Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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ableto: (1) link climate and sustainability to design, (2) develop multi-disciplinary solutions, (3)understand ethics and justice implications, and (4) collaborate with diverse communities.Milovanovic et al. [2] present compelling evidence that undergraduate engineering students inthe United States have misconceptions about climate change science and college coursesinvolving sustainable development did not correct the misconceptions. Even more troubling isthat Shealy et al. [3] found that half of high school students, that were interested in civilengineering, did not believe in human-caused climate change. This highlights the need for moreexposure to climate change throughout the engineering curriculum to not only clarify anymisconceptions, but

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

over time. Also, a comparison between construction and relevant programs (e.g.,architecture, civil engineering, etc.) may highlight similarities and differences. The findingsdiscussed in this paper provide valuable insights for construction education programs andindustry stakeholders. By addressing gender-specific factors in recruitment, retention, andsupport strategies, programs can work towards creating a more diverse and inclusive learningenvironment and, ultimately, a more balanced workforce in the construction industry.References[1] T.-D. T. Nguyen, "Gender Gap in College Enrollment," Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics, pp. 955-957, 2023.[2] S. Cheryan, S. A. Ziegler, A. K. Montoya and L. Jiang, "Why are some STEM fields

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Diversity, Professional Papers

struggles with subjective elements suchas creativity, critical thinking, and originality [6]. These limitations raise concerns about thefairness and reliability of AI in grading assignments requiring higher-order cognitive skills.Bias is another critical issue in AI grading. Since AI models are trained on existing data, theymay inadvertently replicate biases in the training datasets [4]. For instance, studies havereported disparities in grading outcomes for non-native English speakers and minority groups,raising ethical questions about the use of AI in academic assessment [11].2.4. Comparing AI and Human GradingComparative studies between AI-assisted and human grading have yielded mixed results.While some studies report high levels of agreement

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

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, creativity, structural engineering, science, and mathematics analysis, data modeling, 2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce problem solving, industry solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of skills, creativity, attention to public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, detail cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of communications audiences 4. an ability to recognize ethical and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

, Analysis, and Impact Assessment2.4.1 Data CollectionThe data for this study were retrospectively collected from Canvas, the learning management sys-tem utilized for the courses. Four datasets were analyzed: two for Exam 1 (2022 Fall and 2023Spring) and two for Exam 2 (2022 Fall and 2023 Spring). These datasets contain aggregated itemanalysis reports that summarize question-level metrics such as Correct Ratio, Difficulty Index, andPoint Biserial correlations. No individual student information was included, ensuring the analysiswas entirely anonymized and ethically sound.The 2022 Fall data represent baseline student performance prior to the implementation of anyenhanced teaching strategies. In contrast, the 2023 Spring data reflect the impact of