Conference Session

Marginalization, Identity, and Student Development (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 9)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haiying Long, University of Kansas; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

statusstudents. While broadening participation often focuses on cultural marginalization of thesestudent groups, there are other broader structural issues and life circumstances that affect theireducational access and outcomes. In general, and in this study, we aim to further establish howBlack, Latinx, and lower socioeconomic status students are more likely to study part-time, beolder, be a parent, and support others while attending school—in short, they are more likely to be“post-traditional” students. While higher education literature has interrogated these post-traditional student categories more thoroughly, engineering education has done less to establishand interrogate this intersection.More specifically, in this study, we focus on 1) classifying

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

through hands-on learning to research projects, withmany reporting increased interest in pursuing careers or further research in embedded systemsdesign. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of integrating PCB (Printed CircuitBoard) design, system debugging, and industry collaboration into the embedded systemscurriculum to maximize student learning outcomes. As the demand for embedded systemsengineers continues to grow, equipping students with practical, hands-on experiences throughtools like the MISL-ASE board is crucial for preparing the next generation of engineers. 1. Introduction The field of embedded systems plays a pivotal role in the development of modern electronicand computer technologies. With applications spanning from

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph B Herzog, University of Indianapolis; Joan Martinez, University of Indianapolis; Brett Leonard, University of Indianapolis; Patricia Snell Herzog, Indiana University Indianapolis; Amy Foley, University of Indianapolis; Stephen J Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis; Joan Matutes, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

a large metropolitan area.Program Goals: A primary goal of the program was to improve student retention by providingstudents with social belonging, a key aspect of the retention process. The expectation is that thepeer mentoring program facilitates a community context in which first-year students can gain asense of belonging. Peer mentoring can have bidirectional benefits for students.Program Details: Since Fall 2022, a peer mentoring program has been implemented in threeacademic years: Program Year 1 (2022-2023), Program Year 2 (2023-2024), Program Year 3(2024-2025). All first-year students are required to participate in the peer mentor program. Eachpeer mentor is assigned to approximately 10 first-year students. The mentors meet and

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ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne K DeChant, Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine; Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Mark Daniel Pacey, Pennsylvania State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

solutions that are customer-focused and aligned with existing infrastructure andworkflows.This paper details the structure of the IF mentoring program, showcasing two quantitative andqualitative discovery instruments that are designed to inform continuous programmaticimprovement. Preliminary pre- and post-program data is presented, capturing two cohorts offellows’ perceptions of their competencies in areas such as intellectual property and legal issues,networking, and knowledge of regulatory pathways, where a near two-fold improvement wasobserved.Introduction / BackgroundBased on the I-Corps model implemented at NSF [1] - [3], the Innovation Fellows (IF) Programemploys a multi-level, multi-perspectives approach to entrepreneurial mentoring [4] - [6

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Identity, Motivation & Belonging in Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kurt M Degoede, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

engineering using a Mastery-Based assessment model and design courses and first-year multidisciplinary courses.Rebecca Holcombe ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Exploring Engineering Students’ Learning Experiences After Participating in a Mastery- and Project-Based Learning InterventionIntroduction As calls have increased to promote active learning, project-based learning has beenrecommended as an experiential pedagogical methodology in engineering education to supportthe development of real-world skills among students [1]. Additionally, mastery-based assessmenthas emerged as a grading approach to effectively assess learning in engineering classrooms [2]and for students to reframe

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Case Studies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa M Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Iris Louella Jenkins, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

four times per semester, approximately once per month, using the skills-based, learner-centered BOPS method. Finally, this paper describes the contents of the workshop, including thecompetencies the workshop aims to cultivate and exercises used to do so. This paper is not meantto be an exhaustive description of either the IREI project or workshop but, rather, a sketch of themotivations for and nature of workshop so far.Background and objectivesNational legislation in the US, such as the America COMPETES Act and, more recently, theCHIPS and Science Act, highlights the importance of research integrity in innovation andcompetitiveness of the US economy [1], [2]. Given federal funding mandates, researchinstitutions have developed interventions and

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

5 (Curriculum) of ABET1 states that the curriculum must include aculminating major engineering design experience that 1) incorporates appropriate engineeringstandards and multiple constraints, and 2) is based on the knowledge and skills acquired inearlier course work. The curriculum must also meet civil engineering program criteria thatinclude designing a system, component, or process in at least two civil engineering contexts.Howe and Wilbarger2 conducted a survey of engineering capstone courses in the United States togain an understanding of how they were structured. Their research found that most capstonecourses contained a mixture of classroom and project components, with an increase in both thevariety and quantity of projects that were

