Conference Session

Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ju Hui Kang, University of Cincinnati; Soo Hyeon Kim, Indiana University Indianapolis; Gi Woong Choi, University of Cincinnati; Mansi Rajendra Kasar, Indiana University, Indianapolis

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

great potential for families with children,particularly in rural areas where access to engineering learning resources is often limited. Livingin rural areas with geographical constraints can make it difficult for families to visit museums orSTEM events that could trigger children’s STEM interest and participation in their early years[1]. Rural public libraries play a key role in bridging this gap for their communities and families[2], as they are committed to providing informal educational resources, technology, andopportunities to their patrons [3]. An online option to access these sources can allow families touse educational materials at the convenience of their own time and space.However, online programs in general can present challenges for

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Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Swindell, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

teachers feelill-equipped to teach engineering due to factors that include: 1) the lack of professionaldevelopment, 2) lack of confidence in content knowledge, and 3) lack of understanding of theengineering education standards. Further, teachers play a key role in perpetuating or challengingdominant narratives. The canonical narrative on engineering is that it is fundamentally a White,male, middle class enterprise. For example, data from the engineering undergraduate enrollmentin 2016 showed that only 21.4% of students are female, with African American females makingup just 1.3%. Thus, considering how to promote equity in engineering in K12 education is urgentand necessary. In this study in a 7th grade classroom at a Title 1 school with a Black

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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

whether the project had a greater impact on the self-efficacy andinterest of underrepresented students more than traditional civil engineering students. Drawingon Bielefeldt’s [1] findings, it is expected that incorporating service learning into engineeringcourses will increase self-efficacy and retention more for underrepresented groups.1. Motivation and BackgroundComputer programming, including algorithm creation and numerical methods, is an essentialskill for civil engineering students [2] but can be a roadblock for many students. The course isoften seen as a requirement and not immediately relevant to students’ future as civil engineers.Based on personal experience of the author, it is not until students graduate and attend graduateschool and

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Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Paz Munoz, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

a lack of leadership, poor communication, limited conflictresolution skills, and intercultural differences hinder the integration of diverse and efficientteams [1]. The deficit in collaboration skills has serious consequences, including projectdelays, increased costs, and reduced work quality [2]. Moreover, the lack of formal trainingin teamwork skills, often relegated to practical experiences, further increases the likelihood ofconflicts and ineffective team management [3].The need to enhance teamwork and collaboration skills is evident in optimizing performancein academic projects and preparing students for the demands of the professional world [4].Collaborative and active methodologies that integrate theory and practice and

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryam Khalid Multani, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

technology and education. This systematized literature review aims toexplore how these agents are being integrated into current educational platforms and thesignificant impact engineering educators can have in advancing this innovation. By employingan extensive database search, abstract review of 275 articles, and full article review of 90articles, multiple researcher involvement, and both inductive and deductive thematic coding, thisreview reveals three main findings: (1) There has been a sharp increase in publications related toconversational agents over the past three years, indicating a growing interest in theirdevelopment and integration, primarily outside the United States, with Python being thedominant programming language for its prototyping

Conference Session

Focus on the First Year

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Paris Eisenman, University of New Mexico; Ethan Kapp, University of New Mexico; James Joseph Rawson, University of New Mexico; MADISON JO COX, University of New Mexico; John Caleb Orr, University of New Mexico; Jose Cerrato, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. 1INTRODUCTIONStudents enrolled in collegiate engineering programs often are required to take an entry-leveldesign course. These types of courses expose students to ill-structured complex design problems,where there is not one single method or solution and there is uncertainty about which rules orprinciples are necessary to use [1]. Research suggests that hands-on design-based project classesalso excite engineering students and motivate them to stay in an engineering program [2]. Ill-structured design problems-- as opposed to well-structured problems-- more closely mirror thework engineers perform outside of academia. To solve real-world problems, engineers mustgather information that is not readily available, decide on a process, and identify and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Souhail Elhouar, Bradley University; Phuong Nguyen, South Dakota State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

