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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

, supplemented with additional questions designed to explore issues specific to oureducational context.The main objective is to comprehensively assess the level of knowledge, skills, and attitudes towardsustainability among higher education students in STEM programs at a private Chilean university.This assessment will include an analysis of students' perceptions regarding the relevance of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their personal lives and future professional careers. Thefindings will provide key information for designing appropriate strategies in the future to integratesustainability into academic programs effectively. These strategies will ensure that they areeducational, effective, and contextualized, addressing STEM programs

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Hadley Perkins, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certification in 2008 and an MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2018. Ms. Perkins is a former Assistant Engineering Educator in the Engineering Technology Department of Wichita State University. She has also taught Secondary Mathematics courses in both public and private school settings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 I Have to Get Back in the Classroom: A Graduate Student's Journey Navigating Dual Academic Identities.IntroductionMany who endeavor to teach engineering in higher education pursue doctoral degrees to securethe minimum credentials required for their desired career. During their doctoral studies, somefind they have to set

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

Paper ID #46556Knitting the knitters: Building and sustaining leadership teams for equity-orientedinstitutional changeSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derin Cayir, Florida International University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Selcuk Uluagac, Florida International University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

from Carnegie Mellon University. He received US National Science Foundation CAREER Award, US Air Force Office of Sponsored Research’s Summer Faculty Fellowship, and Google’s ASPIRE Research award in security and privacy, inter alia. He is an expert in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy. He has hundreds of publications in the most reputable venues as well as numerous patents. His research has been funded by numerous government agencies and industry. He has chaired/served on the of top-tier security conferences, e.g., NDSS, USENIX, ACM CCS, IEEE SP, and serving as the deputy editor in-chief of IEEE TIFS and associate editor of Elsevier COMNET journals. More information can be obtained from http://nweb.eng.fiu.edu

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 4: Fostering Belonging - Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Associate, primarily teaching first-year engineering and engineering mathematics. She also has both a B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State, where she also worked as a Graduate Teaching Associate for an engineering mathematics course.Mr. James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Former mechatronics engineer and STEM educator who now works with first-year engineering students to help them establish academic trajectories to develop and meet their career goals. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 First-Year Engineering Students' Quantification of "Self" in the

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Routhier, University of New Hampshire; Barrett Nelson Rock, University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

those jobs. Previous research has shown a linkbetween STEM education and interest in future STEM careers. Traditionally, learning tools suchas lectures and discussions have been used to promote STEM learning in the classroom.However, in recent decades, geospatial science (GSS) technology learning tools that capture,store, analyse, or visualize the characteristics and locations of real-world phenomena digitallyhave also been used for this purpose. Though many educational research studies have assessedthe use of traditional and GSS technology learning tools separately for promoting STEMlearning, few have compared these two types of learning tools against each other. Those that dohave usually only compared digital mapping or geographic information

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Bartlett, University of Kentucky; Aanya Chugh, University of Kentucky

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

said, but why aren’t you saying it?’” – MayaMaya was frustrated by this experience, but also expected that in her future career she mighthave similar experiences, because there was a good chance that she might find herself as the onlyBlack person at a design firm. She was not comfortable with being treated differently for beingBlack: “It’s a little uncomfortable because I feel like a quota sometimes. I’m getting certain things because I’m Black and that they want me to feel included, but do I actually deserve them? Is there someone else that deserves them more than I do? I’m a hard worker, so I want to get things that I know that I deserve, not something just because of my skin tone, which was a little

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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L. Eric James, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Zachary Reed Johnson

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

North Atlantic/Arctic countries. His most recent works involves connecting applied learning to economic development in both engineering curriculum and non-engineering curriculum.Dr. Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jennifer Karlin spent the first half of her career at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, where she was a professor of industrial engineering and held the Pietz professorship for entrepreneurship and economic development. She is now a professor of integrated engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato with the Iron Range Engineering program. She joined IRE in 2019 as one of the founding faculty of the Bell engineering practice-embedded learning model.Zachary Reed

