenya on spotted hyena behavior.Itzel Marquez, Central Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Lowering barriers for marginalized students through equitable multidisciplinary

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Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

retrieved for full-text review. Upon assessing the full textfor eligibility, 17 articles were found to not fully meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria (e.g.literature review papers, articles outside of STEM fields, articles not focused on SLWD).Thirteen articles remained for consideration in this review. Table 1. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria. Inclusion Criteria • Publications focused on AI-driven and new technologies that are specifically designed to support SLWD in STEM education. • Publications in the form of a peer-reviewed journal or conference article

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn M Rodak, Union College; Luke Dosiek, Union College; Andrew Burkett, Union College; Christine Henseler, Union College; Christopher Chandler, Union College; Sohini Chattopadhyay, Union College; Nick Webb, Union College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

ofSTS from a range of faculty perspectives. (2) To explore key STS texts by writing argumentativeessays and completing project-based assignments that engage in basic ways with secondarycriticism, theory, and/or history, etc. (3) To practice course discussion skills in the classroomthrough a seminar-style format. (4) To address contemporary and emerging societal challengespresented by a range of developments in various forms and fields of technology and science,while also probing the historical, philosophical, material, and theoretical backgrounds andtrajectories of such global challenges. (5) To give a formal presentation on and write/create afinal paper/project at the end of the term that explores objectives 1, 2, and/or 4 above. Studentsare

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ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Voichita Maria Dadarlat; Yi Wang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

conflicts of interest affectingacademic researchers. First, there continues to be a significant push to get more graduate studentsinvolved in technology commercialization through university-based initiatives or nationalprograms such as the NSF’s I-Corps. Second, in a class we teach on technology entrepreneurshipand research translation (see Duval-Couetil, Ladisch, et al., 2021), we observed that graduatestudents had limited awareness of potential conflicts that can occur when engaging inentrepreneurial activity.Each year, students in this course attend a lecture on COIs relevant to academicentrepreneurship, presented by an administrator from our university’s Office of Research. Afterthe last lecture, we asked students to reply in writing to the

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

is a practical underpinning forconsidering curricular revisions across curricular levels (e.g., course, multiple courses, or project).Figure 1. Elements from Lattuca and Stark’s [23] Academic Plan Model were used as a theoreticalunderpinning for our study.Biomedical Engineering Program ContextOur program context is the undergraduate BME program at an R1 institution in the southeasternUnited States. Our ABET-accredited BME program was newly established in 2018, with the firstcohort of undergraduates graduating in May 2022. At the time of writing, our BME programcurrently enrolls ~250 undergraduate students seeking a B.S. in BME, with an additional ~80students pursuing a minor in BME. For over two years, faculty across the tenure and

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Maysam Nezafati, Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech & Emory University; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Mary Lauren Benton, Baylor University; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mitchel Daniel, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jonathan Rylander, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

. ● Use concept mapping to help identify open questions in your research project and collect information needed to understand your research opportunity. ● Identify key stakeholders for your research project and describe the interests of those stakeholders. 2. Thriving in a ● Describe the importance of using SMART goals to be able to answer your Research Environment research question and make connections between your research and the interests of stakeholders. ● Practice writing SMART goals for next steps in your research. ● Prepare a goal-setting plan that

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; Mohammad Shafinul Haque, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Soyoon Kum, Angelo State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

ofcompleting assignments during lab hours. As a result, students can approach the assignedproblems at their own pace. During the lab session, students engage with the problems anddiscuss their solutions with peers, sharing thoughts on problem-solving strategies. Some studentstake on teaching roles, which reinforces their understanding of concepts. In hands-on activitysessions, they exchange a variety of ideas related to the assigned problems. A tangible hands-onmodel allows them to demonstrate different static conditions, often leading to those enlightening“aha” moments with the models. Overall, students enjoy lab sessions and make the most of themto succeed in Statics class. Some students hesitate to attend office hours or SI sessions due totime

