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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

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Alyssandra P Navarro, University of Arkansas; Jacquelynn Ann Horsey, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Bryce Williams, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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could offer insights into how confidencegains translate into career readiness and retention in biomedical engineering fields.In conclusion, the course demonstrates its potential as a tool for fostering confidence and skilldevelopment among historically marginalized student groups. However, addressing the systemicdisparities revealed in this study requires a holistic approach, including culturally responsiveteaching practices, mentorship opportunities, and targeted outreach to historically marginalizedcommunities. By implementing these strategies, biomedical engineering programs can betterprepare all students for success while promoting diversity and equity in the field.References:[1] B. Przestrzelski and J. D. DesJardins, "The DeFINE Program: A

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Elements of decision making in engineering economics education

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Gbetonmasse B Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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more curious about economicsand connect economic principles with their lives and careers in an entertaining way. AlfredMarshall, a pioneer in economics, said, “Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinarybusiness of life." Back in 1917, John F Hayford wrote an article to explain the relation ofengineering to economics with some concrete and practical illustrative examples[6]. The goal ofthis problem-solving studio module is to use basic principles of economics (e.g., [7]) to analyzethe transaction beyond first impressions.The “Water and M&M” module relies instead on a set of core economic principles to cover someof the most important concepts. Learning these core concepts is important for students who maynot be able to learn or

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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Dat Huynh, University of Delaware; Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware; Marianthi Ierapetritou, University of Delaware

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Engineering at Rutgers University. During the last year at Rutgers University, she led the efforts of the university advancing the careers in STEM for women at Rutgers as an Associate Vice President of the University. Dr. Ierapetritou’s research focuses on the following areas: 1) process operations; 2) design and synthesis of flexible production systems with emphasis on pharmaceutical manufacturing; 3) energy and sustainability process modeling and operations, including biomass conversion and plastics upcycling, and recycling; and 4) modeling of biopharmaceutical production. Her research is supported by several federal (FDA, NIH, NSF, ONR, NASA, DOE) and industrial (BMS, J&J, GSK, PSE, Bosch, Eli Lilly) grants. Among

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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explore research careers for the firsttime in their educational journey. However, research programs and opportunities may be biasedagainst underrepresented students; this can occur due to implicit biases amongst interviewers, ordue to the format of the selection process and the implemented scoring criteria or lack thereof.For example, unstructured interviews have been shown to favor white applicants over applicantsof color, while structured interviews with predetermined questions are more equitable. Severalstudies have investigated these biases, typically within the context of medical and graduateschool applications. Drawing on the recommendations of these studies, as well as the authors’prior experiences interviewing applicants, we have

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

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Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University

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treatments.Professional identity status development research in STEM students and professionals is limitedthus far but may provide a new direction for engineering (technology) education-related identityresearch. Pastoor [13] studied STEM students’ (including engineering and engineeringtechnology majors) career behaviors and intentions. A pretest-posttest within-subjects designwas utilized to measure changes in intentions toward career behaviors. The results revealed asignificant increase in intentions toward learning about oneself, making choices, and committingto those choices. Kelly et al. [14] found that STEM professionals (including engineers andtechnologists) did not exhibit more established STEM identities than STEM undergraduates.Kelly et al. suggested

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

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Mona El Helbawy, University of Colorado Boulder; Pat Clark, University of Colorado Boulder

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before and after using the immersive reality. The preliminary data suggeststhat students who engage with the simulation show improved understanding of key concepts andbetter performance on assessments. However, this is just the beginning, and more comprehensivestudies are underway to evaluate how well these gains translate into long-term retention andcareer readiness.We are also collecting qualitative data on student motivation. Early results indicate thatimmersive simulations like this one can significantly increase students’ interest in the subject,which could lead to higher enrollment in semiconductor programs. However, more research isneeded to confirm whether these motivational boosts translate into long-term career engagement.Next Steps

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Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact

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Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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]. Guo and Ottenbreit-Leftwich explored state CS standards via acontent analysis [7]. Their analysis found that many states followed CSTA’s lead in organizingstandards, but that there were some significant divergences, especially in terms of where withinthe overall curriculum CS was housed (e.g., in career and technical education) and what topicswere added (e.g., digital literacy). Oda et al. conducted an international comparison of CSinstruction in ten countries by performing a content analysis on national curricula documents; theyfound that, for the countries they studied, most initially focus on instruction related to impacts ofcomputing, programming, and algorithms and then, in subsequent grades, expand instruction totopics related to

