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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Taking it One Step at a Time: The Growth of a Program to Support the Doctorates of Tomorrow

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Travis Chan; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

undergraduate level or in earlier stages of higher education.Development of academic, social, and research self-efficacy within undergraduate students eachplay a key role en route to graduate school enrollment.MentoringGraduate degree attainment requires guidance which can be derived from an approachencompassing intervention and integrated support strategies led by experienced people.In Assessing the Effectiveness of the GradTrack Virtual Mentoring Program, Arinze et al.provide a survey-driven GradTrack program evaluation. The purpose of the paper is to provide aprogram evaluation of the current state of Purdue Engineering’s GradTrack program. While stillin the initial stages of development, Purdue Engineering’s GradTrack program has proven

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Undergraduate Career Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Semrau, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jennifer S Linvill, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Paper ID #47612Adapting to the Workforce: How Microelectronics Engineers Overcome KnowledgeGapsRebecca Semrau, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)Dr. Jennifer S Linvill, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University. Her research examines workforce development, particularly through general and technical workforce needs assessments. Her research examines organizational and leadership issues that span across an ecosystem of partners within the following areas: defense, government, industry

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GSD 6: The Graduate School Experience

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

disruption to their curriculum and coursework, they are more often engaged inresearch that depends on access to physical laboratories and specialized equipment.This study therefore aims to answer the following research question: How did engineeringgraduate students experience the transition to non-traditional/alternative learning duringthe COVID-19 pandemic? To answer this question, we analyzed qualitative data collected usingthe SenseMaker platform in response to the prompt "Imagine you are talking to a friend or familymember about the evolving COVID-19 crisis. Describe something you encountered as anengineering student." Participants’ responses were analyzed using best practices in qualitative codingtechniques following an inductive, open-coding

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jay Ash, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

University, Beijing, China, in 2006 and his M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He worked as an analog IC designer at Texas Instruments, Dallas, between 2011 and 2012. He was a Member of Technical Staff, IC Design at Maxim Integrated, San Diego, CA, between 2012 and 2016, and a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, Tempe, AZ, between 2016 and 2019. In 2019, he joined the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he is currently an assistant professor and Jack H. Graham Endowed Fellow of Engineering. His research interests include power management IC design, hardware security, and energy

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Sterling, Auburn University; Anahita Ayasoufi, Auburn University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

creativeproblem solving [8] and increased undergraduate student retention in engineering programs fromimplementing experiential hands-on approaches in Freshman year classes [9].Moreover, analog tools foster an appreciation for the iterative and often imprecise nature ofengineering problem-solving. Students encounter the challenges of variability in outdoorconditions, human error, and tool limitations, allowing them to explore real-world implications.These experiences are difficult to replicate with digital tools, where outputs are often presentedas black-box solutions, detaching students from the underlying processes and disguisingtechnical limitations.2.3 Integration into curriculumIncorporating historical tools into the engineering curriculum provides

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sourojeet Chakraborty Ph.D., EIT, Johns Hopkins University; Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

], the difficulty of HEI curriculato coincide with the ever-evolving needs of I.D. 5.0 [33], minimal education freedom in Mexico [7], etc. However,some promising survey trends demonstrate the value students place on the Society 5.0 and Community 5.0 vision [53],such as AI integration into a project management masters’ program in Kyiv, Ukraine [48], training E.D. 5.0 awaremathematics teachers in Zimbabwe [34], student perception of sustainability into a traditional oil and gas elective [13],assessing instructor/curriculum readiness in Bachelors of Education in Biology program in Indonesia [8], theconscious incorporation of Agile methods into a data-driven design and modeling course in chemical engineering [14],& the incorporation of industry

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ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tina Baradaran; Jennifer Stansby; Mihail Ionescu; Edward Obbard

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

networking,presenting research, scientific output, material research and modelling, evaluation ofmaterials and experimental testing, required for training nuclear engineers in the NFC group.The PDs show the knowledge needed can be nuclear or non-nuclear, however the skills arenon-nuclear specific, apart from nuclear based coding skills and attributes carry through to alltasks across various roles. This is important in design of a learning program that encompassesboth nuclear and non-nuclear knowledge and skills. Through linking the competencies toprofessional frameworks such as the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies, the studyprovides a roadmap for curriculum development and workforce training initiatives. WhilePDs are an essential tool for

