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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa, Michigan State University; Dong Zhao, Michigan State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Paper ID #47012BOARD #115: Engagement in Virtual Learning Environments with a Pursuitof In-Person CollaborationsMs. Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa, Michigan State University Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa is a PhD student and researcher at Michigan State University, specializing in construction management. With a master’s degree in civil engineering, Cornelia is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in construction management and education. Her current research focuses on enhancing student collaboration and engagement in virtual environments, particularly among engineering students. Her work integrates cutting-edge technology and

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology; Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, IMT

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Paper ID #45922Leveraging immersive environments in physics labs and flipped classroomsfor engineering courses.Prof. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of TechnologyDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John William Hassell, OU Polytechnic Institute; Christopher Freeze, The University of Oklahoma; Ahmed Ashraf Butt, The University of Oklahoma; H. Glen McGowan III, Google; William Ray Freeman

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

gap between academia and industry practice through learning-by-doing.Christopher Freeze, The University of OklahomaMr. Ahmed Ashraf Butt, The University of Oklahoma Dr. Ahmed Ashraf Butt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma. He recently completed his Ph.D. in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and pursued post-doctoral training at the School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He has cultivated a multidisciplinary research portfolio bridging learning sciences, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and engineering education. His primary research focuses on designing and developing educational technologies that facilitate various aspects of student learning, such as

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Woorin Hwang, University of Florida; Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Rohan Reddy Kalavakonda, University of Florida; Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko; Swarup Bhunia

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, University of Florida Andrea is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of FloridaRohan Reddy Kalavakonda, University of FloridaMs. Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of FloridaDr. Pavlo Antonenko Pavlo ”Pasha” Antonenko is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Florida. His interests focus on the design of technology-enhanced learning environments and rigorous mixed-method research on the effective conditions for tecDr. Swarup Bhunia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Empowering First-Year Engineering Students for Career Choices through Hands-On AI Hardware ExperiencesAbstractThis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University; Mohammed Abouheaf, Bowling Green State University; MD ZAHABUL ISLAM, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Mayyas, Bowling Green State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #49285Integrating Robotics and Automation in STEM Education: Preparing theFuture Workforce for Advanced ManufacturingDr. Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University Dr. Sarder is a professor & director of the School of Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Prior to joining BGSU, he worked at the U.S. Air Force Academy as a distinguished research fellow. He served as an associate professor, and graduate director of the logistics, trade, and transportation program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Dr. Sarder has a record of excellence in research, teaching, and services as

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - GenAI in ethics education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; Angela Whitehurst, East Carolina University; George C. Wang P.E., East Carolina University; Xi Lin, East Carolina University; Xi Wang, Drexel University; Ron Chance, East Carolina University; Chelsea Rebecca Buckhalter, East Carolina University; shahrooz Ghorbani, East Carolina University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Paper ID #46117ChatGPT in Engineering Education: Revolutionizing Writing, NavigatingEthics, and Promoting Responsible UseDr. Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University Tianjiao Zhao joined the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University as an assistant professor in Fall 2022. With a robust background in semantic web technologies, intelligent transportation, BIM, green building, Lean Six Sigma, Internet of Things, and water engineering, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Maintaining an active research agenda, her work primarily revolves around enhancing the efficiency, safety, and eco

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haya Alshayji, Pennsylvania State University; Deja Workman, Pennsylvania State University; Swapnika Dulam, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren A Griggs, The Pennsylvania State University; Dixon Zor, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher L Dancy, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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developing rapidly, making engineeringeducation surrounding AI a crucial topic. Engineers who work with AI in the future will need theability to think critically about AI-based systems and large language models. We encouragedthese future engineers to question what artificial intelligence means, its limits, and whatinformation is input into AI systems to produce outputs. Many large corporations intentionallykeep their AI systems opaque for proprietary reasons, which leads to a lack of transparency invarious AI technologies. People should consider whether they want to support that technology inthese cases. In our experience with the Multicultural Engineering Program Orientation (MEPO)at Penn State, a program dedicated to helping incoming first-year

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy; Jason D Christopher, USAF Academy; Brianna D Hitt, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies in education. Dr. Bongioanni’s research aims to develop best practices for AI integration that enhance student learning experiences while addressing potential pitfalls. His team explores innovative ways to leverage AI to foster deeper engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students. Additionally, they investigate methods to streamline instructional processes, potentially reducing faculty workload without compromising educational quality. As a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Bongioanni brings a unique perspective to AI integration in STEM fields. His work not only contributes to the academic