expected increase in the adoption ofautomation in the construction industry.Purpose of the studyThe objectives of the study reported herein were twofold: the first was to assess thecompetencies that would be required of construction managers to be effective in a workenvironment that includes automation, and second to propose a way to integrate thesecompetencies into educational curricula related to construction management. These objectivesare being achieved by an examination of literature dealing with the subject and by conducting astudents’ survey to assess their familiarity with automation and their perception of itsimportance. The following research questions were investigated in this study: 1) How is automation important in construction

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

timothy C scott, Sweet Briar College; Lemuel T Curran, Sweet Briar College

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

conducting tests in heat transfer in an undergraduateengineering lab. The fixture consists of a common hair dryer that blows hot or cold air over a fewrelatively easy-to-construct fixtures and sensors. The experiments that can be performed with thisequipment are: 1. Energy balance on the hair dryer using a wattmeter and temperature sensors tocalculate the air flow rate, 2. Forced convection from a heated disc to show the effects of Reynoldsnumber and free stream turbulence, 3. Free convection over a heated disc, 4. Transient heatingand cooling of steel and nylon spheres (to illustrate the Biot number effect), and 5. Velocity andtemperature distribution in a free jet. We show the fixtures, how the results compare with standardcorrelations, as well as

Conference Session

Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidaa Makki, The University of Akron; Katrina B Halasa Halasa; Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron; Edward A. Evans, The University of Akron; Kristin L. K. Koskey, Binghamton University State University of New York

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

pandemic was disruptive to the education system across the world in countlessways. And while remote and virtual learning tried to address the challenge of content delivery,hands-on laboratory experiences which provided authentic science inquiry for high schoolstudents were impossible to replace during the pandemic. Additionally, the valuable afterschooland summer programs that supplemented such in school training (e.g., science fairs, roboticscompetitions, Science Olympiad) were not available as well. Research tells us that suchexperiences are crucial to catalyze a high school students’ interest in STEM careers [1], [2].Even more detrimental is the fact that these activities are often identified as milestones forstudents who are college-bound

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ENT-4: Experiential Approaches to Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

of EML as an approachto enhance practical skills for real-world industry challenges.Keywords: Entrepreneurial Minded Learning (EML), Construction Project Management,Experiential Learning, Engineering Technology 1. IntroductionThe entrepreneurial mindset is increasingly critical in modern engineering education, as it preparesstudents to think innovatively, solve complex problems, and navigate real-world challengeseffectively (Hassan et al., 2013; Santiago & Guo, 2020). The KEEN network promotes the EMLframework, which emphasizes the 3Cs, Curiosity, Creating Value, and Connections, asfoundational elements of learning in engineering education. By fostering these competencies,educators aim to develop engineers who are not only technically

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Horatio Haller; Jimmy Peralta; Fatimah Musa; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Community ServiceI. INTRODUCTION Volunteering means any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person,group or organization [1]. Engaging in volunteering, among adolescents, has been shown tocorrelate with enhanced social skills which enables them to connect with students of allbackgrounds and interests [2]. Volunteerism has also been linked to increased civic engagement[2], improved academic aptitude [3], as well as enhanced self-esteem and happiness in adults [4].Additionally, participating in volunteering activities related to one’s degree has shown to giveparticipants practical and applicable experiences that can benefit their career prospects [5].Persistence in and completion of baccalaureate STEM degrees has been shown to

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

different institutions. While this data is not statistically significant (n=35)it could be indicative of the benefit of using more than 1 language in a data structures course, particularly onethat is relatively simple (Python) and one that is more strictly typed and object oriented (Java). This experiencereport will discuss the structure of the course in brief, including a discussion of where and when Python or Javawas used. I will discuss what went well and what I would change in the future, and include a suggested timelineof topics along with my suggested programming language to use for those topics. The student survey results arealso presented in detail. Keywords— CS2, Data Structures, Python, Java, Programming Languages, CS Education

