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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maulik C Kotecha, Pennsylvania State University; Tikyna M. Dandridge, The Pennsylvania State University; Tahira Reid Smith, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

careers inengineering.Discussion In this section, we discuss the major observations from the literature review and their implicationson future directions for engineering education researchers and engineering design educators. We alsoposit the use of digital twins in the capstone and cornerstone projects in engineering design. Forengineering education researchers, future work should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of digitaltwins in improving learning outcomes, particularly in enhancing students' problem-solving abilities,design thinking, and technical skills. From the literature review, we identified that empirical studies areneeded to assess how digital twins influence student engagement, retention, and knowledge transfer toreal

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Curricular & Course Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julia Melkers, Arizona State University; Terry Blum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Foundation Professor of Public Policy and Management in the School of Public Affairs and Director of the Center for Organization Research and Design (CORD). Her research portfolio addresses the careers, research capacity and outcomes of academic scientific and other knowledge-based professions. Her work has been funding by the U.S. NSF, NIH and several foundations. Dr. Melkers has extensive experience of more than two decades in advising and evaluating large interdisciplinary scientific teams. She is the U.S. co-editor of the Journal of Research Evaluation (Oxford University Publishers). She holds an honorary visiting appointment at INGENIO [CSIC], University Polytechnic Valencia, Spain, and she participated in the

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AI, Technology, and Data-Driven Learning in Biomedical Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Christian, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ophelia Anais Winslett, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alpa Gautam, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

needs of different interests and careerpaths of different students. All students should have some exposure, alongside opportunities for greater depththat flow from this introductory exposure.Introducing data skills in undergraduate BME education poses particular challenges. Many BME programs arestructured so that students receive a broad range of coursework. This breadth of work may come at the cost ofdepth into topics critical for their future careers in the field [9]. Our department determined that developing aseparate introductory course in data skills would not be feasible. This decision was based on limitations ondegree credits, space, and other practical challenges. In addition, studies have shown that BME students have alimited view of

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Murad Reis, Florida International University; Luana Okino Sawada, Florida International University; Paulo Padrao, Florida International University; Jose Fuentes, Florida International University

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Related Work2.1 Real Datasets in STEM EducationEducators in STEM fields have long advocated using real datasets to improve learning. Studies instatistics education argue for the advantage of real-life data sets to increase student interest andperceived relevance of coursework 5 . NASA’s education initiatives similarly emphasize that “theuse of real data provides formal educators the opportunity to teach their students real-worldapplications of STEM subjects” 6 . Combining authentic datasets with lessons aligned to standardscreates learning experiences that students carry forward in their academic careers 6 . However,incorporating real data comes with challenges; educators must address issues of data complexity,and accessibility to provide

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46560BOARD # 360: EDU Core—Engineering Systems Change for Equity: AFocus on Change ProcessesSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and inclusion for faculty

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Camila Zapata-Casabon, Universidad Andres Bello; Vicente Valenzuela-Riquelme M.Sc., Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

been shown to improve outcomes in resource-limitedsettings [13], [14]. These models prepare graduates for dynamic, interconnectedworkplaces. Engineers with well-developed leadership abilities can mobilize resources andpromote innovation within organizations [11]. Empirical evidence indicates that studentswho develop leadership skills early in their academic trajectory not only excel in team-based projects but also achieve greater professional integration post-graduation [15].Employers value leadership as a key skill for engineering graduates. Students withleadership training have better career prospects [16]. In response, institutions areincreasingly aligning curricula with industry demands by incorporating leadershipdevelopment programs [17

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Mikayla R Hoyle, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Melany Denise Opolz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nikhil Chandra Admal, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Mercer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Kersh, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Brian Mercer is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2016 and subsequently worked as a research engineer at the Illinois Applied Research Institute before turning to a career in teaching and education in 2018. His technical expertise lies in computational and theoretical solid mechanics, and he teaches a range of courses in these topics, including introductory solid mechanics, machine component design, computational mechanics, and finite element analysis. Brian’s pedagogical research efforts focus on developing and implementing effective

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Burleson, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

engineering.Keywords: preliminary examination, doctoral education, mechanical engineering1 IntroductionDoctoral programs in mechanical engineering aim to develop advanced technical expertise andresearch skills, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, and research organizations.These programs focus on both the mastery of core engineering principles and the development ofindependent research capabilities. Students are expected to engage in original research thatcontributes to the advancement of the field, while also demonstrating comprehensive knowledgein one or more fundamental areas of mechanical engineering, such as thermodynamics, solidmechanics, fluid dynamics, control systems, and design.During a doctoral program, students undergo a