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

primary contributors to economic productivity, societal well-being, and thedevelopment of innovative solutions and advanced technologies in countries all across the world,especially when interdisciplinary approaches are applied [1, 2].As the complexity of systems we rely on increases and technology reliance increases over time, sodoes the need for capable professionals to solve the equally complex problems that appear withthis advancement. This surge in demand highlights the importance of STEM education at all levelsof learning.Texas A&M University at Qatar recognizes students as future leaders and has committed tofostering STEM education for high school students aiming to pursue careers in engineering orSTEM disciplines. Through programs

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia

the importance of engagingundergraduate students in research projects. This is not the place to elaborate on this particularaspect, but a few examples are provided to add credibility to this paper.Kate Rix [1] gives a summary on the benefits of undergraduate research. She states that“Students learn more by and through research. On top of this, students find enjoyment inconducting such non-classical class activities.” Specifically, she further adds: “Studies showstudents who participate (in research activities) earn better grades, are more likely tograduate and are better equipped for graduate school or careers.”The University of California Davis (UCD) is proud of having four out of ten students performingundergraduate research activities in

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

accessibility, sustainability, and the fair distribution of resources,which are often overlooked in traditional engineering programs [6], [7], [8]. This criticalengagement is important for promoting more inclusive and socially responsible engineeringpractices. Studies have shown that when students are exposed to social justice frameworks, theyare better equipped to develop solutions that address the needs of all members of society,particularly marginalized communities [5], [6]. Thus, integrating social justice into engineeringeducation enhances technical competence of students and also prepares them to be agents ofpositive social change in their professional careers.1.4 Purpose of the StudyThis study seeks to explore how gender influences engineering

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Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

broaderapplicability of the intervention [38]. Additionally, longitudinal studies tracking the long-termeffects of improved programming self-efficacy on academic and career success would providevaluable insights into the lasting impact of such interventions on students in programming andengineering fields [39].ConclusionThis study demonstrated that the WebTA code critiquing tool significantly improvedprogramming self-efficacy among first-year engineering students, with particularly notable gainsfor female students. These findings underscore the effectiveness of targeted educationalinterventions in boosting self-efficacy, which is essential for success in programming. Tools likeWebTA, which provide immediate feedback, can be instrumental in addressing

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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John M. Santiago

, enabling scalable, student-centered learning experiences.The ability for students to rapidly generate scripts, visuals, and narration allows for fast prototyping anditeration—core habits of innovation. Moreover, this method democratizes the creation of high-qualityeducational resources, especially for institutions with limited multimedia budgets or staffing.In addition, the author found that developing or managing a website offers a strategic and entrepreneurialmindset perspective to scale lessons learned from his 45-plus career and from his colleagues as well asreceiving feedback to improve a strategic plan, PyramidX-OS, mentorship approaches, its associatedactivity form, and incentive program.6.1 AI-Assisted Talking Chatbot as Mentor and

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Maria Porras, University of Florida; Daniel Suarez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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International Division (INTL)

communication. She has implemented two Virtual Exchanges and collaborates with multiple organizations across Latin America to foster international relationships that broaden public engagement with science. Her work in these arenas has been recognized with the AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science and a NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.Daniel Suarez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building Global Competencies in Biomedical Engineering Education through Virtual ExchangeABSTRACT Our world’s most pressing biomedical challenges cross national boundaries and demandinternational

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Multicultural Engineering Program and Director of the Clark Scholars Program. In this role, Dr. Griggs drives initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in engineering and strives to foster a welcoming environment that celebrates culture and inclusion. She is the advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers and co-advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Multicultural Engineering Graduate Association. Her passion lies in mentoring through meaningful career discussions and helping students gain confidence as well as succeed in their chosen degree fields.Dixon Zor, Pennsylvania State UniversityChristopher L Dancy, The Pennsylvania

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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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Jiamin Zhang, University of California, Riverside; Quoc Tuan Olivier Truong, University of California, Riverside; Neha Gutlapalli, University of California, Riverside; HSIN-LING HSIEH, Northern Michigan University; Dena Plemmons, University of California, Riverside

