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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cooper Vermeulen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

structured design challenges in fostering engineeringcompetencies, providing actionable insights for integrating similar activities into first-yearengineering curricula. The paper offers practical guidance for educators to adapt this approach,emphasizing iterative learning and real-world problem-solving.Keywords: Design process, Rapid prototyping, First-year engineering, 3D printing1. IntroductionHands-on experiences are central to engineering education, as they enhance theoreticalunderstanding and equip students with critical skills for future careers. Iterative design, a keyaspect of this learning approach, enables students to tackle sophisticated, real-world problemsthrough repeated cycles of testing and refinement.The “Will It Float?” project

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville University; Natalie Schleper, Saint Louis University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

Paper ID #47993WIP: Developing a Framework to Accommodate Implementation of PriorLearning Assessment in Engineering Design and CAD CourseDr. Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville University Daniel Raja is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Greenville University. He specializes in mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on solid mechanics and computational solid mechanics. His academic journey and professional career are marked by a dedication to advancing engineering education and research. At Greenville University, Professor Raja is known for his engaging teaching style and his commitment to mentoring

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine; Tayloria N.G. Adams, University of California, Irvine; Star Lee, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #49700WIP Engaging Every Student: Understanding Faculty Perceptions of Access,Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a 2 Year Professional Development SeriesDr. Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine Dr. Harris has worked in postsecondary education for over two decades in various capacities. She began her career at Santa Monica College as a counseling aid at the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services office prior to her role as an Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Southern California. She then moved to Cambridge, MA to pursue her Master’s Degree in Higher Education, with a

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Corcoran, Wichita State University College of Engineering; Janelle Birkner, Wichita State University; Gary Brooking, Wichita State University; Andrea Matthews, Wichita State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

environment more engaging, relevant, supportive, and adaptable. 2. Peer Mentor Program: Peer mentors, who are former program participants, provide guidance, encouragement, and support to incoming students. Mentors receive specialized training in leadership and facilitation to optimize their effectiveness. Mentors meet with student teams once per week to help them stay on schedule with their project. Studies show that peer mentorship programs help increase retention rates by offering guidance and support, making students feel more connected and less likely to drop out [5]. 3. Professional Competency Workshops: Workshops address essential academic and career readiness skills. Topics range from student success

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Beard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Zoe Wood Wood, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Sarah Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

, their major,figuring out their path to graduation, and emphasizing the importance of ethics and justice,diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering.Academic Advising General academic advising on courses with a primary focus on the importance of each student planning out their flowcharts for their individual path to graduation given the uniqueness of incoming transfer credit for each student; a discussion on concentrations in the major; senior projects; and how to get involved in researchPeer Review Flowcharts and Career Panel After students completed their flowcharts, they were prepared for more in depth discussion on flowcharts that FTFY students typically learn via word of mouth, including: which classes to avoid

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

youcan elevate your career” .1. “Write an email with less than 150 words on setting up a meeting with your manager”. With thisscenario we want to continue the practice of having concise but meaningful words. We also want to helpour members to have proper email etiquette.2. “Record yourself having a conversation with your manager about issues you are seeing with yourteam”. Having the proper EQ to be able to bring up flaws in a team or flaws in a process the team is usingis important in having good team chemistry. We do not want our members to dwell on the flaws aperson or process may have, instead we want them to point out the problem and elaborate on thesolution.3. “Record yourself having a conversation with your manager to see where you can

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Grimes, Cornell College; Tyler B George

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Institution, what fields were you interested in? Did you have any hobbiesrelated to these fields? What were they?Why did those interest you?​Were you able to take any math classes prior to college? IF YES: Which ones? Did you enjoy them? Why or why not? IF NO: Move to next question​Were you able to take any science classes prior to college? IF YES: Which ones? Did you enjoy them? Why or why not? IF NO: Move to next question​When you first came to Institution, what careers most interested you? Why were you interestedin those careers?Are you involved in any groups on campus? What drew you to those groups?Tell me about your friends on campus, what majors are they in, are they interested in the samesubjects as you?Tell me about your

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Czerwonky, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Kay C. Kobak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

