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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Audrey Meador, West Texas A&M University

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. The instructional videos, along with quizzes and assessments, will beused to measure learning outcomes. By the end of this project, two key goals will be achieved: 1)Create an instructional video series that demonstrates the construction and operation of anaquaponics system, and 2) Assess the effectiveness of the videos in improving students'understanding of aquaponics concepts and reception of material presented.Once the framework is established, the tutorial is developed and implemented on an accessibleonline learning platform. The workflow for evaluating the effectiveness of online instruction forbuilding an at-home aquaponics system includes key steps. First, instructional materials,including videos, slides, and quizzes, will be developed

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mengqi Monica Zhan, University of Texas at Arlington; Grace Ellen Brannon, The University of Texas at Arlington; Liwei Zhang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Frank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Texas at ArlingtonLiwei Zhang, The University of Texas at ArlingtonFrank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Exploring Early Research Experiences Among Underrepresented Minority Students in Aerospace Engineering Monica Zhan, Grace Brannon Department of Communication University of Texas at Arlington Liwei Zhang, Frank Lu Mechanical

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Erin Patricia Lawlor, University of New Mexico; Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

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Dynamics, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session 49679 Fire Behavior of 3D Printed Wooden PLA Materials Erin Lawlor Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractThe reaction of building materials

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College; Mary J Combs, Quality Measures

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Measures, LLC, Combs is committed to fostering continuous improvement and ensuring that programs achieve their intended outcomes. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication ensures that evaluation findings are disseminated and utilized for maximum impact. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Closing the Gap through Guided Pathways into the Engineering and Computer Science Workforce Nandika Anne D’Souza Mechanical Engineering Department

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Reviewing Emergent Topics and Theory in Engineering Education

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech

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strategy to improve empathy in design. In thistheory/method paper, we present an extended review that explores the relationship between howempathy may be supported through mindfulness practice.Based on the content of the studies, we organized publications in terms of the research focus.While some reported on the relationship between empathy and mindfulness practice, otherpublications focused on specific effects on individuals. These specific effects clustered aroundthree major groups important to design education: (1) transition between analytical and affectivemindsets (2) subjective understanding of the profession by focusing the mind on how weconceptualize engineering expectations, and (3) increased behaviors to support sustainabilitymindsets

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Burcu Ozden, Pennsylvania State University; Andrei Blinkouski, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew A. Fury, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Kagan, Pennsylvania State University; John Majewicz, Pennsylvania State University; Laura McGhee, The Pennsylvania State University; Zafer Hatahet, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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reporting and conducting evaluative research for a CASEL certified program. Dr. McGhee currently works in the office of Institutional Research & Analysis at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Zafer Hatahet, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Co-teaching in Undergraduate STEM Education: A strategy to enhance the learning and teaching environment in Math, Physics and Engineering Courses Burcu Ozden1, Andrei Blinkouski1, Matthew Fury1, Michael Kagan1, John Majewicz1, Laura McGhee2, Zafer Hatahet3 1 Science and Engineering Division, Penn State

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

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construction, sustainable materials and infrastructure, construction education, and workforce development.Dr. Jiannan Cai Dr. Jiannan Cai is an Assistant Professor of the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She teaches Construction Materials and Testing, and Construction Estimating II, both at undergraduate levels. Her research interests are construction automation and robotics, artificial intelligence and its applications in construction, infrastructure, and built environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Monica Franco, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Paper ID #49649Integrating Peer-Led-Team Learning (PLTL) and Design Thinking to improvestudent success in Engineering StaticsProf. Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington Prof. Haiying Huang is a professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Director of Engineering Education at the College of Engineering at the University of Texas Arlington. Her research interests include design thinking pedagogy, collaborative learning, and faculty development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University

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Paper ID #49651Learning Languages through Interactive GamingMr. Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Learning Languages through Interactive Gaming 1Colby E. Kurtz, 2Matthew Z. Blanchard, 3Marian K. Zaki 1,2 Undergraduate Cyber Engineering Students, 3Assistant Professor of Computer Science College of Science and Engineering Houston Christian University kurtzce, blanchardmz, mzaki @hc.edu

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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location. Figure 1: Completed Example MESA Bot with Arduino Circuit 5150 Gram Combat Bots150g robot kits are sent out upon request which include electronic speed controls, a remote,motors, and all the components necessary to build a small scale combat bot. There are twolessons for the 150g combat bots: Combat Robot Safety and Wiring Your 150g Bot. These lessonsare instruction manuals with pictures that a team can follow along with. Constructing a 150grobot requires the use of a soldering iron, so these robot lessons are geared toward high schooland college teams. While more resources are necessary to build 150g robots, the kits and

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Rojan Shrestha, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Economic Technical students are highly receptive to AI integration in educationimplementation initiatives. Our approach combines descriptive statistics, Impact, which collectively assess various dimensions of students' and there is minimal resistance to AI adoptiocorrelation analysis, and pattern recognition techniques to develop a perceptions and interactions with AI in education. As shown in Table 1