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ELOS Technical Session 5: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Innovative Tools and Techniques for Experiential Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Shaffer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

in helping students build a physical intuition regardingelectromagnetism.Several studies have explored the use of AR for instruction, particularly to teach E&M concepts.For instance, it has been shown that AR provided students with a better understanding ofFleming’s rule than traditional 2D techniques [1]. Existing work demonstrates the ability torender real-time magnetic field lines of magnetic dipoles in a 2D plane using AR [2]. This wasexpanded on through the development of a 3D AR visualization tool for magnetic dipoles, tracingmagnetic field lines with a modified version of the Euler forward algorithm described below [3].While these studies explored the use of AR to help visualize electromagnetic concepts, the workpresented in this

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farha Jahan, Ohio Northern University; Heath Joseph LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

, offering a practical and engaging approach to teaching linked lists.1 IntroductionMiss Lily, a kindergarten teacher, wants to create a colorful Play-Doh train where each car can beeasily added or removed without disrupting the others. This playful scenario mirrors afundamental concept in computer science: linked lists. Linked lists are dynamic data structuresthat store data in interconnected nodes. They play a crucial role in various computer scienceapplications, from managing memory allocation to implementing complex algorithms. However,students often struggle with understanding linked lists due to their abstract nature and thechallenge of visualizing their structure and manipulation.This challenge is particularly pronounced in

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ria Madan, Texas A&M University; Hadear Ibrahim Hassan, Texas A&M University; M Cynthia Hipwell, Texas A&M University; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

in an original direction, alsoknown as a venture, at a profit. Entrepreneurial success has been repeatedly tied to economicgrowth [1] and positive social change [2]. As entrepreneurs often take significant financial risksto get started and their success can benefit so many, understanding how to support their successas much as possible is critical. An entrepreneur’s ability to build and sustain their network is animportant element of their success, as networking ability has been shown to positively affect thefinancial performance of new ventures [3] and the ability to attract larger institutional investors[4]. This connection has been found to be the most pronounced for younger ventures [3]. Certainnetworking strategies, such as consciously

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pilar Gonzalez, University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Karime H Smith, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Karime H. Smith, Dr. William H. Robertson, Dr. Song An Teacher Education Department University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Benjamin C. Flores Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Cristina Villalobos School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyIntroductionThis poster represents two different yet essential topics related to Latinos or Hispanics as theyobtain STEM degrees. Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States [1

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

when it leaks from a tank.This analysis will help teaching students how to address chemical spills and evacuate nearbyneighborhoods in a prompt manner. The author is not aware of any study related to chemicalspill and wind speed effects using an inexpensive software to prepare students in classrooms ortrainees in workplaces to control chemical spills.Keywords: Propylene, Fire ball, Explosion pressure, Wind Speed, Computer Simulation,Emergency.1. Introduction: Due to rapid demand of energy, operators and suppliers are facing new challenges toaddress this energy demand [1]. The major phases of petroleum productions and sells includestoring and transporting [2]. Chemical leak from tank can happen for so many reasons includingbut not limited

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Andrew O. Brightman, urdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alison J Kerr, Colorado School of Mines; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Tyler A Ramsey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

context and discipline, as dostrategies for promoting ethical formation. For example, Davis and Feinerman [1] suggested thatengineering ethics codes and standards ought to be emphasized in engineering ethics instruction,particularly when striving to prepare engineering students for future engineering practice.Conversely, in science and engineering research, CITI training is often the primary approach toethics training [2]. Accordingly, these two modalities of instruction may be viewed as primaryvehicles for ethical formation in ethical engineering practice and ethical engineering research,respectively.As a result of the complexity of ethics and its potential for variation by discipline, frameworksintended to operationalize ethics, writ broadly

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Thomas Garnett, Auburn University; Lucila Marcela Carias Duron, Auburn University; Maria Lujan Auad, Auburn University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the course, a survey was sent out toengineering first-year students who completed ENGR 1100 to find out what engineeringcompetencies they felt strongest and weakest in and what topics could be implemented to suit first-year engineering students better. 71% of students responded to the survey that their weakestengineering competency was technical communication. Technical communication is a key skill that students across many disciplines should beexposed to throughout their undergraduate and graduate careers. Engineers must communicatetheir designs and findings effectively to their teams, bosses, companies, and/or funding agencies[1]. A lapse in engineering communication can lead to detrimental consequences, such as thecollapse of the

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley A Brashear, Texas A&M University; Sandra B Nite, Texas A&M University; Richard Lawrence, Texas A&M University; Dhruva Chakravorty, Texas A&M University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

with previous coding experience or natural aptitudes for programming. For example, thecapstone project for one cybersecurity-themed camp required students to develop a simple application thatcould accept user input (a password) and then assess the quality or strength of that password and providethe user with feedback. In its simplest implementation, this application requires a basic understanding ofthe following concepts: 1) the basic elements of Python code (data types, variables, operators), 2)programming syntax, 3) built-in functions and methods, 4) acquiring user input, and 5) flow control (e.g.,for loops, conditional statements). Many topics covered in traditional introductory programming coursesare not required for students to be able to