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsay Tolchin, The Ohio State University; Rachel C Childers, The Ohio State University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

careershave a stronger purpose in life [11]. In a university engineering setting however, this could provechallenging for undergraduates whose end goal is to work in industry as many faculty have onlyknown academia, and lack industry experience. Kirschenman writes “Engineering is aloneamong professional careers that try to educate future professionals with people that are notproficient in the practical side of the profession” [12]. Therefore, it is imperative thatundergraduate students are connected with professionals who have the real-world, hands-onexperience in the workforce that they hope to pursue in the future. Particularly in an engineeringfield, mentoring is a high impact practice that can assist students in reaching the next stages oftheir

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shana Shaw, Texas A&M University; L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University; laila badran, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

industry soft skills in engineering” • “AI use in engineering classes” • AI AND “measuring engineering soft skills” • engineering AND (“academia-to-industry readiness gap” OR “industry readiness gap”) • “impact of using AI to teach engineering undergraduates industry skills” • “undergraduate engineering curriculum using generative AI” Table 1. Search Criteria In screening the articles reviewed in the general search, specifics were looked forinvolving a combination of engineering, AI, professional skills, and the assessment of these skillsin engineering curricula while emphasizing criteria such as scientific rigor, peer reviewedarticles, and impact factor

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

“general” engineering) provides opportunities and risks. Forexample, program graduates may be—or may be perceived to be—better able to fulfill the ABETstudent outcome B5, “…understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact oftechnical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts”yet less able to fulfill outcome B1, “…applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/ortechnical topics to areas relevant to the discipline”. The first cohort of students in the programare currently in their fourth year of study. In this paper, the author (who is external to the institution being studied) will firstoverview the department’s curriculum and compare it to the most relevant peer programs

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

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Professional Papers

Python for programming and data handling, GitHub for version control and teamwork, and Linux for command-line operations and setting up development environments. These tools not only supported the student’s work on this project but helped the student in passing interviews and securing jobs. 4.​ Communication and Information Dissemination Finally, the project placed a strong emphasis on clear and effective communication, both in writing and public speaking. The student wrote and co-authored a paper based on the project’s findings, which was ultimately published, and presented these findings at several conferences. Through these experiences, the student learned to tailor technical content to

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

addition, one of our primary goals is to support and engage in the co-creation of artifacts,collaborating with participants to transform data into practical tools and resources, such asdesigning homes with diverse stakeholders. This method emphasizes producing tangibleoutcomes that reflect participants’ lived experiences and aspirations. On the other hand,immersive approaches of observing participants’ environments and social realities in real timecapture moments that cannot be reproduced, contrasting with objectivist research paradigmsfocused on replicability (Lederman 2023). The significance of these different orientationstowards research is explained by the anthropologist Rena Lederman who writes: Being with people wherever they actually

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Luojia Zhang, Basis San Antonio - Shavano Campus; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

5-10 hours 10-15 hours Other: (Please fill in .)These four questions, SQ5 – SQ8, evaluate the team's efforts during and outside the competitionseason. Since the FTC program aims to strengthen community impact, the survey also examinesthe team's involvement in outreach activities.SQ9: Does your team have training sessions on the following topics? Encoder Odometry Camera/image processing Programming CAD CNC Control Presentation Safety Collaboration Documenting Other : (Please list ) If you have multiple training sessions on a topic, please write the number of

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Woongbin Park, Purdue University; Yunjin Lim, Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation; Jung Han, Purdue University; Hyeree Cho, Purdue University; Seokyoung Kwon; Juhyun Kim, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

▪ Hardware and software troubleshooting 14-15 ▪ Troubleshooting (problem-solving; 8 ▪ Analysis of problems and discussion of adjusting the software and hardware) improvements 16 ▪ Presentation and peer evaluation The program was structured differently for middle and high school students according tolevels of achievement (Table I). The middle school program consisted of 16 lessons, which wasroughly double the time required for the high school program. This was because high schoolstudents had prior knowledge of physical computing and did not require additional learning onmicrocontrollers, resulting in shorter lesson times. Both programs began with an introduction tosmart farming, and the hardware

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Van Horne, University of Delaware

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

[18,19] based on the knowledge transfer frameworkof Belenky and Nokes [20,21]. Multiple investigators conducted the interviews and analyzed theresulting data before peer debriefing within the project team was used to develop and integratethe resulting themes and discuss patterns in the data.These first three implementations of the think aloud protocol and problem solving activity arefurther detailed in [10-12]. A summary of the major findings of these activities is as follows: ●​ Across all implementations, only one UG student was able to correctly solve the problem without any additional help or prompting. ●​ The accuracy and completeness of the prior knowledge required to solve the problem appeared to differ significantly

