Conference Session

Programming Education 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Chaitanya Borra, Western Carolina University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Python in the introductory computing course. The course topics and learning goalsfor the course were not changed, and course lectures were only changed to reflect the change inprogramming language.This paper compares student achievement between classes that took the MATLAB-based versionof the course and those who took the Python-based version. Students in the two versions weregiven very similar exams and final project problems so that their achievement of course goalscould be compared.This work is the first phase of a longer-term project intended to assess the digital literacy ofWestern Carolina Engineering graduates. Students’ programming skills will be assessed as theyprogress through the four-year engineering curricula. A particular focus of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manish Roy, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

such as this. Instead, students were encouraged to reflect ontheir own strengths and challenges and make choices based on their understanding of theirabilities. Following every exam and the group project, the students were asked to respond toreflection questions, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning. For example, after themidterm II exam, the students were asked to answer the following questions among others: a)What was/were the most important factor/s behind your performance in Midterm-II exam? b)“How well do you expect to perform in Midterm-III exam? What is/are your plan(s) to achievethat?”The term group project was part of the Project-Based Learning implementation in the course andhad specific milestones for deliverables

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

can be effectively andresponsibly integrated into different types of engineering courses.Regarding specific courses, we found that people teaching first-year courses reported GAI wasinfluencing thinking about assessment. This relatively high recognition might reflect thefoundational nature of these courses, where incorporating innovative technologies could play asignificant role in shaping early educational experiences. In contrast, Capstone Courses, oftenbeing the culmination of academic programs, showed a notable number of acknowledgments.This suggests that even in advanced stages of education, where comprehensive projects andpractical applications are prevalent, the potential of GAI to influence and enhance educationalpractices is widely

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Cultural Perspectives

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hashim Alyousef, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

viewing knowledge as constructed by the knower’s interactionwith surroundings such as experts, world, and texts [5].Individual experiences have been shown to reflect how people perceive and make sense of theknowledge being handed to those individuals. Individuals under authoritative governments oftenregard educators and textbooks as the primary sources of unquestionable knowledge, influencingthe shaping of their personal epistemological beliefs. The same concept applies to the culture inwhich an individual experiences. For example, when considering Youn's study in Korea, theauthor emphasizes the contrast of the cultures between the two countries in individualism-collectivism, power-distance, uncertainty-avoidance, and masculinity-femininity. Thus

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xi Wang, Drexel University; Kathleen M Short; Christine Marie Fiori

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

which reflects long-term thinking, they could earn 3 pts. Table 2 shows thedesign evaluation rubric. The design work of each group was assessed by both the instructor andtheir peers following the same sustainable design rubric shown in Table 2. Peer evaluation is aneffective collaborative learning strategy [19]. Related to self-assessment, peer evaluationencourages students to critically examine peers’ work and reflect on the meaning of quality workin general, primarily when consulting a detailed rubric as a guide. Students themselves providefeedback to one another, while the instructor focuses on more targeted guidance toward alearning outcome. Through peer evaluation, students ultimately learn to better self-assessthemselves, which pays

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Dave Sly; Daniel Bumblauskas; Frank Peters

that possibly not 100% solid. project should occur. Listeners seconds max) which ensures accurately reflects the content Listeners told what they will be never told what they will be told, that you will get their of the presentation. Solid told in an outline that reflects the or are presented with an outline attention. Get them to state case made for project to general sense of the that does not accurately reflect Attention & Introduction

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

W. Roy Penney; Kendal J. Brown; Joel D. Vincent; Edgar C. Clausen

the structure of the experiment serves as an example of acomplete, well executed instructional activity.Experimental Equipment and Supplies ListThe following supplies and equipment were used to perform the experiment. Of course, the sizeof the plate and corresponding picture frame are not critical to the experiment, and the size givenbelow reflects what was available to the students. • 26cm x 34cm picture frame with a glass plate, but no backing • Dow Styrofoam® insulation, 2 in thick • Packing tape • 26cm x 34cm aluminum plate, 1/8 in thick • Non-reflective black spray paint • Stopwatch • Thermocouple and reader • Watertight bag of iceExperimental ProcedureA schematic drawing of the experimental apparatus is presented

