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Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

candidate.The software development industry not only created AI platforms, but it is also one of thebiggest beneficiaries of these technologies. Software developers use these products for codecompilation, code debugging, and code-driven testing…even to the point that they prompt an AIproduct for initial coding and then augment it with their own code. Along with MachineLearning and Natural Language Processing, AI is used to automate the entire softwaredevelopment process, which can include software security, software deployment, planning andcost estimation, understanding user behavior, and even strategic decision making. [3]ARCE 352 (Structural Computing I) is a one-unit computer laboratory that is a companioncourse to ARCE 302 (Structural Analysis) at

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 2: Designing Creativity - Innovation Through First-Year Maker Projects

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

theinterview.This work involved human subjects in its research. Approval of all ethical and experimentalprocedures and protocols was granted by the Institutional Review Board (IRB-2024-237).Data Collection – Semi-structured InterviewsData for this study were collected using semi-structured interviews designed to explore students’experiences with microelectronics in the course. This approach provided a flexible framework,encouraging participants to share detailed reflections on their prior exposure to microelectronics,their evolving interest in the subject, and their future engagement plans. The semi-structuredformat allowed interviewers to ask follow-up questions, tailoring discussions to the uniqueexperiences and perspectives of each participant. This

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

themselves to reach out to advisors forindividual assistance. The academic advising team is embedded within the same department asthe instructors of the first-year general engineering course, allowing for collaboration andintegration of actions.One manifestation of instructor-advisor collaboration is the semesterly visit of academic advisorsto the first-year general engineering course to lead discussions about major and careerexploration and academic planning. During this visit, an academic advisor takes over the classwith a presentation or set of activities to introduce students to available career and majorexploration tools and to contextualize the role of academic planning in the major selectionprocess. For the accelerated version of the course

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

reported that they were not planning onusing the flipped classroom approach in the future. With a question asking if they wouldrecommend the flipped classroom approach to others, 21 of 24 instructors reported that theywould recommend the approach. Overall, the perception of the flipped classroom approachamong those using it is clearly positive.We then asked open-ended questions about the positive and negative aspects of using the flippedclassroom approach. In terms of the positive aspects, the most commonly mentioned idea wasthat the instructors got to know where the students struggled most and could directly engagethem in that moment. This idea was mentioned by 8 of the 24 instructors. Some other commonpositive aspects of using the approach

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Verlage, The Ohio State University; Christian Gabbianelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kachina Studer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ashim Dhakal, The Ohio State University; Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Meredith Thompson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

S6: Western Electric rules for control charts and quiz Week 3: Control Charts S7: Sampling plan S8: Overview of the S chart Week 4: Process Capability G: Full statistical process control gameTable 1. Overview of weekly content outline and corresponding simulation sequences andlearning game in the first four weeks of the learning module on statistical process control.In Week 1, simulation sequence S1 introduces the basic GUI elements and gives an overview ofthe injection molding process, input parameters, and error states, as shown in Figure 2. The firsttask for the user is to fix the tool by adjusting the main barrel temperature. In sequence S2 theuser is then

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

the benefits of the course and draw conclusions from this work.2. Course Relevance and Industry ConnectionThis course on Networks and Data Communications is offered at the junior level with a three-hour hands-on lab. This course aims to develop the skills of future electrical engineers, computerengineers, and computer scientists. It is a 4-credit-hour course featuring a weekly 3-hour labsession. The curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of topics spanning the data link layer, thenetwork layer, the transport layer, and the application layer. Key areas covered includeInternetwork planning and design, network components, IP addressing, network utilities, routingalgorithms, routing protocols, multiple access protocols, delay and packet loss

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

threepartners to the future commercialization efforts of the product. If the Ideator is not contributing anyfurther effort, and the entire commercialization process is going to be managed by the other twopartners, then the allocation of ownership should reflect that ongoing contribution. In this scenarioownership of the company may then shift to 10% to the Ideator and 45% to the other two originalmembers of the group.Second, even if all partners are proceeding equally with continued effort toward commercialization, byallocating 100% of ownership they do not create any reserve of interest to allow for onboarding of futureinvestors or other needed skillsets not present in the current partnership.Another variation of not planning for expansion occurred in

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Joseph Eaton, University of Southern Maine; Summer Sui Chun Sai Carey, University of Southern Maine; Samantha Lebsack, University of Southern Maine; Camdyn Gunnar Johnson, University of Southern Maine; Christian Taylor, Omission Inc.; Logan Marcus Butler, University of Southern Maine; Anna Bella Elise Dougherty, University of Southern Maine

