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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

Authors

Yewande S Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lucio Salles de Salles, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lisa L Greenwood, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Amanda Y Bao P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Satyanarayana Raju Penmatsa, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Sagata Bhawani, California State University, Fresno

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

) Environmental sustainability o o o o c) Social sustainability o o o o5) How interested are you in learning more about sustainability? a) Not interested at all b) Somewhat interested c) Interested d) Extremely interested6) How likely are you to apply sustainability principles in your future career? a) Extremely unlikely b) Unlikely c) Likely d) Extremely likelyA variation of these questions was asked in the post-course survey. For example, on completionof this course, how familiar are you with the concept of sustainability? All the responses werebased on a four-point Likert scale. The data were tested for normality

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

anactual connection to the school once enrolled. Students can build a virtual network that can beleveraged into an in-person network to encourage enrollment in nontraditional careers [9].Theoretical frameworkOrganizational demography refers to the study of the composition of an organization in terms ofvarious demographic characteristics, such as age, gender, race, and tenure. These demographicfeatures impact organizational behavior and performance, particularly through social interaction,communication, and decision-making processes. Organizational demography offers a lensthrough which to analyze how diversity, particularly in terms of underrepresented groups,influences organizational structures, practices, and outcomes [16]. This framework is

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyena Cho, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Marcia Pool, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

/institute educational administration, and is an ABET program evaluator for Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering. She focuses on identifying and evaluating mechanisms to enhance the educational experience and develop students into engineers and researchers. Her work includes interventions to enhance training for high school students, undergraduate students, and predoctoral (graduate students) and postdoctoral trainees through training programs such as NIH T32s. These programs include curricular, extracurricular, and professional and career development components with required evaluation and tracking of student participants.Mr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign I am currently the Associate

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jasmine N Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alaina Lee Rutledge; Jayme M. Cellitioci; Ashley Giordano; Roxanne A. Moore Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Fame (NIHF). She leads vision and strategy for the development of educational programming that is centered around insights from the NIHF Inductees. Jayme curates content for NIHF museum located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office; events and ceremonies; and other outreach initiatives. She also oversees research partnerships and the application of findings to curricula. Jayme holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/biology, a master’s in creativity and change leadership, and a professional certificate in free-choice learning.Ashley Giordano Ashley has an M.A. in History and a Museum Studies Certificate from the University of Delaware. Her career at the National Inventors Hall of Fame began as a

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher X J Jensen, Pratt Institute; Ivan J Baiges-Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

components, while emphasizing synthesis ofinformation and interrelationships across these domains. The minor also provides extracurricularopportunities for students to explore topics of interest, in conjunction with mentoring andparticipation in a community of practice. Through this instruction, mentoring, and peer support,the minor establishes sustainability as an overarching context for the study of engineering,serving as a compass to guide students to consciously integrate sustainability principles andpractices throughout their academic programs and career pathways.2 Taken as a whole, theminor supports students to develop a comprehensive sustainability mindset [2] that will preparethem as engineers for the 21st century.A hallmark of the minor is

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ME Technical Session 1 - Enhancing Mechanical Engineering Education: From Prerequisites to Practice

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenn Campbell, University of Arkansas; EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ, Mus Alparslan University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

relate toconstructs like self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and interest, thus impacting subsequentdecisions to remain in engineering or pursue a future career in the field. Further, studentperceptions on what mechanical engineering is and what mechanical engineers do likely changeover time based on coursework and informal learning experiences such as internships.Engineering literacy—the ability to solve problems using engineering design processes and makeinformed decisions about crucial issues such as energy consumption and climate change—is also avital component of engineering education. Much of the research on student perceptions ofengineering focuses on K-12 students and teachers rather than current engineeringundergraduates. However

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanveer Mansur Syed, Florida Institute of Technology; Godwyll Aikins; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University; Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development.Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. His research interests include engineering education research, data science, machine learning, robotics, and dynamical systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring the Role of Data Proficiency in Shaping Engineering

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ABET, PE, and CEBOK

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate Professional Development at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering. He is the recipient of the 2021 NSPE Engineering Education Excellence Award and the 2019 ASCE Thomas A Lenox ExCEEd Leadership Award.Mrs. Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE Elizabeth Bialek is a member of the ASCE Committee on Developing Leaders and a practicing Civil Engineer with 30 years of experience. She is