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Clive L. Dym

are offered [1].This paper is intended as reminder toengineering and design educators that 2. Environmental Driversissues of sustainability are inherent in and The starting point is a reiteration (andcentral to the ethical obligations of both recycling!) of a warning provided by the latepracticing engineers and teachers of John H. McMasters. He identified a perfectengineering. storm of forces that reflect major changes in the environment. McMasters’ perfect storm 1. Introduction identifies the following four

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Keith M. Gardiner

2030 and even 2050. Think of 2030,two decades will have flown by, or looking back we may reflect on 1990. Times were verydifferent then and will likely be even more different in the future. Today there are newcompanies, new ‘toys,’ high technology cellular devices, marvelous digital cameras, andpolitically significant social movements all catalyzed by these innovations. Have oureducational methods changed in parallel?What of 2031? The US will likely no longer be a primary ‘top-of-the-heap’ nation; what isthe U.S. prognosis? In particular, education practices have not experienced major curricularearrangements since the traumas of Sputnik. U.S. science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) rankings are below world-class. Our students

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Dean Aslam; Aixia Shao

, sothat white light impinging on the film isreflected with a hue that changes with thickness.As shown in Fig. 8, the light is reflected fromthe top and bottom surfaces of skin of the bubble.Just before the bubble bursts in the air due toevaporation, it usually shows destructiveinterference for visible light of shorterwavelengths. For example, as shown in Fig. 8,upper skin of a large bubble is thinner leading toconstructive interference of yellow color.Depending upon the angle of incidence, the skinthickness in upper part may be in the range of200 nm. Questions: Can our eyes see a film of 200nm? How can you explain the reflections of lightfrom the top and bottom surface of the film?Does the light reflected from the bottom surface Fig. 7 The

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; David M. Rooney, Hofstra University; Richard J. Puerzer, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

2023-2024 accreditation cycle[1]. ASEE has created the Diversity Recognition Program (ADRP) which recognizesengineering schools implementing DEI initiatives [2]. Hofstra’s Engineering school underwentreaccreditation for six programs in the 2023-2024 cycle and participated in the pilot of the DEIcomponents of Criteria 5 and 6. In addition, the university was accorded renewal of Bronzestatus under the ASEE ADRP. The present paper discusses the plans and assessments utilized toreach these goals.The need to address DEI in the region where the university resides is critical in the attraction andretention of students to engineering. The region is a diverse metropolitan area in which thestudent body reflects the diversity. In addition, the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

undergraduates toward advanced degrees but also help develop crucialresearch skills like data analysis and problem-solving [6], [11]. The diverse nature of UREs leads to arange of skill development and interest among participants, adding complexity to the landscape ofundergraduate research experiences. Thus, the type of UREs could develop a varying degree of skills andinterests.Theoretical Framework In the development of this research, we have applied the theoretical framework of engineeringstudent identity [17] to develop our interview protocol for a large project. In this framework, there arethree key constructs that contribute to one’s identity as an engineering student. The first is engineeringstudent interest, which reflects curiosity and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research and service interests include teaching and learning experiences in fundamental engineering courses, faculty development and support initiatives – including programs for the future engineering professoriate, and leveraging institutional data to support reflective teaching practices. She has degrees in Electrical Engineering (B.S., M.Eng.) from the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, Philippines, where she previously held appointments as Assistant Professor and Department Chair for Electrical Engineering. She also previously served as Director for Communications and International Engagement at the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech

Collection

2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Aparicio Carranza; Casimer DeCusatis

advisors, encouraging students to individuallypursue their interests and collaborate on class projects. This approach draws from othereducational concepts such as active learning, student engagement, and hybrid course design9,10.Fully realized, this approach can provide a radical change in the class room dynamic. A numberof higher education institutions have recently begun experimenting with the flipped classroomapproach, including Harvard, Penn State, and Algonquin College10.In a traditional lecture, students often try to capture what is being said at the same instant thespeaker makes a comment. Students can’t stop to reflect on what’s being said, and may misssignificant points in their haste to transcribe the instructor’s words. In a flipped

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Mohammad N. Amin; Pradip Peter Dey; Bhaskar Raj Sinha; Gordon W. Romney

, but it might be possible to make thisapplication work with additional hardware and software when the mobile server is OFF. Theapplication can further be incorporated with the Global Positioning System (GPS) to trace amobile phone when it is lost or stolen. Master of Science in Wireless Communication (MSWC) Program at National UniversityThe MSWC program at National University is a new and unique professional curriculum13. Thisprogram was developed in 2004 based on modern digital communication techniques. It facilitatesstudents in wireless communications to learn problem solving techniques, advanced systemdesign and simulation. The mission of this program is reflected in the program outcomesspecified in the university general catalog13. In this