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

, honesty, integrity, kindness, courage,forbearance, and respect. Here we will summarize two of the stories. Figure 1 illustrates bothstories.2.2.1 Story 1: Lu Ban and Ya ZiOne of the virtue-of-the-week stories was about Lu Ban and his son Ya Zi 24,25 . This storyexemplified the virtues of diligence of perseverance. Lu Ban (507 – 440 B.C.E.) is a reveredengineer, architect, and a master of carpentry and masonry in ancient China.Lu Ban’s son, Ya Zi, was not sure about his dream job and future career. First, he told his fatherLu Ban that he would like to become a farmer. Lu Ban was delighted to know it and encouragedYa Zi to go to another place and learn the skills of farming from experienced farmers. One yearlater, Ya Zi returned home. He told

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laurie Borchard, California State University Maritime Academy; Amber Janssen, California State University Maritime Academy; William W. Tsai, California State University Maritime Academy

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

and Magerko’s[10] seminal paper, they identified 17 core competencies users need to interact with and developAI. Their research is based on a review of academic articles, books, conference papers and greyliterature. These competencies focus on how AI works, how to identify and recognize AI,knowing it’s strengths and weakness, how to use it effectively, in-depth data literacy skills,creating and developing AI, and lastly the ethics of using AI and potential global impact.In a more current literature review, Chee et al[17], identified 8 AI competencies categories: AIdevice and software, data and algorithmic literacy, problem solving, communication andcollaboration, AI ethics, career-related competencies, AI content creation, and

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maulik C Kotecha, Pennsylvania State University; Tikyna M. Dandridge, The Pennsylvania State University; Tahira Reid Smith, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

careers inengineering.Discussion In this section, we discuss the major observations from the literature review and their implicationson future directions for engineering education researchers and engineering design educators. We alsoposit the use of digital twins in the capstone and cornerstone projects in engineering design. Forengineering education researchers, future work should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of digitaltwins in improving learning outcomes, particularly in enhancing students' problem-solving abilities,design thinking, and technical skills. From the literature review, we identified that empirical studies areneeded to assess how digital twins influence student engagement, retention, and knowledge transfer toreal

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Curricular & Course Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julia Melkers, Arizona State University; Terry Blum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Foundation Professor of Public Policy and Management in the School of Public Affairs and Director of the Center for Organization Research and Design (CORD). Her research portfolio addresses the careers, research capacity and outcomes of academic scientific and other knowledge-based professions. Her work has been funding by the U.S. NSF, NIH and several foundations. Dr. Melkers has extensive experience of more than two decades in advising and evaluating large interdisciplinary scientific teams. She is the U.S. co-editor of the Journal of Research Evaluation (Oxford University Publishers). She holds an honorary visiting appointment at INGENIO [CSIC], University Polytechnic Valencia, Spain, and she participated in the

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Christian, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ophelia Anais Winslett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alpa Gautam, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

needs of different interests and careerpaths of different students. All students should have some exposure, alongside opportunities for greater depththat flow from this introductory exposure.Introducing data skills in undergraduate BME education poses particular challenges. Many BME programs arestructured so that students receive a broad range of coursework. This breadth of work may come at the cost ofdepth into topics critical for their future careers in the field [9]. Our department determined that developing aseparate introductory course in data skills would not be feasible. This decision was based on limitations ondegree credits, space, and other practical challenges. In addition, studies have shown that BME students have alimited view of

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Related Work2.1 Real Datasets in STEM EducationEducators in STEM fields have long advocated using real datasets to improve learning. Studies instatistics education argue for the advantage of real-life data sets to increase student interest andperceived relevance of coursework 5 . NASA’s education initiatives similarly emphasize that “theuse of real data provides formal educators the opportunity to teach their students real-worldapplications of STEM subjects” 6 . Combining authentic datasets with lessons aligned to standardscreates learning experiences that students carry forward in their academic careers 6 . However,incorporating real data comes with challenges; educators must address issues of data complexity,and accessibility to provide

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46560BOARD # 360: EDU Core—Engineering Systems Change for Equity: AFocus on Change ProcessesSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and inclusion for faculty

