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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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of the Center for Educational Networks and Impacts at Virginia Tech and Associate Professor of Engineering Education. His primary research interests focus on systems thinking, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and collaborative change. Grohs is an NSF CAREER Awardee and has served as PI/co-PI for several interdisciplinary and multi-party educational research grants.Dr. David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Dillard is the Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor in the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech. He has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace, automDr. James Lord, Virginia

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Mazilu, College of Lake County

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

engineering.Prior research has shown that a strong engineering identity encourages students to persist in theirstudies despite academic challenges [10], [13] - [17]. The identity constructs include internalqualities and external support, both cited by students as necessary for the profession [10]. Thisperceived connection to their longer-term career goals may also enable students to see the valueof their current academic tasks [18] - [21]. Thus, it enables students to develop their identityduring engineering experiences such as coursework, internships and extracurricular activities.The engineering identity framework has been applied to specific courses, first year experiencesand advancement through the degree program. A linear progression of increasing

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Faculty Development and Change

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Adams, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Jeff Knowles, Oregon State University; Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Maya Menon, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award inJeff Knowles, Oregon State University Dr. Jeff Knowles is an engineering instructor at Oregon State University who began teaching courses in 2015. His current pedagogical research is related to barriers associated with implementing Evidence-Based Instructional Practices (EBIPs) in STEM-related courses and determining what affordances can be granted to overcome such contextual obstacles. Jeff’s interests also include the numerical modeling of nonlinear wave phenomena.Dr. Prateek Shekhar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Prateek Shekhar is an Assistant Professor

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynne P Cooper PhD, Vanderbilt University

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in their future careers. This researchexplores innovative pedagogical approaches that simulate workplace dynamics, enablingstudents to develop the adaptability and communication skills necessary for productiverelationships with supervisors in professional settings.The paper is organized to first provide an overview of key differences between academic andwork environments and common deficiencies displayed by early career engineers in theworkplace. It then analyzes these deficiencies and differences to identify three general areas ofimportance and suggests multiple strategies for leveraging classroom activities to develop thedesired skills. Finally, it offers two examples of classroom activities using those strategies tomodify the professor

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Linares, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diana Marcela Franco Duran, University of Virginia; David R. Gutierrez, University of Virginia; Anh D. Chau, Florida Gulf Coast University; Marina Figueiredo Muller, Florida Gulf Coast University; Felipe Ossio, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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outcomes and their sustainability. Before starting his academic career, he gained experience in the design and construction of plumbing, sewage, and fire protection systems for buildings, managed two major environmental planning projects, and co-founded a company that integrated multiple building-design disciplines to streamline the design process for its clients. Before his appointment at UVA, Prof. Gutierrez taught undergraduate and graduate courses in project management, strategy and innovation, and leadership for engineers and architects, as well as several foundational engineering courses. He also served as a university-industry liaison, co-leading and helping secure international funding for award-winning

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley S McGuire MLIS, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Michael McFall Lipscomb, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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the large number of international students enrolled in UAB School ofEngineering as graduate students. As of Fall 2023, students from non-U.S. countries made up19.0% of the graduate student population, 7.9% of whom are enrolled in the UAB School ofEngineering [6]. Venkatesh et al. establishes four pillars for building community in the graduateclassroom: “enabling meaningful interpersonal connection, facilitating participation to primelearning, sharing insight into scientific careers, and validating student competence and potential.”Their study found that building a graduate course with these pillars in mind dramaticallyincreased students’ comfort in interacting with course faculty, successfully mitigated impostersyndrome, and helped the

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine M Kirkland, Montana State University - Bozeman; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Kathryn Plymesser P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Adrienne Phillips, Montana State University - Bozeman; Amanda Hohner, Montana State University - Bozeman; Craig R Woolard P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Susan Gallagher, Montana State University - Bozeman

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experiences as a Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineer, Analytical Cell Biologist, and Engineering Education Researcher to tackle complex engineering education problems across the learner life span.Dr. Kathryn Plymesser P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Plymesser hold a B.S. (Case Western Reserve University ’01) and Ph.D. (MSU ’14) degrees in Civil Engineering. She began her academic career at Montana State University – Billings with a teaching and research tenure-track appointment. Dr. Plymesser joined the Civil Engineering Department at Montana State University in 2016. Her research is focused in ecohydraulics and fish passage with a particular fondness for the application of hydraulic and fluid