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Araceli Martinez Ortiz, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Gabriela Gomez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Patricia Rodriguez Ann Rodriguez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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San AntonioPatricia Rodriguez Ann Rodriguez, The University of Texas at San Antonio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Summer Pre-Engineering Program Builds Student Confidence and Motivates Interest in STEM Araceli Martinez Ortiz, PhD The University of Texas at San Antonio Gabriela Gomez, Ed.D. The University of Texas at San Antonio

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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Paper ID #49596Teaching Science and Engineering undergraduates with a liquid droplet solidificationtoolMr. Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University Senior Mechanical Engineering student at West Texas A&M University.Dr. Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX-79016 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Teaching Science and Engineering undergraduates with a liquid

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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. Introduction: Addressing the Challenges of Course SelectionEach year, nearly 40% of college students in the U.S. fail to graduate within six years, often dueto course misalignment and scheduling inefficiencies [1]. Many of these students, despite beingcapable, find themselves trapped in an endless loop of prerequisite confusion, last-minuteoverrides, and unclear academic advising. Navigating course selection in U.S. universities can bea daunting challenge for students. A study by the Education Advisory Board [2] found that studentswho take random or excess credits are 12% less likely to graduate on time compared to thosefollowing a structured pathway.Consider the case of Alex (an imaginary student), an engineering student who, due to unclearadvising

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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System for Military Applications Erin Webb1 , Josie Farris2 , Lydia Hittle2 , Yousef Sardahi* 4 , Asad Salem5 , and Mallory Lind6 1-5 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25705, webb424@marshall.edu,farris33@marshall.edu, hittle@marshall.edu sardahi@marshall.edu, asad.salem@marshall.edu 5 CMI2 - Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Morgantown, WV 26505, mcoleman@cmi2.orgAbstractThis paper details a student-led research project, supervised by faculty and funded by the Civil-Military Innovation

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Nicholas A Baine P.E., Grand Valley State University; Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University

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transfer students, students of color, and Pell Grant recipientsbenefiting least. The findings suggest systemic inequalities that merit further discussion.IntroductionThere has been significant study associated with the equity of access to college and the collegeadmissions process [1] [2] [3]. There are also advocates who are drawing attention to the fact thatseemingly neutral policies such as requiring remedial courses and limited credit transfers fromassociate degree programs can have unintended consequences and contribute to structural racismin higher education [4]. However, there has been less study of policies regarding tuition and feesoutside of financial aid and assistance. The work recently done in [5], explores how tuition and feesystems

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ethan Scott Stevenson, Marshall University; Jay Cook, Marshall University; Trevor Bihl, Marshall University

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payment, is acritical issue that affects power distribution systems worldwide. In the United States (U.S.),electricity theft leads to an estimated $1.6 billion in annual losses for utility companies, creatinga significant financial burden that is ultimately passed on to honest consumers through higherelectricity rates [1]. While this issue is not frequently discussed in the U.S., its financial andoperational impacts are felt across the energy sector [2]. The challenge lies not only in themonetary losses but also in the inefficiencies and operational difficulties introduced by electricitytheft, which compromise the reliability and resilience of power grids.Globally, electricity theft is recognized as a pervasive problem, particularly in developing

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University

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skills, and team building skills.This paper will introduce the HSTA program and the importance of CBRPs to its weeklystructure, the methodology used in training the near-peers and students, and some preliminaryresults of this process in a classroom.We anticipate that our high school students will perform better than those teams who do not havethis opportunity and that our near peers will have a more profound understanding of CBRPs,statistical analysis, and experimental design.Introduction: The Problem of Rural STEM EducationThe United States is experiencing a wave of programs to advance STEM education to satisfy theongoing demand for STEM researchers and professionals.[1] Yet, in rural communities, limitedbudgets, restricted opportunities for

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Anakaren Romero Lozano, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin M Connelly, University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #49521Welcome Letters to Families of New Graduate StudentsProf. Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Mia K. Markey is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #1 at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Professor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD AndAnakaren Romero Lozano, University of Texas at AustinKristin M Connelly, University of Texas at Austin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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cameras or specialized hardware [1] [2].Similarly, a team developed a method to image still objects through walls using Wi-Fi signals.Their approach applies the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction to interpret how Wi-Fi wavesinteract with object edges, allowing for high-quality imaging of objects, including complexshapes like the English alphabet, through walls [8]. Present research extends the capabilities of Wi-Fi imaging by integrating a machinelearning-based classification system and amplitude color [10]. By leveraging signal fluctuationscaptured through a dynamic network of Wi-Fi nodes, systems can infer object shapes andcharacteristics in real time. This represents a step beyond simple detection, aiming for higheraccuracy in object

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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provides the foundation for addressing sustainable material selection through thelens of systems thinking considering trade-offs between materials, making informed decisionssupported by data, and communication.The activity was integrated in the 1-credit Mechanics of Materials’ laboratory session atLawrence Technological University. Eighteen students were enrolled in the session and they met2 hours per week. The activity was presented to the students about 8 weeks into a 15-weeksemester. The students had gained theoretical and practical experiences in several topics throughapplications of the force-displacement relationship and the behavior of various materials.In week 8, the students were introduced to the EOP topic area of Material Selection

