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Faculty Development: Collaborations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randi Sims, Clemson University; Kelsey Watts, University of Virginia; Abigail T Stephan, Clemson University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Alexandra Sharpe, American Society for Engineering Education; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #48220MSI Faculty on the Rise: Strengthening Federal Grant Proposals throughCross-Institution Collaborations and NetworkingMs. Randi Sims, Clemson University Randi is a current Ph.D. student in the department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests center around undergraduate research experiences using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data.Kelsey Watts, University of Virginia Kelsey Watts is a postdoc at the

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

your skills and grow in your career. Courses taughtonline provide students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule, instead of a mandatory classtime. Online courses, including those taught at Drexel cost less than traditional on-campus courses,making them more affordable. Virtual courses give students more selection in their courses. In aface-to-face setting, courses taught at the same time force students to choose between courses theylike. Lastly, virtual learning gives students access to classmates all around the world, providingnetworking opportunities you can’t get through an on-campus program.”In the last few years, online courses or classes have been more and more present and Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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

mentorship programs thatbring the professional environment directly into the classroom. Through these initiatives,LeTourneau University’s semiconductor courses prepare students to meet the evolving needs ofthe industry while equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their future careers. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright ã 2025, American Society for Engineering EducationStudent Success StoriesHow students applied theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios (e.g., collaborations with localcompanies, industry internships). Outside the classroom, LeTourneau University

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

; Head Mounted Displays ne potential cause of early career burnout among nurses is the theory-practice gap. Within nurse training, the theory-practice I. INTRODUCTION gap describes the difficulty new practicing nurses encounter One of the Grand Challenges of Engineering for the 21st when translating the theories they learned in theirCentury is to enhance virtual reality (VR) technology to solve undergraduate classrooms to clinical practice as nurses. Thisproblems in our society [1]. Healthcare remains a huge cost gap is

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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Professional Papers

career pursuits in technology-driven fields. Future iterations will explore the balance between collaborative learning, hands-onactivities, and independent problem-solving to further support comprehensive skill developmentin pre-college STEM education.IntroductionThe rapid growth of technology-driven industries has increased the need for robust STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, particularly at the pre-collegelevel. In recent years, coding and computer literacy have become essential skills for students,laying the groundwork for future success in STEM fields. However, the COVID-19 pandemicdisrupted traditional learning methods, resulting in a swift transition to various online formats.This disruption created

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Ayush Vasu Gowda, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Professional Papers

and21st centuries, leaving their mark on human history with their levels of innovation and rapidprogress [1]. These fields have not only revolutionized the way we interact with the worldaround us, but have also become attractive career prospects, supplying high-paying opportunitiesand intriguing projects [2].Among the various branches of these disciplines, Computer Vision has recently garneredsignificant attention due to its ability to mimic human-like perception using computingtechnology. By employing algorithms and processing data, it enables machines to comprehendand engage with the visual world. This has broadened the use of computers in fields that aretypically reliant on human visual and processing skills such as transportation

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Programs.B. Conference and Event TravelTo create a supportive environment, develop strategic collaborations, and identify resources forstudents interested in pursuing careers in Computer Engineering, the program’s directors and theGeorgia Tech ECE PhD graduate assistant will attend multiple conferences and events, includingthe National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) annual convention. At conferences, theleadership team will share with companies and graduate programs the collaboration betweenMorehouse College and Georgia Tech and identify resources to share with student stakeholders.The same goals will be achieved by attending the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA)STEM Conference in future years of the program. Also, the leadership team will

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Larry Peel PE, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Selinda Martinez, Laredo College; Yan Xu, Del Mar College; Yi Ren, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Antonio Guadalupe Carranza III, Laredo College

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

confirms that all modules have been used at least twice and in at leasttwo semesters, even the two for which no input has been received from instructors. Six modulesreceived sufficient counts of instructor responses for the input to be reliably interpreted. Eight ofthe 12 modules have reached a volume of student submissions that would limit the impact ofintervening variables. Student ratings regarding how interesting the module was, the helpfulnessof instructions, the learning they achieved, ability to apply the content, impact on interest inSTEM and aerospace study and careers, and whether they would recommend the module to otherstudents is considered module by module. Student and faculty ratings of the value of the modulesdiffered at some points

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadine Zeeni, Lebanese American University; Haidar Harmanani, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Rony S. Khnayzer, Lebanese American University