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 4 - Undergraduate Student Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Compeau Jr, Texas State University; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Austin Talley, Texas State University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

Sticks: An Activity to ImproveStudent Engagement. It was named Classicle Sticks in homage to Popsicle ® sticks, as the sticksform the basis of this student engagement activity. In this follow-on, the Classicle Stick activitywas implemented in a total of ive engineering courses at Texas State University in ElectricalEngineering and Engineering Technology. In addition to gathering more data regarding theeffectiveness of the activity, a second Likert survey was created and administered to a subset ofthe students polled a year ago. Approximately half (15/27) of the students in Linear ControlSystems were introduced to Classicle Sticks a year ago in Electronics-1. In addition tocontinuing to probe effectiveness, this second survey addresses stress and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

social manner [1], students use theirengineering background to help shape communities, economies, and ecosystems whileconsidering sustainable engineering practices and the respect for fundamental humanrights as reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Thecurriculum of this specialization emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach with a strongengineering core, blending engineering principles that also touch upon environmentalscience, economics, political science, and social responsibility. Students explore abroad spectrum of challenges, such as climate change, resource depletion, socialequity, and indigenous rights, learning to develop practical solutions that promotesustainability and resilience framed in relation to human

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 4: Pathways, Belonging, and Early Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin L Schaefer P.E., Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

a broad spectrum of learning preferences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-In-Progress: Belonging in Engineering? A Grouping Strategy Comparison1. Introduction and PurposeThis work-in-progress paper investigates how grouping teams by specific characteristics couldaffect feelings of belonging in engineering. A national (US) focus on broadening theparticipation in engineering endeavors to move beyond the commonly reported bachelor’sdegrees proportions awarded to women and to minorities of all genders [1]. For instance, ASEE-reporting institutions in 2020 noted the bachelor’s degrees awarded, without regard to majortype, were 23.5% female and 29.2

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teaching Engineering Decision and Process

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucas Buccafusca, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

concludes with analysis andexamples of AIM feedback in multiple first-year electrical and computer engineering courses andhow these improvements led to better knowledge retention and overall student satisfaction of thecourse.IntroductionA cornerstone of modern day academia is the use of student feedback as a means of obtaining data.Students, being the recipients of the course content, have steadily continued to be involved in bothcourse and faculty evaluation systems. A good deal of research has explored the benefits of thesesurveys as tools for continuous improvement. Rowley presents methods for constructing effectivesurveys [1]. Both Richardson and Mandouit descibe how one can use those results to improve thequality of teaching [2] [3]. Lastly

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinliang Wang, Zhejiang University; Min Ye, Zhejiang University

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

categories: General Education Lectures,Frontier Development Lectures in Engineering Fields, Faculty-Student DiscussionClasses, and Field Visit Practice Classes. As shown in Appendix 1, the GeneralEducation Lectures include "Engineering, Engineers, and Engineering Education,""The Dissemination of Engineering Spirit and the Spillover of Engineering Value,""The History of Modern and Contemporary Engineering Development," "EngineeringInnovation," "Expansion and Enhancement of Engineering Thinking," and"Engineering Ethics." The Frontier Development Lectures in Engineering Fieldsinclude a lecture on architecture and civil engineering titled "Exploring the Unknown:Thoughts and Actions - Taking Civil Engineering as an Example," a lecture onintegrated

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Olanrewaju Paul Olaogun, Merrimack College; Deborah Gbemisola Fabiyi, Washington State University; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

in college are influenced by the quality of theirengagement and motivation, alongside several other psychological factors. These challenges areparticularly pronounced for undergraduate engineering students, who face academicallydemanding courses early in their studies. Achievement goals, resilience, and self-efficacy arepivotal in determining students’ academic success. Achievement goals refer to the underlyingmotivations driving students’ engagement with academic tasks, while resilience reflects theirability to recover from setbacks. Self-efficacy, defined as students’ belief in their capacity tosucceed, underpins their persistence and ability to overcome academic challenges [1-3]. Thesefactors influence students’ achievement behaviors and

