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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Low-Income, Academically Talented Undergraduate Students

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Erin Carll, University of Washington; Aryaa Rajouria, University of Washington; Rebecca Schachtman, University of Washington; Judith E Canner; Jackie Bryce Miller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington

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students feel ‘passionately’ about [23], [24]. Further, members ofunderrepresented groups have bigger increases in their interest in research than their non-underrepresented counterparts after taking such courses, which suggests that emphasizing theapplied sides of SDS may help with expanding participation in the field [23].In the current study, we expand upon this previous work on how students become interested inpursuing careers in SDS by investigating what drew SDS majors and minors to choose thiscourse of study over other possibilities. We present descriptive and qualitative results frominterviews with a group of academically talented students majoring or minoring in SDS and whohave low incomes. Based on these results and relevant literature

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Dinh Cuong Nguyen; Gregory Lovisolo; Dan Tenney

contributedsuggests that the organization may need to revisit its positively to staying, which may be due to factors such ascompensation strategies, particularly for employees with lower career growth potential.salaries. The non-linear relationship observed in the Years AtCompany plot points to the need for targeted retention On the other hand, Marital Status (Single) had a negativeprograms for both new employees and long-tenured staff, who impact on the prediction, meaning that the employee beingmay need more engagement to reduce the risk of burnout. The single increased the likelihood of attrition. Other factors, suchinteraction between Age and Tenure suggests that retention as

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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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complex and understaffed disability services, and societal biases that can furtherhinder access Amanda’s story exemplifies these obstacles: a turning point in her academicjourney occurred in elementary school when she received her first laptop, sparking an interest incomputing that later evolved into a career as a quality assurance specialist focused onaccessibility at a Forbes Fortune 100 company. This achievement is notable, given thataccessibility was often an afterthought in her educational environments, a reality that,regrettably, persists today. Her experiences reflect broader issues facing blind and visuallyimpaired students pursuing STEM careers in the 21st century.Recognizing and celebrating the achievements of STEM professionals who

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University

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now is planning toward my future and possible workplaces following graduation.” Thosein the fixed mindset were more likely to indicate they wanted more help with resume writing,finding internships, and other work related issues. These same students also dismissed theworkshops that created the next semester, which often addressed these same topics. Unlike thefixed mindset students, those with growth mindset indicated their challenges centered on findingbalance. One growth mindset student mentioned, “Maintaining a health stress level as I find theend of the semester very stressful with such a large amount of exams.” Those in the growthmindset rarely mentioned career oriented help, but were more interested in help in tutoring toincrease their

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2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

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Stephanie Wettstein

Peripheral Jigsaw Activities to Engage Students’ Entrepreneurial Mindsets Stephanie G. Wettstein Chemical and Biological Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USAAbstractThroughout a student’s undergraduate career, oftentimes the only engagement they have withengineering professionals is during internships and their senior-level design course. However,research indicates that students value these interactions for their engineering development.Through Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network (KEEN) Fellowship funding, four chemicalengineering alumni created jigsaw activities that were presented in a junior-level

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse Survey Responses Among Undergraduate Engineering Students

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Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida; Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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studies [9].Table 1. Community Cultural Wealth Model Capital Description Example Aspirational Capital Sustain hopes and dreams and Career goals overcoming barriers Social Capital Social network of people and Relationship with peers community Linguistic Capital Communication styles and Connect with others with language languages Familial Capital Knowledge amongst family and Drawing from community culture historical and cultural knowledge Navigational Capital Skills to navigate social Skills to overcome

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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interdisciplinary engineering project was developed thatrequired students from both the mechanical and electrical disciplines to work collaboratively ondesigning a Smart Helmet for cyclists. The students had minimal expertise in engineering designbut were presented with a problem that required them to learn and acquire several new skills thatthey did not possess. The impact of the project was examined based on their performance andthrough the use of a survey which they completed at the end of the project. The results were veryfavorable and indicated that the interdisciplinary nature of the project had motivated them topursue a career in the engineering field. They also believed the skills they acquired through theproject, sparked further interest in

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Julianne Torreno; Nealesh Guha; Mashtura Rahman; Michael Ventouratos; David Lee; Shivansh Sharma; Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Tak Cheung

results. A faculty mentor can also explain data science activity to the students as an activity in a start-up company. In the case of bioinformatics, a data science start-up company could persuade a client company to pay for more data analysis to include more mammals in a more comprehensive study. This is an acceptable pedagogy for career development in terms of

