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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Lionel Hewavitharana, Southern Arkansas University; Mahbub K Ahmed P.E., Southern Arkansas University

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particular model, and it is the responsibility of engineeringprograms to use models that are effective in addressing ABET concerns related to engineeringdesign.Since the revision of the 11 “a-k” outcomes into the currently used seven outcomes, AlexSczatmary [2] argues that a change is required to assessment tools as well. The assessment toolsare mainly evaluation rubrics, and he discusses them in detail for each outcome.In order to provide industry level design experience through capstone design, most engineeringprograms seek design projects from the industry. Susannah Howe of Smith college [3] noticedthat there was a decided shift towards external project sourcing from engineering programs.In an interesting research study conducted by Mary Perrati

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gafar Abbas Elamin P.E., The Citadel

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by thesame instructor. During these courses, two grading methods (self-grading and instructor grading)and two equation sheet preparation methods (student-prepared and instructor-provided) wereimplemented. The survey also asked students to indicate their preferred homework length andfrequency. Results indicated that most students favored shorter assignments with opportunitiesfor self-grading and correction. Additionally, the vast majority of students expressed a preferencefor instructor-provided equation sheets for exams.KeywordsCheat sheet; Self-grading; Exam preparationPurpose of the StudyIn any course, students’ learning combines homework, in-class activities, projects, andexaminations. For homework and projects, students can use their

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, Pdip (CM), Architect, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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post-professional degree in Architecture Urban Regional Design from the New York Institute of Technology. Subsequently, Professor LoPiccolo earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Building Construction Management from New York University and a Passive House Designer Certification from the Passivhaus Institut, Germany. She has private-sector architecture and construction project management experience in Dublin, Ireland, and New York. Professor LoPiccolo has over ten years of public sector experience as an architect and a Community Development Project Supervisor with the Town of Islip. In addition, Professor LoPiccolo was an adjunct assistant professor in the School of Architecture and Design at NYIT for five years, teaching

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

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with many of the course goals,including improving written communication, researching engineering problems, andappropriately framing questions to analyze ethical issues in engineering. The assignmentinstructions are as follows: Conference AbstractObjective: Learn how to communicate your STS research in a concise format that demonstratesnovelty, gravity, and implications.Requirement: The top line of the document must have the title of your STS Research Paper,followed by your name. Below your name and title, provide 3-5 keywords that characterize yourresearch project. No title page requirement for this assignment.Write an abstract on your STS research topic that addresses the following points:  What is

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Technical Sessions 5

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.

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andDisruptions to Civil engineering (various Infrastructure design,Critical sub-disciplines), maintenance, risk Problem-solving, criticalInfrastructure materials science, assessment, disaster thinking, project management,Systems economics response leadership Climate science, Policy analysis,Overlapping environmental science, stakeholder engagement, Interpersonal skills,Areas public policy communication negotiation, advocacyThe identified skills can be separated into two main categories: (1) risk assessment and (2)planning and response. The skill of risk assessment is multi

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Raymond K.F. Lam, The City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Uzair Ali Abbas, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Bernard Hunter; Joseph A Seiter, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Flexural Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of Three- Dimensional (3D) Printed Thermoplastics Raymond K.F. Lam, Uzair Abbas, Bernard Hunter, and Joseph Seiter Queensborough Community College, The City University of New York, New York, U.S.A. 1. Introduction Three-dimensional (3D) printing or additive manufacturing is utilized to manufacture products in industries of aerospace, automotive, and medical [1]. One example is General Electric (GE)’s decision to deploy 3D printers to manufacture nozzles for its LEAP engines. GE Aviation projects have printed more than 30,000 fuel nozzle tips in 2018 [2]. Manufacturing by 3D printing is experiencing an explosive

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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M. Hassan Tanveer, Kennesaw State University; Rizwan Patan, Kennesaw State University; Carrington Chun, Kennesaw State University; Razvan Cristian Voicu, Kennesaw State University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

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advanced tools, such as theHusky A2000 UGV, stereo cameras, LIDAR, GPS, IMUs, and manipulators, to provide real-timeupdates and precise predictions. Furthermore, it employs machine vision techniques and digitalsensors such as the Reyke Soil Moisture Tester for continuous monitoring and responsive action.This project demonstrates how AI can transform agriculture to meet global food needs and fos-ter innovative thinking for engineers. By combining theory and practice to empower engineers toaddress critical agricultural challenges through innovative solutions.Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agriculture, Computation Intelligence, ML.1. IntroductionAgriculture is among those things that form the backbone of the economic development of anation

