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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; David Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Erick Ramírez-Cedillo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Félix Martínez-Jiménez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Ana I. Benavides Lahnstein, Manchester Metropolitan University; Alison Buxton, University of Sheffield

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, examining their impact on teachers’ practices and student learning. Ana’s research also explores the pedagogical potential of environmental citizen science, particularly how science learning occurs through participation in community-based projects. She is currently a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University and an Associate Lecturer at the Open University, where she teaches undergraduate modules on international education and research with children and young people.Dr. Alison Buxton, University of Sheffield ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #49151Dr Alison Buxton is a

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Faculty Development Works in Progress Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Peter Rumsey, Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #45865Empowering Educators: A Pilot Study of Faculty Training on Building Decarbonizationand Clean Energy IntegrationMohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #49179BOARD #153: Work in Progress: Designing a Role Playing Game for anAstrobiology CourseProf. Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County Steven McAlpine is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Individualized Study programs at UMBC. He has been teaching role playing game design and leading campus wide RPG events for the past ten years. He also leads the multidisciplinary sustainable design course entitled INDS 430: The Kinetic Sculpture Project, which won the grand prize in the 2015 Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture race. ©American Society

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

instructor reflects this as demonstrated by student performance on a linkedlist implementation assignment as well as an unbalanced binary search tree implementation assignment. Bothassignments showed improved performance; and quicker submission times with more than half students turningin the unbalanced binary search tree assignment before the deadline. Finally, more students chose animplementation project as their final project, between the choice of completing an implementation project or aproject studying a data structure not covered in the course, than have typically done in the past. On this lastpoint, I will share experiences with the breakdown of students opting for one or the other from many semestersteaching data structures across several

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #45494Study Historical Cases, Learn Today’s Tools, and Prepare for the FutureDr. Jason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao is a Professor with the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering and Technology. He received his Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005, after which he joined ECU as a founding faculty member. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manish Malik SFHEA, MIET; Julie-Ann Sime FHEA, MBPsS, Lancaster University, UK

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

motivational, social andpsychological aspects of individuals to consider the meta-cognitive regulation of learning duringcollaboration. Out of 48 papers, only two focused on students’ social regulation of learning.One was a small-scale qualitative case study of social regulation of learning (which encompassesco-regulation and socially shared regulation) within 3 inter-disciplinary group projects made upof postgraduate students [16.pdf]. The second was a 2-year, mixed methods study, examining thesocially shared regulatory strategies that 871 undergraduate students (1st to 5th year) used toovercome team working issues [43.pdf]. Researching into social regulation of collaborativelearning is complex as students are engaging in self-regulation and social

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashton Garner Ward, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew Hartmann, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. Casey Kidd, Louisiana Tech University Casey Kidd is an engineering professional working in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. His focus is design of in-class projects within the engineering and technology curricula, managing the prototyping lab within the college, as well as teaching engineering and engineering technology courses. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University in the Spring of 2004 and Spring of 2022, respectively. He completed

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Colin Carroll, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

courses provided a solid foundation for adapting to and comprehending theimportance of a more modern and digital approach to product engineering and lifecyclemanagement. This project produced a framework and course content that strengthens andmodernizes our programs and addresses shortcomings identified by our Industry Advisory Board.IntroductionTo successfully teach and implement Digital and Smart Manufacturing concepts, companies willneed a more flexible and technology savvy workforce that is familiar with key areas ofcomputerized product development including design, engineering, manufacturing, andmetrology. Advances in 3D CAD/CAM/CAE software tools and programming interfaces areproviding a more robust environment for Product Lifecycle and

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Erica Cusi Wortham

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

the LemelsonFoundation, VentureWell Foundation, and the American Society for Engineering Education, andnow includes several useful resources for engineering educators seeking to expand engagementwith sustainability topics across curricula at their institution (Anderson & Cooper, 2022). Theseresources include the EOP Framework, a guide to teaching core EOP learning outcomes, amapping between EOP learning outcomes and ABET student outcomes and the United NationsSustainable Development Goals, a joint NSF-Lemelson program in the Research in theFormation of Engineers (RfE) portfolio, and the EOP mini-grant program.The work in progress described in this paper is the subject of our EOP mini-grant in Cohort III.Our mini-grant project involved the

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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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Lance Crimm, Kennesaw State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