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello; Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme M.Sc., Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

been shown to improve outcomes in resource-limitedsettings [13], [14]. These models prepare graduates for dynamic, interconnectedworkplaces. Engineers with well-developed leadership abilities can mobilize resources andpromote innovation within organizations [11]. Empirical evidence indicates that studentswho develop leadership skills early in their academic trajectory not only excel in team-based projects but also achieve greater professional integration post-graduation [15].Employers value leadership as a key skill for engineering graduates. Students withleadership training have better career prospects [16]. In response, institutions areincreasingly aligning curricula with industry demands by incorporating leadershipdevelopment programs [17

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at 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; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, 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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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Brian Mercer is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his Ph.D. from the University 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

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Burleson, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

engineering.Keywords: preliminary examination, doctoral education, mechanical engineering1 IntroductionDoctoral programs in mechanical engineering aim to develop advanced technical expertise andresearch skills, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, and research organizations.These programs focus on both the mastery of core engineering principles and the development ofindependent research capabilities. Students are expected to engage in original research thatcontributes to the advancement of the field, while also demonstrating comprehensive knowledgein one or more fundamental areas of mechanical engineering, such as thermodynamics, solidmechanics, fluid dynamics, control systems, and design.During a doctoral program, students undergo a

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Tiera Tanksley, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #47171Navigating Deficit Narratives: Marginalized Student Experiences in HumanitarianEngineering Graduate ProgramsMs. Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder Emma Stine recently finished a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she is researching student experiences before, during, and after attending a graduate program in humanitarian engineering, focusing on how these experiences influence career goals and outcome expectations. She is interested in how these goals align with social justice movements, including if and how students and practitioners are addressing global

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University; Marcella McMahon, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Brendan Weil, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, technoeconomics, and life cycle assessment. She leads the Sustainable Design and Systems Medicine lab (https://yenkiekm.com). Her teaching methodology to incorporate computational tools for explaining theoretical concepts led to her selection as one of the 20 Outstanding Young Chemical Engineering Educators by CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) Committee in 2019. Her ongoing research on machine learning, graph theory, water treatment, solvent recovery, optimizing lube-oil operations, and water utilities energy and asset management are funded by the USEPA, NSF, ExxonMobil, AstraZeneca, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, and American Water. She has won the 2022 AIChE Environmental Division Early Career Award, the

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Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Mohammad Motaher Hossain, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Marsha Sowell, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Benjamin Turner, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Hui Shen, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Xiaoyu Liu, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

[10]. Another possibleexplanation for this disparity could be that Hispanics are less likely to have a science orengineering background that would facilitate their STEM employment [10], a supposition theperformance gaps noted above appear to support. The National Science and Technology Councilrecently identified STEM education goals. They are to “increase diversity, equity, and inclusionin STEM”, and “prepare the STEM workforce for the future” for the U.S. to be the global leaderin STEM literacy, innovation, and employment [11]. To achieve sustainable growth in the STEMworkforce, it is imperative to train educational professionals in a way that would enable them tomotivate their students from all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

will produce two to three publications, including one on WebTA’s deployment at Hofstra and another analyzing its impact on student learning. 2. Career Development: The project will support the PI’s research trajectory by generating new data for future studies and publications, positioning him for additional external fund- ing opportunities. For Laura Albrant, the practicum will provide invaluable teaching and research experience that will further her academic career, particularly as she prepares for a future professorship. 3. Institutional Impact: This collaboration aligns with Michigan Tech’s Tech Forward initia- tives by promoting innovative teaching practices in STEM education, emphasizing the role of

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Lowell Romeo, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; MONICA ITZEL PEREZ OLMEDO, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

understandcourse concepts and improve their motivation to learn. However, based on these findings, furtherwork may be needed to uncover more effective ways to integrate PBLAs into course content andstructure. Moreover, future studies should explore ways to design PBLAs that explicitly focus onmotivational factors and make their learning benefits more apparent to students. Emphasizing howPBLAs can support students' future careers may further enhance their motivational impact.Keywords: Hands-On Activities, Practice-Based Learning, Conceptual Understanding, Motivation,Undergraduate Electric Circuits Course1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Much of the fundamental engineering education research in the last twenty years promotesstudent-centered learning as