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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Edith Campos Valles, University of Texas at El Paso; Stephanie Jimenez, University of Texas at El Paso; Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

investment [3]. For instance, Northeastern University employs acustom assessment instrument to evaluate graduate students’ engineering leadershipdevelopment throughout their program [4]. Their assessment provides results that help tailorstudents’ individual development plans. At the University of Kentucky, evaluators distributed asurvey to 10 years of program alumni to assess the influence of an engineering leadershipdevelopment program [5]. Their assessment focuses on whether students demonstrateachievement of program outcomes as alumni rather than providing insight into how students’engineering leadership skills evolved while in the program. Due to their localized nature, theseand other existing instruments are not sufficiently transferable

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ERM Technical Session: Improving Assessment in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Van Beek, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, and percentage of overall tool use by focal actor. Located in thebottom row of the dashboard, these visuals provide supporting information for the primarygraphics. We focus on instructor behaviour, but include generalized data on student activity,especially for student-centered, active learning activities (e.g., responding to an instructorquestion).For breakdowns, we are looking for unexpected instances or patterns of activity. For example, ifregrouping is coded after using a tool this indicates something derailing the class plan. If this wasa pattern, it would lead to further analysis.3.3 Dashboard Prototype 03: Abstract Functions (Tool Activity > Project-level)The Project-level Activity Dashboard visualizes the data in aggregate

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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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Samantha Corcoran, Wichita State University College of Engineering; Janelle Birkner, Wichita State University; Gary Brooking, Wichita State University; Andrea Matthews, Wichita State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the development of curiosity throughout the first year relate to students' academic performance and their engagement in extracurricular engineering activities? • How can we measure the other components of the KEEN 3C’s (connections, creating value) to ensure students develop a well-rounded entrepreneurial mindset?A mixed-methods approach will be beneficial to gain a more comprehensive understanding ofthe factors influencing retention. While this paper reviews some quantitative data (retentionrates, curiosity survey scores), future papers will evaluate qualitative data (student interviews andfocus groups).In addition, a longitudinal study is being planned to track students' progress over multiple yearsto assess the long-term

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DSAI Technical Session 5: Educational Technology and Innovative Tools

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Lukas Allen Bostick, Clemson University; Ibrahim Demir, The University of Iowa; Bijaya Adhikari; Krishna Panthi, Clemson University; Vidya Samadi, Clemson University; Mostafa Saberian, Clemson University; Carlos Erazo Ramirez, The University of Iowa

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

related to the virtual format, noting its benefitsfor accessibility but expressing a preference for in-person interaction for certain aspects of theworkshop, such as team collaboration.Participants highlighted networking opportunities as a key benefit across findings, withinterviewees emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and the potential for futurepartnerships. Both participants also discussed their plans to integrate workshop content into theirprofessional workflows. However, they acknowledged that doing so would require additionalpractice and reinforcement of the skills introduced during the workshop.Integrating Interview and Survey InsightsIn this section, we synthesize insights from the survey responses and follow-up

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; David Mond, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; jack liu

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

these tools into softwaredevelopment workflows, teams can streamline refactoring processes, adhere to design principles, andfoster more robust and maintainable software. This research paves the way for broader adoption of LLMsin OSS projects, contributing to a future where AI and human developers collaborate seamlessly toadvance software innovation.7. Future WorkFor future work, one priority is addressing the limitations of the LLM when it comes to understanding thefull context of a codebase. Currently, the model struggles with larger and more interconnected tasks,where the relationships between classes or components play a crucial role. To improve this, we plan toexplore ways to provide the LLM with more detailed and relevant input, ensuring

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jessica C Hill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

next question asked was, “Whendid you start the interdisciplinary part of your work?” The interviewer then probed, as needed,for example to ask, “Tell me about your educational background and training” and “Whomentored or supported you in being interdisciplinary?” Much of the interview’s focal topics werenaturally introduced by the participant without specific probing.Sampling in grounded theory involves theoretical sampling in multiple rounds based onemerging findings, rather than seeking to meet a certain threshold of participants. We have notyet reached saturation in our analyses for this study. We plan to conduct a second interview withthe three participants whose data were analyzed for this work-in-progress paper, as well asexpand beyond

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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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Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Doha Meslem, Bergische Universität Wuppertal

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

solution of practical problems are developed in a theory-orientedprocess [4, 7, 8].The second step consists of the theory-based development of various prototype designs,taking into account the results from step 1. In parallel, possible evaluation methods formeasuring the effectiveness of the developed intervention measures are developed.In the third step, the intervention and evaluation phase, interventions are carried out in aniterative process with the designs created, scientifically evaluated and then revised. It is oftenadvisable to initially carry out the planned intervention with a single, small target group in afirst evaluation cycle [9]. The need for revision arising from the analysis results of theimplemented interventions is then