. Hopefully, this alternative grading system results in enhanced learning andcritical thinking with less pressure to make or earn a particular grade. Instead, the motivation ofseeking to learn complex new material was offered in a variety of ways using both traditionalmeans such as quizzes and essays, as well as creative methods of group work and design project-based learning. Numerous and diverse aspects of the engineering profession are explored frombasic circuit design prototyping and soldering, lab report documentation, spreadsheetmanipulation, team building, engineering research, engineering research, etc.After mining this monumental amount of data from thousands of students since 2012 with vitaland significant support from our registrar’s

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Rachel Cloud; Spencer MacLaughlin; Adam Lynch; Ridge Towner

quality [15]. Tool rotation profile errors, resulting fromfactors such as radial dimension inaccuracies, setup errors, tool deflection, and wear, have beenshown to influence machining precision [16]. This project aims to develop improved loading andunloading techniques to help mitigate errors that may contribute to superior quality andoperational efficiency.1.7 Research Questions (RQ) What impact does the Makino load / unload station have on components prior tomachining?1.8 Contribution of the Study This study offers valuable insights for aspiring engineers at Wichita State University.Through problem-solving, teamwork, and collaboration with the industry partner, students gainreal-world experience and learn to navigate real-world

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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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Maricruz Zepeda - Wilson, The University of Arizona, College of Engineering; Cori Dennis, The University of Arizona, College of Engineering

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

completion of the course • Significantly reduced tuition rate for non-degree seeking high school studentsOn the high school campus, students attend class for approximately 275 minutes (about 9 hours)a week compared to 100 minutes (about 2.5 hours) a week. ENGR 102HS is a year-long courseat all but three participating high schools, which offer it as a semester-long course. During theadditional contact minutes, high school students work on assignments typically assigned ashomework in the university setting. For ENGR 102HS, there is an expectation that each sitesupplements the curriculum with engineering projects and challenges beyond the corecurriculum. DCCs choose supplemental projects such as Engineering Projects in CommunityService (EPICS) [2

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ENT-2: Bridging Faculty and Student Perspectives in Entrepreneurial Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M Ajmal Khan, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E., Ohio Northern University; Ahmed Ammar, Ohio Northern University; Farha Jahan, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Communications course. EML is a pedagogy that aims to inculcate the entrepreneurialmindset (EM) in students, specifically the 3C framework of the EM: curiosity, connections, andcreating value. EML techniques aim to increase student curiosity, improve the student’s ability tomake connections between disparate sources of information, and ultimately equip them to createvalue for themselves and society. Thus, EML is closely related to inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning. The distinction between EML and these otherpedagogical approaches is the focus on a value-creation mindset.EML is integrated into this course primarily through three frameworks: (1) DevelopingConnections, which employs risk factor consideration when

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

mayhappen.Also, beginning in 2021, several groups of students asked for permission to build capstoneprojects with both Robots and PLCs. Vision was also a consideration.Tying the two or three together as a unit was the primary goal. Developing programs in eachthat would control a process was seen as the next step in the development of projects that workedmost closely with those found in the workplace.Also, noticed was that students working on these projects tended to receive the best job offers,some approaching $100K and a few reaching this lofty goal. And they were successful in theirjobs once in the workforce.The course that was developed including Robots, PLCs and vision was a direct result of thesecapstone efforts. If students are asking for the

Conference Session

WIP I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; WenJuan Mo, West Virginia University

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computer systems analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she managed technical projects and collaborated with engineering teams to support energy research. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Hensel has taught courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, and engineering technology. She has secured more than $6.5 million in funding to advance STEM education research, led major program development initiatives, and held multiple administrative leadership positions. Her contributions have been recognized through numerous awards for excellence in teaching, advising, research, and service.Dr. Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University Dr. Almasri is currently a teaching

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Industry and Technical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liliana Elizabeth Tarud, Auburn University; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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Student Division (STDT)

needs. A possible deliverable could involve the calculations and writtenrecommendations. This project relates to ASCE BoK learning outcome: ‘Apply conceptsand principles of solid and/or fluid mechanics to solve civil engineering problems’. Forhigh level students, a possible expansion on this project could be to design additivesupport measures to meet the predicted loads, with a deliverable of the design withsupporting calculations of the new design’s carrying capacity. The expansion relates toASCE BoK learning outcome: ‘Select appropriate concepts and principles of solid and/orfluid mechanics to solve civil engineering problems’. And this project aligns with FECivil Exam topic: ‘Structural Engineering’ and specifically ‘Design of