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Thomas Tretter, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Jessica Buckley

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #47001Supporting Academic Resiliency Among Underrepresented Engineering Students:The Impact of University Academic SystemsMr. Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville Mr. Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi is a Curriculum and Instruction Ph. D. student specializing in Languages, Literacies, Cultures, and Communities (L2C2) at the University of Louisville. Mr. Sattar-Sahamsabadi serves as a graduate research assistant for the J.B. Speed School’s Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering. He received his BS and MAT in P.E. and Health from the University of Louisville. His research interests are in CRT and

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Ethics education methodologies and interventions

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

unethical.PositionalityI am a white, queer settler in Canada. My undergraduate education was in manufacturingengineering, and for both my MSc and PhD I conducted engineering education research,focusing on leadership and social justice respectively. I strongly believe in advocating forengineering education to move away from technocentric approaches and to integrate more socialelements, community-based solutions, and engagement in discussions on the politics ofengineering.I recently began my role as an assistant professor; however I have critically been engaged inscholarship, research, teaching, and pedagogical communities about engineering education for 10years. This gives me unique insight into theoretical foundations and best practices, although myexperience in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

measurable improvements. An extensive review of Six Sigma methodologies is availablein8.Given its widespread use in industry, educators have explored how to integrate Lean Six Sigmainto academic curricula. Rao and Rao9 investigated this integration, while Ho et al.10 discussedchallenges faced during adoption in higher education. Furterer11 presented strategies and toolsfor teaching Lean Six Sigma to engineering technology students, and Zhan and Porter12introduced project-based learning to enhance student understanding of Lean Six Sigmaprinciples.In addition to teaching Lean Six Sigma, the methodology can be applied to improve processeswithin higher education institutions. Coowar et al.13 successfully used Lean Six Sigma tostreamline the pre

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

and cutting-edge methods, such as person-centered approaches, NLP, ML, and Social Relation Models. He studies and promotes multicultural teaming experiences to promote an inclusive and welcoming learning space for all to thrive in engineering. Particularly, he aims to help students improve intercultural competency and teamwork competency through interventions, counseling, pedagogy, and mentoring. Siqing received the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award in 2024 from Purdue College of Engineering, a Bilsland Dissertation fellow in the 2023-24 academic year, and the 2024 FIE New Faculty Fellow Award.Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dr. Jannini is a

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 10: Research Infrastructure and Institutional Insights

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pallavi Singh, University of South Florida; Joel Howell; Joshua Karl Thomas Ranstrom, University of South Florida; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

the needs of government andmilitary research initiatives [6][4][3]. While this transition addressed critical national priori-ties, it also introduced a gap between academic preparation and the practical expectations ofindustry. In response, there is presently a renewed emphasis on developing industry-readyengineers by integrating experiential learning and professional competency development intothe curriculum. The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) program at the University ofSouth Florida (USF) aligns with this contemporary shift by equipping students with real-worldskills, ethical foundations, and structured career development practices rooted in experientiallearning. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches further support

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew D Goodman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Halim Beere, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

small enrollment, e.g. an elective courseor a graduate course, the courses students register in will have smaller overlaps and the value ofthe course registration data might be less. This tool might also be more useful for new facultywho might not be familiar with the curriculum. She mentioned that instructors who are familiarwith the contents of various courses might identify the connections between courses easily byknowing only the titles of the courses, but it might be challenging for instructors who are notfamiliar with the content of other courses. Thus, she suggested an improvement to show theconnections between courses by content overlap.The second interviewee is a lecturer. He teaches an upper level course where students havediverse

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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Student Papers

Education, 2025Performance Unveiled: Comparing Lightweight Devices Testbed and Virtual Machines for Edge ComputingAbstractTechnological innovations are accelerating across fields like engineering, IT, environmentalscience, and agriculture, the convergence of education & research has emerged as a vital andconcerning issue. Although the research in areas such as edge computing holds a lot of potentialfor real-world applications, its integration into engineering education remains marginalized dueto lack of curriculum alignment, lack of resources for faculty training, and industry-academiadisconnect. This study bridges the gap by investigating the suitability of hands-onexperimentation with edge computing frameworks to enhance

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 10: Institutions and Structures