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(SDGs).Dr. Haidar Harmanani, Lebanese American University Haidar Harmanani is Professor of Computer Science and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU). He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Harmanani has a distinguished career in academia, with expertise in computer science education and leadership. He is actively involved in computing education circles, serving as a CAC ABET Commissioner and holding memberships in professional organizations such as ASEE, IEEE and ACM.Dr. George E Nasr, Lebanese American University Dr. George E. Nasr has been Provost at the Lebanese American University (LAU) since 2018, following his tenure as

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 7: Interdisciplinarity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

of land grant colleges during and after the Civil War,college enrollments dramatically increased in the United States. The traditional models of 2developing communication capability embraced by the earliest American universities could notbe easily scaled for larger numbers of students who varied widely in their preparation forcommunication instruction in college. Freshman composition (also called Freshman English)emerged as the dominant model for developing transferable writing skills students could usethroughout their college careers. This model had two weaknesses whose consequences becameclear over time. First, it was established in a

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miranda Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

focus in efforts to broaden participationwithin undergraduate engineering programs, the next issue is retaining the underrepresentedstudents that enter these programs [1], [2]. Harmful stereotypes against women contribute to theunderrepresentation of women in the field of engineering [3]. Stereotypes that frame women asbad at math or as lacking technical skills are detrimental to the recruitment and retention ofwomen within the field [1], [4], [5]. Women are often stereotyped as excelling in jobs thatinvolve utilizing social skills; however, engineering is seen as a technical career path for thosethat are good with computers and tinkering [2], [6]. This causes many women and others withaspects of their identities being underrepresented in STEM

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Brianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Henry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; David Kaicheng Shen; Christopher Song; Chenhao A Zhao; Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, with real-world application of ODE modeling can inspirestudents for a STEM career path 7–10. While these cases relied on MATLAB or R, guided by theinstructor's detailed instructions, emerging AI technologies offer a promising alternative to inspirestudents' self-paced learning and spark their interest in pursuing STEM career paths. To addressthis, this project aims to implement ChatGPT and AI as supplementary tools for studying ODEmodels in the course Chemical Process Control. While this project is ultimately designed for senior students taking Chemical Process Controlin Spring 2025, nine high school students of differing mathematical and coding backgroundsvoluntarily participated in a pilot study in Summer 2024. The nine high school

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Design Cognition and Self-Perception in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caleb Z. Smith, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames Ph.D., Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

work has realized the impact of industry-sponsored projects on the students' self-efficacy,in which students on industry-sponsored teams showed larger increases in self-efficacy comparedto university-sponsored [1]. This work aims to closely examine students' self-efficacy by utilizingthe EDSE survey to understand trends amongst cohorts, and understand influencing factors forsuccess.1.1. Capstone Design Capstone Design is a course that students commonly take during their final year ofundergraduate studies in engineering disciplines. This course is typically structured to bridge theworld of education and real-world application [2]. Overall, this course serves as the culminatingexperience for students at the end of their college career

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ME Division 4: Broadening Participation and Building Resilience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA OSTEM

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

thoseinvolved in research venues, while Hurtado et al reported that research venues clarify post-graduation career options [4], [31], [32].Student learning, engagement, and success has further been promoted in higher education viaadvising and mentoring roles. According to Gordon, mentorship roles are a critical component forstudent success given that 20-25% of entering freshmen are undecided about a specific major,while 75% will transition to other majors at least once prior to matriculation [9]. Marquez andGarcia developed a mentorship model called RCDD (e.g., acronym for Relationship, Commitment,Desire, and Disseminate) which identifies four critical components in the transformative processof supporting student success in undergraduate research [13

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Woongbin Park, Purdue University; Yunjin Lim, Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation; Jung Han, Purdue University; Hyeree Cho, Purdue University; Seokyoung Kwon; Juhyun Kim, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

)Support for STEM learning and career The smart farm kit proved particularly effective in broadening prior knowledge,interconnecting concepts, and facilitating real understanding of previously unclear ideas. “I didn’t know how to connect certain sensors or where to place resistors, but I searched online, went through trial and error, and eventually figured it out” (M2) “While this activity didn’t involve Arduino, I’ve previously used Micro:bit and sensors to make an automatic trash can. Back then, block coding made me the process quite complicated, but this time, coding in C/C++ text gave me a real understanding of programming, which felt fresh.” (M8) “Before making the smart farm kit, I participated in a school project

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ratana Prinyawiwatkul; brian Warren, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; Shuju Bai, Clayton State University; Albertha Hilton Lawson, Southern University and A&M College