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sourojit Ghosh, University of Washington; Sarah Marie Coppola, University of Washington

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Overview The course invited students to explore the usage of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools and LargeLanguage Models (LLMs) in the User-Centered Design (UCD) process, as they considered the various advantagesand limitations they bring. It was established that interested students would need to have completed the departmentalIntroduction to UCD course (or equivalent) as a prerequisite for enrolling in this class. The course was set up as a mixture between a seminar-style and project-based structure, with daily readingsbeing due before the start of the class followed by in-class discussions and a short section of class periods beingdedicated to group work. The learning goals for the course were as follows: 1

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor Parks, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Timothy Bretl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

should progress during their time in the program. We described the process of developing learning progressions across a sequence of three required aerospace engineering courses (one in each of years two, three, and four of the program) and collecting preliminary data to begin investigating the presence of activities and content related to these progressions in the classrooms. Data collection included the pilot survey, ethnographic classroom observations, and written individual reflections from students. These efforts also included developing a new design-for-requirement mini-project, now referred to as the glider-catapult project [15]. The progressions focused on the following six competencies

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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effort to design a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025NSF IUSE WIP: Impact of Prior Programming Experience on Self-Efficacy Impacts ofWebTA AutocritiquerAbstractWebTA WebTA is an automated code critiquer that delivers real-time, formative feedback tofirst-year engineering students in flipped-class, active-learning environments. Initially developedfor Java, WebTA has been extended to MATLAB as part of the IUSE-funded Rich, ImmediateCritique of Antipatterns (RICA) project. It examines its impact on the computer programmingself-efficacy of novice programmers. Within first-year engineering classes, students were askedto submit MATLAB code to WebTA for feedback, so that they might revise it prior to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lyn Ely Swackhamer, NCWIT/University of Colorado

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

scienceteachers express that their discomfort with engineering principles is a barrier to usingengineering as a means of connecting STEM subjects across curricula [2], [3]. Research showsthat K-12 teachers would prefer to use an integrated approach with STEM education, but they donot feel well prepared to implement such an approach [4]. Simultaneously, 80% of assessed PDopportunities do not meet the federal definition of high-quality, leaving a gap in both the contentand the quality of available STEM PD for K-12 teachers [5]. The project aims to bridge this gapby offering a variety of asynchronous and in-person PD opportunities in addition to the currentvirtual workshops. Each of these three options will provide high-quality opportunities to

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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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, instructional material design, teacher training, and gender studies. She teaches undergraduate courses in environmental management, energy, and the fundamentals of industrial processes at the School of Engineering, UNAB. She currently coordinates the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit at the School of Engineering (UNAB). She is engaged in continuing teacher training in active learning methodologies at the three campuses of the School of Engineering (Concepci´on, Vi˜na del Mar, and Santiago, Chile). She authored several manuscripts in the science education area, joined several research projects, participated in international conferences with oral presentations and keynote lectures, and served as a referee for journals

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Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Buckley, Florida Gulf Coast University; Bogdan Carbunar, Florida International University; Juan P Sotomayor, Florida International University; Peter J Clarke, Florida International University

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Software Engineering Division (SWED)

paper describes our experiences conducting a collaborative cybersecurity project to increaseaccess to undergraduate cybersecurity education. The project was funded by the NSF and CyberFlorida. The project was a collaboration between two Florida public universities. One univer-sity is a large urban Hispanic-Serving Institution. We describe how the Software Engineering andProgramming Cyberlearning Environment (SEP-CyLE), in conjunction with other cybersecuritysystems, was used to develop basic cybersecurity materials, labs, and activities for undergradu-ate students and instructors. SEP-CyLE motivates students to learn in an interactive environmentwhere they can provide feedback to their peers while employing three learning and

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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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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #47720Reimagining Multi-institutional Outreach Program Evaluation through theCultural Wealth of Students of ColorDr. Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. Jae Hoon Lim is a Professor of Educational Research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research explores the dialogical process of identity construction among students of color and examines the impact of sociocultural factors on their academic experiences. She has served as a co-PI for multiple federal grant projects, including a 1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation. Her research has been published in