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher A. F. Hass, Rutgers University, New Brunswick; Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Mary Elizabeth Emenike, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Charles Ruggieri, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Corey Ptak, Columbia University in the City of New York; Stacey Blackwell, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Gabriel Lopez Zenarosa, Stony Brook University

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #48331Implementing Interconnected Faculty Development Initiatives for STEM FacultyDr. Christopher A. F. Hass, Rutgers University, New Brunswick Christopher Hass received their Ph.D. in physics at Kansas State University, and is currently a post-doctoral associate a Rutgers university. Their research focuses on faculty career trajectories and how we support faculty in developing new and existing skills to achieve their career goals. They have collaborated on NSF funded grants at Rutgers University, Kansas State University, and the Rochester Institute of Technology focusing on systemic and institutional change to

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Norb Delatte, Oklahoma State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

engineering, column-supported embankments, and engineering education.Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill, University of Cincinnati; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

they will need to succeed in their future engineering studies and careers. • Provide students with an understanding of what engineering “is” since most students do not have this understanding from their high school years. • Practice evidence-based pedagogies, such as active and collaborative learning, to foster student learning and improve retention in the major. 1While FYE 1.0 introductory courses are common at most institutions of higher education, thereis still little consensus about which foci are most crucial in developing effective first-yearcourses. The structure of most FYE 1.0 programs also does not accommodate students who mayhave different starting points or

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

fromeach participant and provides a uniform method for administering and managing the survey. Thisalso ensures that participants can access the survey regardless of online or in-personparticipation. Table 1: Professionalism Survey Questions 1 The Learning Coach Program is preparing me well for my future career. 2 The support from my learning coach is important to my professional growth. 3 I am satisfied with the guidance provided by my learning coach regarding my major. 4 My overall attitude towards the Learning Coach Program is positive. 5 My learning coaches have

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington; Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

andunderstood. They had established a foothold at their community college, one that would need tobe reestablished elsewhere to complete their academic and career goals.Discussion and ConclusionAs we continue analysis, we are cognizant that while these findings highlight key insights, theyalso underscore the necessity for future research focused on enhancing support initiatives thatbroaden participation and facilitate the transition of community college students into the STEMeducational pipeline and ultimately into industry roles. Throughout our continued analysis of thedata we are intentionally coding lessons that that might inform institutional policy and practice.Through this research, the Community College S-STEM Network (CCSN) aims to develop

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Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Z. Dymond, Northern Arizona University; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a competitive spirit, are highly motivatedto compete against other students and universities, and benefit from adding competitions as partof their education [13, 20, 12].Because of the open-ended problem statements in competitions, these projects may be used inclasses or as part of an engineering curriculum. The student learning objectives, and morespecifically CE program criteria for ABET, may be connected to student competitions. Someuniversities even implement student competitions in capstone-style or independent study coursesto expose students to teamwork, communication skills, and application of design knowledge [10,21]. Many of these skills are desired by industry and help students become career-ready [22].Equipping graduates for the

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Ernesto A B F Lima, University of Texas at Austin

(Mean: 4.81) and effective explanation of concepts (Mean: 4.77).Students appreciated the structured approach to learning two languages, with feedback highlightingthe relevance of the course to their future careers: "The structure of the course is simple, with half ofthe semester dedicated to C++ and the other to Python. I believe this helps students cover moreground and gain generalized understandings of both languages."To quantitatively assess the impact of integrating biological examples, we analyzed gradedistributions over three years. The percentage of students earning an A in the course hasprogressively increased: • 2022: 75.7% (No biology-inspired examples) Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Lynn L. Peterson, The University of Texas at Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, The University of Texas at Arlington; Shanna E Banda, The University of Texas at Arlington; Karthikeyan Loganathan, The University of Texas at Arlington; Nila Veerabathina, The University of Texas at Arlington

. The outcomes of the undertaken initiatives and upcoming scheduled tasks wouldgive an opportunity for other institutions, especially in the ASEE-GSW region, to value and merit thishighly significant group of faculty members at their institutions. References1. Venter, K., 2024, “STEM Department Chairpersons as Scholar Educators: How STEM Department Chairpersons Support Student Success and Navigate the Added Complexities of Hiring Non-Tenure-Track Faculty”, PhD Dissertation, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA.2. Schuster, J. H., Finkelstein, M. J., 2008, “American Faculty: The Restructuring of Academic Work and Careers”, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University Press

