Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student-Centered Approaches in Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Fennell, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christian Sims, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

2023 and recently concludedin spring 2024 semester. The preliminary impact of the proposed approach is planned to beevaluated using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, which couldinclude, pre- and post-surveys, interviews with students, faculty, sponsors, and Expo judges, aswell as scores provided by Expo judges. These results will help educators assess the benefits ofthe approach and develop a framework to integrate effective communication teaching andpractice skills within the curriculum for engineering design courses.1. Introduction1.1 BackgroundEngineering Capstone Design courses offer immersive experiential learning opportunities,including the opportunity to practice communication across a wide range of

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

their STEM courses and 59% were retained the following year,a 22% gap in 1-year retention compared to the institution overall.Although the retention rate is above average, there is data that shows students in critical coursepairings, such as Physics 1—Calc 1 have a difficult time when taking both courses during thesame semester, which is often the case for many STEM majors. There we investigate howstudents are utilizing support services to increase their academic achievements.Literature Review and Theoretical FrameworkEarly studies on student retention heavily emphasized the role of an individual students’personality, abilities, motivation, and shortcomings (Berger et al, 2012; Habley et al, 2012; Tinto,1993;). Vincent Tinto criticized these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Gael Graham, Western Carolina University; Russell Sarwar Kabir, Hiroshima University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

to Foster Global Competence via Interdisciplinary LearningAbstractABET accreditation for engineering and technology programs expects that students consider andtake professional responsibility for the impact of public health, safety, and welfare, as well asglobal, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors in engineering decisions. Toaddress these objectives, the engineering professor, Dr. Yanjun Yan, taught three types ofcourses in the past: (1) an on-campus, first-year seminar course in project-based learning forengineering and technology students; (2) a faculty-led trip offering a single engineering course in2018; and (3) multidisciplinary co-led faculty trips with a sports management professor in

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Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Lupita D Montoya, University of Colorado, Boulder; Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

their needs.BackgroundThere is a long history of engagement of academics with communities [1-4]. Historically someof this work was termed service-learning (SL) where the goal was for students to reapeducational benefits from credit-bearing activities through a process of reflecting on their work,while community partners also benefited from the collaboration. SL work often faced challengeswith equitable benefits and power sharing. SL in engineering is now often being framed underthe larger umbrella of community engagement (CE). CE is a broader idea that encompassescommunity partnerships in co-curricular activities (such as Engineers Without Borders studentchapters). CE work can also be focused on scholarship and research, termed CommunityEngaged

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - DEI and Design Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sebastian Dziallas, University of the Pacific; David Mueller, University of the Pacific; Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific; Mary Kay Camarillo, University of the Pacific; Abel A. Fernandez P.E., University of the Pacific; Chi-Wook Lee, University of the Pacific; Vivek Pallipuram, University of the Pacific

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

-2025 academic year. Efforts are underwayto develop assessment tools to collect data on students’ skill development, sense of belonging,and persistence in engineering and computer science majors.IntroductionIn this work-in-progress paper, we describe a backward design, faculty-led effort to redesign thefirst-year experience for engineering and computer science students at the University of thePacific. The aims of this initiative are to incorporate design throughout the curriculum, promotestudents’ sense of belonging, and increase retention.Numerous studies have identified aspects that contribute to attrition in STEM education [1]. Forinstance, Tseng et al. studied differences between persisting and non-persisting engineeringstudents at a

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

proposed changes. Overthe course of this work, curriculum-mapping tool and curricular-auditing tools custom-designedfor the aforementioned themes will be used to align the proposed themes and skills with course-specific learning outcomes.MotivationThe landscape of higher education in the United States is changing. The value of a collegedegree and the resulting employment opportunities are under the scrutiny of the general public[1]. Higher education is perceived as valuable but unaffordable. There are calls for accountabilityand transparency regarding graduation and employment rates [2] [3]. At the same time,according to Kodey et. al., “Every year, the US will need about 400,000 new engineers. Yet thenext-generation skill sets that those engineers

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Charting Inclusivity: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Technology in Engineering and Computing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatima Glovena Fairfax, Duke University; Jabari Kwesi, Duke University; Elyse McFalls, Duke University; Reagan Lenora Razon, Duke University; Alexandra Thursland, Duke University; Crystal E. Peoples, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, Duke University; Brean Elizabeth Prefontaine, Duke University

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

Inductee.Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, Duke UniversityBrean Elizabeth Prefontaine, Duke University Dr. Brean Prefontaine is a postdoctoral researcher at Duke University working with the Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AiiCE). Her research currently focuses on (1) the policies and practices impacting computer science students from marginalized identities and (2) how informal STEM environments can provide a space for students to develop a physics identity, and STEM identity more broadly. She earned her B.S. in Physics from Drexel University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from Michigan State University. Before starting at Duke, she worked for Horizon Research, Inc. as an external evaluator for STEM education