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Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Undergraduates' Experiences of a Two-Day Quantum Summer SchoolIntroduction Quantum mechanics and engineering. Perhaps a combination of disciplines sounds likean output from a machine selecting STEM fields at random, but one would be mistaken to thinkthis. Quantum mechanics is in fact foundational in engineering fields such as semiconductors,material science, and nanotechnology [1]. Quantum computing also receives quite a bit ofattention, as it is seen as a definite part of the future of computer science [2]-[5]. On quantumcomputing in particular, MIT writes that quantum computing is no longer an interest

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University; Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

international student access to emerging technologies. She is a certified OSCQR Trainer as well as being Creative Commons certified. She has been a founding member of the SUNY OER Advisory Board as well as a Campus Lead. Nicole is also a faculty development trainer in AI Technology.Dr. Shyam Sharma, Stony Brook University Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric at Stony Brook University. Sharma’s scholarship and teaching focus on issues of language and language policy/politics, cross-cultural rhetoric and communication, international students and education, and the use of new media in education. It Takes a Village: A Collaborative Online Game Supporting Inclusive

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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

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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)

learning is properlydesigned to emphasize the aspects of engineering content, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessmentthat e4usa thinks is essential and documents that.e4usa provides hands-on, collaborative learning experiences that prepare teachers to successfullysupport their students in using the e4usa curriculum, developing technical knowledge and skills,and creatively solving realistic problems with their peers. All of e4usa’s professional learningoptions ensure that teachers are well-prepared and supported throughout the program.Teachers, Students, ImpactSince its inception in the 2019-2020 academic year, e4usa has seen over 7700 students and 100teachers complete the program. Student projects have impacted the Nashville Zoo, communitieslocal to

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Foundations of Design Theory

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea L. Schuman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

a capstone course?Data CollectionThroughout the capstone course, students recorded themselves speaking based on reflectionprompts. Spoken reflections were chosen to gain an understanding of students’ in-the-momentthoughts without editing. They can be completed quickly and can be easier for students whostruggle with writing. Students were required to complete the reflections to receive pointstowards their grades, but they chose whether or not to consent to have their data used forresearch. The instructor was not informed of their choice to consent for research, and this choicedid not impact their grades. Eleven students declined to participate in the study and sevenstudents who consented to participate did not submit the first reflection

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Construction Engineering Division: Innovative Pedagogy annd Student Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Backus, Clarkson University; William Olsen, Clarkson University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

commercialcluster area approximately 1.5 miles to the west along US Route 11 (figure 1) [11]. Figure 1. US Route 11 – Identified Area of Needs in the Town of Potsdam Comprehensive Plan [9]With the approval of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan in late 2020 [12], the Health Imitativesponsored C3G to do an initial data collection project in the summer of 2021 in this zone(inclusive of physical surveying and facilities/asset identification). This was followed by asubsequent C3G project to execute a “Complete Street Study” [13] that included “PublicEngagement and Study Options Development” which included public surveys, engaging inlistening sessions, a national level peer review, and a dedicated public workshop

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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; LUJUN ZHAI, Prairie View A&M University; Shuza Binzaid

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

activities tofurther engage students. For instance, a VLSI club was established, serving as a platform forstudent interaction and collaboration. The team also awarded scholarships to outstandingstudents, attracting more qualified individuals to pursue careers in this field. Furthermore, amentoring program is underway, designed to connect industry engineers with students forprofessional training.In this article, the authors aim to share their experiences and insights with peer researchers andeducators regarding curriculum revamping and VLSI tapeout project design.2. Curriculum RevampingThis work-in-progress project is targeting at developing new courses and enhancing existingcourses to equip students at Electrical and Computer Engineering department