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Bill D Carroll P.E., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kartikey Sharan, The University of Texas at Arlington

-on experience with FPGA programming, hardware interfacing,and IEEE 754 standards, preparing them for careers in digital design and hardware engineering.For instructors, the project serves as a versatile teaching tool, offering a comprehensiveframework to explain complex topics and assess student progress through tangible outcomes.Results and ObservationsThe processor’s implementation on the DE10-Lite board validated its functionality andeducational value. Observations include: 1. Student Engagement: The interactive nature of the project, particularly the use of the keypad and LCD display, significantly increased student interest and motivation. 2. Practical Learning: Students demonstrated improved comprehension of floating-point

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Culture and Climate

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Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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individuals.‬ ‭Workplace climate represents how employees feel about the work environment and the effect it‬ ‭has on them. A positive work culture ensures that employees feel a sense of belonging, develop‬ ‭strong psychological safety, have opportunities to grow in their careers, and are allowed‬ ‭flexibility in their roles‬‭[6]‬‭. However, in engineering,‬‭many women and engineers with‬ ‭marginalized identities leave because of the workplace culture and climate‬‭[7]‬‭. For example,‬ ‭limited pay and promotion opportunities, which may be due to a lack of mentorship or‬ ‭discrimination by colleagues, are some of the most prominent reasons women leave the‬ ‭workplace‬‭[8]‬‭. Moreover, a study analyzing the reasons‬‭women

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Danaii Anitzel Elizondo, Texas A&M University

-faculty ratio, allowing for stronger mentorship relationships. Professors can guide students in their academic and career pursuits, offering advice and support. Hamilton et al. [17] examined the impact of a university mentorship program on student outcomes by comparing the academic performance, engagement, and career readiness of mentored students to a control group, and found that mentorship significantly improved student achievement, retention, and career preparation, suggesting that similar mentorship opportunities in smaller class settings could further enhance student success

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Eric Bogatin; John Lettang

All of Capstone in a Day ProjectEric Bogatin and John LettangUniversity of Colorado, BoulderAbstractWe introduced a simple one-day project at the beginning of our capstone senior designcourse, which gave students valuable insight into the importance of project planning andteamwork they leveraged throughout our 2-semester course.IntroductionThe ECEE department has offered a 2-semester-long capstone program for over 20 years.We typically have 90 seniors grouped into teams of six students. We constantly experimentwith content and methods to make it more effective for the students and better preparethem for the semesters ahead and their future careers in industry.Four years ago, we introduced a new one-lab-session long project that gave the

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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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our teaching.IntroductionOn Monday, November 4, 2024, during a closed-book test for Statics given on computers, onestudent saw another copy a question, paste it into ChatGPT, and enter the answer just before timeran out on the test.The student cheated, of course, but the argument was made that the test question which askedanything that easily answered by a computer isn’t a good question to ask anymore. For some portionof our teaching careers, it was still good practice to make sure that the students knew the basicsbecause they might not always have a search engine handy. At this time and in the future, it is timeto assume that the students will always be able to look things up easily and quickly.At its heart, education is about preparing our

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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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Science, focusing on healthcare applications, and aims for a career in academia.Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University Senior undergraduate Computer Engineering major at Mississippi State University with research experience in edge computing and real-time data stream processing. Also interested in research involving VLSI design and testing. Plan to pursue a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on VLSI, to further his knowledge and impact in the field.Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University Computer Engineering Senior at Mississippi State UniversityAsad Waqar MalikProf. Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University ©American Society for Engineering

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Track 4: Technical Session 1: "It is really isolating, to be honest": A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering

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Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin

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that since Konkonhad transitioned during her undergraduate career she had a lot of unique experiencesand was able to provide insight in how her relationships and experiences in aerospaceengineering settings changed after socially transitioning. We decided to perform an indepth analysis of her experiences to better understand the factors that contributed toher perceptions of engineering. 8 Data Analysis Grounded Group Initial interview Theory - codebook transcription Individual open

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Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