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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evolving to meet the dynamic needs of society. Traditional teachingmethodologies have long provided the foundation for knowledge transmission, fosteringacademic rigor and intellectual discipline. However, as the world undergoes rapid technological,economic, and social transformations, there is a growing need to enhance student engagementand preparedness [1]. Today’s students, raised in a digital era, require adaptable learningexperiences that integrate both traditional strengths and contemporary innovations in education.The increasing demand for adaptability, collaboration, and technological fluency in theworkforce calls for a thoughtful approach that enriches rather than replaces established teachingmethodologies, ensuring a well-rounded

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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-related professions through interactive mini-sessions and displays.This paper focuses on one specific mini-session, which introduced best management practices(BMPs) for stormwater design. The session was collaboratively designed and delivered bypracticing engineers and educators. In this mini-session, student teams developed cost-effectivesite solutions that adhered to county area specifications. After a brief introduction to the topic,teams were provided with a site plan, sheets representing BMP options, a worksheet, and othersupplies. The activity was structured into the following steps:1. Calculate the Impervious Area2. Calculate the BMP Area3. Design a Minimum of Two Alternative BMP Solutions4. Estimate the Cost of the Selected BMP

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aniruddha Maiti; Samuel Adewumi; TEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKURE; Zichun Wang; Niladri Sengupta; Anastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical College; Ananya Jana, Marshall University

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1 Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV, USA 2 Fractal Analytics Inc, USA 3 Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA Corresponding author: jana@marshall.edu Abstract This study examines how large language models categorize sentences from scientific pa- pers using prompt engineering. We use two advanced web-based models, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1, to classify sentences into predefined

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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organization within the university structure, hiring of studentmentors, recruiting other faculty, recruitment of students, and more. Strategies to overcome someof these issues will be presented.IntroductionA key challenge addressing many universities as well as the current workforce is the attraction ofstudents to the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields[1], [2]. This challengeneeds to be addressed at all levels of K-12 education. This is important especially due toincreased reliance on technology, and number of trained professionals not keeping up withdemand [3], [4]. As a result, it is imperative that we engage with K-12 students encouragingthem to pursue interests in STEM. STEM summer camps can lessen the impact of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Mark A. Palmer

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efforts associated with reporting pedagogical effectiveness and the various challenges encountered when trying do so, • A systematic method that can be used to develop an ascending survey to determine the effectiveness of pedagogical techniques. • The quality of student feedback.The Excel workbook and Word document that the author developed to maximize efficiency willbe demonstrated and made available.1. BackgroundThe effectiveness of a pedagogical technique is often reported without considering studentfeedback. One method is to report faculty perception. In order to determine the effectiveness ofactive learning higher level learning and formative assessment, a peer observer uses

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

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the structuralintegrity of a rack upon impact thus protecting the general public in retail (big box) stores andwarehouses. The final phase includes impact testing and developing a sales and marketingstrategy – a collaborative effort between engineering students and the school of business. Theresults are presented in detail with emphasis on how engineering and business studentscollaborate.1. Introduction: This paper reports on a four-year, industry-sponsored design project involving the design anddevelopment of a column guard used to protect storage racks from forklift impacts. The projectwas used to support five separate undergraduate senior (capstone) projects spanning a time-period of approximately four years and involving sixteen

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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morelikely to persist to graduation. By connecting first-year students with peer mentors, professionaldevelopment opportunities, and a sense of community, EngineerFEST lays the foundation fortheir success. Engineering festivals and events have become a dynamic approach to enhancingstudent engagement and learning in engineering education. Research highlights the role ofdiverse educational activities in fostering inclusion and feelings of belonging among students.For instance, Rambo-Hernandez et al. (2020) examined the impact of inclusion-awarenessactivities in first year engineering classes, revealing positive outcomes in student retention andbelongingness [1].Programmatic support tailored to facilitate student success has also been a cornerstone

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso

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STEMchallenges. The results demonstrated that the REU program effectively increased participants'enthusiasm for STEM fields and encouraged many to consider advanced education and careers inSTEM. Participants reported a heightened sense of self-efficacy, particularly in conductingresearch, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Additionally, students expressed a strongercommitment to pursuing STEM pathways and identified new career interests as a result of theirengagement with research mentors and peers. The findings highlight the REU program’s role inpromoting diversity and inclusion within STEM by fostering a supportive and challengingenvironment for students. 1. IntroductionThe National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experiences for

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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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earned an average of 35.7 credits per year with an average cumulativeGPA of 3.59 compared to 33.6 credits per year with a 3.27 GPA for the comparison students.While it is challenging to disaggregate the effect of the academic preparation of the studentsbefore their entry to the program, this paper investigates the contribution of program elementsthrough an analysis of: (1) student attitudes and opinions, (2) student interaction with campuspersonnel and resources, and (3) student social networks. This evaluation shows SEED programparticipants have stronger connections to Detroit Mercy as evidenced by their interactions withthe campus and the composition of their support networks.KeywordsStudent success, retention, broadening participation, high