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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta

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research program was designed to enhance the participation and success ofunderrepresented groups in engineering through a combination of academic applied research,such as strong theory basis and rigorous scholarship, with essential business practices such asreal-world customer discovery and generation of sound business plans. Delivered as a 10-week,full-time (40 hours per week) program at a large Midwestern R1 University, the interventionconsisted of three key components: Onboarding (Virtual, Week 1), Project (In Person, Weeks 2-10), and Weekly Journaling.2.1.1 OnboardingThe intervention began with a virtual intensive week at the beginning of the program to promotea sense of belonging, accountability, team development, and provide an overview of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin A Searle, Utah State University; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Michaela Harper, Utah State University

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that most teachers had little to no experience with computer science at the outsetof our project. Second, both states have an Indian Education For All (IEFA) requirement,meaning that all K-12 students must learn about the Indigenous peoples who call thesestates home. Integrating IEFA and computer science students presents a uniqueopportunity for developing integrated, culturally responsive-sustaining computer sciencecurricula. A culturally responsive-sustaining approach to computer science [1] focuses onembracing and supporting students’ interests, identities and cultures while studentsdevelop their computer science content knowledge and a sense of what computer sciencecan do in the world. Through this approach, students not only

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

SemesterThis GIFT describes a creative reflection assignment to be given at the end of engineeringstudents’ first semester and again at the end of the first year.Motivation:Reflection is a powerful tool for students to evaluate their own learning and growth. It allowsstudents to synthesize learning across lectures, assignments, and classes, as well as giving them ameans to connect their past, present, and future selves with their experiences in a project orcourse [1]. First Year Engineering (FYE) courses are a prime opportunity for students to engagein reflective assessments. Though they are still early in their academic careers, the first year is apivotal period for making decisions around major selection, on-campus engagement, personalvalues, and

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Institutional Support and Training (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 12)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Tygret; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University

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

may identify pragmatic issues of concern and guide institutional efforts toimprove postdoctoral scholar experiences and carer trajectories. Data analysis findings revealedthree themes regarding postdoctoral affairs offices' implementation of best practices from theNPA: (1) firm commitment to utilizing NPA best practices; (2) insufficient staff and authority;and (3) overreliance on postdoctoral scholars to assist office efforts.FindingsTheme 1: Firm Commitment to Utilizing NPA Best Practices. All participants were wellaware of the NPA best practices and available resources. All had systematic ways tocommunicate with postdoctoral scholars through listservs, social media platforms, andnewsletters to share institutional policies, professional

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huihui H Wang, Northeastern University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

share their insights about engineering andcomputing education programs at NSF.Introduction The National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency established in 1950,has eight directorates and five offices [1]. This paper will focus on several programs related tocomputing and engineering education within two directorates: The Directorate for STEMEducation (EDU) and the Engineering Directorate (ENG). NSF offers a chance for scientists, engineers, and educators to join the Foundation and workas program directors on a temporary basis. These temporary program directors are often calledrotators [2]. There are two rotator programs: Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE)and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Alice E. Fischer, University of New Haven

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

designed to aidprofessional programmers with writing and debugging/testing code. While these AI tools arebeneficial in a professional setting, we believe this kind of ”help” does not help students build astrong foundation. To determine the IDE for our course we first began by creating a series ofselection criteria. Our criteria for selecting an IDE were as follows: 1. The IDE must adhere to the C/C++ language standard. 2. The IDE must not have AI assistance or the AI assistance must be behind a paywall to prevent student use. 3. The IDE should be a popular IDE in industry for the C/C++ programming language. 4. The IDE should be cross-platform.With these criteria in hand, we then looked at several popular IDEs in the C/C++ space

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniene Byrne Ph.D., Stony Brook University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