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin C Willis, University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

their paid laboratory work. Development of this pathway also allows for standardization of student training andassessment of testing skills, making collected data quality more consistent. Upon completing thebadges and the overall pathway, students gain digitally curated credentials showing demonstratedmastery of mechanical testing concepts and skills, which can be presented to their professionalsupervisors at the ASCC and at their future employers. These pathways can also be used forworkforce development and continuing education, to update current worker skills and knowledgein a directed and efficient manner.1. Introduction and Objectives As advanced manufacturing continues to mature and evolve, the development of effectivetools

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 3: Integration of Math, Computing, and AI in First-Year Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Ali Cho, University of Washington; Carrie Mills; Robin Neal Clayton, University of Washington

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

incomingstudents. Summer bridge programs have been widely recognized as effective interventions forimproving retention and success rates [1], particularly among underrepresented andunderprepared students in STEM fields (e.g., [2], [3], [4]). These programs typically offer acombination of academic instruction, advising, and mentorship, which collectively help studentsbuild a strong foundation for their college education (e.g., [2]). Research has shown thatparticipation in summer bridge programs can lead to higher GPAs, increased retention rates, anda greater likelihood of graduating with a STEM degree [5].Research shows that bridge programs providing targeted academic preparation and mentorshipare critical for increasing retention and success rates among

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MATH - Works in Progress for Mathematics Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann W. Clifton, Louisiana Tech University; Mary Fendley, Louisiana Tech University; Blake Farman, Louisiana Tech University; Joshua Coriell, Louisiana Tech University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

engineering.IntroductionThe author has observed that many engineering majors perceive the calculus sequence as ahindrance to their true interests in engineering. This perception is puzzling, given that calculus isa foundational component of any engineering curriculum. However, there is evidence supportingthe author’s observation that the way calculus is traditionally taught does not always align withthe motivations of engineering students [1]. These students are often more responsive toinstruction that emphasizes real-world relevance and concrete problem-solving, rather thanabstract theory. A lack of such practical emphasis in mathematics courses has been identified as afactor contributing to student attrition in engineering programs [1]. In response, the author

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Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gillen, Northeastern University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gisele Bury, Northeastern University; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

two phases of a one-yearplanning project, funded by the National Science Foundation, to increase the representation ofcivil engineers with disabilities in the workforce. The purpose of this project is to build capacityfor engaging industry partners in a long-term collaboration under a shared goal of increasingworkforce accessibility for students with disabilities pursuing careers in civil engineering.Specific objectives for this project include: (1) synthesizing relevant literature; (2) identifyingand engaging industry stakeholders; (3) exploring collaborative tensions and synergies amongindustry stakeholders; and (4) developing a robust research agenda for the next phases of theproject.BackgroundDespite calls from the National Science

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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

Authors

Chamille Lescott, Northwestern University; Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

thatstudents struggling in the course found the Synthesis Sheets more useful, and students whoidentified Synthesis Sheets as a part of their study process in the middle of the academic termperformed up to half a letter grade better than their peers. Future studies will use a refined SynthesisSheet based on student feedback, adjust post-exam reflections to gather more data on resource use,and further analyze links between conditional thinking and performance.II. Motivation and backgroundMotivationMetacognition served as the guiding framework for this study. Often described as being aware ofone’s thinking [1], metacognition involves the development of metacognitive knowledge, throughwhich someone learns when, why, and how to apply information [2

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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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Benjamin Porter, The University of Texas at Dallas

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

the digital age ofsmart phones and increased device use, students report increasing isolation from their in-classpeers [1]. At the author's university, feelings of loneliness and a lack of community are some ofthe biggest complaints by the student population. I have found that a low-stakes, easy assignmentdubbed 10 Minute Talkies (10MTs) has increased student peer interactions and feelings ofsatisfaction for the community in the class. In 10MTs, the students are semi-randomly assignedto meet in pairs for 10-minutes outside of the scheduled class time with a required submission ofa picture of the meeting as evidence. The assignments are easily adaptable for online or in-personmeetings and can be used multiple times in a semester to increase

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie A Brown, Utah State University; Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, leading itto be considered a “weed-out” course [1], [2]. Factors that may affect student attrition fromengineering programs may be due to lower grades earned in statics, lack of support, and the“chilly” climate of engineering [2]. To address the high attrition rate, engineering educationresearchers have conducted extensive research on student motivation and demonstrated thathigher motivation is linked to a higher chance of persistence [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Studentmotivation can be increased by implementing pedagogical practices such as active learning (asopposed to passive learning from pure lecturing). Our research explores the use of thegamification of learning pedagogical framework to teach engineering statics and how it mayincrease