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in STEM

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder; Tiera Tanksley, University of Colorado Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #47171Navigating Deficit Narratives: Marginalized Student Experiences in HumanitarianEngineering Graduate ProgramsMs. Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder Emma Stine recently finished a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she is researching student experiences before, during, and after attending a graduate program in humanitarian engineering, focusing on how these experiences influence career goals and outcome expectations. She is interested in how these goals align with social justice movements, including if and how students and practitioners are addressing global

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University; Marcella McMahon, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Brendan Weil, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, technoeconomics, and life cycle assessment. She leads the Sustainable Design and Systems Medicine lab (https://yenkiekm.com). Her teaching methodology to incorporate computational tools for explaining theoretical concepts led to her selection as one of the 20 Outstanding Young Chemical Engineering Educators by CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) Committee in 2019. Her ongoing research on machine learning, graph theory, water treatment, solvent recovery, optimizing lube-oil operations, and water utilities energy and asset management are funded by the USEPA, NSF, ExxonMobil, AstraZeneca, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, and American Water. She has won the 2022 AIChE Environmental Division Early Career Award, the

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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

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Mohammad Motaher Hossain, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Marsha Sowell, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Benjamin Turner, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Hui Shen, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Xiaoyu Liu, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

[10]. Another possibleexplanation for this disparity could be that Hispanics are less likely to have a science orengineering background that would facilitate their STEM employment [10], a supposition theperformance gaps noted above appear to support. The National Science and Technology Councilrecently identified STEM education goals. They are to “increase diversity, equity, and inclusionin STEM”, and “prepare the STEM workforce for the future” for the U.S. to be the global leaderin STEM literacy, innovation, and employment [11]. To achieve sustainable growth in the STEMworkforce, it is imperative to train educational professionals in a way that would enable them tomotivate their students from all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

will produce two to three publications, including one on WebTA’s deployment at Hofstra and another analyzing its impact on student learning. 2. Career Development: The project will support the PI’s research trajectory by generating new data for future studies and publications, positioning him for additional external fund- ing opportunities. For Laura Albrant, the practicum will provide invaluable teaching and research experience that will further her academic career, particularly as she prepares for a future professorship. 3. Institutional Impact: This collaboration aligns with Michigan Tech’s Tech Forward initia- tives by promoting innovative teaching practices in STEM education, emphasizing the role of

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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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Christopher Lowell Romeo, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; MONICA ITZEL PEREZ OLMEDO, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

understandcourse concepts and improve their motivation to learn. However, based on these findings, furtherwork may be needed to uncover more effective ways to integrate PBLAs into course content andstructure. Moreover, future studies should explore ways to design PBLAs that explicitly focus onmotivational factors and make their learning benefits more apparent to students. Emphasizing howPBLAs can support students' future careers may further enhance their motivational impact.Keywords: Hands-On Activities, Practice-Based Learning, Conceptual Understanding, Motivation,Undergraduate Electric Circuits Course1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Much of the fundamental engineering education research in the last twenty years promotesstudent-centered learning as

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

access to engineering courses, only 47%enrolled. Similarly, 72% had access to engineering-focused extracurricular activities, but only39% participated. Familiarity with programming tools was widespread across respondents, whileaccess to CAD tools and engineering platforms varied significantly, particularly for thosewithout formal curricular exposure. Future iterations will expand survey distribution throughcollaboration with other institutions. Those partnerships will be key to reaching a broader andmore widespread population to understand better the general experience level of our incomingFirst-Year Engineering students.IntroductionHigh school engineering exposure plays a crucial role in shaping students' STEM understandingand career pathways

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ERM Technical Session: Equity & Accessibility in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Blayne D. Stone, University of Pittsburgh; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Kelly Tatone, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

reform and interventions. While faculty-studentinteraction powerfully fosters student engagement [6], [31] and belonging [32], and increasesfaculty satisfaction [33], individual perceptions of responsibility for creating equitable courseenvironments vary individually, as does competence with the necessary equity-focused skills togenerate such environments. Notably, engineering faculty of color are often motivated to useinclusivity best practices due to past experiences of discrimination in STEM classrooms [34] - afactor that is not universal among faculty.Even faculty who feel it is their responsibility to adopt equity practices may refrain from doingso due to potential interpersonal and career impacts. For example, engineering faculty

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Disability in Engineering Programs (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 3)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Jon Bauer, Clemson University