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

product of the Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge TaskCommittee, which had representatives from across the breadth of the environmentalengineering profession. The Committee also sought extensive constituent input during thedevelopment of the EEBOK2 through, inter alia, a series of quantitative and qualitativesurveys. The Committee relied heavily on the constituent survey responses along with theaforementioned resources (ASCE 2004, ASCE 2008, ASCE 2019, NASEM 2019, NCEES2019, NCEES 2020).As an aspirational compass for the profession, the EEBOK2 applies to all environmentalengineers, regardless of career path or area of practice. Accordingly, it should be ofinterest to a broad audience, including educators, students, emerging

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ME Division 5: Advancing Robotic and Mechanisms Education

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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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need for clear project guidelines, rubrics, and early introduction of projects, asseen in studies by Dochy et al. [8]. The design of medical devices as a context for engineeringprojects has gained traction as an interdisciplinary approach to teaching, integrating conceptsfrom mechanical engineering, electronics, and biomedical sciences, providing students withexposure to real-world healthcare applications [9]. This approach aligns with broader trends inengineering education to prepare students for interdisciplinary and socially impactful careers. Inthis work, student team projects involving design and development of walking end-effectorbased robots as artifacts were chosen as means to study design principles of medical devices. Arelated field

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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Danielle Vegas Lewis; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh or theNational Science Foundation. ReferencesAmelink, C.T. and Creamer, E.G. (2010). Gender differences in elements of the undergraduate experience that influence satisfaction with the engineering major and the intent to pursue engineering as a career. Journal of Engineering Education, 99(1), 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2010.tb01044.xCarter, N. (2012). Critical race feminism: An educational perspective. PowerPlay: A Journal of Educational Justice, 4(1), 249–261.Childers-McKee, C. D., & Hytten, K. (2015). Critical race feminism and the complex challenges of educational reform. The Urban Review, 47, 393-412.Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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Internet of Things, and engineering education. She has published in several peer-reviewed conferences and journals and has been a program committee member at several conferences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Active Learning and Specifications Grading for Undergraduate Algorithms and Data Structures coursesAbstractAlgorithms and Data Structures are core concepts taught in all computing undergraduateprograms. It is important to ensure that student activities in the class lay the foundation andprepare them for future courses and career. In addition, assessment should allow for students todevelop a growth mindset. The course may benefit with a grading system can be

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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

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that wanted to adapt andadopt the findings from the existing Coalitions. A strong focus of the Coalitions was onintroductory engineering courses, with the rationale that engineering was losing too many studentsthrough attrition, and we needed to pay more attention to their formative years. Nearly everyCoalition created some version of an FYE program through this funding mechanism. The numberof FYE programs across the nation has increased dramatically based on these investments, largelyin response to curricular efforts aimed at retaining engineering students by providing them withmeaningful career-oriented experiences early in their college educations.Many of these first-year programs were called “common first-year engineering programs,”meaning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Bridget L. Maher, University of Michigan Marsal School of Education

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present findings of our NSF IUSE funded study, an ongoingdevelopment and research effort that re-envisions STEM teaching, learning, and teachereducation in a cradle-to-career learning campus that is a part of a large public school district.96% of our students identify as Black or Brown and we are serving about 650 students. Thevision of the learning campus, opened in 2019, is “Leaders Designing Change,” whichemphasizes human-centered design and Engineering (HCD-E) and social and communityengagement.Guided by sociocultural theory [6] and calls for dramatic systems change in education [7], wehave developed and enacted innovative structures and systems for teaching, learning, and teachereducation within a single school site that highlights and

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Daniel P. Kelly, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jeremy V Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Raleigh Aaron C. Clark is a Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education within the College of Education and Department Head for STEM Education at NC State University. He has worked in both industry and education. Dr. Clark’s teaching specialties aDr. Daniel P. Kelly, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Daniel P. Kelly is an Assistant Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education at NC State University. Dr. Kelly’s research is centered on improving access to STEM education for students historically underrepresented in STEM career and educational pathways.Dr. Jeremy V Ernst, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Jeremy Ernst is Professor of Technology and Vice President for

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Cheryl T Gomillion, University of Georgia