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Gibson, National Academy of Engineering; David A. Butler, National Academy of Engineering; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Connecticut Davis Chacon Hurtado, Ph.D., is an assistant research professor at UConn. He co-directs the Engineering for Human Rights Initiative, which is a collaboration between UConn’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the College of Engineering, and the Human Rights Institute, to promote and advance interdisciplinary research in engineering with a clear focus on societal outcomes. Davis is working with several faculty on campus to develop research and curriculum at the intersection of human rights and engineering, such as the one discussed herein. Davis completed his Ph.D. in Transportation and Infrastructure Systems at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2018. His research interests include

Conference Session

Materials Division (MATS) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Louis Oh, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Elizabeth Zarr Paolella, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity

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Materials Division (MATS)

, 11th, and 12th grade science, and has worked for two science education nonprofits.Mr. Louis Oh, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Louis Oh is a Design Laboratories Manager at Stevens Institute of Technology and a student of the Mechanical Engineering Masters program. With 10 years of experience in CNC machine spindles, Louis has developed expertise in failure inspection, spindle condition analysis, and monitoring using vibration signals and sound emissions. His recent research area focuses on integrated machine condition monitoring using an AI-based architecture.Elizabeth Zarr Paolella, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 1: Tech-Forward Teaching - Digital Tools to Enhance Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ian Hong Phan, University of California, Santa Cruz; Iakov Taranenko, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

California, Santa Cruz Tela Favaloro is an associate teaching professor for the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC where she works to establish holistic interdisciplinary programming centered in experiential learning. Her Ph.D is in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in the design and fabrication of laboratory apparatus and techniques for electro-thermal characterization of sustainable power systems as well as the design of learner-centered experiential curriculum. She is currently working to develop an inclusion-centered first-year engineering program in hands on design and problem-based learning to better support students as they enter the engineering fields. ©American Society for

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Diversity

Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by

Conference Session

Full Papers III

Collection

FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas

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FYEE 2025

competition. The opportunity to learn new skills and exercise autonomy in a well-structured environment was also highly valued. And, the most common dislikes centered aroundgroup-related challenges, the disconnect between project components, time and workload issues,technical frustrations with robotics, lack of clarity or guidance, repetitive assignments, and adesire for more meaningful or engaging work. These themes suggest opportunities for improvingproject integration, communication, time management, and student autonomy in future iterations.ConclusionThe project effectively fostered key skills essential to engineering education, includingteamwork, communication, critical thinking, and reflection. By challenging students to identifyand address an

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Long, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M. Mehdi Salek; Amitava 'Babi' Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sarah Elena McCullough, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #46825Analyzing the Impact of Two Co-Curricular Undergraduate Experiential LearningPrograms on STEM Students’ Career ReadinessDr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Rea Lavi is Digital Education Lecturer and Curriculum Designer with the Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the School of Engineering at MIT, where he leads the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and generative A.I. into residential education. He is also Lecturer and Curriculum Designer for the New Engineering Education Program (NEET) in the same school, for which he teaches a first-year problem

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45472Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A CollaborativeIndustry-Academia ModelDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey. Following, a masterˆa C™s degree a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A Collaborative

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 6: Learning by Doing - Contextual and Community-Based Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Campbell, Robert Morris University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

-Based Framework for Introduction to EngineeringAbstract This paper is considered complete evidence-based practice. In Fall 2023, Robert MorrisUniversity piloted seven different semester-long projects in one section of an Introduction toEngineering course. Students were assigned in groups of four and given specific roles andresponsibilities. The projects were designed to complement the curriculum of the class and alloweach group to meet learning outcomes through an exploration and application of technology tosolve engineering problems. The projects were created with a framework that would allow otherfaculty who teach the course to select any number of the projects to offer (based on resourcesavailable and instructor

Conference Session

Student Services & Supports

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seema C Shah-Fairbank P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Eric Steward, University of South Alabama; Nelson Román Gómez-Torres, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

attendance of a PA or FA to ASCE PFATW.BackgroundBenefit for studentsIn the current climate of higher education student success is a key conversation topic. Asstudents participate in activities beyond the classroom, they have a stronger educationalexperience and higher institutional satisfaction [11]. Student success can be attributed to theconnection and access students have to faculty advisor(s) and other student members [12], [13].These students develop practical competencies (i.e. soft or power skills) and build leadership thatmay not be included in their academic curriculum [14]. These skills can be practiced throughstudent organizations. These organizations provide an opportunity to grow future leaders byoffering opportunities to balance