AI technology. Findings supportcoursework related to engineering ethics and societal impacts, engineering policycommunication, and design projects focused on GenAI. Documents are presentedchronologically and interwoven with government initiatives to demonstrate the impact ofExecutive Orders on shaping AIs’ outcomes. Findings will enhance future engineers’ expertise inthe realities, challenges, and impacts of developing and responsibly governing AIs.IntroductionThe National Academies of Science and Engineering pointed out “Computing research has anobligation to support human flourishing, thriving societies, and a healthy planet [1]”. Thisobligation is a matter of taking responsibility and embedding responsible practices and policiesin AI

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack li, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #48500Use A Course Structure Chart in Gamification in Higher EducationDr. Jack li, Purdue University Fort Wayne JACK LI is an assistant professor of electrical engineering technology in the School of Polytechnic at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in electronics engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Use A Course Structure Chart in Gamification in Higher EducationI. INTRODUCTIONEducators are always facing the challenge of how to motivate their students, especially whenlifestyle changes occur [1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Faulconer, Monash University; Robert Deters, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Kelly A George, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Brent Terwilliger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Darryl Jim Chamberlain Jr., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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. Students who engage inundergraduate research benefit through improvements to disciplinary knowledge and skills,gaining practical experience, refinement of key transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking skills),improved degree persistence, the formation and nurturing of long-term mentoring relationships,resume-building, and networking and dissemination opportunities [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Previouswork from the authors has shown that online students have a strong interest in participating inresearch [6] and online faculty have comparable levels of interest in mentoring undergraduateresearch as residential faculty [7].Funded through two successive National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving UndergraduateSTEM Education (IUSE) grants, the Research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier A. Ortega; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Pierre Lu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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address the obstacles andfuture work. This proposed endeavor is aligned with the continuous mission of the College ofEngineering and Computer Science (CECS) at UTRGV, which includes: 1) increasing the numberof STEM degrees granted to Hispanics, 2) promoting the participation of women in STEM-relatedfields, and 3) enhancing persistence and self-confidence in STEM fields amidst the challengesposed by COVID-19. The project is supported by the NSF award 2225247.Project ImpactsThe project focuses on increasing "effective STEM education and broadening participation" bydeveloping and/or strengthening student self-innovation through strategically designed activities(CBI). Previous studies have demonstrated that persistence, through sequential

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Evaluation: Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherina V Tarnai-Lokhorst P.Eng., FEC, Camosun College

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

acquiring the data from the universities hasbeen problematic to date. I continue to pursue this data for inclusion in future papers.Camosun College was formed in 1972 and has kept electronic student grades since that time.Although early data is sparse due to small start-up class sizes and the small number of programsoffered, the current student population as of 2014 is more than 10,000 full time equivalentstudents. This provides a good number for trending correlations.Interestingly, 46% of students at Camosun who have high school physics credits are female. Yetwomen comprise less than 5% of engineering students. The table in Figure 1 depicts thecorrelations between the percentage of women with high school physics credits and thecorresponding

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Understanding and Changing Engineering Culture

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui (Celia) Pan, Toyota Financial Services; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E Foor, University of Oklahoma; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma

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Women in Engineering

education. She can be contacted at cynthia.e.foor-1@ou.edu.Dr. Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma Dr. Susan E. Walden is the founding Director of the Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE) and an associate research professor in the Dean’s office of the College of Engineering (CoE). She is also a founding member of the Sooner Engineering Education (SEED) Center. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Barriers to Broadening Participation in Engineering Competition TeamsIntroductionDespite years of efforts to increase diversity in STEM, engineering continues to be a white maledominated discipline. The low representation of female and minority

Conference Session

Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University; Barbara E Smith, North Carolina State University; Louis A Martin-Vega, North Carolina State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

colleges within a variety of institution types.The NC State College of Engineering Faculty Development Office was inaugurated in Spring2008 with the express goal of connecting faculty in the college with professional and personaldevelopment opportunities. Its foundational mission was to recruit, promote, and retain excellentfaculty across the college; actively engage faculty, administrators and staff across departments,and celebrate faculty success, achievement and promotion.This case study introduces the history and establishment of a sustainable model with specificstrategies for the potential to impact institutional change at a range of engineering collegeswithin a diverse set of academic institutions.1. Introduction The success and