-course design hasbeen applied to course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), to our knowledge,these principles have not explicitly been applied to a traditional apprenticeship model.IntroductionUndergraduate research experiences (UREs) have become a popular program at manyinstitutions to bridge the gap between theory and practice (Ahmad, 2022), engage students in adiscipline (Drake, 2024), encourage students to pursue advanced degrees (Ahmad, 2022; Drake,2024), and inform students about research career pathways (Ahmad, 2022; Drake, 2024; Siby2024). UREs come in different formats such as course-based undergraduate researchexperiences (CUREs), a traditional research apprenticeship, or some unique hybridization of aCURE and an

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Hall, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads P.E., The Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

development,and curriculum [1]. This EM approach to curriculum is one tool for supporting thedevelopment of sociotechnical engineers—preparing students to solve global engineeringproblems utilizing the KEEN EM framework’s 3Cs: curiosity, connections and creating value.When coupled with engineering thought and action, EM is expressed through collaboration andcommunication and founded on character. The sociotechnical engineer uses both technical andnon-technical (e.g. collaboration and communication) skills in order to work effectively. Theengineering capstone course, as a culminating experience for students preparing to embark ontheir professional careers, serves as an ideal site to further train students to to transfertechnicalknowledge gained from

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Lubbe, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida; Ayla Sevilleno, University of Florida; Justin Ortagus, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She earned an NSF RIEF award recognizing her effort in transitioning from a meaningful ten-year teaching faculty career into engineering education research. Before her current role, she taught STEM courses at diverse institutions such as HSI, community college, and R1 public university.Ms. Ayla Sevilleno, University of Florida Ayla Sevilleno is pursuing a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida and expects to graduate in Spring 2028.Justin Ortagus, University of Florida Justin C. Ortagus is an Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration & Policy and Director of the Institute of Higher Education. His research typically examines the

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ERM WIP V: Assessing & Developing Competencies in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Matias Lopez, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Amanda Allendes, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Andrés Ignacio Guevara, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

grounded theory approach will be followed for data collection andanalysis. A group of STEM career graduates and employers from three universities in a LatinAmerican country are being interviewed since their perception is a good measure of aninstitution's quality and effectiveness [20]. Employers have not been interviewed for this WIP.Study Participant and their recruitmentSeven graduates from three universities in a Latin American country were interviewed for thisWIP. Table 1 presents the participants' data, including the type of University and their QSRankings: Latin America & The Caribbean 2025 [21] (exact Nº blind for review).Table 1: Participant data Nº Gender Engineer Graduation Type of Industry Type of University

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The Real World-Project-Based & Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus F Freyne P.E., Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

managementprofessionals to give students realistic interpretations of various careers and previewsof the work world that exists today.3 The prerecorded interviews were put on aYouTube channel where students could consume the content on demand.At the University of Wisconsin, Madison, first year engineering students interviewedprofessional engineers as part of a technical communications course.4 Students werefree to choose an interview subject or were assigned one. The one on one interviewswere conducted in person or online, and both methods were equally beneficial.Students generally found the interviews straightforward and easy to do. The articledid not state what questions were asked, how many, and who conceived them.Interview transcripts were shared with the

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ERM Technical Session: Broadening Methodological Impacts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Vegas Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Isabel Anne Boyd, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

focuses on empowering engineering education scholars to be more effective at impacting transformational change in engineering and developing educational experiences that consider epistemic thinking. She develops and uses innovative research methods that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. Among other awards for her research, she was awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2022 to study epistemic negotiations on interdisciplinary engineering education research teams

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 3 - Student Papers 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lukas Goodworth, Westmont College Engineering Department; Douglas Fontes, Westmont College

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

graduate education, and a future career inmechanical engineering and design. Sharing these findings highlights the potential forearly-stage research to contribute meaningfully to space exploration and innovation whileeffectively advancing STEM education and experiences at the college level.IntroductionExperiential learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-worldapplication are essential for fostering effective education for a student of any discipline. In astudy by Alfaro [1], real-world experiences provide students with invaluable experiences throughhands-on projects that are not associated with a letter grade. This can foster skills in creativeproblem-solving, communication, efficient design processes, and an

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Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leah Granger, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Engineering Education, 2025 WE’VE GOT THE SOLUTIONS! A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPKeywords: Outreach, high school, demonstrations, recruitmentIntroductionIn an effort to encourage students to consider engineering as a career path, universities haveinstituted a wide range of programs, including research experiences, internship opportunities,transition programs from high school to college, and summer programs. The type of programvaries based on the target audience, i.e. elementary, middle, or high school students;underrepresented students; rural students; or first-generation students, to name a few. Theprogram type also depends on the resources available, both financial and human, with someprograms involving a

