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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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. The emphasis is on building the technical skills around understandingmaterial properties, and knowledge of how materials respond to various loads. At the same time,this subject offers an opportunity to introduce other practical project variables. This paper willdemonstrate an example of integrating concepts of environmental and economic sustainability inthe material selection process using Ashby diagrams (charts) [3]. Ashby charts are visual toolswhere variables are plotted against each other, such as strength versus density, to enable theengineer to weigh trade-offs between multiple variables. Further, when students use the Ashbycharts they practice the skills in making informed decisions based on data and projectrequirements.The activity

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

embedded system course curriculum. A traditional embedded system curriculum coverslearning about microcontroller architecture and hardware and software aspects of microcontrollersand applications. In order to prepare students for more complex tasks required in embedded systemsand teach advanced topics of embedded systems, an Embedded Intelligent System Design course wascreated and initially offered in Fall 2019. Moreover, this course was also offered in Fall 2022 andSpring 2024. This paper introduces the topics of the course and practice session and term projectcontent in this embedded intelligent system design course. Course topics included Search algorithmsNumPy, Pandas, Sci-kit Learn, TensorFlow, Embedded Linux, and OpenCV. The primary

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

lecture notes, but it was faster for them to ask the AI tool to get an answer.Instructor Use of AIStudents reported minimal integration of AI by the course instructors. Most courses were taught asif AI doesn’t exist. The exception was a few technical elective courses where a few studentsdescribed how the instructors embraced the use of AI with some focused activities. In a thermalfluid design class, students were shown Microsoft Copilot since it is provided by the University.Students were allowed to submit reports acknowledging the use of AI to complete the report.Feedback from students was that it significantly reduced the time to complete the report. In a finiteelement class, students describe how the instructor used ChatGPT to generate code

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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through online channels, including socialmedia, school networks, and community organizations. No prior coding experience was required,which allowed for a diverse group of students. In total, the camp hosted 17 students in 2023 and11 students in 2024, reflecting a range of genders, backgrounds and skill levels.The camp spanned two weeks, with daily two-hour sessions conducted entirely online. Eachsession was designed to be highly interactive, incorporating live instruction, hands-on codingexercises, “concept surveys” (quizzes), collaborative learning opportunities, and "papercraft"activities. The curriculum was structured around the P5.js library, an open-source JavaScriptlibrary and free online editor that facilitates creative coding through

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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: Course Development • Notes: The development of our First Year Seminar (FYS) course began with identifying the specific needs of first-generation students. We used evidence-based models, including Tinto's Model of Student Integration and Schlossberg's Transition Theory, to guide our curriculum design. Our focus was on creating a holistic learning experience that not only addressed academic needs but also fostered personal growth and community building.Slide 5: ModelsTinto's Model of Student IntegrationTinto's Model of Student Integration, developed by Vincent Tinto, is a theoretical frameworkthat explains how students' interactions with their academic and social environments influencetheir persistence and retention in

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College; Mary J Combs, Quality Measures

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Paper ID #49550Closing the Gap through Guided Pathways into the Engineering and ComputerScience WorkforceDr. Nandika D’Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Nandika Anne D’Souza is Professor (2024-present) of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at Dallas. She received her doctorate from Texas A&M University, College Station and her M.S. from Auburn University in Mechanical Engineering. Her research is focused on polymers and composites directed towards integrating sustainable, recycled and new combinations of materials for design, performance and manufacturing

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University

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use of the faculty internship to identify and define subjectareas not currently in the construction curriculum and finds that prospective employees shouldbecome more competent in demolition. Holliday, Reyes, and Robson [2] provide insight intodeveloping an industry-academic internship program to allow faculty to gain general and BIM-specific construction experience. They found that students could receive a direct benefit becauseof this program. Manion [10] found that a summer faculty internship in the construction industryprovided valuable opportunities for improving quality, planning, and productivity throughfirsthand involvement with a heavy earthwork contractor. The internship included site visits,productivity analysis, and surveys of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

of open-ended lab experiences and contributes to thegrowing conversation on innovative engineering education strategies by demonstrating the valueof experiential learning approaches, particularly the integration of entrepreneurial mindsetlearning (EML) into laboratory experiences.Why open-ended labs?The decision to introduce open-ended labs into our curriculum was inspired by the insightsgained from the Summer 2024 Engineering Mechanics in Lab and Design workshop series,hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and supported by the Kern FamilyFoundation. During this workshop, we had the opportunity to explore in more depth the conceptof open-ended labs, engaging with experts and educators who have successfully implementedsuch