Conference Session

Teaching and Advising Tools Using Computers and Smart Devices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taekyoung Kwon, Seoul National University; Myungchul Kwak, Seoul National University; Junghwan Song, Seoul National University; Selin Chun, Seoul National University; Seokho Chi, Seoul National University

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Computers in Education

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time (h) Figure 1. The remaining energy level of a smartphone is plotted over time when either of BLE and WiFi interfaces is turned on for scanning purposes. In case of WiFi, there are several weaknesses of WiFi signals over BLE signals. First, WiFiconsumes energy more quickly than BLE due to its scanning mechanism. Fig. 1 shows how fastthe remaining energy of a smartphone decreases as it continuously collects the beacon frames ofaccess points (APs) to obtain their RSS values. WiFi scanning spends 1.5 times more energythan BLE scanning, and nearly 2

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E., Oklahoma State University; Ridge Reid, Oklahoma State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

exhaust hood for appliances thatutilize solid fuels as the primary heat source. NFPA 96 defines solid cooking fuel as “any solid,organic, consumable, fuel such as briquettes, mesquite, hardwood, or charcoal.” (1) Solid fuelspresent an added hazard, specifically when the creosote that results during the solid fuel burningprocess mixes with grease-laden vapors from other cooking appliances within the kitchen.However, NFPA 96 provides an exception for cooking appliances that are gas-powered and havea limited size tray for solid fuels solely intended for food flavoring. This gas-poweredequipment, if the list of restrictions in NFPA 96 is met, will not be required to have a separatekitchen exhaust hood. However, there is minimal information provided

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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know empirically the extent that the variousexperiences contribute to global preparedness, nor do we even agree on what global preparednessis. These experiences are expensive both for the student and for the University that provides theexperiences – how can we ensure students are getting an appropriate educational value for theirmoney? How can these experiences be tailored to achieve educational value? How should weadvise students based on the individual’s background, prior global preparedness, and financialresources so that the experiences are most effective?This research addresses two perceived gaps in engineering education: 1) the need for asystematic study of curricular and co-curricular offerings in international engineering educationto

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg L. Saylor, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering ethics, researchin an academic setting, and graduate education opportunities and application process. Thefreshman year programs implemented showed success in recruiting students for the S-STEMprogram, and can serve as a model for other undergraduate programs looking to enrich theexperiences of their undergraduates by providing a comprehensive, supportive, and career-relevant environment inside and outside of the classroom.1. IntroductionEngineering education is constantly evolving and changing to meet the current and projectedneeds of the engineering profession. In 2010 1 the National Society of Professional Engineers(NSPE) released a position statement proposing additional undergraduate engineering outcomes:Leadership, Risk and

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Engineering Management: Project Management and Partnerships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Paul Pferdehirt, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John S Nelson PE, University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Civil & Environmental Enginieering

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Engineering Management

popularity of the movie 1 and book 2, “The Martian,” provide an interesting and helpfullaunching point for reconsidering what it takes to be an effective project manager in today’sworld where projects must often adapt with agility to changing conditions or fail.In “The Martian,” astronaut, mechanicalengineer, and botanist Mark Watney is leftbehind on Mars when the team needs to rapidlyevacuate due to a sudden sand storm. Watneyis presumed dead after being hit by flyingdebris and the team is unable to rescue his bodybefore the ship needs to launch to avoidtragedy. Watney regains consciousness, onlyto discover has team has left and he needs tofigure out some way to stay alive long enough,with very limited food, oxygen, and supplies, topossibly