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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proposed that actualengineering examples and reporting of case-studies should be used. Similarly Gao [10] discussedthe Task-Based-Instruction and the Project-Based-Instruction pedagogies as learner-centeredapproaches to teach technical writing, the former being based on assigned writing tasks for eachlesson, typically to a student team, while the latter utilizes a team-project for most of thesemester. He emphasized that the core or focus for either approach is not the learning of anystructure and grammar points, but instead communicating the tasks involved in technical writing,although language proficiency still helps students, as it improves student completion of the tasks.Several innovative approaches have been proposed to teach technical

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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onnon-traditional students in foundational engineering courses that have potential to leave theengineering pathway without additional social and academic support early in their academicplan. The project offers peer support through small group activities in online foundationalengineering courses that incorporate structured active learning sessions to enhance theengineering content [1] [2] [3]. These types of active learning scenarios have potential tostrengthen STEM competencies to increase students’ academic persistence [4] [5]. Persistence inengineering pathways is contributed to students’ acclimation and mindset to accomplish theireducational goals [6] and enter the engineering workforce [7]. This paper specifically examinesthe qualitative

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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easier and faster. (At NC State, the Office of Student Conduct has reduced the length of probation to encourage more faculty to report cheating – though this reduces the penalties.)But none of these bullets make the reasons to cheat go away. And many of them overloadprofessors. We can dissuade cheating a bit by raising the stakes, but it won't work in the long run.So then what? Here is our call to action.Along with the growing concern about our student’s uses of AI, the time has come to heed the callfor active learning, problem-based learning, and mindset changes. In truth, only remaking theassignments into something that students need and value will in the end stop them from copying. ●​ We need open-ended projects where every

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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] Furner, J. M., & Gonzalez-DeHass, A. (2011). How do students’ mastery and performance goals relate to math anxiety?. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 7(4), 227-242. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75209[7] Tessier, J. T. (2012). Effect of Peer Evaluation Format on Student Engagement in a Group Project. Journal of Effective Teaching, 12(2), 15-22.[8] Chen, Y., & Lou, H. (2004). Students' perceptions of peer evaluation: An expectancy perspective. Journal of Education for Business, 79(5), 275-282. https://doi.org/10.3200/JOEB.79.5.275-282[9] Guenther, C. L., & Miller, R. L. (2011). Factors that promote student engagement. Promoting student engagement, 1, 10-17.[10] Holland, N., &

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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tools for your studies or projects? • Yes • No [If No, skip to Q7] 7. Which platform(s) do you use? [ChatGPT, Perplexity, GEMINI, CLAUDE, MS Co-Pilot, Others] 8. How frequently do you use these tools? • Daily • Weekly • Monthly • Rarely • 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, how easy is it for you to use generative AI tools? [1 = Very Easy, 5 = Not easy at all] 10. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the overall improvement in your learning experience due to generative AI tools? [1 = No improvement, 5 = Significant improvement] 11. How do you perceive the role of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) in your education

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Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raul Armendariz, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Corey Stalerman; Tak Cheung; Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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faculty are asked to fill the missing gap like the Open Stax University Physicsbook shows differential equation model [12]. The faculty task is not merely adding new topicsin Physics II with simplification of some topics in classical physics, it is a novel faculty task toensure that the skipping of the algebra steps in the classical physics topics can be compensatedwith a careful design of the teaching of algebra steps in modern physics topics.The modification of the Physics II to include radiation topics could be further effective whenstudent projects are included as extra credit work for those interested. For instance, theradioactive decay of creating three daughters using algebra 3x3 matrix model has been publishedand would be suitable to

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Technical Sessions 3

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Aiman Said Kuzmar, P. E., Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia

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Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

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test apparatus for an engineering laboratory course.” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/cae.22773 12. M. Chen. “Facilitating aerospace engineering senior design: Integrating lab curriculum redesign with student project and new technologies.” Engineering Reports, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12938AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2152218. Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

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reading responses Rubric Points Allowed Fully correct answer 5 Partially correct answer 4.5 Incorrect but with effort 4 Minimal effort or late submission 1In-Class ActivitiesThe instructor begins the lesson by summarizing student responses to pre-class questions andaddressing common errors. This is followed by a discussion of local soil conditions, groundwaterdepth, seismic activity, projected sea level rise, and liquefaction potential. A mini-lecturetransition into a Think-Pair-Share activity (one

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama

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engineering senior design: Integrating lab curriculum redesign with student project and new technologies.," Engineering Reports, vol. 6, no. 11, 2024.[13] S. Sudman and N. Bradburn, Asking Questions: A Practical Guide to Questionnaire Design, San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 1982.