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

breaks. Strategies such as peer mentoring, where more experienced studentsguide less confident students, or online resources that allow self-paced review of key conceptscould help reduce anxiety and improve confidence. By addressing the disparities in priortraining, engineering programs can create more inclusive learning experiences that enable allstudents to succeed.Teaching ModalityThe online and evening format was widely appreciated for its flexibility, allowing students tobalance work, family, and academic commitments. "Being online is the only way for me to becalm and be able to pay full attention in class. It favors me a lot" (Student 5, Interview 2). Thisflexibility is a significant benefit for nontraditional learners, who often face

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MATH - Works in Progress for Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Poornima Jayasinghe, University of Calgary; Placida Amali Dassanayake, University of Calgary; Andre Oliveira, University of Calgary; Anthony Starr Kroll, University of Calgary; Irushi Jayathunga, University of Calgary

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

problems. They emphasized a preference for teaching styles whereinstructors work through problems step-by-step, taking the time to slow down and providethorough explanations, rather than simply reading from slides. Students also wanted instructorsto avoid assuming prior knowledge and to ensure that they clearly explain concepts from theground up. There was a strong desire for more collaborative problem-solving in class, withplenty of opportunities for students to ask questions and work together with peers. Otherrecommendations included improving the pacing of both lectures and tutorials to prevent rushingthrough material, offering lecture notes in advance for review, and creating a comfortableenvironment for students to ask questions without

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David P O'Neill, Northwestern University; Chamille Lescott, Northwestern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

lack coordinated, program-leveldevelopment through the middle years of engineering programs. As an initial phase of a largerresearch agenda, this study establishes baseline understanding of first-year design courseinstruction practices and perspectives, which will inform subsequent investigations into howthese professional competencies are maintained and developed throughout the middle years ofthe engineering curriculum.First-year design programs have gained popularity and offer opportunities to introduce studentsto the iterative engineering design process at the beginning of their degree [2]. Such courses areoften transdisciplinary, allowing students to learn from peers with varying interests andperspectives [3]. Often programs integrate

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Petitti, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

fabrication jobs to million-dollar Department of Defense initiatives students receive directmentorship from professional staff members over a multi-year period.Over the past 10 years the center has grown from a single staff member and a few students tosimultaneously employing over 35 staff and 120 students. In 2024 student employees come from a widevariety of disciplines ranging from Aeronautical Engineering to Film Studies. This paper reports on surveydata from student, staff, and industry partners on the effectiveness of CDME. Based on ten years ofgeneral experience and six years of qualitative surveying students have experienced extremely positiveoutcomes from the program and are significantly better prepared than their peers to enter the nextstage of

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

patterns [33]. Throughout the coding process, thorough records were kept(electronic data, recordings, memos) and peer review and debriefing was used among theresearch team (one engineering faculty member, one social scientist, one engineering educationfaculty member).PositionalitySeveral aspects of positionality have been woven into this work already. Other potentiallyimportant factors relate to my (the PI’s) belief that students should be able to solve the problempresented in Figure 1 and the use of a theoretical framework for analysis that I personally agreewith. As for my background, I am a white male faculty member with little formal training inengineering education and who has likely pursued this study from something of a

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo, York College of Pennsylvania; Tamara Schwartz, York College of Pennsylvania; Dean Zeller, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

criticalskills such as adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking, and ethical decision-making—qualities thatwill be invaluable as AI continues to disrupt traditional industries and redefine professional roles.Moreover, with the education system itself grappling with how to integrate AI into teaching andevaluation, student-led discussions ensure that the curriculum evolves to meet the needs of thoseit serves. By exploring AI's potential and its limitations, students not only prepare themselves forthe challenges and opportunities of an AI-driven job market but also contribute to shaping aneducational framework that equips their peers to thrive in this dynamic landscape.Eight students were selected among the members of the college’s tech club, who

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Mickle, MoLSMAP; Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

ofcardboard is transformed from 2-D shapes into 3-D structures, symbolizing the process of turning abstract ideasinto tangible, functional creations with our own hands. The addition of a motor brings the Affirmation Wheel to”life,” representing the drive for determination and motivation. Fig. 1: An initial prototype of affirmation wheel Our approach centers on the individual’s development within a collaborative and supportive team-based envi-ronment. While each participant is individually responsible for executing and completing the project, she receivesencouragement and guidance from her peers throughout the process. This structure is intentionally designed tounderscore the importance of affirming each participant’s