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Liane Hirabayashi; Pamela J Milkovich; Eamon Geraghty, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Julie Ann Sorensen, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Farrell Davis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

multi-generational fishing family, and the other noting the importance of making connections withpartners with industry insight. These themes were reinforced by the nurturers interviewed, two outof three of whom commented on making investments in individuals. The insurer interviewedreinforced the importance of indirect financial savings, noting the significant costs associated withliability (e.g., automobile accidents and equipment fires).It is with this foundation of knowledge that we seek to build an incubator model that nurturessuccess in AgFF safety. The current status and future plans for the AgFF r2p incubator aredescribed in the following sections.Advisory BoardPrior to launching the r2p incubator, the project team recognized a critical

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Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Bansal, Duke University; Kat M Lazar, Duke University; Jaron Shoemaker, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Feeney, Duke University

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

protocol is set up as a worksheet with guiding questions, prompts,and space to brainstorm figures. These worksheets are designed to inform their data analysis,discussion, and figure generation in the report. The worksheets are collected and graded for effort,and TAs provide clear and detailed feedback identifying incorrect interpretations of data orinappropriately formatted figures - guiding students to make smart decisions in their written report.Specifically, feedback is given on hypotheses, theorized mechanisms behind the findings, dataentry tables, figure design, and statistical plans. The number of questions and associated points onthe worksheet (Table 1) decreases from the first lab (many required questions, thirty points) to thelast lab

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, CPEM, Robert Morris University; Kristopher Connelly, Robert Morris University; Ryan Szekely, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

identifying these patterns with accumulated paint. However,LIDAR software struggled to pick up depth from floor to painting and grabbed frame causing thevisible issues in Figure 10 a. Figure 10 a) A problematic scan b) matching color imageFigure 11 below demonstrates the finished full-color scans. However, these scans are not yetready to be printed. As this paper being written, the team was planning to convert the scan results(STLs or (surfaces files) to watertight manifolds for 3D printing to replicate them including thepainting in Figure 12. Figure 11. Finished full-color scans Figure 12. Most recently scanned painting with pronounced paint brush strokesStudent FeedbackThis section includes

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Peponis, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

to emphasize this mindset which may be replicated. "BME 3113: Wearable Technology Design Studio" combines physiology, embedded engineeringand industrial design topics to address innovations within the Wearable Technology ecosystem. Usingstudent-centered pedagogical approaches, the course integrates maker movement principles whilefulfilling engineering curriculum requirements, guiding students through model creation, prototyping, andbusiness plan development. The studio format enhances collaboration and innovation to enable studentsto develop confidence in working with various types of sensors that are the backbone of many wearabledevices. In the context of a biomedical engineering program, students are encouraged to create

Conference Session

STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, Air Force Institute of Technology; Melissa Karlin, St. Mary's University; Ramanitharan Kandiah, Central State University; Krishnakumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Kaitlin Hill, St. Mary's University; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, The Foodbank, Inc. (Dayton, OH); Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

; and uses her professional skills to advance initiatives and outreach at the university, in her STEM field, and her community. Kenya teaches courses in engineering design, hydraulics, water treatment, and water quality. Her research program focuses on water treatment and water quality, and she collaborates with diverse, interdisciplinary teams to develop, characterize, and evaluate new materials for drinking water and wastewater treatment applications. Dr. Crosson’s leadership activities allow her to work collaboratively to advance institutional goals and mission within her department, the School of Engineering, and the university. She facilitated the strategic planning implementation team’s revisioning of the School of

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Anurag Purwar, Stony Brook University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

mechanisms and connect theoretical concepts to practical applications. Collectively, these efforts enabled a deeper comprehension of the course material and strengthened their grasp of key topics.3. Feedback for improvement. Students suggested incorporating lab-based assignments utilizing MotionGen earlier in the semester to better prepare for the project and aid in visualizing mechanisms. Additionally, they recommended assigning the project during the initial weeks of the class and providing the rubric upfront. These changes would allow for more time to plan and complete the project, accommodating the demands of other classes and commitments while enhancing their overall learning experience.Table 1. Sample quotes from participating

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis; Kayleigh Merz, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

encouraged by DeVellis and Thorpe [19], we discussed ourprocess and sample items with an expert in generating survey items from qualitative data whoprovided us with standard root text of possible items (e.g., I want to; I enjoy; I plan to),supporting the refinement of the initial item list. FindingsIn deriving our item pool directly from qualitative data, we ensured that each item would be anaccurate reflection of students’ experiences and perceptions as they related to interest. Table 1highlights sample items and the data that informed the development of the item. We expect thateach item will utilize a five-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).Table 1 Interest Items/Measures

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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