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-grounded studies that investigate the influence of VR laboratories on learners'experiences beyond technical evaluations and comparison studies. Our study addresses this gapby evaluating students' experiences in VR laboratories through the experiential learning theory(ELT) lens. In adopting a theory-driven approach, we aim to uncover insights and strategies forimplementing VR laboratories for optimal student outcomes toward adequately preparingstudents for workplace careers. We adopt a qualitative methodology to answer our researchquestion: "What are students’ experiences when using VR labs for learning?"We adopted ELT as it provided a framework for assessing VR laboratories as environments thatallow for active learner roles through its emphasis on

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

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Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Robert Stewart, Kansas State University; Carrie Grace Aponte; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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created largely by patterns of residentialsegregation and socioeconomic disadvantage [11].The integration of computer science into almost every discipline creates lucrative jobsand promising career opportunities. However, the field is still underpopulated and under-represented [12]. Specifically, one of the significant challenges and bottlenecks in the expansionof computer science education is the inaccessibility of highly qualified teachers in rural areas[13]. To help address the CS teacher deficit, Morrissey and Koballa et al [13] developed apreservice CS certification pathway, a testing option for CS professionals who want to transitionfrom industry into teaching, and a CS endorsement for teachers who are certified in otherteaching areas to

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

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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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) revealed that usage data from online simulations demonstrated the course's success inenhancing student engagement and learning. Coonley et al. (2020) also proposed that the course fostersproblem-solving abilities and teamwork. Fifteen publications reported that the course successfullymaintained students' interest in engineering. According to Butterfield and Branch (2015),microcontrollers stimulated students' interest in pursuing further studies and careers in chemicalengineering. Likewise, Tennison et al. (2020) note an increased interest in pursuing engineering studiesand careers in mechanical engineering. Fifteen literatures documented that microcontrollers andmicroelectronics in first and sophomore engineering programs helped students have a

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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grant monies were being directed to CER from agencies including theEnvironmental Protection Agency [6],[7] and the National Institutes of Health [8]. There arechallenges in ensuring that these investments truly benefit communities given that “fundingdecisions often prioritize research outcomes and academic teams over the community…potentially hindering the sustainability and effectiveness of collaborative efforts” [9, p. S348].There is also evidence that CER is not always advantageous to the academic careers of thefaculty participating in this work [10],[11],[12]. STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) fields in particular may grapple with these issues given their tradition that narrowlydefines expertise and preferences

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jina Wilde, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Michael Zawatski, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Darean Wilde, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Emiliano Beltran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amanda S. Fernandez, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Timothy Yuen, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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teachers from non-CSbackgrounds to introduce CS experiences and instruction into their classrooms to increase Latinxparticipation in CS. The program presented computer science and pedagogical content alignedwith the state’s high school CS teacher standards. It also assisted teachers in navigating thechallenges of implementing CS teaching in diverse classrooms.To support these goals, CS4SA designed and developed a professional development program thatincluded instructional materials, workshops, tutoring, coding camps, and campus visits, whereteachers observed presentations about university CS degree programs, deepening theirunderstanding of CS applications and career pathways. The instructional materials includedbooks on computer programming [1

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emad Ali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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education and industry needs to support ethical, lifelong learning across diverse engineering pathways.Arsalan Ashraf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Arsalan Ashraf is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests include AI ethics, ethics and social responsibility, and lifelong learning. He has broad experience in academia and industry, which motivates him to do research on these vibrant areas. He is a first-generation student from a small village in Punjab, Pakistan. He completed his B.S. in Aviation Management from Lahore in 2017 and then worked in the aviation industry. After gaining experience, he changed his career path and entered academia

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

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Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Aaron Kyle, Duke University; Ido Davidesco, University of Connecticut; Chad Dorsey; Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, University of Connecticut

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Paper ID #46896Embodied Sensors and Digital Twins as an Introduction to MicroprocessorProgramming for Middle and High School Non-CS MajorsMs. Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium Leslie Bondaryk received the B.S. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the M.S. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, both in electrical engineering. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer with the Concord Consortium, Concord, MA, USA. Over her career, Ms. Bondaryk has introduced new technologies to educational research and publishing projects across computer science, mathematics, engineering, and

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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Sudha S Anilkumar, University of Delaware; Ruth Wilhelm, University of Delaware; Julie C Karand, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #46806One Week in Cape Town Clinics: Reflections from an Undergraduate EngineeringExperiential Learning TripSudha S Anilkumar, University of Delaware Sudha Anilkumar graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. During her time as an undergraduate, she was recognized with the Goldwater Scholarship and developed a strong interest in pursuing a research career at the intersection of engineering and medicine.Ruth Wilhelm, University of Delaware Ruth Wilhelm earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. She