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

successfully demonstrates improvement in ocean industryawareness, ocean engineering mission planning and ocean hardware operation and electronics.IntroductionMaine’s Changing Aquaculture LandscapeMaine’s aquaculture industries are internationally recognized for quality attributed to its uniquegeography, ocean currents and climate. The Gulf of Maine is one of the richest marineecosystems in the world and boasts harvests of Atlantic salmon, sea vegetables (kelp, algae, etc.)and shellfish (mussels, oysters, etc.), among others, and yields over $137 million of annualeconomic output to Maine’s economy.[1] Aquaculture is also the fastest growing foodproduction sector globally, expected to increase by 5.5% annually through 2032.[2]Maine’s aquaculture harvest

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

risks 9 . Other areaswhere robotics add to the overall effectiveness of operations include robotic arms in military vehi-cles. Agility and quick response are now the watchwords in current military strategy, and roboticsystems form an essential component for achieving these objectives. Indeed, acquisition plans forthe US military strongly embrace efforts to develop robotic systems that are fully autonomous orsemi-autonomous/cooperative to conduct reconnaissance missions, breaching missions, and otherhighly essential tasks 10 . Integrating robotic arms with such systems would further bolster the mil-itary’s capabilities along various operational spectrums, including urban warfare, tasks conductedin remote fields, or other combat theaters

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Teresa Piliouras; Steffi Crasto; Chinmay Dharap; Pui Lam Yu; Navarun Gupta

cybersecurity awareness can prevent devastating financial losses.Assessment & • Case Study Analysis: Assign students a real or hypothetical scam case to analyze and report on.Follow-Up Activities • Fake Investment Test: Present students with a mix of real and fake investment opportunities and challenge them to spot the scams. • Role-Playing Exercise: One group plays the scammer, the other the victim. Can the victims resist the manipulation?Fig. 2. Example structured lesson plan for pig butchering scam Bloom’s Taxonomy SCANS Session

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Omar Ahmed Raheem Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University; Austin Harper; Ahmed Shoyeb Raihan, West Virginia University

technology which was somewhat improved using the helmet but was stilluncanny to use for a physical task.4.2 Plasma CuttingCAD Software provides users with powerful tools to design products and simulate theirmanufacturing process. This data can then be utilized to plan production levels to adequately meetdemand. For these exercises, students simulated the plasma cutter toolpaths for two designs(Pokecenter and Aircraft). If these products were manufactured the aircraft would require moreresources to produce due to the longer machining time and distance. This decreases the number ofproducts you could produce on a single machine during a day of production.4.3 Welding AnalysisWelding is a commonly used joining method for metal assembly, so it is

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

to the online version. Furthermore, dividingparticipants into two in-person sections based on difficulty levels proved beneficial, as tailoredactivities enhance both interest and engagement. This approach ensures that the program meetsparticipants’ diverse needs and fosters a more inclusive learning environment.6 – Roadmap for Replication and Broader ImplicationsImplementing a program like GirlSET requires systematic planning, collaboration, and strategicuse of resources. Below, we provide a roadmap as a guidance for replicating a similar program:Secure Faculty and Institutional Support: Start by generating interest among facultymembers. We recommend initiating discussions during department meetings, where the majorityof faculty members are

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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shahrooz Ghorbani, East Carolina University; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

graduates from comprehensive programs showing 67% higher participationin industry innovation initiatives and 2.3 times greater professional certification rates compared totraditional construction educationKeywords: LEED certification, green building program, human-centered design, post-pandemicera, Sustainable construction education, curriculum improvement plan. 1IntroductionThe construction industry has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, driven byincreasing environmental concerns, technological advancements, and the unprecedented impact ofthe global pandemic [1]. This evolution has particularly affected the field of sustainableconstruction, where LEED certification has emerged as

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nishchal Thapa Magar, George Mason University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Jessica L. Rosenberg, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

those IGTAs who had earned master’s degreesin the U.S. and some DGTAs who were familiar with using active learning techniques such asgroup work and iClickers. One GTA from the focus group reflected on their lack of knowledge(competence) and how they needed to build it before being able to use it (perform) in theclassroom: “I think I need to do some research on active learning before using it in my class because I don’t have much knowledge about it. I plan to learn more and then apply it.”In the follow-up interviews, group work emerged as one of the most employed active learningstrategies by GTAs, reflecting their efforts to foster collaboration and enhance student engagement.Arman highlighted his understanding of active learning

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Mazilu, College of Lake County