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ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

throughout an engineeringcurriculum, but that commands the development of a new mindset for faculty and students. Thisnew mindset requires a fundamental change to how engineering is taught.This paper focuses on implementing two EOP Systems Thinking outcomes in a 4th-yearThermodynamics course. The outcomes are:EOP Systems Thinking 1: “Explain interconnectedness (e.g., intersecting, related and/orconnected systems; human actions and global environmental and social impacts andconsequences; synergies and rebound effects) and how all human-made designs and activitiesrely upon and are embedded within ecological and social systems”EOP Systems Thinking 3: “Apply relevant concepts from required disciplines to the study of real-world problems and their

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Senior Fellow with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC). With a background in sociology of education, education policy, and demography, her research focuses on graduates’ transition to adulthood, career and college readiness, community schools, and research-practice partnerships. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025“How did I pass this and I didn’t know any of it?:” A Critique of Social Cognitive Career Theory and the Development of Mathematical Self-Efficacy amid Structural InequalitiesIntroduction (Paper type: ERM, Methods/Theory, research brief) This paper discusses theshortcomings of Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), a commonly used theoreticalframework [1

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College; Mark Rubeo, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Christopher Henri Annear, Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

the metal casting and forgingindustries. The Department of Defense (DOD) has prioritized this shortage as a national securitythreat due to the shrinking supply chain for critical weapon system components. It is anticipatedthat by 2028, the defense industrial base will require a minimum of 122,000 additional personnelfor roles such as skilled technicians, engineers, and metallurgists [1].According to industry statistics from the American Foundry Society, the United States had 1,750foundries in 2020, a significant decline from the 3,200 foundries in the United States in 1991.The U.S. metalcasting industry provides approximately 160,000 jobs in the United States whichhas also declined significantly with the decline in the number of foundries [2

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

ExpectationsA previous paper [12], detailed the instructional design and university types for the threeinstructors. They are summarized again here: University A is a southeast R1 public institution that uses mastery-based grading and a flipped style classroom approach [13]. Dynamics is taught as a 2-credit course and has enrollments of 40-50 students. Students receive points for each objective item that they are able to complete in the exam. There are multiple objectives for each problem and each exam only has 1 or 2 problems. Grades are based students attaining mastery of the objectives. The rubric used for scoring each objective is: a – complete and correct, b – minor calculation error, c – minor conceptual

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wiline M Pangle, Central Michigan University; Itzel Marquez, Central Michigan University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

and the program are higher than the institutionalaverages. Here, we share InSciTE’s framework, methodologies, and outcomes aiming to inspireothers to adopt similar models to further our disciplines.IntroductionComplex challenges of the 21st-century increasingly demand multiscale and cross-disciplinarysolutions [1], [2], [3]. To address these challenges, Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM)-focused industries and organizations are looking to hire diverse employeeswho are equipped with transferable skills [4], [5], [6], [7]. However, successful interdisciplinarywork requires new approaches to STEM education that go beyond the typical universitycurriculum and focus on developing skills to effectively communicate across

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ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

pedagogy. The pre-survey isconducted the week before the independent exercise begins and the post-survey is conducted afterthe Peer Review.Literature reviewInquiry-based learning (IBL) is identified by some of the sources as a key approach to increasingstudent engagement and teamwork, especially in laboratory courses and activities requiring creativethinking, such as engineering design [1], [2], [3]. Some studies highlight the benefits of hands-onexperience and engagement with real-world problems [4], [5]. Some of the studies also highlight theimpact of different approaches to teaching a course, such as comparison of IBL implementation to atraditional teaching style, and comparison of setting different goals, such as mastery and performance[3], [4