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University

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International Division (INTL)

throughout the process, and AEprovides the overall evaluation of the learning activities. Figure 1. The 5AX Design Model for General Engineering CoursesActivity 1: AS, namely the Activity of Adapting to Authentic Engineering SituationsThis activity aims to immerse students in authentic problem situations, where the learningenvironment closely mirrors real-world working environments or professional contexts thatstudents are likely to encounter in their future careers (Herrington A and Herrington J, 2008).It encompasses three key aspects of authenticity: personal, social, and physical.a. The authenticity of the personal scenario allows students to take control of their learning process, gain hands-on experience, and directly apply

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Walfre Franco

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Experience for Undergraduate (REU)program, can be especially positive for students[2]–[4]. This experience allows students toengage with diverse research environments, methodologies, and perspectives that might differfrom their home institution. This exposure can also enhance adaptability and problem-solvingskills while helping students build a larger network of mentors, letter writers, and peers acrossinstitutions. Such experiences are invaluable for career development, helping students strengthentheir résumés, explore potential graduate programs, and gain insights into different researchcultures and practices, making them more competitive for graduate school applications.The REU program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haniye Mehraban, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; Erin Dyke, Oklahoma State University; James Stine, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, hardware security, and energy-efficient computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 RET: Acquisition and Retainment of Semiconductor Knowledge among K-12 STEM TeachersIntroductionThe semiconductor industry has played a vital role in driving economic growth and technologicaladvancement. As an essential component of electronic devices, semiconductors power a widerange of applications, including computers, cellphones, communication systems, healthcare,transportation, and countless other sectors [1], [2]. Developing a skilled semiconductor workforceis essential, and K-14 educators are pivotal in motivating and preparing students for careers inmicroelectronics [3]. However

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

communities that focus on fostering students’ sense of belonging, identity and self-efficacy in their academic careers.” [6] In fact, stEm PEER Fellows’ projects are anticipated toimpact over 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and over 690 faculty in the next fewyears based on recent data.Preliminary research indicates that stEm PEER Fellows have “demonstrated professional growthin their understanding of the national engineering education pathway landscape, utilizing data toinform their program efforts, elevating implementation and scale of evidence-based practicesthat alleviate students’ barriers to success, and most importantly, building relationships thatengage stakeholders at their own institutions, in their region and nationwide.” [6

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Guannan Shi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

greater sense of belonging in an active classroom environment. Finally, in the context of quantum engineering, a field where women and certain minoritygroups are often underrepresented, experiential learning opportunities may be particularlyimpactful. Hands-on projects and labs can boost students’ confidence and identity as emergingscientists or engineers. Research on undergraduate research programs (which are a form ofexperiential learning) supports this: studies have found that when students from underrepresentedbackgrounds participate in authentic research or lab experiences, their self-efficacy in STEMincreases and their aspirations for STEM careers grow. For instance, a program documented byCarpi et al. showed significant gains in

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Continuing Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Daniel Azofeifa, Institute for the Future of Education, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Valentina Rueda-Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Luis Jose Gonzalez-Gomez; Mario Zaragoza, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico-UNAM; Julieta Noguez; Patricia Caratozzolo, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

have the technical andprofessional competencies necessary for their careers [22, 23]. However, these traditionalmethods often struggle to keep pace with rapid technological advances and changing industrydemands.Several frameworks have been developed to support curriculum design, emphasizing adaptability,industry relevance, and lifelong learning. The WEF highlights critical future skills such asproblem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, which are essential to navigating the complexitiesof modern industries [18]. The Nesta framework emphasizes fostering creativity andinterdisciplinary skills to prepare students for innovative roles in evolving sectors [19].Singapore’s SkillsFuture initiative demonstrates the value of modular, competency

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 1: Human-Centered and Project-Based Innovation in First-Year Engineering Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafe Steinhauer, Dartmouth College

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the needs of the instructor, course, or discipline.Each lesson plan is written for 60 minutes, with suggestions for greater depth if time allows.Motivation: The project’s PI (this paper’s author) has a Bachelor of Science and Engineering,yet much of his career (and graduate studies) has been in design thinking, entrepreneurship,business, and education (without specific emphasis on engineering education). After joining thefaculty at a school of engineering and ASEE, the PI received requests to help Engineering facultyat multiple institutions consider how to better incorporate DT in ED courses. While publishedOERs cannot replace rich dialog and co-design, these lessons might serve as useful artifacts toscaffold and scale.Design process: The

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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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DuWayne Schubring, University of Florida; Ira Harkness, University of Florida; Andreas Enqvist

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

the present paper.Step 1: Elimination of CoursesSix courses were eliminated. • ENU 4934 Fundamentals of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering – this one-credit course does not permit sufficient time to cover an adequate introduction to nuclear physics, reactors, and careers. In a one-credit class, assignments can adversely affect retention, as one skipped or bad homework can change a grade. The lead author has observed students who earned a B or worse often left the program prior to the junior year. This course will be replaced by a two-credit course in Step 3. • STA 3032 Engineering Statistics – the statistical topics in this course are a poor match for those needed by nuclear engineering students