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

self-efficacy and senseof belonging for Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) students using the campusmakerspace as a central hub for cohort activities. The scholars received financial assistance eachsemester, intentional advising, mentoring and transfer support. Weekly study hall/tutoringsessions were made available to all ECS students and were strongly encouraged for the scholars.In addition, scholars were advised to complete the Introduction to Engineering course whichemphasizes research on engineering disciplines, team building activities, academic planning andinternship preparation.Reviewing the academic outcomes of these scholars compared to other ECS students from springof 2020 to spring of 2024 demonstrates the positive impact of the

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khadija Ishfaq Rana, University of Toronto; Emily Moore, University of Toronto

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

challenges involvement over time Underlying assumptions Short and long term Goal clarity / defining effects success Unintended consequences Constraints/ resource adequacy Feedback loop for planning and intervention Stakeholder identification Incorporation of stakeholder specific knowledge/expertiseWorkshop

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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

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YongChun Lin, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; peiyun xu

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

field: engineering education, interdisciplinary education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring an experiential learning project：A case study through Kolb’s Learning TheoryAbstract: China has advanced the reform plan of “Emerging Engineering Education” since 2017. 1457teaching reform projects involving over 300 universities under the “Emerging Engineering Education”initiative have been approved. In this context, the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)has actively participated in engineering education reform based on experiential learning model. This studyinvestigates the impact of experiential learning programs on the

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ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weiyu Sun, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Liangliang Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Yiming Guo, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ying Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liuying Gong, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University; Jingyuan Chen; Min Ye, Zhejiang University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

single-case approach,focusing on a series of undergraduate general AI courses at a leading Chinese university.Employing data collection methods such as documentary materials, surveys, and semi-structured interviews, this study examines the overall design, implementation, and feedback ofthe courses, and summarizes a curriculum design approach characterized by “hierarchicalcontent, classified objectives, centralized management.” This case represents one of thepioneering efforts in AI general education at Chinese universities. Through the case analysis,this study proposes a feasible curriculum design plan for cultivating AI literacy among studentsfrom multiple disciplines at comprehensive universities, aiming to contribute solutions to theglobal

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tabe Ako Abane, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

thesediscussions. If students perceive their current advisor as less supportive or engaged, they may beless inclined to initiate discussions about changing labs [3], contributing to the lower percentageof students who report discussing their plans with their current advisors. Additionally, thecompetitive nature of academic environments, particularly in STEM fields, may furtherdiscourage open communication between students and advisors [11]. Students might fear thatdiscussing their desire to change labs could be interpreted as a lack of commitment ordissatisfaction with their current research group, leading them to avoid such conversations [33].While both women and men engage in a variety of lab change behaviors, women did not reportdiscussing with

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos R Morales, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

faced by thecompanies they researched in the previous step and then critically articulated how and why theywere likely to succeed based on the results achieved by projects they had researched. As part ofthis analysis, the students also articulated how their situation was distinguishable from situationsthat they had identified as failures.This process enabled the students to identify (a) the goals of the project, (b) the characteristicsrequired for success at accomplishing the task, (c) the results of specific companies applyingthose principles, and (d) a plan for organizing a team with the required skills, size, andorganization to foreseeably succeed.After establishing a roadmap of the needs of the team, the students turned their attention to

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Boni Frances Yraguen, Penn State; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

with faculty affiliated with the program,and peer/near-peer mentoring. At the time of data collection, the program was in its third cohort.Participants and Recruitment: All participants in this study are first- or second-year MS studentsenrolled in an engineering field at the institution of focus in this study. All M.S. students arerequired to do research and write a Master’s paper or thesis. All participants for this study recruitedwere part of the SSTEM, although participation in this particular study was optional. IRB approvalwas obtained for the entire project and all data collection; the interviews collected and analyzed inthis study are part of the broader engineering education research plan in the funded SSTEM project.Six students

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Mhonbeni E Humtsoe; Satya Swaroop Nune, Plaksha University; Ananya Singla; Tanu Adhikari; Nandini Goyal; Yuven Blowria, Plaksha University; Pehar Jhamb, Plaksha University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

integrated curriculum. The National Mission for Manuscripts (NAMAMI), setup in 2003, has listed 3.5 million manuscripts out of the estimated 40 million in India. Two-thirds of these are in Sanskrit and 95% are yet to be translated [10]. As a result, India is still atthe tip of its ancient knowledge iceberg as a large part of its ancient literature is in Sanskrit[9]. According to Kaul and Bharadwaj, ‘India needs a strategic plan with focusedinterventions to establish science and technology as a continuation of the legacy of the past,instead of an import from the West’, and they acknowledge that ‘the establishment of theIndian Traditional Knowledge Systems Division in the Ministry of Education at All IndiaCouncil for Technical Education in October