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Charting Inclusivity: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Technology in Engineering and Computing Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University

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Diversity

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

the study. Participation in the study consisted of consenting (viasigned consent form) to have team homework sessions audio-recorded. The course instructorswere not made aware of which students consented and which did not. Consent to participate wasgranted by 43 students, 64% of course enrollment.Table 1. Groups and Participants Group Number* Number of Students 1 4 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 5 8

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

physicsprior to enrolling in project-based engineering courses. This pathway works well for somestudents but excludes many. Rather than serving as a gatekeeper, our integrated human-centeredengineering pathway will serve as a gateway, thus increasing retention and attraction toengineering, among all students but particularly among those currently struggling to find a placein engineering. We will furthermore develop a sense of community and professional identityamong students through a comprehensive approach that includes advising, mentoring,internships, research opportunities, outside speakers, and more.Our work is guided by four main research questions:1. Are we better able to retain students in engineering on a Human-Centered Engineering pathway?2

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Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harly Ramsey, University of Southern California; Stephanie Nicole Bartholomew, University of Southern California

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

, and they will be analyzedfurther in future work. Overall, the preliminary data suggest that the curated video seriesresonates with students on multiple levels, including the meaningfulness of the alumni adviceand the representation of the alumni themselves. The model of a curated video series is scalableand transferrable to other types of institutions and diverse student populations.IntroductionRecent scholarship documents a “misalignment” between engineering education and engineeringpractice; despite increased attention to elements of professionalism in engineering education andadoption of problem-based learning approaches, employers still find students lacking in non-technical, professional skills [1]. Additionally, studies have shown that

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Buten, University of Michigan; Jack Boomer Perry, University of Michigan; Cindy Wheaton, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

specific project team elements or requirements.IntroductionThe benefits of experiential education are documented throughout engineering education literature.Experiential learning is connected to building professional skills that students need post-graduation [1].Professional skills, which we are defining as the non-disciplinary specific skills that are needed to doengineering work such as communication and teamwork, are important for engineering studentspost-graduation according to industry [2], [3]. Professional skills complement engineers’ technicalexpertise and increase their ability to work effectively in the workforce. While experiential learning canbe integrated into traditional engineering courses through interventions such as project-based

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Tech; Amy Kramer P.E., The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Emily Dringenberg, The Ohio State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Research Programs (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Desing, Oregon State University; Abigail Clark, The Ohio Northern University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University; Cassie Wallwey, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

futureresearch on interdisciplinary STEAM collaborations.Keywords: Interdisciplinary collaboration; Science, technology, engineering, arts, andmathematics (STEAM); case study; faculty developmentIntroduction & BackgroundResearch, particularly that which is conducted within academia, is often confined to a singlediscipline or to a narrow band of related fields [1]. However, many of the world’s mostchallenging problems are interdisciplinary in nature and require input from experts in a widerange of fields to find creative solutions. These are sometimes referred to as “wicked problems”,or problems that are ill-defined, have no clear right or wrong answer, and have multiplestakeholders with competing priorities [2]. While these wicked problems have

Conference Session

Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufang Jin, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yanxia Jia, Arcadia University; Cate Wengelnik, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Frances Matos, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mason Cole Conkel, University of Texas at San Antonio; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Jessica Gonzales, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Objective and MotivationIn 2018, the National Science and Technology Council Committee on STEM Education releasedAmerica’s strategic plan to lay out a vision for future STEM education with three goals: buildingstrong foundations for STEM literacy, increasing DEI in STEM, and preparing the STEMworkforce for the future [1]. Specifically, the second goal, increasing DEI in STEM, is key toachieving the other two goals. Following the guidance of this strategic plan, colleges, anduniversities have implemented various practices, including recruiting a more diverse faculty andstudent body for better diversity and inclusion on campus, improving outreach and recruitment toa diverse array of students, providing support services for students, and creating an

Conference Session

Works in Progress II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristián Eduardo Vargas Ordóñez, Universidad de los Andes; Mariana Tafur-Arciniegas P.E., Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

compare with other countries, the conceptions and attitudes about chemicalengineering and chemical engineering technology contribute to making visible the differencesand similarities between these concepts related to the sociocultural and historical approach.Additionally, it is an opportunity to set up undergraduate curriculums and policies aboutengineering education taking into account the context in which they are developed.Background and PurposeThe biggest challenge that diverse educational institutions have in Colombia is to build curriculawhich include the experience, knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of different actors. Highereducation institutions should not be outside to these characteristics because they allow moremeaningful learning [1