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Summer 2023 at a large, public HBCU.Problem StatementIt is a fact that Computer Literacy courses are crucial for student success in academic settingsand have been part of the undergraduate curriculum. The issue of a high failure rate in ComputerLiteracy courses is critical and must be addressed. This high failure rate raises the question ofwhether some factors (students’ attitudes toward computer usage, age, gender, hours worked perweek) contribute to this failure.The results of these investigations can be used to identify students who are at risk of failingComputer Literacy courses. By focusing on these students, we can implement targetedinterventions to improve their academic performance and enhance their prospects for post-academic careers

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale; Alyssa Xiang

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

levelsof severity, response efficacy, response costs and self-efficacy in cyberspace [1]. Psychologicalfactors impacting pedagogy of cybersecurity education is discussed in [2] with its impact onstudents’ learning. Exploration of influencing factors in cybersecurity major or career choices islimited and most of the literature focuses on correlation of personality traits, academicperformance in traditional STEM subjects such as math and science, and environmental factorssuch as parents, teachers, counselors, and socio-economic influences [3]. Students having little tono exposure to cybersecurity education within traditional middle school and high schoolcurriculum and environments is pointed out as one of the environmental factors in K12 education[4

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., University of South Alabama

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International Division (INTL)

logicalthought organization and deterministic process description, skills that extend beyond specificlanguages.As students advance in their careers, the limitations of MATLAB—particularly in terms ofexecution speed and data I/O capabilities—become apparent. Tasks such as constructing high-resolution images from raw data or handling complex binary file operations often require a lower-level, high-performance language like C++. While C++ is not always a prerequisite, it serves as aversatile engineering toolbox, offering capabilities that go beyond MATLAB's specializedapplications.The choice of C++ in this study is based on its unique advantages in engineering applications.While Python and MATLAB are essential for data analysis and simulations, C

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Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

first three questionscollected basic demographic information, c.f. Participants section. Following thesedemographics, students were asked what was the future career they thought they would bepursuing before and after attending the summer school. The next section of the survey askedstudents about their motivations for attending, before and after attending the summer school.Each question targeted one category of motivation on the motivation continuum discussedearlier. Thus, there are five questions concerning motivation before the summer school and fivequestions concerning motivation after the summer school. The questions were created byreferencing the descriptions of motivation categories by [8] and [10] and by modeling off ofsurvey questions

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Changwon Son, Texas Tech University; Wesley Wehde, Texas Tech University

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

that a large portion ofmanagers in engineering companies start their career as an engineer. According to the USBureau of Labor Statistics, over 80% of engineering manager positions required an engineeringdegree [8]. Therefore, it is necessary for managers in engineering companies to possess skillsand knowledge required for preparing for and responding to EDCs.Despite increasing risks of EDCs worldwide, educational efforts embodied in either curriculumof a college degree or related courses remain very limited. According to FEMA HigherEducation College List [20], of over 5,300 colleges and universities in the US, only 346 (6.5%)offer emergency management programs. It is worth noting that previous work [21], [22]attempted to fill this gap by

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Carl Hedden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jingwen Tan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin Gee, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Brad DeBoer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathryn Dannemann, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Nihat Baysal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Joel L. Plawsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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educational outcomes achieved inthe required design courses are met, while providing the instructors a great degree of flexibilityin the scope of the independent study project. One of the students remarked (paraphrasing) thatthe independent study experience was satisfying because it gave her a chance to applyfundamentals learned in other courses (e.g., Transport Phenomena and Chemical Reactor Design)to design a system to address emerging processing challenges. Despite the small sample size oftwo students, the educational outcomes suggest that the independent study experience fosteredinterest in research careers; one student has entered a Ph.D. program at RPI, and the secondstudent has recently applied to Ph.D. programs in chemical engineering

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Construction Engineering Division: Innovative Pedagogy annd Student Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

you could visit the completed pyramid today to search for clues on its construction that would help with your imagined plan, what would you look for? What would you want to investigate? Why? How might managing a project like this help (or hurt) your future career?Module 2: Colosseum in RomePrior to the classroom portion of our second module, students watch documentaries about Romanengineering and the Colosseum. In the classroom, we look at the breadth of the Roman Empire’sengineering feats with its roads, bridges, aqueducts, arenas, baths, domes, and tunnels. Then westudy the Colosseum in Rome and what we know about its purpose, materials, size, schedule,and more. A hands-on activity with blocks explores arches and vaulting

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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tina Baradaran; Jennifer Stansby; Mihail Ionescu; Edward Obbard