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GSD 5: Mentorship

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Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nathan Tompkins, Wabash College

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grants that support graduate students. Jackie supports both prospective and current graduate students, and she is specifically focused on developing structures to ensure that everyone has a fair shot at pursuing a graduate degree in engineering.Prof. Nathan Tompkins, Wabash College Nathan Tompkins joined the Wabash College Physics Department in July 2017 and is an Associate Professor of Physics. Nathan completed his Ph.D. in Physics and M.S. in Physics at Brandeis University and his B.A. in Physics at Reed College. At Wabash, Nathan works with the Dual Degree Engineering program and advises Physics students on careers in Engineering. He also conducts research in microfluidics and increasing

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kinsley Tate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andre Albert Muelenaer Jr, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech; LaDeidra Monet Roberts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara L Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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increase the quality of life for others. That's the duty that wehave…That's what we all do and so you have a duty to uphold that.”Connecting with notions of duty, several faculty drew parallels between health equity and codesof ethics for biomedical engineers. For example, Andy reflected on his motivation for developingan ethics-focused course for biomedical engineers and integrating health equity concepts:“Some [BME] students will be going into industry, but never interface with clinical medicine.Others will practice hand-in-hand with healthcare providers. Others will follow academiccareers, while some will go on to professional careers. Most will have some relationship thataffects the health and well-being of patients. With the explosion of

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Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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understanding ofinformal engineering experiences, informal STEM experiences are offered by a wide range oforganizations. More than half of informal STEM experiences are offered by universities andcolleges (26%) and non-profit organizations (25%), though other common settings includenational youth organizations (8%), museums and science centers (15%) and K-12 school districts(12%) [15]. The programs offered by these organizations vary widely in contact hours,participant demographics, staff background, and program offerings [15]. However, previousresearch has indicated that many of these programs provide a successful foundation for STEMinterest and later STEM careers. For example, STEM camps and STEM after-school clubs havebeen shown to increase interest

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brayden A Martinez EIT, Miyamoto International; William R Adam, Buro Happold

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Abigail Neering; Mitchell Keck; Julia Reyna; Natcin Sorensen; Travis Price; Randy Hurd

design team, we met with the anatomy and physiology professor (our client) to present ourfinal product. He was happy with the completed project and animatedly spoke of a variety ofways to utilize it in future labs. He also mentioned the possibility of a second iteration in thefuture or commissioning our team to construct an additional device. A few days later, wecompleted our final project presentation for evaluation, and all the engineering professors presentexpressed their satisfaction with both the final product and the overall team effort.ConclusionMany students primarily focus on passing necessary courses and meeting requirements set byprofessors, whereas in future careers the focus is often on the requirements of a customer orsupervisor

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Faculty Development: Round Table Discussions

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Robin Neal Clayton, University of Washington

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. The cohort also represented 7of the 10 engineering departments in our College of Engineering.Academic SuccessDuring the pre-interview, all participants emphasized the importance of equipping students withthe skills needed to succeed academically and professionally. Common strategies that they werealready utilizing in their teaching (as indicated in their pre-interviews) included making coursematerials accessible, using flexible assessment methods, and integrating real-world applicationsinto the curriculum. While all participants aimed to support student success, their specificmethods varied. For example, Diana focused on teaching students relationship-building and gritto achieve their professional career goals, while Natasha emphasized

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45864Exploring Engineering Majors Through Engaging Synthetic ScenariosDr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. David Gray is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He teaches in the first-year general engineering program and leads interdisciplinary undergraduate research initiatives. His work focuses on integrating engineering identity development, early-career student research, and human-centered design into undergraduate curricula. Dr. Gray serves as PI on several externally funded projects supporting sustainable aviation

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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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academiccommunity as to whether this new technology should be embraced or banned from theclassroom. As it has become more apparent that this transformational technology will becomean increasingly important part of our world, there is an obligation to introduce students to itscapabilities and prepare students for the career opportunities it presents. Slimi [5] argues thatapplying AI in higher education should be a requirement for all higher institutions. The listedcaveats are that academic faculty must be well trained in using AI to equip learners with therequired skills to face future career challenges. In addition, faculty must highlight ethics andpotential consequences to humanity.Khalifa and Albadaway [6] specifically addressed the importance of