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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

different levels as well as laboratories. Very passionate about education and has exp ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session 5Case Studies on Hands-on STEM Program in Chemical Engineering for High School Students Ali Gharib Ahmed Elsaid Abdulla Al-Dabbagh The University of Texas at Austin Eindhoven University of Technology Qatar Academy for Science & Austin, Texas, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Technology, Doha, Qatar

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 5: Supporting Student Transition

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Green P.E., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Catherine M. Blat, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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,ratios, percentages, algebra, solving simultaneous equations, perimeters, areas, and volumes,dimensional analysis, mass, weight, and density.The target population for the intensive transition program included incomingfirst-time-in-college (FTIC) students majoring in engineering, engineering technology, andconstruction management who would be living on campus. The marketing materialsrecommended the program to students placed in college algebra or precalculus. However,regardless of math placement, the program was open to all FTIC engineering students. Theone-hour credit class was free for students, and housing costs were prorated for the ten days.The program staff included a secondary mathematics specialist who was the primary instructorfor the

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; kadin diec, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine

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analysis identified five major themes: 1)recognition of resource disparities, 2) insights into cultural and systemic factors, 3) enhancedunderstanding of cataracts and other procedures, 4) understanding the importance ofcollaboration for successful medical procedures, and 5) connections and applications inbiomedical engineering and innovation.In the first theme, students noted stark differences in technology, operating room conditions, andinfrastructure between Vietnam, Paraguay, and the U.S (UCI Medical Center, CHOC). Theyobserved a “lack of advanced medical technology”, “outdated equipment”, and multiplesimultaneous surgeries in global settings, while U.S. hospitals had dedicated ORs. For instance,one student noted that:“Vietnam's hospital was

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Engineering Education, Problem-Solving Support, Student FeedbackIntroductionThe incorporation of cutting-edge technology into education has profoundly reshaped modernlearning environments. Among these advancements, ChatGPT 4.0, which is an advanced languagemodel developed by OpenAI, has gained substantial recognition across various educational fields.This AI-driven tool, formally known as the Conditional Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, haswitnessed widespread adoption since its public release in November 2022 [1]. The continuousevolution of AI-powered solutions, exemplified by ChatGPT, represents a major milestone inartificial intelligence, influencing multiple facets of daily life, communication, and academicinstruction [2].Artificial

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 2: Designing Creativity - Innovation Through First-Year Maker Projects

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Udeme Idem, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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, specifically related to women in engineering, minoritized and underrepresented groups, and strategies to enhance their interest in engineering.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) Senay Purzer is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research is on engineering design reasoning.Dr. Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Jason Morphew is an assistant professor at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Education. He serves as the director of undergraduate curriculum and advanced learning technologies for SCALE and is affiliated with the INSPIRE research institute for Pre-College Engineering and the Center for Advancing the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 4: Sociotechnical Integration

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Rabb, California State University Los Angeles; Desen Sevi Özkan, University of Connecticut

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #47192Maintaining Hope Amidst Critique: The Role of Social Change Frameworksin Sociotechnical Engineering Ethics EducationNicholas Rabb, California State University Los Angeles Nicholas Rabb (he/him) is a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles, where he is working on the NSF-funded Eco-STEM project. He completed his PhD at Tufts University in the areas of computer science and cognitive science, contributing to the development of quantitative models and tools used to study the influence of news media on adoption of

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liuying Gong, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University; Jingyuan Chen; Min Ye, Zhejiang University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University. His research interests include Engineering Education, Science Technology and Education Policy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Designing AI Literacy Curriculum for Multidisciplinary Undergraduates: Insights from a Case Study on General AI Courses1. IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into human activities. Generative AI,particularly industry-specific large models, has entered a phase of rapid growth and is nowembedded across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, education, and law. Accordingto the IBM 2023 Global AI Adoption Index [1], approximately 42% of enterprise-levelcompanies

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Rea, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Taylor Alexis Hobbs, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Chanel Davis, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Abigail Sophia Clerget, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott