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

(with permission) to see patterns in how neurodivergent students engage (e.g., do they pausevideos more often, access materials at different times, etc.). Such data can triangulate self-reported experienceswith behavioral evidence. Long-term outcomes and career trajectories: It is also essential to explore the long-term impact of onlinelearning on neurodivergent students’ academic trajectories and career readiness. For example, did the challengesof online learning lead to any shifts in major (did some leave STEM fields or slow down their course load)?Conversely, did any find the online format beneficial enough that they excelled

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ignacio Guerra P., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

must develop a rangeof personal attributes, such as social skills, decision-making, and problem-solving, which arecritical for success in their careers. These challenges raise questions about the effectivenessof undergraduate architecture programs in preparing students for the demands of theprofession. As the field evolves, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that studentsnot only excel in design but also acquire the skills necessary for managing projects andnavigating complex real-world situations [13], [14], [15], [16].In addition to professional skills, architecture students must cultivate academic abilities,which are interdisciplinary by nature [17]. While design remains a core focus, students mustalso develop a broad set of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin; Andrea Lidia Castillo, Arizona State University; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

supports groups, like first-generation students. These students are often self-driven to seek out faculty and mentor support[19], [22]. It is individuals like faculty and mentors who understand the academic landscape andoffer the first line of information. Frantellizzi [23] also found that first-generation femaledoctoral students lacked career counseling, and more was needed within degree programs.Providing students with access to additional tutoring and mentoring can help reduce thechallenges with transitioning into graduate school [7], [19], such as adjusting to the coursework-research balance [21]. With research being a core focus, the relationship between students andtheir research advisors is critical to their persistence in their program and

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GSD 1: From Recruitment to Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordan Min Peyton, Ohio State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

by faculty and research staff.Two primary categories emerge in discussions about the admission process: access toinformation and the evaluation of the scoring system.Access to Information: A study on Hispanic/Latinx undergraduate student experiences with thegraduate school application process found that access to information through research mentorsand peers significantly aided students in navigating the application process [10]. This findingwas found to be similar pertaining to women of color here mentors and career counselors canprovide additional support in applying to graduate programs [11]. Additionally, a volunteergroup, Científico Latino - Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative (CL-GSMI), which aims toprovide resources on the graduate

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reap, Quinnipiac University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #46950A Review of Entrepreneurial Concepts in Mechanical Engineering EducationProf. John Reap, Quinnipiac University As one of Quinnipiac University’s School of Computing and Engineering’s Founding Faculty members, John Reap helped shape, foster and guide its undergraduate focused engineering school since its founding in 2012. Educating undergraduate mechanical engineers remains one of this primary career foci. His scholarly activities are rooted in engineering design with an emphasis on environmentally benign / sustainable design and manufacturing. He also possesses a growing interest in engineering education

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weihang Zhu, University of Houston - COE; Tomika W. Greer, University of Houston - COE

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

) frameworks to conduct research related to postsecondary education/learning, job transitions, remote work, and work-life integration with a focus on helping women and marginalized groups manage and develop thriving and sustainable careers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Two Years’ Comparison from Industries of the Future Research Experience for Preservice Teacher Summer Program AbstractThis paper reports two years’ experience from our implementation of the NSF project titled“Industries of the Future Research Experience for Preservice Teachers in STEM Settings.” Thegoal of the project is to host 10 high school preservice teachers each

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Buten, University of Michigan; Jack Boomer Perry, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

engineering workforce, engineering students areoften cited as lacking those skills at graduation [5], [6]. Recruiters for engineering jobs even lookfor students who have more than just technical knowledge when filling positions. Since manyengineering undergraduates enter the workforce after graduation, they must learn these skillsduring their undergraduate careers. In response, academia has introduced professional skills intothe classroom using interventions such as project-based learning. A literature review conductedby Boelt et al. showed that students believed project-based learning activities help developvarious professional skills including communication, problem-solving, and teamwork [7].Universities also offer opportunities for engineering

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Usinski, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Alyndra Plagge, Trinity University; Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Student Division (STDT)

engineering identity. We argue that engineering identity can bedeveloped through outside identity formation in non-engineering contexts. With these results, wehope that instructors introduce intervention strategies into first-year engineering courses thatguide students to recognize outside of engineering identities and activities as beneficial toengineering.BackgroundEngineering Identity FrameworkMany different definitions of identity have arisen within identity literature such as “a certain kindof person” [14, p.99], or who we think we must be to engage in a specific career [15]. Identity iscomposed of different role identities, or meanings attached to a social or cultural role [8], such asgender or person of color. In this paper, we discuss outside