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

meets these standards, including methods to approach, type of application, andcorrelation to industry experience, are presented in the paper.Lastly, this paper assesses the performance of VMI's CE students by analyzing longitudinal datafrom ethics-related questions on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Taking the FEexam is a key graduation requirement for all CE students at VMI, providing a quantitativemeasure of the effectiveness of the institute's ethics education. This analysis will focus onidentifying trends in student performance over time, offering insights into how well VMIprepares its students for ethical challenges in their professional careers. Overall, this paperprovides a comprehensive review of the integration of ethics in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Richard Midiri, Rowan University; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Wei Xue, Rowan University; Mitja Trkov, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

cultivate the future soft robotics workforce, our survey assessed student’sgrowth in respect to the learning objectives (LOs) of the clinic which emphasized soft roboticknowledge and experience. In addition, our survey asked students to report on the clinic’sinfluence on their future goals and career preparation. This paper provides updated surveyinformation, comparing outcomes of Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 survey data, and shares the resultsof the student-developed modules in the first year of the Cultivate Soft Robotics clinic experience.Project OutcomesThe Spring 2024 semester recruited 7 junior and 2 senior mechanical engineering (ME) studentsto the soft robotics clinic project, 8 of which were returning students. An additional

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington; Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Kelli Paul is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Technology at Indiana University where her research focuses on the development of STEM interests, identity, and career aspirations in children and adolescents.Lauren Penney, Indiana University-Bloomington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Engineering Education for Homeschool Families Through MAKEngineering Kits (Work in Progress)IntroductionAccording to the United States Census Bureau [1], the average percentage of school-agedchildren being homeschooled in Fall 2022 was 6%, which was an increase from 3% of school-aged children being

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

enhance educationalexperiences, and assist in broadening participation in STEM [3], [7], [8], [9], [10]. Hence, K-12educators find robotics to be a promising choice to integrate into STEM education. In this sectionwe dive into each of these three areas in more detail. Achieve STEM competencies and provide career awareness: Integration of roboticsinvites critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity into the learningenvironment [4], [10]. These skills, when paired with problem-solving, help build connectionsbetween academic and social knowledge [11]. Thus, robotics creates a platform to learn 21st-century skills and paired with models like project-based learning, robotics helps train learners tothrive in the current

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Amoruso, University of Central Florida; Ivan Garibay, University of Central Florida; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; Laurie O Campbell, University of Central Florida; Florencio Eloy Hernandez, TAMUCC; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

education to explore how language, race, and socialization shape engineering pathways and engineering practice. In 2025, Dr. Mejia received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award for his contributions to engineering education.Dr. Laurie O Campbell, University of Central Florida Laurie O. Campbell, Ed.D., is an Assoc. Professor of STEM and Instructional Design and Technology, at the University of Central Florida. She pursues research related to STEM curriculum and STEM identity among underserved and underrepresented populations, pDr. Florencio Eloy Hernandez, TAMUCC Hern´andez currently serves as a Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Science at Texas A&M

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Benjamin Bruxvoort; Nehemiah Emaikwu; Kim Trenbath; Jason Schmidt

students to the buildingscience disciplines and builds connections to industry (JUMP into STEM, n.d.).As part of this work, multiple researchers investigated the broader impact of the competition onits participants, and documented the successes and challenges of engaging students through thecompetition (Bruxvoort et al., n.d.; Fumo, 2024a, 2024b; Hubbard et al., 2021; Rippy et al.,2022). In addition, Rippy et al. (2022) conducted a longitudinal look across 4 years of theprogram’s operation, distilling key themes of success including how students felt the competitionhad impacted their career path; promoted and valued a range of perspectives; providednetworking, mentorship, and team-forming experiences; and given real-world, applied

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Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

criticalto developing broad, long-term technical literacy.IntroductionTechnical literacy is essential for modern careers and informed citizenship in the 21st century[1]. While many undergraduate programs require technical elective courses in science andengineering [1], [2], [3], [4], few studies have examined the long-term development of studentattitudes, such as self-efficacy and identity, regarding engineering in non-major populations [4],[5]. Non-engineering graduates must be technically savvy in today’s workplace. Therefore,students outside of the engineering disciplines should be able to develop technical skills withoutthe traditional barriers of calculus and physics that gatekeep the engineering major at theuniversity level. Our course 18-095

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Noha Alharbi; Peter Cavanaugh