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

undergraduate and graduateengineering education levels. In that sense, this pilot study focused on exploring how two of the STEAMareas, engineering and art, faculty members from a Large Midwestern University perceive engineering,art, and their integration. This study used Moscovici's and Abric's Social Representation theory, lookingfor the core and peripheric attitudes and information that faculty participants have regarding theintegration of engineering and arts. In total, seven faculty members, three from the College ofEngineering and four from the College of Liberal Arts, were interviewed as a way to "enter into the otherperson's perspective"[1, p. 426], making visible the components of their social representation in the formof feelings, intentions

Conference Session

Global Roles and Societal Responsibilities of Engineers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

YiXiang Shawn Sun, National Taiwan University; Sharon Tsai-hsuan Ku, University of Virginia; Jongmin Lee, University of Science and Technology; Sean Michael Ferguson, CSUCI

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

) is the lead author and primary data collector and teaching coordinator. SeanFerguson (California State University Channel Islands, CSUCI) has worked with all threemembers of the team in various capacities. As the syllabus suggests, this course aims to“promote engineering humanities education across borders” for the engineering studentsacross the two universities. During the course period, for the purpose of fostering adialogue-based classroom, each NYCU student will be paired with a UST partner to conductinterviews, homework assignments and a collaborative research project. Four teachingformats were used to facilitate the course progress:1. Synchronous Lectures: Synchronous GC was hosted by two instructors from NYCU and UST

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Marco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz; Aileen Pastrana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Bianca Bermudez, State University of New York at New Paltz; Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz; Christopher Monvil, State University of New York at New Paltz; Tenmetey Tetteh-Nartey, State University of New York at New Paltz

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Diversity, Professional Papers

adoption of additivemanufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, the landscape of engineering design andeducation is evolving significantly.1.1. Mechanical anisotropy of 3D-printed structuresAdditive manufacturing allows for the fabrication of complex shapes by depositing materiallayer by layer, a method fundamentally different from subtractive or formative manufacturing.This layered construction introduces unique challenges for mainstream applications. One of themost critical challenges is the presence of anisotropic material properties in 3D printed parts [1].Unlike conventionally manufactured homogeneous materials where the structure and propertiesare generally isotropic, 3D printed objects are known to be mechanically weak at the

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

arepresent in colleges today. These topics include gender gaps in current major fields of study,reasons why female or male students choose their majors, reasons why they do not incline tosome majors, and employability between males and females. From the beginning of highereducation in the United States, there was a significant difference in enrollment between men andwomen. This difference was due to many things like societal norms and the belief that collegewas not for women. In the last fifty years, a difference in this trend has been seen. In the early1980’s, women started to surpass men for college enrollment number. Currently, data shows thatwomen make up around 57% college students in the United States [1]. While this number isencouraging for

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

practices.Keywords: AI-Driven Academic Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence in Education, GradingBias, Theoretical Knowledge Assessment, ChatGPT, Automated Grading.1. IntroductionAdopting artificial intelligence (AI) in education is revolutionizing traditional teaching andlearning processes, with applications ranging from personalized learning platforms toautomated grading systems. AI-assisted grading has garnered significant attention for itspotential to streamline assessment processes, particularly for large-scale courses wheremanual grading is resource-intensive. Automated systems have been successfullyimplemented for objective tasks like multiple-choice quizzes, but their applicability to morecomplex assessments, such as theoretical understanding and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Razvan Cristian Voicu, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA; Muhammad Hassan Tanveer, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

transference learning, detailing its components and illustratingits integration of adaptive feedback with real-world experiences. Next, we discuss the outcomes ofa pilot study evaluating the model’s effectiveness, focusing on metrics such as latency, accuracy,and learner engagement. Finally, we summarize the findings and propose directions for futureresearch, emphasizing scalability, expanded modalities, and ethical considerations in AI-driveneducational solutions.Literature ReviewArtificial intelligence has been increasingly applied in educational settings to develop IntelligentTutoring Systems (ITS) and Adaptive Learning Systems (ALS). Early work by [1] and [2] demon-strated that personalized instruction could improve user achievement by tailoring

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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Diversity, Professional Papers

onnon-traditional students in foundational engineering courses that have potential to leave theengineering pathway without additional social and academic support early in their academicplan. The project offers peer support through small group activities in online foundationalengineering courses that incorporate structured active learning sessions to enhance theengineering content [1] [2] [3]. These types of active learning scenarios have potential tostrengthen STEM competencies to increase students’ academic persistence [4] [5]. Persistence inengineering pathways is contributed to students’ acclimation and mindset to accomplish theireducational goals [6] and enter the engineering workforce [7]. This paper specifically examinesthe qualitative