Collection

2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

AJ Almaguer

lesson plan for the school semester. By doing so, thestudent mentors involved with BEAM take on the role of teachers and leaders instead of justvolunteers working with k-12 students.Another unique aspect of the program is the coupling of engineering outreach with a mentoringtraining course, which is described below. Students concurrently work in the field and also havean engineering and conceptual basis in a course. Our program is method-driven in that studentsare given training, relevant scientific knowledge, and reflective discussion opportunities toimprove the quality of mentoring.The program is also unique in that it offers different levels of involvement for the mentors. Onone hand, students can enroll in the BEAM mentor training course and

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Dean M. Aslam; Aixia Shao

, sothat white light impinging on the film isreflected with a hue that changes with thickness.As shown in Fig. 8, the light is reflected fromthe top and bottom surfaces of skin of the bubble.Just before the bubble bursts in the air due toevaporation, it usually shows destructiveinterference for visible light of shorterwavelengths. For example, as shown in Fig. 8,upper skin of a large bubble is thinner leading toconstructive interference of yellow color.Depending upon the angle of incidence, the skinthickness in upper part may be in the range of200 nm. Questions: Can our eyes see a film of 200nm? How can you explain the reflections of lightfrom the top and bottom surface of the film?Does the light reflected from the bottom surface Fig. 7 The

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Christian Bach; Salvatore Belardo; Hassan Bajwa; Sahas Sakhare

result can bedeemed to be scientific. In case study research, action research, and ethnography the chosen method ofresearch is the investigation of a single case. Its presentation, plus theoretical reflections, took the form ofa novel-a detailed and well-documented narrative description of the course of a case. This researchtradition is categorized by modern empirical research methodology mostly as "single-case research" or"aggregating single-case research", respectively, meaning that a small number of similar cases aresuperimposed in order to work out the common pattern [9, 11, 12]. The demand for systematic empiricalresearch is at the core of the debate, which the social science communities world-wide have been trying tomeet. In general, the

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Charles E. Baukal

thinking and reflection on the solution and arediscussed next. Proceedings of the 2015 Zone III Conference of the American Society for Engineering EducationPositive or NegativeOne important check of the reasonableness of an answer 29 is its sign. This is a gross errorchecking process that can be particularly important in certain subjects such as thermodynamicswhere there is a specific sign convention. Typically in thermodynamics, work done by a systemis positive while work done on the system is negative and heat transfer into the system is positivewhile heat transfer out of the system is negative. This convention is used because normally theobjective of a power cycle is to burn a fossil fuel (heat transfer into the system which is positive)to

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

John M. Murray; Roger A. Greener; Heong-seok Kim; William T. Murray

of expanded polystyrene insulation (R-7.5)known commercially as “blue board” (painted white to reflect light within the home toward the 2cans of water), and double pane, 1/8 inch glass for the 1 ft south-facing, vertical window. Thedimensions of the custom prototype were 19” W x 12” H x 13.5” D. At sunset, the lids of thecoolers were closed to reduce thermal losses through the glass. In the case of the polystyrene Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2010, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

mentoring. She serves as an instructor for core first-year engineering courses such as E101: Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving and E102: Engineering for the 21st Century. Her commitment extends to undergraduate and graduate-level research courses, where she fosters an environment of innovation and discovery. She established the study abroad program for E101 for Quito, Ecuador for Spring 2024 and is now the program director for the study abroad program for E101 for Prague, Czech for Spring 2025. Dr. Qaqish’s academic journey reflects her dedication to learning and excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University, followed by a Master of Science in

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 1: Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members' Personal and Professional Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Lisa J. Borello, University of Texas at Dallas; Torrie Cropps; Jue Wu, Univertify of Florida; Samara Rose Boyle

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

strongly agree (5). To mitigate response bias, theoriginal instruments contained some items that were worded such that the responses had to bereverse coded; we retained that wording.The scales were developed for K-12 education; therefore, we edited some of the terms to makethem applicable to higher education (e.g., faculty instead of teachers, institution instead ofschool). Because we were interested in STEM education, we also modified some of the languageso it was specific to STEM instead of using general references. For example, an originalprofessional beliefs item was: “Historically, education has been monocultural, reflecting onlyone reality and has been biased toward the dominant (European) Group” (Pohan & Aguilar2001). We reworded it as

