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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Audrey Meador, West Texas A&M University

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and the delivery methods of aquaponicsinformation in an online medium. By structuring an effective online learning method, thisresearch seeks to empower diverse learners to engage with aquaponics as a viable method forfood production and environmental management. The project evaluates the educationaleffectiveness of tutorials through surveys assessing student comprehension, engagement, andease of implementation. Findings will inform future instructional design improvements andcontribute to the broader field of online education for aquaponics. IntroductionOnline education is growing and changing for both traditional and non-traditional students.Educators are at odds with open source, think spaces such

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Roberto Andre Mossi, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

, this is done in order to give the entities a starting point to learn and adapt for thesurvival tasks they need to complete. From there a task is given to them, in this case we are looking on two groupsto be established at random and for does groups to be compromised as runners and seekers. The task from does setgroups will be, seekers need to catch the runners and hiders must run from them in a limited amount of times. The 1seekers who caught their target get to survive, while does who did not die on the spot. As for the opposing team willapply the same principle but with the idea of preventing from getting caught. For developing this project as a whole, I developed the project

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University; Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Elora Mae Ferrie, Grand Valley State University

. IntroductionThe increased use of microcontroller systems in solving industrial control problems has led to ageneral acceptance of microcontroller knowledge in other areas of engineering such asmechanical and biomedical engineering. An area that has normally been reserved for electrical orcomputer engineers is now multidisciplinary [1], integrating digital electronics, communications,and computing with a variety of systems ranging from medical to biological. With these newenhancements, microcontroller-based teaching has evolved over the past few decades. Thesechanges range from project-based microcontroller teaching that emphasize real worldapplications to the introduction of new educational tools such as robot kits. This new approach toteaching about

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Anakaren Romero Lozano, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin M Connelly, University of Texas at Austin

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domestic and international addresses were expected. After orientation,postage was provided, and the letters were posted on the students’ behalf. The letter was formattedto allow for space for the student to handwrite a personalized message to the recipient. Both Englishand Spanish versions of the letter were available to the students. In addition, students were offeredstickers to include with the letter. The stickers consisted of an official and widely recognized logo ofthe university along with the word “family” in either English, Spanish, Chinese, or Korean. Asshort-term measures of this project, we collected data on the number of letters sent, the geographicdistribution of recipients, the rate of usage of the English vs Spanish versions of the

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Ernesto A B F Lima, University of Texas at Austin

computational tools toreal-world applications. Since 2022, the course has transitioned entirely to BME-focused examples,such as modeling population dynamics, analyzing biomedical images, and implementing cellularautomata for disease modeling. Student feedback highlights increased confidence and relevance,while project topics showcase a deep engagement with BME-related challenges. IntroductionProgramming and computational thinking are increasingly recognized as essential skills in the 21stcentury, offering innovative solutions to complex problems across diverse fields. Computationalthinking transcends mere programming; it involves reformulating complex challenges into problemssolvable through computational

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University

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for Engineering Education, 2025Work in Progress: A two-way learning street: Near-peer college students enhance highschool after-school STEM club opportunities.AbstractThis work-in-progress paper presents a novel way of teaching college and high school studentsby pairing groups of high school and college to help the high school students create a year-longcommunity-based research project (CBRP)as a requirement for the Health Science TechnologyAcademy (HSTA) in two high schools in West Virginia. The college students assist, teach, andguide the high school groups in organizing their CBRPs. Both peers and students learn thescientific method, survey and experimental design, data collection and cleaning, statisticalanalysis tools, presentation

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Jack Cuilla, University of Florida

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components often go unused. However,researchers have identified methods to repurpose materials, such as silicone, copper,aluminum, glass, silver, and other precious metals, through module delamination, whichuses physical, thermal, and chemical treatments to break down panels [16]. Silicone, vitalin electronics as a semiconductor, represented 95% of global PV production in 2020.Recycling can repurpose materials for future solar panels, reducing waste andenvironmental impact. PV waste is projected to rise from 1.7–8 million tons in 2030 to 60–78 million tons by 2050 [17]. While delamination costs $13.62/m², compared to $90.00/m²for new panels, more effective methods, like chemical and thermal processing, involvespecialized equipment costing $25,000