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Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natascha M Trellinger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

experience descriptors: 1. Exceptionally good experience: “Irealized that I myself am on the path to being a pioneer,” 2. Good experience: “This projectreally confirmed that I enjoy the work I do,” 3. Mundane experience: " I didn't feel that I was abig part of the research,” and 4. Disappointing experience: "I wouldn't say I learned somethingsignificant during this study.” Most participants had a good experience, but insight from theother three experience descriptors give valuable perspective into the varied experiences. Thisanalysis is helpful to both graduate students interested in research and professional development(i.e. blended) experiences, and educators creating blended experiences in that it demonstratesthat a common blended experience can

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ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Farhadi, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

present the development of our educational DCmicrogrid platform which includes popular renewable energy sources and hybrid storagesystems. This lab-scale platform provided an educational environment for senior students andgraduate students to take part in laboratory experiments and to understand and develop new ideasfor DC power system applications. I. Introduction Power system planning and its design are the major challenges of the future power system [1]-[3]. Recently, DC microgrid and hybrid DC power systems have gained a lot of popularity andinterest. The importance of the DC power system is not only because of the fact that most of therenewable energy sources such as solar and fuel cell have a DC output but also becauseimplementation

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moises Hinojosa-Rivera, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; Martin Edgar Reyes-Melo, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; José Alejandro Cazares, Teacher

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Materials

four basic elements ofMaterials Science and Engineering: (1) The structure of materials from the atomic to themacroscopic scales, (2) the relevant properties of the different types of materials, (3) thedifferent synthesis and processing methods, and (4) the performance of materials in components,structures, machines and products, with special emphasis at understanding the relationshipsamong these elements. Besides, the creation of the ME program expanded the originalmetallurgically oriented curriculum to cover the fields of Ceramics, Polymers and Composites,though in the first years it maintained a very strong emphasis on metallurgy.One of the reasons to expand our program from Metallurgy to Materials Science was thatmetallurgical programs

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Women in Engineering Division: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amanda S. Parker, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder

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Women in Engineering

workflow process has its origins in manufacturing,when flow charting enabled engineers to follow the measured or monitored variables. It now isalso applied to business processes when complex activities or plans involve decision-making, Page 26.203.4infrastructure and human tasks36.Using flow chart software, a detailed profile can illuminate the scale, scope and decisions of anorganization’s diversity actions37. A simple workflow process is typically linear, without muchbranching into other process avenues. As shown in Figure 1, a basic, general workflow processdiagram shows an action or intervention designed to meet stated goals and which follows

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Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Myron L. Stevenson, North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech)

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Minorities in Engineering

total workforce, but held 71% of STEM jobs.Asians held 15% of the STEM jobs compared with 6% of all jobs. African Americans held 6% ofSTEM-related jobs, Native American held 0.4% of STEM jobs, and those of “Some Other Race” held 1% of STEM jobs, while representing 27% of all jobs”[1]. According to 2013 data from the Computer Research Association, 4.5% of all new computer science or computer engineering degree holders were African American, and 6.5% were Hispanic. Between 2009 and 2013, the number of ethnic minority engineering graduates increased by 12.3%, compared to increases of 22.75% and 19.72% for White and Asian graduates. North Carolina has a number of nationally and internationally recognized universities producing STEM graduates

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S Ziker, SRI International; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Philip Puthumana, Verizon Foundation

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Minorities in Engineering

increased interest in STEM content and STEM careers, aswell as increased interest in attending college. Our research question for investigating thishypothesis is: To what extent does participation in the MMM Program increase students’ interestin STEM content, STEM careers, and college attendance? The theoretical perspectives thatundergird the MMM program design include experiential learning theory8, mentorship throughethnically matched mentors9,10 and developing 21st Century skills11,12 such as creativity andtechnology proficiency (Figure 1).Experiential Learning Theory, posited by Kolb (1984), has five phases: 1) Experience – do theactivity, 2) Share – reactions and observations in a social context, 3) Process – analyze andreflect upon what