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

projects outside of classroominstruction[19].Before we develop instruction plans and curricular materials, it is helpful to consider whatapproaches are being taken in higher education. While this topic is emerging, many of thecurrent examples include courses that focus on English composition using AI tools suchChatGPT [20], [21] and efforts to teach prompt engineering [22], however our project aims to gobeyond those specific tools and skills. Following are examples of AI literacy instruction that hasbeen integrated into existing courses.Fyfe included AI literacy instruction in a course titled “Data and the Human.”[23] With supportfrom the University Library in using AI tools, students wrote an essay that integrated contentfrom a text-generating

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Evolving Pedagogies in Capstone Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Oman, Oregon State University; Joseph Piacenza, Oregon State University; Elliott Chimienti

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

yield substantive benefits for both students and sponsors provided that social,technical, and pedagogical structures are well-designed [1], [2], [5]. Simultaneously, theseprograms face unique challenges, particularly in domains where hands-on prototyping orimmediate sponsor feedback are traditionally vital [4], [12], [17]. Below is a synthesis of themajor advantages and difficulties that frequently emerge in the literature.1.1 Communication Tools and Scheduling AdaptabilityOlder references, like Sclater et al. [5], stress the importance of multi-modal communication for“online collaborative design projects.” They found that “pre-lab” or “pre-meeting” sessions cansignificantly reduce confusion in remote design planning. Building on that, Goñi et

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International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodolfo Andrés Rivas Matta, Florida Altantic University; Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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International Division (INTL)

. Whitford, “La industria de los títulos y diplomas truchos: un negocio global de US$ 7 mil millones,” Forbes Argentina. Accessed: Jan. 13, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.forbesargentina.com/daily-cover/la-industria-titulos-diplomas-truchos-negocio-global-us -7-mil-millones-n29804[6]​ C. Acosta Villada, “El plan para tumbar redes de títulos académicos falsos,” El Colombiano. Accessed: Jan. 13, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/asi-sera-el-plan-para-tumbar-redes-que-falsifican-titulos-ac ademicos-CH22343562[7]​ M. Al Hemairy, M. Abu Talib, A. Khalil, A. Zulfiqar, and T. Mohamed, “Blockchain-based framework and platform for validation, authentication & equivalency of academic

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Carlos Sotelo, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Félix Martínez-Jiménez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Carlos Vazquez-Hurtado, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; Ricardo Swain Oropeza, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences; José Isabel Gómez Quiñones, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

. Thus, considering that automated control courses inundergraduate curricula are usually considered difficult [10], and in recent years, the use ofunmanned aerial vehicles technology has notably increased [11][12], Tecnológico de Monterrey,Campus Monterrey, designed, developed and implemented autonomy of unmanned aerialvehicles minor. Here, the students implement their own control algorithms, applying thecompetencies developed in the focus stage of their study plan. Moreover, as laboratories andexperimentation are an important part of the engineering curricula and education [8], the labsessions are carefully designed to promote different and complex competencies required byABET Criterion; this, based on supplement technical workshops, in which

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

technical knowledge to choose their own direction amidst uncertainty.The overall goal of the course is simple: students should be able to look at any challenge andimmediately know that they could design a system to address it. A lot of this comes down toovercoming their own uncertainty and fear of the unknown. The class obviously does not teachevery paradigm that might exist in embedded design. Instead, it teaches students how to approachproblems systematically and how to make a plan and execute it.The rest of the paper will show how this goal was accomplished. Section 2 will present the designof the course. Section 3 will present evidence regarding the success of the course, as well as somediscussion around the findings. And Section 4 will

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andri Christodoulidou, University of Connecticut; Stephany Santos, University of Connecticut

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #48406Assessing the impact of a Bridge program: A mixed methods longitudinalapproachDr. Andri Christodoulidou, University of Connecticut Dr. Andri Christodoulidou is a Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Connecticut’s College of Engineering. She holds an MPhil in Educational Research Methods and PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge, UK. Dr. Christodoulidou is the Director of Impact Assessment at the Vergnano Institute of Inclusion. In her position she designs and leads research plans to assess the impact of the Institute’s one-day and residential STEM educational programs. Also, she works with

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

(Equity Action Plan, 2022). Additionally, cultural misalignment between standardized engineering curricula and Indigenousvalues presents a significant barrier for Native students. Schools often lack Indigenous educators and rolemodels, and educators may not receive adequate training in culturally responsive pedagogy, limiting theirability to design inclusive curricula (Whitcomb et al., 2021; Ong et al., 2020). This misalignmentreinforces preconceptions of engineering as disconnected from community-centric values, furtherdeterring Indigenous students from pursuing an engineering career.Local vs national perspectives on inclusion in engineering education. The systemic barriers to inclusive education in engineering education in South