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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System for Military Applications Erin Webb1 , Josie Farris2 , Lydia Hittle2 , Yousef Sardahi* 4 , Asad Salem5 , and Mallory Lind6 1-5 Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25705, webb424@marshall.edu,farris33@marshall.edu, hittle@marshall.edu sardahi@marshall.edu, asad.salem@marshall.edu 5 CMI2 - Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Morgantown, WV 26505, mcoleman@cmi2.orgAbstractThis paper details a student-led research project, supervised by faculty and funded by the Civil-Military Innovation

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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1 Enhancing Teamwork Skills in Engineering Education: Iterative Development of Interactive Lecture Modules Mohammad W Mohiuddin, Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Carlos R Corleto, Joanna Tsenn, Shadi Balawi J Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas AbstractTeamwork is a fundamental skill for success in engineering education and professional practice.Engineering projects often demand collaboration across disciplines and expertise, requiring thedevelopment of competencies in team dynamics, effective communication, and conflictmanagement. Critical

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

high, and a complexLinux-embedded system may be needed to provide solutions to machine learning and visionprocessing problems. This graduate course was designed to serve to bridge the gap for engineeringtechnology students who need to understand and learn advanced topics in machine learning and visionprocessing.As the semester was approaching toward the end, security topics were covered in this course. Studentswere given term projects to apply the technologies that they had learned throughout the semester. Thefollowing sub-section will introduce practice sessions and term projects given to the students. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Preston K Sellards, Marshall University; Mathew Allen, Marshall University; Pingping Zhu, Marshall University; Ben Taylor, Marshall University

their detection and response. This paper is anindividualized development project of an AI-driven wildfire detection system that uses Bitcraze'sCrazyflie drones, where Bitcraze has developed supplemental hardware like the AI deck, flowdeck, and multi-ranger deck. The starting part of this project uses OpenCV-based image processingto identify potential wildfires. Currently, the implementation only looks at the use of a single droneand its capabilities, while, hopefully in the future, the work will integrate advanced AI-based objectdetection and autonomous swarm control for more advanced scenarios. This research, funded by****, shows potential for compact and affordable drones in wildfire response. The earlyapproaches show promise and practicality

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel

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Paper ID #45756The Case for a Separate FE Exam for Construction Engineering: AddressingCurriculum Discrepancies and Student PerformanceDr. Nahid Vesali, The Citadel Dr. Nahid Vesali is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. She joined the program in Aug 2020. She teaches project management, technical planningDr. Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel Dr. Mostafa Batouli is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

undergraduate research and service learning. Brief highlights of bothof these two techniques are provided next. This paper later describes involving undergraduatestudents in a project in a highway engineering course using a combination of both undergraduateresearch and service learning. It will present some findings and provide some recommendations.Importance of Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research Projects:Engaging undergraduate students in research activities has long been proven to be an effectivemeans of learning. Although this movement started in scientific academic programs [1] likeengineering, it quickly expanded to include other disciplines as well like arts and humanities.The literature is saturated with articles which are testifying to

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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during orientation week.• Students shared stories about their cultural heritage.• Open discussion on how cultural heritage shaped educational experiences.• Fostered a sense of community and belonging.CAREER READINESSHands-on projects and activities.Exploring different career paths.Developing professional skills.Connecting with industry professionals. EXAMPLE OF HANDS-ON PROJECTProject: Mock Business Activity: Industry Job Startup. Shadowing Day.Mock BusinessStartup ProjectOverview• Market Research: Analyzed industry trends, customer needs, and competition.• Business Strategy: Developed value proposition, target markets, and marketing plan.• Financial Planning: Created budgets, forecasted

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)

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NORTHSIDE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE Grades 7-12 Three STEM pathways: engineering, computer science, & biomedical sciences 1 of 4 “exam” schools in the city, but the only one with predominantly Black (70%) and Brown (25%) student population THE CLASSROOM Intro to Engineering course -- 10th grade Focus on engineering design process, mathematical applications, use of CAD, and hands-on projects Teacher (Steve): White man with professional

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mengqi Monica Zhan, University of Texas at Arlington; Grace Ellen Brannon, The University of Texas at Arlington; Liwei Zhang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Frank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington

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experiences expose students toaerospace research projects and help them build a supportive community of peers and mentors,which is critical for their persistence in graduate programs and/or careers. The impact of suchprograms extends beyond skill development, as they also play a crucial role in fostering self-efficacyand sense of belonging in the aerospace engineering community. This is particularly important giventhat URM students often face additional challenges, including imposter syndrome and a lack ofrepresentation among faculty and industry professionals [1]. Furthermore, the intersectionality ofmarginalization based on ethnicity and social class compounds the challenges faced by URMstudents, making it essential to consider multiple dimensions