Conference Session

Subjects in 3D Printing and ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Erick Lugo Nevarez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas, El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Technology

printers resulted from an increase in classes wanting toparticipate during the third year of the 3D printing in the classroom program. This requiredsupporting approximately 150 students and 29 student bridge designs. Having only one fullyfunctional printer to complete all the loads became unreasonable as each successful print modelcould require approximately four to five hours to print. This workload gave us the experience togenerate requirements moving forward with the pilot. The requirements were the following. The3D print system must: 1) be able to produce a high volume of 3D printed models, 2) provide astreamlined process for student project submission and 3) train students on 3D design using simpletools.A proposal was submitted in order to

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Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

assessment of competencies in engineering students is always a challengefor higher education institutions. To develop and assess multiple skills through one learningstrategy is even a greater challenge. In a changing society shaped by the availability ofinformation resources on the internet, higher education institutions are seeking disruptiveteaching and learning mechanisms that satisfy students’ knowledge requirements, workforceskills requirements, and the requirements of accreditation systems.ABET criterion 3 (i.e., student outcomes) has established a set of engineering outcomes thatevery student should attain at the end of an engineering undergraduate program.1 Theseoutcomes can be divided into two categories, “hard skills” associated mainly

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Dita Puspita Sari, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Gabriele Trovato; Eiji Kamioka; Darminto Darminto, ITS Surabaya

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

engineering degree program incorporating humanities components, with a student body consisting mainly of international students (https://igp.shibaura-it.ac.jp). As part of her current role as Deputy Director of the IGP, she is the Principal Investigator for the following research grants: - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research: Grant 24K06133 (2024-2027) - Shibaura Institute of Technology Grant for Educational Reform and Research Activity (AY2024). Her research interests include: (1) Impacts and potential benefits of including humanities components in science and engineering degree programs (2) Innovative methods of assessment in science and engineering education, especially in the context of remote

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

%. Similarly,in the United States, women made up only 27% of the STEM workforce [1]. This disparityhighlights the urgency of fostering early interest and sustained engagement in STEM among younggirls, particularly through initiatives that emphasize hands-on learning and mentorshipopportunities. Moreover, women are vastly underrepresented specifically in engineering andcomputer science sectors. Percentage of newly licensed professional engineers who are women is20.2% nationally in Canada in 2023 [2]. The 30 by 30 initiative, conceived by the Association ofProfessional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and adopted by Engineers Canada in 2010,aims to increase the number of women engineers in the workforce to 30% by 2030 [3]. Specialefforts are to be

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Pulgar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Francisco Zelaya-Arrazabal, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Sebastian N Martinez Lizana, IEEE Educational Activities

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

—Career Advancement, Mentorship, Inspiration, and Opportunities: A STEMK-12 Outreach Initiative.1. IntroductionHispanic Americans (HA) are the largest ethnic group in the United States. In 2022, nearly 64million HA lived in the U.S., representing approximately 19% of the population. Notably, thispopulation is not evenly distributed across states; about 60% reside in California, Texas, andNew Mexico. Tennessee ranks as the 26th state in terms of HA population. As of 2022, 413,000HA lived in Tennessee, accounting for about 6% of the state's population. Regarding post-secondary education nationwide, 19.1% of HA aged 25 or older have earned a bachelor’s degreeor higher, compared to the national rate of 34.1%. In Fall 2021, 55.8% of all HA

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

clearto the students, the student’s role in learning is recognized, and students have the agency toengage in the course material in ways that respect their identities (Holmes et al., 2023). Eventhough equitable and effective teaching depends on changes to the larger higher educationsystem, instructors play a crucial role in serving their students. The framework consists of sevenprinciples: (1) students need opportunities to engage in disciplinary learning actively, (2) toconnect to and leverage students’ diverse interests and goals, prior knowledge and experiencesenhance learning, (3) STEM learning involves affective and social dimensions, (4) identity andsense of belonging shape STEM learning, (5) multiple forms of data can provide evidence