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engineering programs and careers.Addressing these critical exigences, our study seeks to answer the following questions: RQ1. How is coding literacy understood, taught, and practiced across educational sites designed to increase representation, access, and equity in technology? RQ2. What are the implications of these approaches for software engineering education?3. Literature ReviewTo frame our research on software engineering education, we draw on scholarly literatureconcerned with issues of representation, access, and equity in software engineering classroomsand industry.Challenges with representation in university software engineering education begin in K-12educational contexts. Students who identify as underrepresented based on

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mike Sewell, Gresham Smith

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #47160Professional Preparation of Students for the Integration of AI into the Practiceof Civil and Environmental EngineeringDr. Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville Philip Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is co-author of the textbook ”Introduction to Infrastructure” published in 2012 by Wiley. He has helped lead theDr. Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Frederick (”Freddy”) Paige is the founder of the STILE (Society, Technology, Infrastructure, and

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Jorge A. Gonzalez-Mendivil, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Israel Zamora-Hernandez; Gibrán Sayeg-Sánchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Horacio Hernandez Carrasco P.E., Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Martha Elena Nunez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Graciela Donaxii Rodriguez Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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failure in some organizations when they try toimplement abrupt changes [4-9].In the case of Engineering courses that can be difficult for the students and professors due theircomplexity, some efforts can be done to include the latest technologies to motivate new generations andkeep their attention throughout the course. In some cases it could be easier to convince the students thatchanges are necessary than convincing traditional professors or instructors [10].In this work we present a series of changes implemented to the way courses of Applied Mechanicswere taught to students of two main programs: Civil Engineering and Architecture students. Thesecourses are part of their curricula and have to be taken between the third and fifth semester of

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University; Vaishnavi Wagh, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

current scales’ applicability to understand engineering students’ energy knowledgeAbstract The purpose of this empirical research brief paper is to analyze current energy literacyresearch for assessing literacy within domain-specific contexts. Most research knowledgesurrounding energy literacy is focused on understanding how well individuals understand energyproduction, consumption, and conservation from a general energy perspective. However,engineers’ energy literacy typically requires a more focused and practical competency, sinceengineers are at the forefront of energy technology development, use, and improvement. Equippingfuture engineers with practical energy knowledge prior to entering their careers can improve

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Travis J. Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Angshuman Mazumdar, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John Koellisch, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Paper ID #45993Enterprise PDM as Digital Backbone in a Large First-Year Engineering CourseProf. Travis J. Fuerst, Purdue University Travis J. Fuerst is currently an Assistant Professor of Practice with the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his BS in Computer Graphics Technology in 2000, and his Master of Science in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in 2002 from Purdue University. Travis is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and certified in Change and Configuration Managment (CM2) through The Institute for Professional Excellence (IpX).Dr. Jorge D

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

-12 teachers for teaching engineering design. By integrating these strategies into a holistic framework, Dr. Raju enhances workforce development, strengthens engineering pathways, and broadens participation in STEM fields. His work equips educators with tools to personalize instruction and foster professional identity, ultimately preparing future engineers to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati Dr. Sheryl Sorby is currently a Professor of STEM Education at the University of Cincinnati and was recently a Fulbright Scholar at the Dublin Institute of Technology in Dublin, Ireland. She is a professor emerita of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mec

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Barbrow, University of Michigan; Kelly Durkin Ruth, United States Naval Academy; Amber Janssen, California State University Maritime Academy; Christina Mayberry, University of California San Diego; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Sarah Parker, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Discipline for Librarians to SupportTwo factors that make NAMOE distinctive and therefore particularly complex for librarians tosupport are the rarity of such programs and the interdisciplinary nature of the work.Accreditation data can provide a baseline glimpse at the uniqueness of NAMOE programs. As ofDecember 2024, ABET lists 16 accredited Naval Architecture and Marine Engineeringprograms, three Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Technology programs, and 12accredited Ocean Engineering programs. In comparison, ABET lists more than 500 accreditedmechanical engineering programs. In Canada, the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board(CEAB) has 2 accredited NAMOE programs with 38 accredited mechanical engineeringprograms. See Table 1 for a

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristina Bloch, University of Louisville; Campbell R Bego, University of Louisville