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Leah Granger, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

that you would liketo achieve at camp? (2) What problem would you like to solve? Admission decisions are basedon students’ academic achievements and demonstrated interest. The College of Engineeringoutreach program coordinates the program promotion, student selection, housing, meals, andstaff hiring for each program, which greatly simplifies the demands on the individual academicdepartments. Night counselors (typically undergraduate engineering students) take over at 4pm,and fun activities and outings are planned for students during the evening hours. The studentsstay in on-campus dormitories and eat in the university dining halls.During 2023 and 2024, the chemical engineering camp was led by a faculty member and a post-doctoral researcher as

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Supporting Students and Faculty in Computing (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 7)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Stacey Sexton

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

, influence how data is defined,gathered and utilized. We planned to collect these data at an equity-focused computer scienceand engineering education conference. After meeting with our 3C Fellows we decided to add twoquestions to the end of our protocol: 1.​ We also know that this work can be stressful, personally and politically and professionally. How do you navigate these challenges? 2.​ What do you do to care for yourself so you can show up everyday?We were surprised by the answers including how personal people were in their responses. Wewere even more surprised how many people said “I’ve never been asked this question before.”Our 3C training conditioned us to see self care as a radical act and resonated with us where weobserve burnout

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ENT-1: Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement and Belonging in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University; Shelly Engelman, Johns Hopkins University ; Thema Monroe-White, George Mason University; Binh Chi Bui, The Johns Hopkins University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

problems in my business• Spiritual: Provides spiritual guidance; helps me connect to a higher meaning or calling• Career Advice: Helps me think about long-term career plans• Financial Opportunities: Helps me capitalize on financial opportunities or other opportunities• Personal/Emotional: Allows me to vent and discuss tough problems to get me back on track• Networking: Connects me with other peoplePsychosocial ItemsPsychosocial constructs included entrepreneurial identity, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, equityethics, and racial activism. To ensure reliability, Cronbach’s alphas were calculated for all multi-item constructs. Entrepreneurial (ENT) identity (Liguori, 2012) demonstrated strong reliability(3 items; α = 0.93), and

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Generative AI and Its Role in Industrial Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

THOMAS AMING'A OMWANDO, Simpson University; Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware; Bhavana Kotla, The Ohio State University

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

and deliverable Holistic framework weighting aligns different academic needs; Assignment 4 expectations supports concise with section combining strengths creates cater to evaluation. importance. a robust grading system. precision.For Assignment 1, all rubrics aim to assess term project progress reports, focusing on elementslike structure, challenges, and planning. ChatGPT’s rubric separates "Professionalism

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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

Authors

Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Marissa Franzen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

similarities and differences in student use of physical and digital engineering notebooks? 2.​ How do engineering notebooks align with the practices outlined in the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy? Students in this sample first received lessons on the common elements typically requiredin an engineering notebook. These elements included: defining the problem, brainstormingsolutions, selecting a solution, planning the solution, constructing and testing a model, usingfeedback to make improvements, and communicating the solution. In addition to these lessons,they also explored the practices associated with technological and engineering literacy asoutlined in the Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Ellen Wilson, The University of Kansas; Emma Grob-French, The University of Kansas

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

(ABET) is “anability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create acollaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.”Teamwork skills are valued by future employers as an important skill set. However, teamwork isnot always well defined. Perusich et al [1] has defined teamwork as 1.) the ability to beinterdependent in tasks, 2.) to share responsibility for outcomes, and 3.) to work together as anintact social entity. Shuman et al [2] defined teamwork skills to include the ability to solicitinput from the team, the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts, and leadership skills.Chowdhury and Murzi [3] defined teamwork by a set of attributes including: shared

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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

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Noemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

. Strategies for reflective practices , safe learningenvironments, and group management are to be observed and practiced.” The pre-service teachersare told that the main course aim is to develop authentic relationships with K-12 students and tolearn from them. The course is structured such that weekly scheduled class time is at a CBO site(for a total of 18 hours). The university community service van is utilized to avoid challengeswith transportation. One of the course instructors does significant planning ahead of time todevelop all the logistics (e.g., paperwork, K-12 and university school schedules) and to establishthe pre-practicum experiences to have shared goals and expectations with the CBOs. The pilotclass ran in Spring 2024 with 7 pre-service

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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

Authors

L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, Autumn and Daniela described their plans to speak and writein both Spanish and English in their final artifacts. Autumn communicated in English andsometimes used colloquialisms in her everyday speaking during class time and Daniela is abilingual Spanish and English communicator but spoke almost exclusively in English during ourobservations. For their final artifact, Autumn and Daniela’s main message was about reducingcarbon emissions in Pepperville. They described their plans for including Spanish and English intheir final artifact. Interviewer OK. What audience did you choose? Daniela We want to do like Pepperville cause I could voice-over. Autumn is going to voice-over with like English, and I can voice-over Spanish

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Smarter Strategies: Evolving Tools for Engineering Management Excellence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Lu, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