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ENT-6: Fostering Creativity, Communication, and Impact in Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Liane Hirabayashi; Pamela J Milkovich; Eamon Geraghty, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Julie Ann Sorensen, Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety; Farrell Davis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

SafetyThis work-in-progress submission describes activities to nurture an innovation ecosystem toimprove agriculture, forestry, and fishing (AgFF) occupational safety. This ecosystem will besupported through a research-to-practice (r2p) incubator project entitled “IdeasThatWork” thataims to remove health and safety hazards in AgFF, industries that historically have significantlyhigher than average occupational injury [1] and fatality rates [2], as compared to other industries.This paper describes (1) a data gathering effort to identify best practices utilized in existingtechnology incubators, (2) the recruitment of an expert advisory board representing the range ofexpertise needed in the AgFF occupational safety innovation sphere, (3) the

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ECE-Applications of AI and ChatGPT in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; Bradley Deken, Southeast Missouri State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, these tools provide personalized feedback, adaptive learning paths, and real-time support. For example, AI platforms can analyze a student's performance, identifyweaknesses in their work, and recommend specific resources to help them improve. In hands-oncourses, AI simplifies tasks like coding, simulation, and debugging to allow students to focus ondeveloping crucial problem-solving skills. Additionally, AI fosters collaboration and inspirescreativity by offering insights into innovative design and optimization methods. As a result, AI ismaking engineering education more accessible, efficient, and relevant to the skills students needfor today's industry [1-3].In modern digital systems design courses, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 9

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brendan Jacobs, The University of New England; Solina Quinton, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

technological world advances. Its applications areextending beyond the computer world and into the realm of education, with findingsrevealing that through teaching coding, students gain additional skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, social skills, self-management and other academic skills relating tofields outside of math and programming [1].Bers [2] described coding as another language in the context of teaching computer science inearly childhood. Just as reading and writing are essential skills developed in the early years ofeducation, coding will need to fall into this category as the field of education progresses toadapt to the world’s technological changes, considered a “basic literacy” for the future [3]. Inthe context of this

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Engineering Management Pedagogy: Teaching for Real-World Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Majid Nabavi, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jena Shafai Asgarpoor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

Engineering Management Academic Leaders (CEMAL) and Program Chair and Chair of the Engineering Management Division (EMD) of ASEE. Dr. Asgarpoor is currently serving as President of the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A comparative analysis of student performance outcomes in online and in-person classesAbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic energized a wave for online education that had started a couple ofdecades earlier [1] which has persisted beyond the pandemic. Seventy one percent of studentssurveyed in 2021 reported they would continue at least some form of online learning even post-pandemic [2]. The popularity of

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

(BLS) projects that occupations in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2032, significantlyoutpacing the 3.6% growth expected for non-STEM occupations [1]. The technology sectorremains a key driver of this expansion, fueled by advancements and the demand for innovationacross industries. Therefore, in response to the growing need for a larger and more diverse poolof STEM professionals—including educators, researchers, and practitioners—governments andeducational institutions continue to prioritize STEM education [2]. Data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics (NCES) highlights a 15% increase in STEM major enrollmentover the past five years, with 2024 showing a notable rise in

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

engineeringprograms often have varied experiences that may not translate to graduate students in otherdisciplines, such as humanities or professional programs (e.g., law programs). Of the surveys thatexist, many struggle to capture (1) graduate student specific experiences, (2) discipline-specificexperiences, or (3) both. While this may be a result of valid concerns with survey length,respective survey fatigue, or scope in the initial instrument development, the reality is that manyof the surveys developed often omit aspects core to engineering graduate students’ mental healthexperiences.Purpose: This study seeks to address the call to support the mental health and overall well-beingof graduate students by designing and validating a survey instrument to

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

varied perspectives and experiences enhance creativity anddrive meaningful innovation. Through its initiatives, WIED is committed to promotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion while addressing critical challenges such as recruitment,retention, persistence, and graduation within engineering, engineering technology, and relatedfields. The Division also welcomes allies who share their mission, emphasizing theimportance of collective efforts to advance gender equity [1].Despite significant progress in scholarships over the past decade, further analysis is needed tounderstand trends and guide future efforts effectively. This study systematically mapsresearch published in the WIED proceedings from 2015 to 2024 to address these questions.By identifying

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roberto Patricio Carú, Universidad Andres Bello; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

parameters.Appendix 4 details the performance of the Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity AI tools in thesetasks, providing practical examples of their capabilities. Through a mixed-methodology approachthat includes a literature review, case studies, and practical experimentation, this researchexplores how AI can optimize these areas and develops a theoretical and practical frameworkthat guides its effective and ethical implementation.Research ObjectivesThe primary purpose of this study is to explore and assess the impact of Artificial Intelligence(AI) on the management and operation of Information Systems (IS) within educational andbusiness environments. Specifically, the research aims to:1. Evaluate how AI can improve operational efficiency in information