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Student understanding

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simge Engelkiran, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

aims to build a more comprehensive understanding ofdoctoral-level ethics education.Research Aims and QuestionsThe primary goal of this study is to illuminate how doctoral students interpret and applyethical principles in engineering and to identify critical gaps in ethics education. Theinvestigation is guided by the following research questions: 1. How do doctoral engineering students at the Thayer School of Engineering conceptualize ethics within the context of their training and future careers? 2. In what ways do these conceptualizations shape their approach to professional decision-making? 3. What challenges and gaps in ethics education are perceived by doctoral students, and where might curricular or

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoning Jin; Sagar Kamarthi, Northeastern University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

career planning tools to provide end-to-end solutions.ConclusionDeveloping a recommendation engine leveraging GPT-4 and the RAG method the authorsdemonstrated a significant advancement in personalized learning solutions. By utilizingOpenAI’s text-embedding-3-large model and Pinecone’s vector database, the system efficientlyaddresses the challenges of personalization, scalability, and accuracy in courserecommendations. Integrating OpenAI's assistant API further enhances its capabilities, offeringseamless interactions and context-aware suggestions.Our results highlight the potential of LLMs to transform how individuals discover and engagewith learning opportunities. The positive outcomes underline the benefits of adopting cutting-edge AI

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Virtue & Ethics in the Profession

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

-making authority upon whom three institutional forces act, 1) managerialism enacted byemployers, clients, and the government, 2) scientific training shaped by discipline-specificuniversity programs, and 3) ethical commitments shaped by early growing up experiences and 4formal non-technical education. The diagram illustrates these three external forces using arrowsand the related institutions using boxes. The agentic aspect of the diagram will be fleshed out inthe next phase of this project when I interview early career engineers. The two axes are alsobased on sociological notions of professional identity and professional status. In contrast to

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Shelby Hutchens, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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of California, Berkeley, in 2016 and subsequently worked as a research engineer at the Illinois Applied Research Institute before turning to a career in teaching and education in 2018. His technical expertise lies in computational and theoretical solid mechanics, and he teaches a range of courses in these topics, including introductory solid mechanics, machine component design, computational mechanics, and finite element analysis. Brian’s pedagogical research efforts focus on developing and implementing effective teaching strategies for large lecture courses and increasing student literacy in using computational tools such as Python and to aid in performing calculations and simulations relevant to engineers.Prof

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Yoho, George Mason University; Christi Wilcox, George Mason University, College of Engineering and Computing

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

2025 [1]. The NSF'scomprehensive 2023 report on diversity in STEM further highlights persistent disparities,particularly for women and underrepresented minorities [2]. These findings underscore theimportance of preparing graduate students to create inclusive learning environments that supportsuccess for all students. Rates of leaving the STEM fields are estimated at approximately 50%[3], with persistence in the fields reportedly stagnating in the 2010s [4]. Attrition continues fromundergraduate through the graduate level (Satterfield et al., 2018) and faculty roles [5]. Evenbeyond attrition, changing career paths within the STEM fields presents a compellingphenomenon and indicates lower potential motivation and persistence at the undergraduate

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 5: Academic Support, Retention, and Success Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roni Barak Ventura, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Yusuf Ozkan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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professional career. She obtained a BS and MS degrees in Civil and Transportation Engineering. She had held positions as a traffic and transportation engineer and middle school math teacher before joining NJIT as the coordinator for the undergraduate programs in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Her extensive history greatly influences her approach to education and administration. Lucie has held various roles at NJIT, including Associate Director for Learning Communities and First Year Initiatives, where she developed programs to support first-year students. She is deeply involved in community service and mentoring, serving as the advisor for the NJIT Society of Women Engineers the Filipinos In Newark Engaging in

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

scheme. Preliminary analyses detail findings relatedto students’ adjusting to virtual instruction, consequences for academics and career aspirations, andcoping mechanisms students used to confront the challenges they the onset of the pandemic. Initialfindings suggest possible factors that may be attributed to the increase in reported mental healthproblems during the pandemic (e.g., increased isolation, unclear expectations, etc.) and begins toexplore effective stress management strategies graduate students' employee.The results from this work highlight areas for future research, including the need to examine thelong-term impact of the pandemic engineering graduate students’ academic and personal well-beingas well as a need to examine supports