]. There enhancing their confidence and career prospects andare not enough female role models, and women are judged collectively by improving their advocacy, lobbying, andnetworking [48]. However, obstacles and shortcomings hinder D. Women Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabiawomen's advancement, denying them many opportunities in Governments worldwide are increasingly concerned withthe digital age, including entrepreneurship. In addition, the unemployment and its economic impact [62]. In the Gulflimited technological resources of women-owned companies region, the workforce absorption capacity is only 5% [63].affect their ability to transform opportunities into value [49]. The government sector alone

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Saahil Sachdeva, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

infrared image processing algorithm to quantify inflammation under Dr. Adam Schiffenbauer at NIEHS.Dr. Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis Dr. Xianglong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of California, Davis, and the program coordinator of the BME Quarter at Aggie Square clinical immersion program. Dr. Wang leads the cube3 lab, an engineering educational lab focused on community building and pedagogical innovations in BME. As a steering committee member, he helps shape the educational programs offered by the Center of Neuroengineering and Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

, phone calls,websites, campus tours/visits (bringing students to your institution), booths at regional/nationalconventions, college fairs, visit high schools (via STEM programs, career events/programs, booths,etc.), social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), and other (please fill in the blank). Thechange agents included in the survey are engineering bridge and success program team members,college admissions advisors, institutional inclusive offices/initiatives, high school guidancecounselors, high school STEM teachers, community partners, professional or studentorganizations, students/program alumni (ambassadors), influential figures in faith basedorganizations, social media influencers, faculty, instructors, mentors, parents or other

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Expanding horizons

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Varsha Kesavan, University of Alberta; Thomas Mekhaël, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Branislav RADELJIC, Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy; Sara Kodeiri; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

conflicts between profit motives andpublic good, leading some engineers to change careers (1). Common ethical issues includeillegal waste dumping and data manipulation (2). Research suggests a concerning link be-tween academic dishonesty in engineering education and unethical behavior in professionalsettings. Studies have found that engineering students are among the most likely to engagein academic cheating (3; 4). This behavior appears to correlate with unethical conduct in theworkplace, as demonstrated by surveys exploring decision-making patterns in both academicand professional contexts (5). These findings highlight the need for interventions to addressunprofessional behavior. Researchers have identified various approaches, with most interven

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

: Naval Engineer degree - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MS in Mechanical Engineering - MIT, and MS in Ocean Systems Management - MIT. Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology BS from Rochester Institute of Technology. Career: 1. Commander, United States Navy, Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer (Retired 2008). 2. Manufacturing Operations Manager and Continuous Improvement (Through 2017) Engineer. 3. Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor (2018 to Present). Licenses: Six-Sigma Blackbelt License from the American Society for Quality, PE in Mechanical Engineering, Department of Energy (DOE) Certified Nuclear Engineer. North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica L. Rosenberg, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Director of Education for the Quantum Science and Engineering Center at George Mason University. She is as an astrophysicist focusing on what we can learn about galaxy evolution from the gas and star formation properties of galaxies. She is also working to improve STEM education with a focus on the education and retention of a diverse group of students in the STEM disciplines. She has developed and implemented education programs that span K-20, researched improvements to STEM classroom education, and is working to develop a career-ready quantum workforce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing STEM Graduate

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Interrogating Race, Caste, and Power (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 4)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Precious Njeck, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Ogochukwu Nwabueze Okoani, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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

Education. Her African cultural background,and her experiences in a male dominated discipline of chemical engineering are the bedrockupon which her research interests are built. She hopes to contribute towards addressing thesystemic issues that affect the persistence of international Black women and girls in engineering,and more broadly in STEM disciplines. It is her desire to challenge gender inequality through herresearch. Additionally, she feels the need to change the status quo because she is a woman who 6has been supported all through her academic career and wishes that other women and girls can aswell experience that kind of support.The third author

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Pacific University; Bailey A Weber, Pacific University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

teach, to educate upcoming engineers in best practices and for them to look to alternative ways and new technology that will improve on current design methods. Dr. Walton-Macaulay believes that fostering diversity in teaching breeds innovation and is currently focused on engineering education research.Bailey A Weber, Pacific University Second year Pacific University student, majoring in engineering physics. Currently as a student I am preparing to step into an engineering career by participating in field related opportunities and gaining relevant course experience. Being career ready means having experience as a learner, leader, and teammate. The ability to step into a mentoring role opened many doors for myself and