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Kastriot Palokaj, Eastern Michigan University; Justin Barnet Brock, Eastern Michigan University; Elizabeth Selby, Eastern Michigan University; Mussa Geyre, Eastern Michigan University; Ethan Victor Harper, Eastern Michigan University; Nicholas B Cote, Eastern Michigan University; John Losee, Eastern Michigan University; Daoud Sidibe Sambimana, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, Eastern Michigan University

usingopen-source and off-the-shelf components that can convert old utility vehicles like golf carts intoautonomous SMVs, thereby making localized autonomous driving more accessible and offeringa solution for students with mobility issues across campuses nationwide.This project focuses on developing a computer-controlled sensor suite that retrofits an electricautonomous driving package into SMVs. The retrofit systems are primarily designed for golfcarts or other small utility vehicles. The system enables semi-autonomous driving onpredetermined routes. As a commercial product, it would be primarily intended for university orother campus-style facility use. Applications include aid for those with mobility impairments aswell as research and development

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

- providing multiple means of engagement, representation, andintegrated homework assignments, the use of AI in brainstorm-ing, sourcing, and writing for group projects, leveraging AI to test expression, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities [6].student knowledge through interactive questioning and feedback, In this course, AI tools were integrated not only into individualand utilizing AI as an interview preparation tool. assignments but also into group projects, brainstorming ses- Pre- and post-semester surveys assessed changes in students’ sions, and feedback mechanisms. These interventions aimed toperceptions and utilization of AI tools, revealing increased con- help students navigate complex

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University

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academic and professional skills [9].1. Pre-Orientation Engagement: • Personalized welcome kits featuring faculty introductions, an academic roadmap, and CPE career pathways. • Virtual meet-and-greet sessions with faculty, mentors, and peers to establish early connections.2. Faculty and Peer Mentorship: • Students are paired with senior peers for guidance on navigating coursework and campus life. • Faculty advisors meet with students regularly to discuss academic progress and career goals.3. Community Workshops and Activities: • Weekly workshops on time management, study strategies, and navigating the engineering curriculum. • Team-building activities such as problem-solving projects to promote collaboration

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Paper ID #49499 and Biology from Southwestern University and her doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas. Her research explores interdisciplinary curriculum development in collaboration with STEM fields such as computer science, health science, and engineering.Dr. Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University Dr. Hatala has most recently worked with faculty at different universities and in different disciplines (psychology and engineering) to develop and team-teach a interdisciplinary project-based team-based course for teaching the balance between design and societal impact on physical and emotional health on the local and regional levels.Andrew Crawford

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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emotionalintelligence, have been utilized to influence the development of a leadership initiative toempower faculty to enact positive change. To address identified leadership gaps, the ADVANCEFaculty Leadership Initiative was established to empower faculty to enact positive change.Program goals include defining campus leadership roles, building essential skills, leveragingindividual strengths, navigating implementation challenges, and fostering communityengagement through action-learning projects. The inaugural cohort consists of 21 faculty from 10departments and seven academic ranks (Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor,Professor of Practice, Instructor, Senior Lecturer, and Research Scientist). The group includeseight gender minorities

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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project is part of a larger project understanding and addressing food insecurity on one college campus. • Grant: • Goal 1: Narrate the stories of food inequity on campus. • Goal 2: Identify issues that the campus can directly impact to make change. • Goal 3: Engage engineering students in engineering design projects to: • Project 1: Develop a check-in and check-out station for the campus food pantry. • Project 2: Develop an inventory system for the campus food pantry. • Project 3: Teach engineering students about narrative inequiry. 11/6/2024 | © Justin C. Major, Ph.D. | 5As I mentioned, this project was part of a larger grant initiative

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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and paired it to my personal teaching philosophy as an educator and program facilitator. By empowering students to make key decisions in the trajectory of coursework or a project in the studio classroom, I recognize that they take ownership and responsibility for the success of the work. In the example of Women in Technology, I charged the students with setting the vision, sharing their ideas, and allowed for creative brainstorming to initiate conversation.Initial Actions in Summer 2023 for upcoming Fall semester - Created a CampusGroups page - Participated in resource fair during New Student Orientation - Tabled at TigerFest Activities Fair (Club Fair) - Participated in Lighting the Way - Sent Welcome e-mails to all women