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Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell William Mailen, Auburn University; Jeffrey LaMondia, Auburn University; Sushil Adhikari P.E., Auburn University; Katharine H. Brown, Auburn University; Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University; Jordan Harshman, Auburn University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

form of thesesand dissertations. Although these genres of writing have significant differences, they have acommonality in that they all utilize discipline-specific conventions, which are typically learnedinformally “along the way”. Students are expected to use their writing to demonstrate anunderstanding of the technical topic at hand and document their research results. This comes withthe added expectation that their writing provides sufficient detail so that the work can beevaluated and replicated by others. As students progress through their academic careers, manyrealize that the writing process can improve their understanding of a topic, as what might seemclear in their minds must be logically organized and presented on the page. This

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ELOS Technical Session 4: Empowering Student Learning Through Design, Integration, and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Patrick William Kuczwara, University of Arkansas; Nikolas Ala-Kokko, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas; Younghye Song, University of Arkansas

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

thematic analysis of thefeedback received. We are also analyzing student responses on non-technical, professionalskill developments such as teamwork, problem solving, communication, etc., and theresults will be shared in a full paper. Furthermore, SolidWorks and 3D printing quiz will bedelivered pre-lab as well as post-lab to gauge students’ true knowledge gain from the lab.Finally, long-term follow-up will be essential to evaluate whether this lab not only enhancedstudents' sense of identity as engineers and influenced their post-graduation career choicesbut also determine the benefits of continued instruction in SolidWorks and 3D printingduring junior year compared to intermittent delivery in the sophomore and senior years.References:1. (2016

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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

solving the problem and can learn skills that can then be used when approachingother open-ended problems. Eventually, this curiosity and decision-making can lead to engineerswho are more willing to think how to create the most value in their designs. 13The primary goal behind the redesign of the design project in this second-semesterThermodynamics course was to encourage students to explore options and learn more about howdifferent factors impact a Rankine cycle design. To better prepare students for work in theirpost-graduate careers, the project was framed in such a way that they needed to considereconomic factors when deciding if a proposed modification to the original design made sense inpractice. It was also desired to address some of the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Paul Jensen, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 RAPID: K-12 Teacher Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Tool Use in the ClassroomIntroductionThe “AI Revolution” is accelerating, with new tools released daily. These powerful AI tools areused in far-reaching applications, ranging from personal assistants to creative engines, and arebeing developed and used across a wide range of industries, including education. The social

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Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

students’ confidence in their career choices, competitiveness in the labor market, and ability to work in diverse environments.Each dimension was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (CompletelyDisagree) to 5 (Completely Agree).The instrument used in this study also included dimensions related to communityengagement, perceptions of service-based learning (SBL) compared to traditional courses,and empowerment and leadership. These dimensions captured key aspects of the impact ofSBL. The Community Engagement (QSC) dimension assessed students’ intentions toparticipate in future service activities, their perception of their ability to make a positiveimpact in the community, and their valuation of the importance of social

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

only technical knowledge and skills but also creativity,critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills essential in the engineering profession and inother careers. The ECIIA project advances the mission and research of e4usa™ by serving all students inengineering education. Two lessons from the first two units of the e4usa™ curriculum are beingdeveloped within a VR environment. The lessons are based on Unit 1: Engineering is Everywhere, whichexamines the fundamental nature of engineering and its role in everyday life, and Unit 2: Engineering isCreative, where students progress from group work to collaborative teamwork to address globalengineering challenges. ECIIA focuses on hands-on activities and lessons related to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merideth Frey, Sarah Lawrence College; Dedra Demaree, Blue Ridge School; David Gosser; Colin David Abernethy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and self-assessed research skills.An additional benefit we observed was that both instructors and students enjoyed using themodules and instructors noticed their students’ increased confidence in their understanding of thematerial and interest in pursuing a career in STEM fields. We see the integration of thesemodules into the undergraduate science and engineering curriculum as a positive step towardsthe larger goal of expanding the pool of quantum- and research-literate workers needed for the21st-century STEM workforce.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under awardDUE-2120545. We acknowledge the help and support of Dr. Ruth Stark and Hsin Wang at theCUNY Institute for Macromolecular

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Innovative Assessment Strategies in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Houston Monroe, Dartmouth College; Jentry Elizabeth Campbell, Dartmouth College

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

‭and engineering economics‬ ‭engineering economics; lower‬ ‭barrier to licensure by familiarizing‬ ‭the FE‬‭ tudents enrolled in the design engineering capstone course are in a pivotal moment as they‬S‭transition between their academic and professional careers. In the workplace, engineers are‬ ‭expected to be well versed in setting measurable goals then working to achieve them, both in‬ ‭their technical work and for their own professional development. Yet most academic experiences‬ ‭in a typical engineering curriculum do not prepare students to exercise this professional skill‬‭[3]‬‭.‬ ‭As