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

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LessonsAbstractEducators must prepare the next generation of engineers who will inherit a world that will bedifferent from the present. Research shows that Civil Engineering students often lack sufficienttraining in climate science. To be successful, graduates need training in evaluating hazards fromextreme winds, waves, and rain, and understanding climate change risks. At The Citadel, climatechange impacts are integrated into several lessons in an introductory Geotechnical Engineeringcourse. This paper demonstrates how climate change education can be integrated across thecurriculum by redesigning lessons using backward design and implementing active pedagogies,including pre-lesson, in-class, and post-lesson activities. In addition, it will provide insights

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Nur Yazdani, The University of Texas at Arlington

may be concluded that proper curing and rebarplacement are important for RC strength and durability. Non-destructive methods like GPR areeffective for assessing concrete integrity. Teachers implemented the information into their classroomlesson plans and hands-on student activities involving physical and biology experiments. Thisapproach will bridge practical experiences with theoretical knowledge, sparking student interest inengineering careers. IntroductionReinforced Concrete (RC) is the most used construction material for various types of structures.The concrete cover above or below rebars play an important role in structural safety and durability.It may be necessary to find the actual covers in

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Jun Zhang; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney

A. Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)perspective of technology management. Drawing oninterdisciplinary insights from cybersecurity, policy, and Generative AI received widespread attention in recentmanagement, this study proposes an integrated framework that years, and educators have had to address its impact quickly.guide institutions for strategic AI adoption. The proposed Teachers and school administrators now face two criticalAIOEP is based on Open Educational Practices (OEP) and uses questions: Should generative AI be banned, and should schoolsFree and Open-Source Software (FOSS) as its educational adopt tools to detect its use by students? According tofoundation. With

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Mark A. Palmer

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Diversity

the clicker study where questions from the end-of-course evaluations did notreveal any apparent differences between the clicker and control classes2. The NSSE annualsurvey of freshmen and seniors asks students how often they have, for example, participated inprojects that required integrating ideas or information from various sources, used e-mail tocommunicate with an instructor, asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions,received prompt feedback from faculty on their academic performance, participated incommunity- based projects, or tutored or taught other students. The findings are used todetermine how successful a university is at engaging students4.Sometimes student feedback contradicts the results associated with

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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nucleation cold stage freezingassay device was developed at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), an R-1 institution.The methodology used in this paper evaluated an approach to implement lab based modularactivities in non-R1 institutions. By integrating this framework, atmospheric science departmentsat non-R1 institutions can engage in ice-nucleating particle (INP) and ice nucleation processesresearch. This inclusion can contribute valuable data to the broader scientific community, fosteringcollaborations between smaller institutions and research-intensive universities, broadening accessto advanced experimental techniques used in atmospheric and environmental sciences.Furthermore, equipping non-R1 institutions with state-of-the-art research

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University; Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Elora Mae Ferrie, Grand Valley State University

. IntroductionThe increased use of microcontroller systems in solving industrial control problems has led to ageneral acceptance of microcontroller knowledge in other areas of engineering such asmechanical and biomedical engineering. An area that has normally been reserved for electrical orcomputer engineers is now multidisciplinary [1], integrating digital electronics, communications,and computing with a variety of systems ranging from medical to biological. With these newenhancements, microcontroller-based teaching has evolved over the past few decades. Thesechanges range from project-based microcontroller teaching that emphasize real worldapplications to the introduction of new educational tools such as robot kits. This new approach toteaching about