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #45761A Gender-based Comparative Analysis of Motivations and Challenges in ConstructionEducationDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Mr. George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is the Director of Mississippi Stateˆa C™s Building

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Technical Sessions 4

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

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that this project is an ongoing endeavor. As thefall semester of 2024 progresses, additional data will be collected to further validate and refine ourunderstanding of the impact of these pedagogical strategies. Specifically, the end-of-semestersurvey results, which are yet to be gathered, will provide crucial insights into the effectiveness ofthe implemented methodology on a broader scale and over a longer term. The anticipated surveyresults will not only allow for a more comprehensive evaluation of the current methodology'simpact on student outcomes but will also guide future iterations of the project. By analyzing thedata collected at the semester's end, we aim to identify areas of strength and opportunities forimprovement, ensuring that the

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Technical Sessions 2

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Jessica Santangelo, Hofstra University; Jacqueline Lee, Nassau Community College; Catherine Weinstein, Nassau Community College; Scott T Lefurgy, Hofstra University; Sean A Roberts, Nassau Community College; Suzanne Trabucco, Nassau Community College; Kristin Weingartner, Hofstra University

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laboratory experiences in equivalent introductory courses at NCC and HU. Reason for SignificantExample NCC HU being Notes difference? different?How are students assessed (i.e.,exams, essays, projects, etc.) andwith what frequency?Grading policies (e.g., is there acurve or another system used?)Classroom experiencesLab experiences Revised Prompt for Part 2 Goal: Use this work as the

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Xiaojin Ye, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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, providing guidelines for educators [12]. Theyexplained the reasons to consider GenAI for such courses, outline strategies for its integration,and present guidelines for its implementation. The authors outline effective strategies forintegrating GenAI, including collaborative projects, and Hackathons with AI-assistedprogramming tasks. Besides the assessments, there has also been research on the impacts of AIon students, with findings indicating a positive impact on student performance and motivation tolearn [13,14,15].As previous research has indicated, there are ethical concerns, worries about plagiarism, and bothchallenges and benefits associated with using GenAI tools for learning and assessment. Earlierstudies often focused on dividing students

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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S. Grover, “Application of Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology to Reduce ServiceResolution Time in a Service Organization,” Accounting, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 43-50, 2015.[4] R. Hoerl and R. Snee, “Statistical Thinking: Improving Business Performance,” John Wiley &Sons, 3rd edition, 2012.[5] S. Gupta and S. Jain, “The 5S and Kaizen Concept for Overall Improvement of TheOrganization: A Case Study,” International Journal of Lean Enterprise Research, vol. 1, no. 1,pp. 22-40, 2014.[6] P. Wiid, “Agile and Lean Concepts for Teaching and Learning,” Springer, Kaizen andEducation chapter, pp. 63-92, 2018.[7] J. Antony, T. Scheumann, V. Sunder, E. Cudney, B. Rodgers, and N. Grigg, “Using Six SigmaDMAIC for Lean project management in education: a case study

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

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problem illustrated above, MOM problems have been developed and tested for ourfluids experiments and other heat transfer experiments. Problem design is underway for theremaining experiments used in both Unit Operations laboratory courses.Additional work is in development for our integrated chemical and petroleum engineeringfreshman year project-based experimentation.Concluding RemarksBoth instructors plan to expand their use of MOM both in courses where MOM is currently usedand in courses where it has not been used. The use of MOM question databanks is still underdevelopment in multiple courses.Comparison to Canvas quizzes: MOM has all of the benefits of Canvas quizzes, but addsadditional useful features. Both platforms are flexible as to

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University; Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University

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students by minimizing the needto enroll in remedial or supplementary courses, freeing up time for them to pursue researchopportunities. Second, the advising model prioritized early communication about researchopportunities, ensuring that students were aware of the professional benefits of researchengagement early in their academic careers. The personalized guidance provided by facultyadvisors was instrumental in matching students with research projects aligned with their interestsand career aspirations, further promoting sustained engagement and academic satisfaction.While these findings clearly illustrate the implementation of this new active structured advisingmodel have improved mechanical engineering student initial math placement, four-year

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida

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completion of his Ph.D. he began working in the Aerospace Industry where he spent over 10 years as a Stress Analyst/Consultant. At present he enjoys working on Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) with his students, designing, analyzing, constructing and flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Dr. Nader won a few awards in the past few years, among these are the College of Engineering Award of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2023), Excellence in Faculty Academic Advising for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (2020). In addition, he is also a Co-PI on the NSF-supported HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Enhancing Student Success in Engineering Curriculum through Active e-Learning and High Impact

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; James C. Squire P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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concrete bridges. He is currently a professor of civil engineering and the Jackson-Hope Chair in Engineering at VMI. He teaches engineering mechanics, structural engineering, and introduction to engineering courses and enjoys working with his students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. His research interests include engineering licensure policies, civil engineering curriculum development, and the use of innovative materials on concrete bridges. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Math Placement Testing: Performance and Persistence in Civil EngineeringAbstractThe Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is an undergraduate