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Mudasser Wyne; Alireza Farahani

identified by the lead faculty over the five year period.The Five-Year Program Review requires faculty to reflect on factors influencing student successin the program and provide comments. The program lead and the department chair are asked toanalyze student retention and graduation rates. The results from the Five-Year Program Reviewas well as the suggested action plans and resource allocations for the program are itemized in aMemorandum of Agreement that requires approval by the school Dean and Provost. Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2014, American Society for Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

Session XXXX Examining Student Usage/Access Statistics from two Canvas LMS courses: Undergraduate and Graduate Tariq Khraishi Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractThe author has been utilizing Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) for either asynchronousundergraduate course teaching or as an online presence to communicate many aspects of an in-person graduate course. In this paper, the author reflects back on student usage or access statistics inthese two courses to derive from them some interesting data or numbers. The pulled-out numbers

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Alexa July Hoffman, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

period of transition, understanding the past, present, and future of itsenergy sector becomes crucial. This paper explores the history and current state of WestVirginia’s power systems industry, addressing challenges and opportunities in resources,generation, transmission, and distribution. The historical and ongoing evolution of WestVirginia's power systems further reflects broader global trends in energy development andtransition, as seen in studies from Nigeria [1] and South Africa [2] on their power supplyevolutions. Within this paper, the power systems industry is considered as everything that rangesfrom energy to electrification; thus, natural resources, energy sources, electricity generation, andfuture plans and trends are of interest

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

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

,equipping students with the skills necessary to meet industry demands while addressingworkforce shortages. These efforts reflect recent national funding initiatives, such as the TexasChips Initiative, and the push to expand manufacturing and semiconductor businesses, whichhave created opportunities for more active collaboration between universities and industries. University-Industry Collaboration ModelEvery university has its unique strengths and weaknesses, along with varying conditions.LeTourneau University possesses a distinctive legacy and practice with its excellent hands-onengineering program. However, as a four-year college, it faces challenges due to the lack ofextensive infrastructure often required for

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

personalized project work that AI cannot easily replicate – toalternate explanation for a complex circuit analysis problem, ensure that grades truly reflect student learning.offer real-time feedback, and even generate custom practicequestions mimicking one-on-one tutoring [5]. Advanced Additionally, tools for AI detection are emerging, but theirmultimodal Gen AI models process and generate images and accuracy is uncertain, and they raise ethical questions (e.g.,animations to support diverse learning styles. This multimodal false accusations or invasion of privacy if student submissionsare sent to third-party detectors). Therefore, the consensus in necessary. If a tool is to be used responsibly

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Shruti Brahma, University of New Haven; Siddhant Alhat Rajendra, University of New Haven; Ardiana Sula, University of New Haven

reflective of the diverseinternational student enrollment with economic and policy pool of applicants, consisting of 31.2% from Connecticut,influences at a Midwestern U.S. university using the Seasonal 35% from other United States states, and 33.7% international.Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (SARIMA) model. In order to maintain student privacy, all institutional recordsThe study discovered that tuition increases had a relatively were anonymized, or all personally identifiable informationlow impact on international student enrollment, suggesting was deleted. The dataset was also audited for regional bias,that factors such as academic reputation and career prospects and no statistically

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University

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Diversity

and focus group interviews to capturethe students' experiences in more depth. These interviews explored students' perspectives onhow their mindset and grit evolved throughout the program, including their challenges,motivations, and reflections on perseverance. This allowed for a deeper understanding ofhow students perceived their own growth in grit and mindset over time. Students sharedstories of overcoming personal and academic obstacles. Qualitative methods also revealedfactors influencing passion and perseverance, including faculty support, project involvement,and personal academic goals.In conclusion, these findings underscore the role that grit and mindset play in shapingstudents' attitudes toward their degree programs and suggest areas

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

, studentsD. Post-Course Survey are required to document and acknowledge their AI At the end of the semester, students completed a follow-up tool usage in all relevant coursework, fostering criticalsurvey to assess the impact of AI integration on their learning reflection on AI’s role in academic work.experience. This survey provided insights into how students’ 2) Prompt Engineeringfamiliarity with and attitudes toward AI tools evolved over This dimension introduces students to prompt engineer-the course. Students were asked to reflect on their ability to ing—the practice of crafting precise inputs to optimizeuse AI tools effectively in academic