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being taughtin the class. P5 explained a common concern among the participants, their initialquestion, “How am I gonna use it without, you know, ruining the integrity ofwhat's trying to be taught?” All participants described an obligation to understandthe content because it was in their field of study. They all explained that courseswithin their major felt different because they needed to gain these skills for theirfuture. Some of these beliefs echo the lecture by the Engineering Fundamentalsprofessor on engineering ethics. This lecture was intentionally given in tandemwith the GenAI assignment to help students understand the ethics and integrity ofthe profession, as well as the technology tools available to help them along theway. P3 described

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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interventions around macroethical issues in aerospace engineering and the productive beginnings of engineering judgment as students create and use mathematical models. Aaron holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Michigan and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to re-joining Michigan, he was an instructor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.Dr. Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles Corin (Corey) Bowen is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, housed in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State University - Los Angeles. Her engineering education research focuses on structural oppression

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiangxiong Kong, California State University, Fresno; Alex Fegely, Coastal Carolina University; George W Hitt, Coastal Carolina University; Dominique Nunez Garcia, California State University, Fresno; Kaleb Glenn Montgomery, Coastal Carolina University; Deify Law, California State University, Fresno

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Paper ID #45936i360°VR: an interactive 360-degree virtual reality approach for engineeringeducationDr. Xiangxiong Kong, California State University, Fresno Dr. Xiangxiong Kong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Geomatics Engineering at the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas. Before joining Fresno State, Kong had years of experience in both industry and academia. His research interests lie in the areas of sensing technology in civil engineering, and technology-driven approaches in engineering education

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University; Bishnu karki, South Dakota State University; Prafulla Salunke, South Dakota State University; Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Gary Anderson, South Dakota State University

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product and process development. etc. He has almost 21 years of commercial dairy manufacturing experience.Dr. Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University Dr. Carrie Steinlicht is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. She has directed many Capstone projects with Industry partners for students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Operations Management. She has several years of industry experience working as an Advanced Development Engineer and also has a consulting business working with regional companies offering training and expertise in lean manufacturing, quality tools, and metallurgy.Mr. Gary Anderson, South Dakota State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Accessibility and Empathy in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin; Anastasia Schauer, University of Texas at Austin

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explicit focus in Design Justice [2] and Universal Design[3], [4], though when designing for a general audience, all products will likely be used by adisabled customer, since a quarter of the US adult population is disabled [5]. Designing for thedisabled community is a common design project assignment [6], [7], [8], [9], which cansuccessfully fulfil the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)requirements to apply engineering design to “meet specified needs with consideration of publichealth, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economicfactors” [10]. Students’ design process for and with the disabled community supports theirlearning of customer needs analysis and customer interaction in the

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nahid Vesali, The Citadel

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

improves students' ability to use AI tools responsibly but also helps themrecognize and mitigate errors in both AI responses and human prompts. This paper contributes tothe growing body of knowledge on integrating AI into engineering management education andprovides actionable insights into how educators can leverage these technologies to improvelearning outcomes in scheduling and project management courses.Key WordsArtificial Intelligence (AI), Scheduling, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, PMIInfinity, AI in Education, Prompt Engineering, Engineering Education, AI-Driven ProblemSolving, Comparative Analysis of AI Tools, Critical ThinkingIntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have rapidly emerged

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Siddaiah Yarra, University of California Merced; Abbas Ghassemi, University of California, Merced

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Institute for Energy and Environment as well as Executive Director of WERC, a Consortium for Environmental Education and Technology Development, and Professor of Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University from 1999 to 2015. Professor Ghassemi has extensive expertise in the areas of innovative programs in active and adaptive learning methodologies, research, outreach in renewable energy, advanced water treatment, carbon cycle, carbon generation and management, air pollution control and biofuels. As a teaching professor, he co-leads an experiential learning program which includes senior level capstone, modeling and design of energy systems and advanced water treatment courses. Additionally, Professor Ghassemi

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolina López, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Gabriel Astudillo, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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Development and Educational Projects from UNAB-Chile. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Transforming a Project-based Course: Learning Outcomes Assessment and Evaluation for Becoming a Professional EngineerIntroductionThe human capacity for creativity and innovation in manipulating the natural environment,which gave rise to modern science [1], can be understood instrumentally as elements oftechnology —a means to an end that has enabled humanity to improve its quality of life. In thisway, science becomes technology when applied to the invention and manufacture of materialgoods [2], which we now associate with the field of engineering. Characterized by usingingenuity to seek solutions