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Bushra Rayyan Qadri; Arthur McAdams; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney; Ali Baker

in market share and products which were undesirable. ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and observational notes after conducting these projects in theirTechnology, in its 2020-2021 Criteria for accrediting classes.engineering programs, made an emphasis on how importantinterdisciplinary skills are in engineering education [1]. In the At the start, professors conducted meetings on how toStudent Outcomes [3] and Faculty [6], ABET discusses that integrate these multidisciplinary team projects into theirteamwork, communication, and interdisciplinary cooperation syllabus. The Industry Advisory Board recommendations wereare the key. Modern world problems are more complex

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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JuEun Lee, Humboldt State University; Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

fosters an inclusive, supportive educational environment designed toretain diverse talent in mechanical engineering.Introduction:Retention and recruitment remain pivotal challenges within engineering education, particularly inmechanical engineering, which often experiences lower retention rates than other engineeringdisciplines. The demanding curriculum requires mastery of core subjects, especiallymathematics, chemistry, and physics, within the first year, and early academic success in thesesubjects is strongly correlated with long-term retention and degree completion [1], [2].Misplacement into inappropriate courses can impede student progress, undermining bothacademic outcomes and persistence.Mechanical engineering programs typically rely on

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Jaden Schuster, LeTourneau University; Ray Holt

-on project also sparked interest in cutting-edge innovations. Engagingstudents in these activities not only deepened their technical knowledge but also enhanced theircritical thinking and problem-solving skills, better preparing them for future challenges in theengineering field. Pedagogical Framework in MentorshipMentoring initiatives in engineering education can be effectively designed and structured byintegrating mentors’ design work and expertise directly into the curriculum. For example, in an"Introduction to Computer Engineering" course, mentors can contribute by presenting theirdesign projects as case studies, offering students practical insights into real-world applications.Guest speaker sessions and

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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Diversity

sustainability and its incorporation into engineering curricula and engineeringdesign are of paramount importance across all engineering disciplines due to several factors,such as environmental protection, resource management, economic benefits, innovation/competitiveness, and social responsibility. Furthermore, with the increased focus onaccreditation criteria emphasizing engineering ethics and professional responsibilities across allfour ABET commissions, the topic of sustainability has been considered an essential addition tothe engineering technology curriculum. The engineering department at Cuyahoga CommunityCollege (Tri-C) initiated the process to determine how sustainability can be included in thecurriculum. The process was executed in the

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Elyas Irankhah; Sashank Narain; Kelilah L. Wolkowicz

, strategy, and problem-solving. While Tic-Tac-Toe AI games effectively introduceWhen integrated with AI, it becomes a powerful tool for students to AI principles, their long-term impact on AIteaching computational thinking and decision-making [13]. learning and career development remains uncertain [28].Integrating AI-driven educational tools has transformed Studies suggest that while initial engagement levels are high,learning methodologies, particularly in game-based learning. it is unclear whether this translates into sustained interest in AIOne study by S. Jain and N. Khera highlights that adapting or improved academic performance in advanced AI coursesTic-Tac-Toe into an AI-driven experience

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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defining what counts as fundamental knowledge. Acolleague once referred to our undergraduate education as “the grind” which students had to getthrough in order to be able to function as an engineer. Is the grind necessary in the era of easilyaccessible information? Who are we weeding out by requiring internalization of facts?Consider calculus 1 and 2 which are required for just about every engineering student. Finding acentroid is part of every good integration lesson, yet students get to basic courses without the firstidea of how to do that calculation or how centroids relate to balance points or centers of gravity.Should those basic math courses actually be required? Consider the freedom that a program wouldhave if the 6-8 credit hour courses

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State University; Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State University; Subhashini Ganapathy, Wright State University; Jeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University

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Diversity

and associated projects are presented in Table6 as an example of what is possible. Intangible course outcomes include statements from PTXstudents that the new course was the “most valuable course they took” in their program.ConclusionsThe integration of design project-based learning, problem-solving, and peer review into graduate-level statistics education at Wright State University has provided a robust framework foraddressing traditional challenges in the field. Through these methods, students not only gainedtechnical proficiency in statistical tools and methods but also developed critical thinking,collaboration, and communication skills. Evaluation of these approaches showed promisingoutcomes, with increased student engagement and improved

