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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

questions. Therefore, it is desiredto use a low cost open educational resource (OER) that can be adapted to the needs of eachcourse. One such OER is MyOpenMath, a mathematics based online tool that integrates intocommon learning management systems and is free for both faculty and students. In this paperwe discuss how this tool is currently implemented in a senior capstone design course and a unitoperations laboratory in chemical engineering. This presentation includes characteristics ofMyOpenMath, benefits for instructors, available instructor training, and benefits over usingcurrent quizzes in the Canvas LMS. Not limited to chemical engineering courses, MyOpenMathis applicable to any equation based course. This paper focuses on the faculty

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

capstone project. Course HistoryENGR 4150 was first offered in Spring 2021, to support the first round of students in the newmechanical engineering program. The course was offered twice (Spring 2021 – 3 students, Spring2022 – 8 students) before the author started teaching the course in Spring 2023. In these first twoiterations of the course, the instructor used instrumentation design as the main teaching tool. Thestudents designed three pieces of equipment (a U-tube manometer, a Venturi, and a pump efficiencyrig) and in the process, learned key fluid mechanics concepts. One of the benefits of this approach is Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Alex Peebles

-followers), whilecontinuing to develop their ability to perform kinematic andkinetic calculations to analyze and design mechanical systems. Fig. 1. Comparison of trigonometric and vector approaches for analyzing a slider cranks kinematicsThe faculty within the department of Mechanical Engineering atas a function of the cranks angular position, 𝜃. Textbooks also software in their senior capstone project. Therefore, I use CREOteach students how to use graphical approaches, where velocity in this course for continuity, however other programs such aspolygons are sketched and measured using rulers and protractors SolidWorks or Inventor could be used as

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; joshua ryan millikan, LeTourneau University; Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University; Alan Clipperton, LeTourneau University

Technology atLeTourneau University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea, and hisPh.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His professional interests include teaching in the area ofelectromagnetics and RF, integration of faith and engineering, and entrepreneurship in engineering.JOSHUA MILLICANJoshua Millikan is a senior student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer in the School ofEngineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University. He is a Project Manager for ProjectElectrogenesis, a Senior Design capstone project developing processes for on-campus semiconductor fabrication.His interests include spending time outdoors, country dancing with friends, designing PCBs, and

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Paper ID #49499 and Biology from Southwestern University and her doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas. Her research explores interdisciplinary curriculum development in collaboration with STEM fields such as computer science, health science, and engineering.Dr. Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University Dr. Hatala has most recently worked with faculty at different universities and in different disciplines (psychology and engineering) to develop and team-teach a interdisciplinary project-based team-based course for teaching the balance between design and societal impact on physical and emotional health on the local and regional levels.Andrew Crawford

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

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Professional Papers

. The introductory class to the design process had a special emphasis on theimportance of understanding the problem and the customer, as well as communicating with thoseinvolved in the design of a product, such as marketing personnel, economists, and projectmanagers. The second and the third class focused on providing students with a real-worldproblem, provided by a professor in the Nursing department for a Capstone class, and requesting Table I. EDP exercise guiding questions. Step 1: Brainstorming 1) Define the problem: and Problem Definition a. Are there any questions that you should ask the customer for clarification? 2) Acquire pertinent data

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Mohamed Elwakil; Tooran Emami Ph. D.

). EEM students showed constraints (e.g., foreign keys).a marked improvement of +1.98, while DB students improved EEM Students' skills assessment focused on crafting AIby +0.97. The Magnitude in Improvement chart (Fig 1) prompts to compare digital/analog sensors in solar energyhighlighted this disparity, with EEM’s gain surpassing DB’s systems (e.g., “Propose a solar energy system design withacross all competencies except problem-solving (Q3: EEM voltage/current sensors”). Rubrics emphasize practical+0.10 vs. DB -0.44). Open-ended responses contextualized feasibility and integration of theoretical concepts. Qualitativefeedback from the EEM skills assessment showed that project

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

the defense industry, this study highlights the importance ofengineering education in producing the aerospace leaders of tomorrow. By incorporating CPSchallenges into capstone projects, industry collaborations, and research projects, universities canequip students with the know-how necessary to confront emerging threats in UAV technology.Improving these education platforms will ensure that the engineers of tomorrow are well-positioned to enhance national security and technology.Disclaimer StatementThis research received no external funding, and the authors declare no conflicts of interest. References1. J. Postma, "Drones over Nagorno-Karabakh: A glimpse at the future of war?," Atlantisch