, coordination, collaboration, andconnecting up and down the entire supply chain.Figure 3 is an illustration of a typical Program Management, Systems Engineering, and ProjectManagement model. The outer layer of this model is program management with emphasis onstrategic initiatives such as Voice of the Customer (VOC), alignment of resources, andfinancials. The middle layer is tactical with emphasis on planning and organizing the NPD effort,including prudent implementation of technologies and innovations, communication,coordination, collaboration (3Cs), systems engineering approach, supply chain management,customer relationship management, and leading technical and non-technical team members. Atthe heart of this model is the inner workings and

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

integrate multiple disciplines, fostering a holistic understanding of complex issues [6]. 4. Collaboration: Group work enhances social skills and knowledge retention through peer interaction [7]. 5. Authentic Assessment: Evaluation focuses on tangible outcomes and reflective processes, encouraging metacognitive skills [8].Challenges in PBL Implementation: Despite its benefits, PBL presents several challenges: • Planning Complexity: Teachers need to design projects that align with learning objectives and remain feasible within available resources [4]. • Resource Constraints: Limited access to materials and technology can hinder project execution, particularly in under-resourced rural areas [8

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Faculty Development and Change

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaping Li, University of Michigan

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

, Biology, Physcis, MathematicsBathgate, M. E., 2019 To examine how perceived supports 584 faculty and Mixed USA Primarily science Theory of Planned Yes The 19 EBT practices assessedAragón, O. R., and barriers relate to the instructors from disciplines Behavior (Ajzen, 1985, included: 1) active learning techniquesCavanagh, A. J., implementation of evidence-based college science 2011) like group discussions and exercises, 2)Waterhouse, J. K

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher; Aaron Cortes

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

: • Planning Complexity: Teachers need to design projects that align with learning objectives and remain feasible within available resources [11]. • Resource Constraints: Limited access to materials and technology can hinder project execution, particularly in under-resourced rural areas [15]. • Teacher Training: Effective facilitation requires training in fostering autonomous and collaborative learning environments [11].In computer science, PBL encourages students to design, develop, and test software or hardwaresolutions to complex problems. For instance, students can collaborate on projects such as creatingmobile apps that solve specific community issues or programming robotic systems for automation.These projects not only

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Shaping Inclusive STEM Curriculum and Teacher Development for K-12 Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy P. Lachapelle, STEM Education Insights; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Katie McKeown, Engineering for US All (e4usa™); Jialing Wu, The Ohio State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

of Practice (CoP) that connects them with peers, e4usa teammembers, university faculty, and practicing engineers throughout the year. CoP sessions are heldvirtually bi-weekly in two different formats. Once with the coaches in a small peer group andanother time with the entire cohort. These sessions encourage teachers to share classroomexperiences, exchange lesson plans, and engage in discussions. e4usa team also providesongoing support through a learning management platform addressing curriculum-relatedquestions and facilitating collaboration and professional growth within the teaching community.PersonasTo achieve its goals, e4usa has treated the curriculum design process as a Learning Engineering(LE) [8] design challenge. The team has, at

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 8: Division Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre-College Engineering Education Division, a division she has chaired, and more recently in the First Year Programs Division. Her current research includes investigating how K-5 students plan, fail, and productively persist, and how simulated classroom environments can be used to help educators practice facilitating discussions in science and engineering.Dr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 1: Critical Reflections on Teaching and Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Tonn, Boston College; Brit Shields, University of Pennsylvania; Ryan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University; Adelheid Voskuhl, University of Pennsylvania

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

suggest between thestudents that we as scholars in engineering education teach and work with, and the pre-medstudent population that scholars in the medical humanities teach and work with. My experiencecoincides with Bucciarelli and Drew’s description of the constituency of their proposedundergraduate degree in the sentence above: it captures pre-med students’ needs, interests,ambitions, and plans for the future as well. [6]My department offers survey lecture courses as well as advanced undergraduate seminars in thehistory of science, technology, and medicine, broadly conceived, and, to varying degrees, thosecount as requirements for my university’s School of Engineering. Engineering students who takea class in our department typically “leave

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Innovative Pedagogies and Assessment Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Johnathan Sabatino, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Trevor Franklin, University of Colorado Boulder

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, Vanessa highlighted another interactionwith a peer external to chemical engineering: “But then every time I talk to someone, they're like‘you're doing chemical engineering? that's really hard.’ And then that freaks me out. So, then Ihave like CS in my head as a little backup plan.” Here, Vanessa discussed a similar situation toJonathan’s, where a student told her about the difficulty of chemical engineering, causing her topanic and even doubt whether she should remain in chemical engineering, pushing her toconsider computer science as an alternative major. Similarly, Emma shared a set of experienceswith her peers: And some people were like “Wow I feel bad for you.” and some are just like “Um...”. It's weird that the major has the