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

implement a competency framework for nuclear engineering to guide university programs, leading to the development of a highly skilled and competent nuclear engineering workforce. Ms. Tina Baradaran also demonstrates strong commitment to teaching and encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers. She is dedicated to advancing the field of Nuclear Engineering through her research in education, while also communicating the immense benefits of nuclear science and technology to various audiences.Jennifer StansbyMihail IonescuEdward Obbard ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Paper Title: What makes a competent nuclear engineer?ABSTRACTNuclear engineering in Australia is entering a period of

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Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; LUJUN ZHAI, Prairie View A&M University; Shuza Binzaid

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

across three consecutive semesters. In addition to theundergraduate curriculum enhancements, the graduate-level course “VLSI and ULSI Design”has been revamped to include chip tapeout projects, and a new course, “VLSI Testing andCharacterization,” has been introduced. This comprehensive training prepares them for careers inthe semiconductor industry. Class surveys are used to assess the project's effectiveness.After two years of implementation, the project team is confident that this initiative will: (i)strengthen the Computer Engineering program at this minority-serving institution, (ii) provideundergraduate and graduate students with valuable hands-on experience in VLSI design, and (iii)support students in securing employment with high-tech

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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

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Kristin L Schaefer P.E., Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

mentors, and their motivations and/or persistence. The first part of her career was spent designing residential split system HVAC equipment and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) units for Trane in Tyler, TX. Kristin has taught about design, engineering, manufacturing, and ethics to students of all ages in various places, including to preschoolers via STEM outreach, to eighth graders in KatyISD at Beckendorff Junior High, and to freshmen mixed major undergraduates at UH and TAMU, and to senior ME undergraduates at TAMU. Her favorite topic for professional-level education of career engineers is engineering ethics, fulfilling requirements for most state PE licensing boards. She is enabled to connect with and support students with

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cassandra M Birrenkott, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Hannah Benes, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Annelise Larson, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

Dr. Bedillion received the BS degree in 1998, the MS degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University. After a seven year career in the hard disk drive industry, Dr. Bedillion was onDr. Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University Dr. Karim Muci-Kuchler is a Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator at the Ingram School of Engineering of Texas State University. Before joining Texas State University, he was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Experimental and Computational Mechanics Laboratory at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Iowa

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Identity, Experiences, and Perceptions (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 2)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatemeh Khalkhal, San Francisco State University; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Elysee Matembe Ekanga, San Francisco State University (SFSU)

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

, they will better understand the profession that they are beingasked to identify with. Since identification with engineering may not be stagnant in time andspace, this study further emphasizes the need for and importance of designing interventional andculturally relevant practices to improve the college experiences of women and URM studentsand enhance their sense of belonging and persistence in the profession, ultimately contributing toa more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce. Educators and career advisors can leverage thisknowledge to effectively address potential concerns and misunderstandings and steer studentstoward career paths that best fit their unique interests and objectives in engineering.Methods, Data Collection, and AnalysisAs

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Construction Engineering Division: Best of Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Xi Wang, Drexel University; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

faced, and the perceived benefits. They also had to answerpreliminary questions. The project included structured questions to gauge students' familiaritywith AI and large language models (LLMs), their experience in estimating before the course, andtheir perceived future role of AI in their careers. Students were also required to provide chat logs(as an appendix to the assignment) detailing their interactions with AI tools, which provided adataset of the types of prompts used, responses received, and the workflows followed duringestimating tasks. Examples of chat logs are provided in Figures 2-3.Figure 1. Togal.AI’s pattern recognition feature for automated QTO (student example submitted)Figure 2. Examples of student prompts

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Bacon, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

understandthe typical roles of first authors and sometimes we are able to guide them into finding wherethose authors are now and how their career has evolved. With this we help students discover thenetwork of global researchers in the field. Later in the course, we discuss how soft robotictechnologies make it from the lab to commercial products, as there are examples in the field,some even with documented stories of success and failure (Empire Robotics). Altogether,throughout the course we discuss the hidden curriculum of academia. Figure 1. Example of journal article details that are discussed before technical content is covered.As the class examined publications, the publication industry was explained to students providingbackground for the

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

areas such assustainability, environmental protection, and technological advancement.Kennesaw State University (KSU), located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a rapidly growing publicinstitution recognized for its commitment to innovation, hands-on learning, and student success.With an enrollment of over 43,000 students, KSU serves a diverse population, includingtraditional, non-traditional, and international students. As a Carnegie-designated R2 researchinstitution, KSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notablestrengths in engineering, business, and education. The university emphasizes practical, career-oriented education, providing students with opportunities to engage in real-world problem-solving and applied research