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dayna Mandalyn Cline, United States Military Academy; David Zgonc, United States Military Academy at West Point; William B Vass, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Baideme, United States Military Academy; Brett Ryan Krueger, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

mathematics volume published in 1930,David Eugene Smith, a noted mathematics education innovator of the time [1], poeticallyobserved that teaching methods and curricula in his field must be viewed as “a moving streaminstead of a stagnant pool...a stream which nevertheless has often become so saturated withsediment as to unfit its waters for human adsorption; and a stream that needs constant filtering ifit is to serve this latter purpose” [2]. Such a statement is as true for engineering education todayas it was for mathematics nearly 100 years ago. Engineering curricula must fit the purpose ofpreparing the future engineer for the workforce using methods and tools translatable tocontemporary requirements while resting securely on firm foundations

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Charles Lowe, Old Dominion University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, streamlining processes, and enhancing value while simultaneously prioritizingeco-friendly products and processes, positioning lean as a pathway to sustainable benefits; thispaper offers a state-of-the-art review of lean and sustainable manufacturing [1]. The main idea oflean manufacturing is the reducing the waste in manufacturing processes and optimization ofresources that are used in manufacturing processes through concepts such as resource allocationplanning with discrete event simulation in small furniture companies [2, 3].Numerous pieces of evidence indicate that Lean significantly benefits sustainable manufacturing,particularly from environmental and economic perspective [4]. Sustainable manufacturingpractices are based on the Toyota Production

Conference Session

Engineering Education Methods and Reflections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; gina yu, Vanderbilt University; Kaden Jorge Tro; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA

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Student Division (STDT)

discouraging them from exploring furtheropportunities. This exploratory study aims to better understand the experiences of undergraduateresearchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through a population ofundergraduate participants in a full-time multidisciplinary undergraduate research program.Student- and mentor-reported perceptions and scores were collected at the end of each summerterm to evaluate the students’ research performance and reflect on their experience and growth.Electronic (Google Form) surveys prompted students to self-evaluate their research performanceover the summer term as a numerical score between 1 (worst) and 5 (best), and to provide awritten justification for the selected score. Mentors scored their

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Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Materials Division (MATS)

a novel project-basedmaterials science course that integrates experimental design, computational modeling, and peer-reviewed publication opportunities. Leveraging AI-powered tools such as Mathematica, the courseequips students with essential skills in programming, modeling, and the application of AI andmachine learning—competencies increasingly critical in modern engineering practice [1, 2].Central to the course is a project-based framework in which students design, execute, and analyzeexperimental systems while creating interactive Mathematica simulations. These simulationsenable students to model material behavior, generate predictive insights, and visualizeexperimental outcomes. By utilizing industry-standard tools, students gain hands

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Debs, Texas State University; Deniz Besiktepe, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Fernando Romero Galvao, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Career support services in construction-related programs in the USIntroductionCareers in the construction industry are in high demand. More specifically, the demand forconstruction managers is expected to grow 9% in the next decade, that is “much faster thanaverage” according to the [1]. A recent publication from the Association of General Contractors(AGC) in partnership with Sage also noted difficulty in hiring both craft workers and salariedpositions, while companies seek to increase their headcount (AGC & Sage, 2025). To meet thisdemand, enrollment in construction programs has increased since the economic downturn in2008, as evident by the rebound in bachelor’s and master’s degrees

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International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

the students’ major-specific educational requirements. Theglobalization/trade module is incorporated into an engineering economics course. Mechanical,civil, and electrical engineering students take the course – generally in their 3rd and 4th years. Thestudent body is almost entirely traditional-aged college students (18–22 year-olds) from theUnited States with little to no professional work experience. In general, their worldview is stillsomewhat limited, so specific attention to global engineering is necessary.I was inspired to develop this project by the modern classic “The World is Flat” by Thomas LFriedman [1]. After its publication, Friedman’s work generated much interest in engineeringeducation, inspiring entire conference sessions [2-4