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Construction Engineering Division: Innovative Pedagogy annd Student Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Francisco Coronado; Blanca Esthela Moscoso; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

Paper ID #46803WIP: Utilizing short-format videos to enhance science communication in AECOStudentsDavid Francisco Coronado David Francisco Coronado Soria is a civil engineering graduaded at Universidad San Francisco de Quito with experience in research, teaching, and construction. His work focuses on sustainable design, structural analysis, and community development. He has collaborated on scientific publications, worked as a teaching assistant, and led engineering projects with social impact through Engineers Without Borders. He is now a candidate for a Master in Structural Engineering at the University of Porto to

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GSD 8: Industry and Professional Skills

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zilong Pan, Lehigh University; Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University; Anand Jagota, Lehigh University; Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

infostering long-term research productivity, as well as the training provided in the correspondingcourses such as project management. With regard to improving the program, the industrymentors expressed a desire for clearer expectations regarding their role in mentoring students,particularly when students return to university. A detailed analysis of the feedback provided byindustry mentors and its implications for further improving the P3 model, indeed the state ofSTEM doctoral training, are presented. The conclusions of this study are expected to have broad impact beyond the P3 model asthey provide valuable insight into the mutual benefits of industry-university partnership fordoctoral education.1. Introduction There is growing

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Expanding horizons

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Strickland, The MITRE Corporation

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Methods to Inform Criteria for Broadening Participation in Institutions and Organizationsintroduction2022’s Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act [1]mandates efforts to “ensure collaboration and coordination across federal agencies, the privatesector, and with state and local governments to facilitate timely and effective reviews of allfederally funded projects.” The 4b requirement includes “measures of the institution’s ability toattract and retain a diverse and nontraditional student population in the fields of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics, which may include the ability to attract women,minorities, and individuals with disabilities.” To retain the workforce enabled by this act

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weihang Zhu, University of Houston - COE; Tomika W. Greer, University of Houston - COE

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

) frameworks to conduct research related to postsecondary education/learning, job transitions, remote work, and work-life integration with a focus on helping women and marginalized groups manage and develop thriving and sustainable careers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Two Years’ Comparison from Industries of the Future Research Experience for Preservice Teacher Summer Program AbstractThis paper reports two years’ experience from our implementation of the NSF project titled“Industries of the Future Research Experience for Preservice Teachers in STEM Settings.” Thegoal of the project is to host 10 high school preservice teachers each

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Williams, TUDublin, Ireland; Shannon Chance, University College London

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

students in STEM areas,aiming to explore their academic trajectories and experiences. Adopting a musicalmetaphor, the study seeks to explore common themes in a choir of voices while alsorecognizing and honoring contributions of individuals. We use thematic analysis [19] togenerate themes that help us characterize the shared harmony while also distinguishingspecific melodies voiced by our participants .This work is part of a larger project investigating the experience of female STEMstudents in higher education in Portugal, Ireland, and Poland. The overall study wasdesigned phenomenologically, and the interviews were conducted in an open-ended,participant-driven way. In Poland and Ireland, the second author of this paper conductedall interviews in

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed A. Alrizqi, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Junhyuk Kang, Cornell University; Beatriz Asfora, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

experiencesthat span multiple disciplines and provide repeated exposure to real-world systems.Existing Approaches to Hands-On Mechanical EngineeringOne approach has been to emphasize project-based learning (PBL), by replacing existinglaboratory experiments or supplementing courses that previously lacked a lab component. PBL isa dynamic, student-centered approach to education that emphasizes students' independence,critical thinking, goal-setting, teamwork, communication, and reflection in practical settings[10].For example, one university [11] restructured its entire ME curriculum to include a new entry-level course centered around hands-on work with machines and electronics. In this course,students build and test a system throughout the semester

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Lan Yu, East China University of Science and Technology

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

innovation", the Universityhas formulated a new training plan with reference to the philosophy and experience ofworld-class universities, and hired top international scholars to participate in thetraining process.3.2.2 Innovative graduate student’s talent training mode In terms of the innovation of graduate talent training mode, many domesticcolleges and universities have carried out active exploration in the training ofprofessional masters, among which the project talent training mode has become animportant choice for domestic colleges and universities to train professional masters,and has achieved positive results, and has been widely recognized and graduallypromoted. Among them, Tsinghua University and Zhejiang University are the