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

+ Guest speaker Due: Reflection 2 Workshop 4 Encouraging an Inclusive Learning Environment, Connections in the Classroom, and Identity Safety + Guest speakers Due: Reflection 3 Workshop 5 Providing and Receiving Feedback + Guest speaker Due: Reflection 4 Workshop 6 Celebration of completion, individual presentations of learning Due: Final reflection and implementation plan Post-survey Post-survey link administered; due by end of semesterThe workshop curriculum was adapted from the national program to fit the institution’s HSIidentity and graduate student audience, such that participants framed their thinking within theuniversity-specific

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ABET, PE, and CEBOK

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

(CEBOK3) was published in 2019 [1]. Much like the prior versions ofthe CEBOK, the Third Edition made significant positive impacts on the profession of civilengineering as it outlines foundational, technical, and professional practice learning outcomes forindividuals entering into responsible charge in the practice of civil engineering. CEBOK sets thedirection for curriculum development and professional practice and sets an expectation forlifelong learning. As part of a pre-established timeline, ASCE has launched the CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge Task Committee, Fourth Edition (CEBOK4TC).The following charge was presented to the CEBOK4TC by the ASCE Committee on Educationleadership: ● Critically review published literature regarding the

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

software tools to make measurements of physical quantities. • Models: Identify the strengths and limitations of theoretical models as predictors of real- world behaviors. • Experiment: devise an experimental approach, specify appropriate equipment and procedures, implement these procedures, and interpret the resulting data to characterize an engineering material, component or system. • Teamwork: work effectively in teams, including structure individual and join accountability; assign roles, responsibilities, and task; monitor progress; meet deadlines; and integrate individual contributions into a final deliverable. • Sensory Awareness: use the human senses to gather information and to make sound

Conference Session

WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Vento, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Villanova University. Justin is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of chemical engineering in an engaging manner while also developing new courses that introduce students to the evolving biotechnology industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-In-Progress: Developing a project-focused synthetic biology elective course to prepare chemical engineering students for careers in biotechAbstractChemical engineering graduates are increasingly entering biotechnology fields due to thepromise of biotechnology to offer cutting edge and sustainable solutions to world problems aswell as its inherent connection to chemical engineering principles. Novel

Conference Session

Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick J Sours, The Ohio State University; Monroe Weber-Shirk, Cornell University; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Margaret Gottfried, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

addressing these challenges through intentional partnership structures and ethical engagementpractices, the RIDE Ecosystem provides a replicable model for sustainable, community-drivenengineering collaborations.The RIDE Framework – An Emerging ModelThe RIDE (Research, Innovate, Design, and Empower) framework provides a structuredapproach to integrating academic research with community-driven engineering solutions. Thismodel bridges education, technology development, and community engagement to createsustainable and scalable solutions for water access. While still evolving, the frameworkestablishes core principles that guide the equitable and ethical implementation of engineeringinterventions in resource-limited communities.Core Elements of the RIDE

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nandita Biswas, Washington State University; Emily Larsen, Washington State University; Jonathan Steffens, Washington State University

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Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD)

Geometric dimensioning is taught fordocumentation purposes, tolerancing concept is taught using actual machine parts by showingexamples with specific machining concepts. An interactive self-learning tool for manufacturingdimensioning is developed to teach dimensioning in the context of machining for freshman levelstudents [3]. The self-learning tool developed in this work includes videos of machining toexplain the manufacturing dimensioning. Southwest Texas State University developed anexperiment to allow students to apply concepts of GD&T learned in lecture. The study showedthat their approach had a great impact on students’ learning process and retention of the concepts[4]. When a model building technique was integrated into a Theory of

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale; Alyssa Xiang

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

impactstudents’ ability to learn relevant concepts in different environments as well as interaction withothers or corporate-based cybersecurity behaviors [2,3,4]. There are educational attempts made tooffer summer camps and attract high school students through summer camps however theseattempts do not include pedagogical research on better understanding of the students [8]. Similarly,a peer mentoring framework for students in an introductory Information Systems course is testedin [9] for students to interact with their peers in an upper-level elective course in cybersecurity thatfocused on Data Analytics for Cybersecurity concepts. The purpose of the tested framework wasto encourage more students to explore cybersecurity careers through peer led