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45562Empowering Undergraduates with NLP: Integrative Methods for DeepeningUnderstanding through Visualization and Case StudiesNilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn UniversityChaohui Ren, Auburn University [1] Mohamed, Abdallah. ”Designing a CS1 programming course for a mixed-ability class.” Proceedings of the western Canadian conference on computing education. 2019. [2] Shettleworth, Sara J. Cognition, evolution, and behavior. Oxford university press, 2009.Dr. Cheryl Seals, Auburn University Dr. Cheryl Denise Seals is a professor in Auburn University’s Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Maya Al Shanti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Thiha Myat Thu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Diversity, Student Papers

intersects assessment and evaluation, motivation, and equity. His research goal is to promote engineering as a way to advance social justice causes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Exploring Engineering Students’ Perspectives of Instructors’ Test Beliefs and Behaviors: A Secondary Data Analysis by Current Undergraduate Engineering StudentsIntroductionInstructors’ or teachers’ belief research is one of the key components in efforts to improveteaching and learning in engineering education research. Documented works have widely shownthat beliefs shaped instructors’ behaviors and practices in the classroom [1], [2], though nesting,conflicts, and tension between beliefs and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama

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Diversity, Professional Papers

review, addressingfeedback, and responding to comments—simulating the publication process for a scientificpaper. Additionally, proposal writing is introduced to further enhance their writing portfolio.Through active learning modules, students engage in discussions and share insights, fostering asense of ownership in their writing and building confidence toward publication. This fast-trackcourse aims to equip graduate students with the writing skills necessary for academic andprofessional success, with the potential for application in other engineering fields.1. IntroductionTechnical writing skills are crucial for graduate students, as they often need to consodiate theirresearch work into publications. Scientific and technical writing is a

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

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Diversity, Professional Papers

perspective ofusing MyOpenMath in existing core courses.IntroductionMyOpenMath (MOM) is a web based platform built on the IMathAS (Internet MathematicsAssessment System) [1] that is accessed through the website www.myopenmath.com [2].Originally developed for mathematics courses, it includes an automated grading system that isapplicable to any equation based course. MOM may be used to deliver homework, practiceproblems, tests, and/or an entire course. This software is managed by the non-profit organizationMyOpenMath [3], and is currently a free for students and instructors. It has the flexibility to beused as its own learning management system (LMS), or be linked to existing college anduniversity LMS platforms including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Diversity, Professional Papers

can build innovative and impactful educational programs that betterprepare students for careers in this evolving sector.Literature ReviewThe integration of industry expertise into engineering education, especially in medical devicedesign, is essential for bridging the gap between academic theory and practical applications.When combined with active learning, industry collaboration becomes even more impactful,enabling students to address real-world challenges [3]. Active learning, endorsed byorganizations like SEFI and ABET, enhances student engagement and performance byconnecting theoretical concepts to practical experiences [1][2]. It also improves understanding,retention, and problem-solving skills [3], and when combined with laboratory

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity, Professional Papers

, emphasizing the need for skills that extend beyond technical expertise toinclude adaptability, creativity, and value creation. Entrepreneurial mindset education,characterized by curiosity, connections, and creating value, has been identified as essential forengineers in dynamic, interdisciplinary fields where innovation is critical [1], [2]. Scholars arguethat an entrepreneurial mindset equips students to better address complex societal challenges byfostering a proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen awareness of the societal impact ofengineering solutions [3], [4].Foundational studies on the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education further underscorethe value of early exposure to entrepreneurship. [5] analyzed practices in

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Kimberly A Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; MICHAEL KOSLOSKI, Old Dominion University; Bettina Mrusek, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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Diversity, Professional Papers

among both the students and facultyin an effort to meet the needs of a non-traditional student population [1]. The acceptance of allindividuals and genders traditionally underrepresented in the engineering and STEM workforceis necessary as these institutions work to influence government and corporate funding policies tosupport their mission and offer interventional support structures. These institutional types,specifically two-year degree offering institutions, provide support networks and institutionalpractices that provide access to underrepresented groups in engineering. The research findingsfrom the current study can be used to guide best practices to promote equity in academicengineering-related STEM careers. An expert panel identified

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

course focuses primarily on the mechanical design-process as it was discussed by Ullman [1], the engineering specification definition by using theQuality Function Deployment-House of Quality tools [2] and on the concept generation andevaluation methods; more details about the course were previously presented by Molina [3]. Inparallel, the course teaches the basics of technical writing mainly by requiring the students towrite reports about classic engineering cases. Those engineering cases are introduced to the classby showing videos and students are required to work in teams to further search for informationand to produce a full technical report.The importance of good technical writing skills in the engineering profession is shared by