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University

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Diversity

Paper ID #49758Work in Progress: A two-way learning street: Near-peer college studentsenhance high school after-school STEM club opportunitiesMr. Ernest David Cartwright Sr., Marshall University As the oldest of four in a single-parent household near Dayton, Ohio, my upbringing instilled a deep sense of responsibility and resilience. Growing up, I developed a passion for math and science, which shaped my academic pursuits and guided my career path. I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, where I honed my analytical and problem-solving skills. I then worked for

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Teresa Piliouras; Steffi Crasto; Chinmay Dharap; Pui Lam Yu; Navarun Gupta

, Evaluate AI's risks, Cybersecurity ethical evaluation, data benefits and ethical Developing these core competencies prepares individuals Ethics ethics, algorithm bias usenot only for careers but also for lifelong learning and Hands-On Phishing drills, incident Reinforce skillsresponsible participation in society. It helps build lasting Cybersecurity response, ethical hacking through practicalhabits of reflection, self-awareness, and disciplined reasoning. Simulations and platforms (TryHackMe, exercisesThese skills sharpen one's ability to recognize human

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin P Starling, Ohio Northern University; Kento Akazawa; Andrew Nelson; Kodi Rogue; Benjamin Faibussowitsch, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #49603Academic Advising AppBenjamin P Starling, Ohio Northern University Ben Starling is a senior student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He is currently working on his capstone project, which focuses on developing an academic advising application to streamline communication and enhance advising processes for students and faculty. Ben’s academic interests span both hardware and software engineering, with a strong passion for developing integrated solutions that bridge the two fields. After graduation, he aims to pursue a career in both hardware and software engineering.Kento

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: Fostering Critical Awareness: Incorporating a Critical Consciousness Framework into Engineering Professional Development

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions

approach to inform practices that students cannotconnections. engineering identity. make. 9 Research Questions How do engineering faculties' descriptions of critical consciousness vary based on their positionality and lived experiences?How does engineering faculties’ critical consciousness development from childhood to career vary based on their positionality and lived experiences? How do instructors engage critical consciousness in their professional practices if it all

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

II, studentsfocus on professional development, including networking, career readiness, culminating inconnecting with peers, faculty, and industry professionals. The goal of Campus Engagement is tohelp students feel connected to their academic environment. This connection supportsmotivation, and a sense of belonging - critical factors for success in engineering programs [3].Results and DiscussionThe first year of ID3EAs implementation had successes and areas in need of improvement.When reviewing student feedback, a few trends emerged in the comments. Students generallyenjoyed the hands-on project components of ID3EA I and ID3EA II. In ID3EA I, studentsappreciated the exposure to the engineering tools and the engineering disciplines at Rutgers

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GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Lena Johnson, University of Maryland - Office of Undergraduate Research

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FYEE 2025

GIFTS: Experiential, Research-Based Learning as part of the First-Year Innovative Research Experience’s Bio Inspired Robotics StreamIntroductionTraditionally, college-level research is conducted by graduate and upper-level undergraduatestudents. The Bio Inspired Robotics (BR) Stream (a form of lab group), as part of a largerundergraduate research experience, gives first-year, undergraduate students the uniqueopportunity to conduct authentic, college-level, robotics research within the first few semestersof their academic career. BR stream teaching structure is based upon active, research-basedlearning methods, tailored to the unique scientific and technical aspects of bio inspired robotics.Though most stream activities are centered

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GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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FYEE 2025

& Changes in Rank from 2023 to 2024 Impact Impact Δ Rank Rank Δ Class Topic 2023 2024 23-24 2023 2024 23-24 Week 9 - Self and Time Management 1.00 1.00 0.00 1 1 0 Week 8 - Stress Management and Mid-term Check-in 0.74 0.71 -0.03 2 2 0 Week 6 - Learning Science & Strategy 0.65 0.63 -0.02 3 4 1 Week 7 - Academic Career Planning & Advising Prep. 0.62 0.66 0.04 4 3 -1 Week 10 - Professional Communications