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MATH - Student Mindsets in Mathematics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa A Dagley, University of Central Florida; Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

to education, sense of community, retention, college transitions, living-learning communities, career readiness, mentoring and persistence to graduation for students in STEM programs.Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen, University of Central Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Accelerating Student Success in Mathematics through Personalized Adaptive LearningAbstractMath Launch is a program designed to help incoming first-year students prepare for calculus 1and set them up for success in their chosen STEM major. With a focus on expanding students’knowledge and capabilities in algebra, trigonometry and precalculus, Math Launch helpsstudents become calculus ready in

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

be the casemore often for doctoral/masters institutions). These two sets of data can be aligned byrecognizing that many institutions who offer a single engineering program are classified asmaster’s degree granting institutions even though all of the master’s degree offerings (typically arelatively small number) are in areas outside of engineering or STEM.In pie chart 5c, institutions are categorized by the range of instructional programs offered. Thiscaptures the relative percentage of majors within the institution that can be classified as “arts andsciences” (typically associated with traditional liberal arts subjects) as opposed to “professionalprograms” (typically focused on preparation for a particular career). Institutions with a

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; Elliot E Hui; Yama Akbari, University of California, Irvine; Warren Wiechmann, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

with a BME team.Observations team meetings showed that the medical students were able to assist BME studentswith the clinical aspects of understanding the unmet need. However, the instructors noted that itwas difficult to match medical students to student-driven projects in which the students intendedto develop a start-up company due to IP concerns. In our institution, medical students andundergraduates fall under different jurisdictions for IP as compared to graduate students andpostdoctoral trainees. This does provide a challenge in IP, aside from differences in perspectivesand career goals between the BME and medical students in terms of potential start-ups.Nevertheless, industry and faculty-led projects were accepting of the students, as

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

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Saravanan Gurupackiam, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

students it can be concluded that the students found thesoftware to be very useful, particularly for future applications in the highway engineering field. Studentsalso felt that the lab connected course materials to real world examples and practical applications. This isa very important feedback because if the students believe that the lab connected course materials to realworld examples and practical applications, it means that they are equipping themselves for a possiblehighway engineering career. The utilization of software like Civil 3D by highway/transportationengineering firms has been increasing for the past few years. Specifically, students will be well preparedfor creating new highway alignments, performing design checks for the highway

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2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

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Anna Huang, Texas A&M University; Amanda Jane Latham, Texas A&M University; Erika Yao; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University

annual conference from 2009 to 2021 werecollected and compiled into a highly detailed and comprehensive database. This process enabled the application of data analysis techniques to identify trends that reside in those papers, e.g., statistical analysis of publication frequency and identifying common research topics after data preprocessing. We focused on discovering connections between various institutions and their submitted papers, including notable variances in the number of papers, number of authors per paper, and number of early career researchers submitting papers to the conference. With the collected data, overall paper submission counts by affiliation were produced, and interesting connections could then be drawnbetween the levels

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hashmath Fathima, Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

students to chooseengineering as a career. With an emphasis on smart and connected cities, the SCR2 programprovides summer research experiences (eight weeks for students and six weeks for teachers).This paper presents our learnings and insights of the program for the past four years withevaluation findings. There have been 116 students and 44 teachers who have successfullyparticipated. The research program was conducted on campus in 2019, but due to COVID-19, theprogram was conducted online in 2020. In 2021 and 2022, the program was redesigned to behybrid, and six host sites participated. Despite the changes in the program, students' prowess wasenhanced by their teamwork and engagement in the projects. The post-program survey raisedconcerns about

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Promoting Social Sustainability, Cultural Assets, and Assessing Equity and Diversity Index

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis R. Parnell Jr., University of Florida; Jabari Wilson, University of Florida; Karen Theodora Hicklin; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

freshman, so I still went to career showcase even though no one’s going to hire a freshman, but I still show up. But I got to see a lot of people who kind of looked like me, who had similar experiences, and I got to talk to them which was kind of cool. So, it made me feel like, okay, this is great. This is totally feasible. I’m here, people have similar struggles, so I can definitely just ask them for help and move forward to the next step. Then post COVID, or while in COVID I was like, okay, so what happens now. So, you just kind of take it day by day while in COVID. But then post COVID, I think it was hard, trying to integrate back into society, even though I’m an extrovert, I was already comfortable