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit Mercy; Linda Slowik PhD

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Diversity

impact practicesIntroductionAcademic support systems are being implemented in colleges and universities as a response tounderrepresentation of minorities in science, especially those requiring a graduate degree [1].Integrated enrichment programs have succeeded by increasing student’s sense of integration intoboth academic and social aspects of college life – namely, by providing communities forlearning, collaboration, and career development. Programs such as the Meyerhoff ScholarsProgram at University of Maryland, Baltimore County [2] [3] [4], the Howard Hughes MedicalInstitute’s (HHMI) Capstone Institutions [5], the Biology Scholars Program at University ofCalifornia, Davis [6], and the Program for Excellence in Education and Research in the

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

, foster motivation and psychological growth. These psychological needs areautonomy, competence, and relatedness. Autonomy involves being and acting in harmony withone's integrated sense of self and values as well as feeling that one has ownership over one’sactions. In educational environments, autonomy is visible when learning environments offerlearners opportunities for choice, self-direction, and flexibility rather than imposing strict or rigiddirection and demands. Learners are thus motivated when they have choice in their academicpathways, courses, learning topics, classroom projects, etcetera based on their interests andaspirations. Competence involves mastering tasks and learning new skills and involves a sense ofaccomplishment derived from

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

includes a three-semester MS track (30credits) or a two-semester certificate track (15 credits), both of which are infused with career-focused learning. Within their programs, GEES scholars engage in real-world projects,industry-based internships, and networking with professionals. This structure is designed toequip them not only with technical skills but also with the ability to navigate complexworkplace environments.GEES goes beyond classroom education by integrating co-curricular activities that fosterprofessional skills. For example, students participate in workshops on job search strategies,interview techniques, and negotiation skills, helping them navigate the professional worldwith confidence. Each student is also matched with an industry

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

group discussions often triggered additional comments from studentswhich may have been missed if the interviews were individual. Group discussions fostered synergy,encouraging more students to share their observations and experiences.Student FeedbackNotable AI tools include ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude AI, Google Gemini, and Meta AI.Although the University provides access to Microsoft Copilot [12], most students prefer ChatGPT[13], with 20% subscribing to its premium service. Students expressed dissatisfaction with Copilot,unanimously favoring ChatGPT.Figure 1 shows the results of the student survey organized by course: Senior Design (SD): A two-semester capstone design project in groups of 3 to 5 students. Laboratory Classes

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

the liberal arts at aresearch university. This unique combination not only defines who we are, but defines our unique characteristics. Our students will graduatewith a BS in Engineering and have an exemplary undergraduate experience infused with the liberal arts. We strive to be a leader inundergraduate education with primary motivations being: innovation in the curriculum, effective learning methods, and an authentic liberalarts curriculum to educate the whole person, featuring a project-based curriculum that emphasizes creative design and communitypartnerships. Currently, the department has 7 faculty and 130 students (42% female and 20% minority). Our vision for our engineeringstudents is to help them become (a) leaders and agents of change

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

Policies and Infrastructurehigher-level analysis and decision-making that AI cannot (yet) On a larger scale, universities will need clear policiesdo. For example, an electrical engineering capstone project around Gen AI and potentially new infrastructure. Some aremight encourage students to use AI-based simulation tools to already crafting AI usage policies that delineate acceptableiterate their design quickly but then require a comprehensive academic use, similar to plagiarism

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

anonymous indirect assessment in the form of a survey. Thesurvey questions focused on the students’ perceptions of their learning experiences, classroomand project engagement, confidence in applying theoretical concepts, and the perceivedrelevance of lab activities to practical applications. Findings revealed that 50% of the reportingstudents felt "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the open-ended lab experience, while 83% foundthe experiences "extremely effective" or "effective" in enhancing their understanding of corefluid mechanics concepts. These results suggest that while satisfaction levels vary, students feltthe labs were highly effective and thus achieved their primary educational objectives. The pilotstudy supports further implementation

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

proposed that actualengineering examples and reporting of case-studies should be used. Similarly Gao [10] discussedthe Task-Based-Instruction and the Project-Based-Instruction pedagogies as learner-centeredapproaches to teach technical writing, the former being based on assigned writing tasks for eachlesson, typically to a student team, while the latter utilizes a team-project for most of thesemester. He emphasized that the core or focus for either approach is not the learning of anystructure and grammar points, but instead communicating the tasks involved in technical writing,although language proficiency still helps students, as it improves student completion of the tasks.Several innovative approaches have been proposed to teach technical

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Teresa Piliouras; Steffi Crasto; Chinmay Dharap; Pui Lam Yu; Navarun Gupta

, making, while business training might prioritize and self-directed learning. Incorporating tools like AI- scenario-based leadership, risk assessment, and assisted personalized learning or experiential projects strategic thinking; bridges abstract concepts with practical significance. These approaches promote motivation and ownership o Public libraries, community centers, and online of learning while reinforcing the development of platforms can host free workshops on digital higher-order thinking skills vital in the modern world. literacy, critical thinking, and cybersecurity awareness to