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Steven Bercik; Mehmet Furkan Baylan; Ansa Brew-Smith; Don Heiman; Bala Maheswaran; Haridas Kumarakuru

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Learning Through Logic: An Educational Digital Guessing Game with LED FeedbackSteven Bercik1, Mehmet Furkan Baylan1, Ansa Brew-Smith1, Don Heiman1, Bala Maheswaran2, Haridas Kumarakuru1 1 Department of Physics, 2Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115 USA Abstract—This project introduces a digital guessing game, engaging, and fun, fostering an overall deeper understandingwhere player-1, the guesser, attempts to deduce a correct and appreciation of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Brian Scott Downey, Ohio Northern University; Anthony Middleton; Jared Timmerman, Ohio Northern University; Teagan Hendricks, Ohio Northern University; Aiden Tallet, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #49569Office Message BoardMr. Brian Scott Downey, Ohio Northern UniversityAnthony MiddletonJared Timmerman, Ohio Northern UniversityTeagan Hendricks, Ohio Northern UniversityAiden Tallet, Ohio Northern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025The Office Message Board Design and ImplementationAbstract This project aims to provide faculty at ONU with an efficient tool to communicatechanges in availability to students. Changes in availability can cause confusion between studentsand faculty. Our design will provide students with up-to-date information on their professors'whereabouts, letting them know when

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

engineering work, indicating that they had some initial level ofknowledge of the professor’s experience. As the university in question is relatively small, it islikely that they had heard some background on the professor from friends who had previously hadthem.In the category of Questions about professor’s current teaching career, students were mostinterested in the professor’s motivation to teach, favorite courses taught, and why they had chosen Table 2: Example Questions for Each Category Category Example Questions about professor’s I would learn more about what your controls engineering past industry experiences work looked like on a day-to-day or project basis Questions about professor’s

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

significantshortage of accessible information for both students and educators alike.This paper presents the potential of a pre-collegiate chemical engineering oriented program thataims to increase familiarity with this field of engineering by examining specific case studiespreviously conducted within summer camp programs for high school students. The programexemplifies a STEM education approach for engineering outreach through two unique examplesof chemical engineering projects in water desalination and fuel cell applications. The insightobtained from these case studies showcases how high school students' understanding of chemicalengineering can be built upon through immersive programs and projects. Each of the two casestudies presented were designed with

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

Paper ID #49489A Literature Review of Transdisciplinarity in Engineering EducationShuyu Wang, The Ohio State University Shuyu Wang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of engineering education at the Ohio state university. Currently, she is a graduate research associate in an NSF-funded project aiming to train students to become wicked scientists through transdisciplinary approaches. Shuyu is also a member of the Research on Identity and Motivation in Engineering research group, led by Dr. Rachel L. Kajfez, focusing on studying the intersection between motivation and identity to improve engineering students’ success.Dr

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

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. The pre-lesson surveyincluded the following questions: Ease of Use: "I believe using 3D Modeling tools will be easyand straightforward." (Pre.Q1.EoU) Virtual Lab Effectiveness: I think using 3D modelingsoftware can be an effective tool for learning about biological body systems. (Pre.Q2.VLE)Interest: "I am interested in using 3D Modeling tools for my project." (Pre.Q3.Int) Confidence: "Ifeel confident in my ability to learn and use 3D Modeling tools." (Pre.Q4.Con) Learning: "Ibelieve 3D Modeling tools will help me understand the project topic better." (Pre.Q5.Lea)Collaboration: "I think 3D Modeling tools will make it easier to work with my classmates."(Pre.Q6.Col)Post-lesson survey questions posed to the students served to help them reflect

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Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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concentration in social statistics from the University of Washington. Erin also holds an MA and BA in Russian and Eastern European studies, and an AA in liberal arts and sciences.Kam H Yee, University of WashingtonBrenda N Martinez, University of Washington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Abstract:Sometimes projects settle into a status quo of doing the same things because that iswhat has always been done. In this presentation, we’ll talk about the process oftransitioning a NASA-funded WA Space Grant to develop more meaningfulactivities/interventions for students and to improve the evaluation of the project. Theproject is writing a renewal grant now and has been collaborating with an evaluator