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WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; WenJuan Mo, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

guidance on pursuing educationalresearch. It also identifies the benefits for teaching-focused faculty, provides examples ofeducational research projects, suggests ways to use the classroom to inspire research projects,and outlines potential funding opportunities to support educational research. As promotion forteaching-track faculty typically depends on teaching effectiveness as defined and assessed byeach institution, engaging in educational research can support career advancement by fosteringthe exchange of best teaching practices.FOUNDATIONS FROM THE LITERATUREFaculty positions with teaching-focused roles—such as teaching professors and professors ofpractice—have been increasing steadily at colleges and universities across the United

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WORKSHOP II: Wired for Connection, Not Perfection: Embracing Imperfection in the Engineering Space

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Audrey Gilfillan, Applied Wellness Initiatives; Alison West, Applied Wellness Initiatives

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49833Workshop: Wired for Connection, Not Perfection: Embracing Imperfectionin the Engineering SpaceAudrey Gilfillan, Applied Wellness Initiatives Audrey earned her master’s in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Audrey has experience in a broad range of professional disciplines including psychotherapy, career counseling, academic coaching, consulting, training, and supervision. In this work, she has developed a specialty in supporting engineers and their mental health while they continue to pursue their professional goals. Building on her therapeutic skills for engineers, Audrey

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama

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Diversity, Professional Papers

rewarding, challenging, andessential component of research and serves as a primary indicator of academic success [1];however, it requires considerable effort, consistent feedback, and practice to develop and sustainthese skills [2], [3]. Strong writing skills are beneficial to students’ careers and enhance theircompetencies [3]. There is a particular gap for graduate students who are non-native Englishspeakers, as they often have limited opportunities to learn technical writing skills, especially in aresearch environment. Studies have revealed that many graduate students lack knowledge aboutmanuscript writing and are unfamiliar with issues like scientific misconduct [4]. Additionally,many students lack awareness of manuscript structure and the

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #48056Community Building in Chemical EngineeringDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track and Undergraduate Program Director in the Chemical Engineering department at the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent part of her career working in industry, as well as academia. She has led over 160 workshops with over 7,500 participants and her various outreach programs and curriculum development have impacted more than 22,000 K-12 students. She has been recognized with the ASEE Lifetime Achievement Award in PCEE, Donald R. Woods Lectureship Award - ChED, Chancellor’s

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Lai, Tufts University; Kavon Karrobi, Boston University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

questions are listed in Appendix 7.1. Students were asked to complete thesurvey after the first lecture was given and before students worked on and submitted their firstwritten assignment. Majority of the questions focused on gauging what kind of background andunderstanding students had with respect to technical reading, writing, and presenting. It was alsointeresting to see what career paths the students were interested in at the time they completed thesurvey and how important they thought communication skills would be in their future careers.Finally, there were two questions related to student use of generative AI tools prior to the course:first about how often students used generative AI tools for technical communication, and secondabout what

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AI Integration in Engineering Economy Course

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Gloria Margarita Fragoso-Diaz

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

responses that are expected, such as identification of the ethical dilemma,identification of the protagonists and antagonists in the dilemma, how the behavior in thedilemma should be addressed, and to tie the behaviors of the actors in the dilemma back to anethical standard in the student’s career field.The course and the workload associated with the course are expected to increase as the universityand the majors serviced by this class continue to experience enrollment growth. The ability toprovide assignment feedback without sacrificing content and to ensure the instructor’sconsistency in grading needed to be developed. To satisfy the workload, an LLM was used to tryand support grading efforts. Due to concerns with privacy and to avoid potential

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milica Miladinovic, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Pratap Mahesh Rao, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

. However, one of thechallenges in STEM graduate education and research is how to embed value creation intograduate research at a deep level.Under the traditional paradigm of doctoral STEM education, doctoral students are mainly set upto be subject area experts with contributions to scientific literature through publications of theirtechnical research in peer-reviewed journals and in their dissertations. Graduate training based onthis desired outcome is adequate to prepare PhD holders to meet initial career expectations andfor sustainable university research output. However, with the changing economic and academiclandscape it has become harder for PhD holders to secure stable professional academic positions[6]. Hence, most of the recent