” engineering experience for all of our students as webelieve that this best prepares them for the next step in their careers. UTDesign®, the engineeringcapstone program at UTD3, is structured like a consulting company so that each team works within acorporate-like structure and is required to interface with management, mentors4, purchasing, technicalservice providers, and others to complete their project.This structure has become more necessary as UTD continues to grow, with 300-350 students and 50-60 teams per year for the two instructors to manage. To address these challenges, we haveimplemented formal internal5 and external design reviews to monitor project progress. These arecomplemented by multiple rounds of team and individual evaluations that

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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

practical application of both sub-system and whole-systemarchitectures. These hands-on experiences deepen their understanding of engineering principleswhile developing critical problem-solving skills. When students meet and interact with a real-world engineer, they gain unique insights into professional practices and industry expectations,which can inspire their aspirations for engineering careers. Such encounters also build students'confidence by providing actionable knowledge that bridges classroom theory with practicalexpertise, empowering them to envision and pursue impactful roles in the field of engineering. Figure 1. Key components of accidental mentorship Project DescriptionThe

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Thomas Franklin Hallmark, Texas A&M University

experience in thenuclear engineering field, where he applied theoretical concepts to practical applications inindustry and education. His research interests include leveraging AI tools to enhance studentengagement, improve learning outcomes, and support veterans transitioning to STEM careers. Inaddition to his academic pursuits, Thomas collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to exploreinnovative strategies for modernizing engineering education and fostering equitable learningopportunities.ASHLYNN W. KOGUT, Ph.D.Dr. Kogut is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture. Sheteaches and advises on evidence synthesis methods, including systematic reviews and scopingreviews. She has worked in academic and medical

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Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington

exempting them from most traditional freshmancourses. They will also see transfers from community colleges and other universities, students frominternational institutions, veterans, and students who have been in the workforce for years or oftenlonger. Graduate students are also much more diverse, ranging from full-time locals to internationalstudents, often with multiple degrees and work experience, and an increasing number of part-timeworking professionals looking to advance their careers. Developing degree programs to meet theneeds of these different student populations can take months, and tracking inputs from allstakeholders, including students and employers, can be difficult1. Using an agile curriculumdevelopment process can help address these

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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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moreefficient learning environment.2. Key Benefits of a Structured Course Pathway ModelReducing Advising Burden and Student ConfusionA clearly defined semester-wise course sequence minimizes dependence on faculty advisors forcourse selection. Faculty can focus on academic mentoring and career guidance rather thanscheduling logistics.Ensuring Timely Graduation and Student RetentionA structured roadmap prevents unnecessary course delays, prerequisite issues, and misalignedselections. Higher on-time graduation rates contribute to better student success metrics andinstitutional performance.Eliminating Prerequisite Complexities and Administrative BurdenManaging prerequisite approvals, overrides, and last-minute exceptions is a persistent challengethat

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Elizabeth O'Connell; Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla; Muhammad Hajj

54.31%deadlines, application links, and supporting materials wereposted in a scholarship module and sent as an announcement.A summary of the number of external scholarship Although Canvas was still being used in the Fall 2023 andopportunities posted in each academic semester is listed in Spring 2024 semesters, information was only sent asTable 1. Similar postings were created for career, internship, announcements if the scholarship deadlines fell before theresearch, conference, and event opportunities, although these next advising bulletin. In addition, department faculty andare not the focus of this study. The operations of the Canvas staff were also emailed a copy of the

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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; Xzavier Longacre, Mercer University; Joshua Ryan Haye, Mercer University

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: • Career and education goals of CJC faculty, staff, and students, along with barriers in accomplishing these, and • Projects for future MOM Belize initiatives to help the faculty, staff, and students of CJC accomplish their goals.Additional details pertaining to the mission statement of this needs assessment study can befound in Appendix A [3]. The stakeholders involved in this study include: CJC faculty, staff,students, and graduates, along with the MOM Program directors and its faculty and studentparticipants.For this needs assessment study, interview and focus group protocols based on the objectives ofthe study’s mission statement were developed [4, 5]. Interviews were conducted with CJCfaculty and staff, while focus groups were

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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, phone calls,websites, campus tours/visits (bringing students to your institution), booths at regional/nationalconventions, college fairs, visit high schools (via STEM programs, career events/programs, booths,etc.), social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), and other (please fill in the blank). Thechange agents included in the survey are engineering bridge and success program team members,college admissions advisors, institutional inclusive offices/initiatives, high school guidancecounselors, high school STEM teachers, community partners, professional or studentorganizations, students/program alumni (ambassadors), influential figures in faith basedorganizations, social media influencers, faculty, instructors, mentors, parents or other