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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chen pan, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

concerns by providinga structured framework for matching students with appropriate projects and eliminates the time-consuming steps students previously faced. Aligned with UTSA’s broader “Career-ReadyRoadrunners” initiative, EZ-RA integrates experiential learning into the undergraduate curriculum,enhancing student readiness for professional careers and the department’s ability to deliver cutting-edge STEM education. Through EZ-RA, students gain accessible pathways to research, whilefaculty are empowered to mentor and collaborate effectively, fostering a sustainable model forundergraduate research excellence. Barriers to Undergraduate Research ParticipationThe current system for undergraduate research in the Electrical and

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

undergraduate level or in earlier stages of higher education.Development of academic, social, and research self-efficacy within undergraduate students eachplay a key role en route to graduate school enrollment.MentoringGraduate degree attainment requires guidance which can be derived from an approachencompassing intervention and integrated support strategies led by experienced people.In Assessing the Effectiveness of the GradTrack Virtual Mentoring Program, Arinze et al.provide a survey-driven GradTrack program evaluation. The purpose of the paper is to provide aprogram evaluation of the current state of Purdue Engineering’s GradTrack program. While stillin the initial stages of development, Purdue Engineering’s GradTrack program has proven

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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Education, 2025Performance Unveiled: Comparing Lightweight Devices Testbed and Virtual Machines for Edge ComputingAbstractTechnological innovations are accelerating across fields like engineering, IT, environmentalscience, and agriculture, the convergence of education & research has emerged as a vital andconcerning issue. Although the research in areas such as edge computing holds a lot of potentialfor real-world applications, its integration into engineering education remains marginalized dueto lack of curriculum alignment, lack of resources for faculty training, and industry-academiadisconnect. This study bridges the gap by investigating the suitability of hands-onexperimentation with edge computing frameworks to enhance

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45472Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A CollaborativeIndustry-Academia ModelDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey. Following, a masterˆa C™s degree a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A Collaborative

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

+ Guest speaker Due: Reflection 2 Workshop 4 Encouraging an Inclusive Learning Environment, Connections in the Classroom, and Identity Safety + Guest speakers Due: Reflection 3 Workshop 5 Providing and Receiving Feedback + Guest speaker Due: Reflection 4 Workshop 6 Celebration of completion, individual presentations of learning Due: Final reflection and implementation plan Post-survey Post-survey link administered; due by end of semesterThe workshop curriculum was adapted from the national program to fit the institution’s HSIidentity and graduate student audience, such that participants framed their thinking within theuniversity-specific

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

software tools to make measurements of physical quantities. • Models: Identify the strengths and limitations of theoretical models as predictors of real- world behaviors. • Experiment: devise an experimental approach, specify appropriate equipment and procedures, implement these procedures, and interpret the resulting data to characterize an engineering material, component or system. • Teamwork: work effectively in teams, including structure individual and join accountability; assign roles, responsibilities, and task; monitor progress; meet deadlines; and integrate individual contributions into a final deliverable. • Sensory Awareness: use the human senses to gather information and to make sound

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

valuable experience for theMercer University students participating in the MOM Belize Program, as well as obtainsufficient amounts of data during the short study period.The faculty and staff interviews included questions related to an understanding of personal andprofessional backgrounds of the interviewees, student outcomes and success, curriculum andinstitutional development, preparation and challenges, transferability and global opportunities,and collaboration and future vision. The student focus groups included questions related to anunderstanding of individual backgrounds and aspirations, resources and support, curriculum andsubject expansion, higher education and opportunities, preparation and barriers to success, andcollaboration and

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University

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Professional Papers

/5). Additionally, they felt that seeing projectsacross both disciplines throughout the semester improved their engineering learning (Mean =4.3/5) and improved their own team’s project (Mean = 3.8/5). These results suggest that theintended objectives of this course structure were largely achieved within this initial pool ofstudents.IntroductionFrancis Marion University, a small primarily undergraduate university, is home to twoengineering programs in industrial and mechanical engineering. As part of the curriculum, eachprogram requires an engineering senior design course in their respective disciplines. Teams ofstudents are assigned a unique project, which is sponsored by a local industry partner.Traditionally, the senior design courses for