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Noha Alharbi; Peter Cavanaugh

]. There enhancing their confidence and career prospects andare not enough female role models, and women are judged collectively by improving their advocacy, lobbying, andnetworking [48]. However, obstacles and shortcomings hinder D. Women Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabiawomen's advancement, denying them many opportunities in Governments worldwide are increasingly concerned withthe digital age, including entrepreneurship. In addition, the unemployment and its economic impact [62]. In the Gulflimited technological resources of women-owned companies region, the workforce absorption capacity is only 5% [63].affect their ability to transform opportunities into value [49]. The government sector alone

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Benjamin Bruxvoort; Nehemiah Emaikwu; Kim Trenbath; Jason Schmidt

students to the buildingscience disciplines and builds connections to industry (JUMP into STEM, n.d.).As part of this work, multiple researchers investigated the broader impact of the competition onits participants, and documented the successes and challenges of engaging students through thecompetition (Bruxvoort et al., n.d.; Fumo, 2024a, 2024b; Hubbard et al., 2021; Rippy et al.,2022). In addition, Rippy et al. (2022) conducted a longitudinal look across 4 years of theprogram’s operation, distilling key themes of success including how students felt the competitionhad impacted their career path; promoted and valued a range of perspectives; providednetworking, mentorship, and team-forming experiences; and given real-world, applied

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Saahil Sachdeva, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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infrared image processing algorithm to quantify inflammation under Dr. Adam Schiffenbauer at NIEHS.Dr. Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis Dr. Xianglong Wang is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of California, Davis, and the program coordinator of the BME Quarter at Aggie Square clinical immersion program. Dr. Wang leads the cube3 lab, an engineering educational lab focused on community building and pedagogical innovations in BME. As a steering committee member, he helps shape the educational programs offered by the Center of Neuroengineering and Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering

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Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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majors and careers. To promotesustainability with the community partner, the project team has partnered with The GraingerCollege of Engineering Office of Outreach and Public Engagement to assist with facilitatingfuture collaboration.Professional DevelopmentAllies in STEM (Phase I & II), 2020 – 2024, PIs: Graduate studentsDescription: This project was a collaboration between the Graduate Society of WomenEngineers (GradSWE) and the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & NativeAmericans in Science (SACNAS) that presented opportunities for graduate students to developskills to become lifelong allies for diverse and marginalized STEM communities, fulfilling a gapof targeted allyship programming for the STEM communities and graduate

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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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career pursuits in technology-driven fields. Future iterations will explore the balance between collaborative learning, hands-onactivities, and independent problem-solving to further support comprehensive skill developmentin pre-college STEM education.IntroductionThe rapid growth of technology-driven industries has increased the need for robust STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, particularly at the pre-collegelevel. In recent years, coding and computer literacy have become essential skills for students,laying the groundwork for future success in STEM fields. However, the COVID-19 pandemicdisrupted traditional learning methods, resulting in a swift transition to various online formats.This disruption created

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Ayush Vasu Gowda, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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and21st centuries, leaving their mark on human history with their levels of innovation and rapidprogress [1]. These fields have not only revolutionized the way we interact with the worldaround us, but have also become attractive career prospects, supplying high-paying opportunitiesand intriguing projects [2].Among the various branches of these disciplines, Computer Vision has recently garneredsignificant attention due to its ability to mimic human-like perception using computingtechnology. By employing algorithms and processing data, it enables machines to comprehendand engage with the visual world. This has broadened the use of computers in fields that aretypically reliant on human visual and processing skills such as transportation

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson

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Programs.B. Conference and Event TravelTo create a supportive environment, develop strategic collaborations, and identify resources forstudents interested in pursuing careers in Computer Engineering, the program’s directors and theGeorgia Tech ECE PhD graduate assistant will attend multiple conferences and events, includingthe National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) annual convention. At conferences, theleadership team will share with companies and graduate programs the collaboration betweenMorehouse College and Georgia Tech and identify resources to share with student stakeholders.The same goals will be achieved by attending the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA)STEM Conference in future years of the program. Also, the leadership team will