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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashis Nandy, Northern New Mexico College; Steve Cox, Northern New Mexico College; Stephanie Amedeo-Marquez, Northern New Mexico College

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Paper ID #26471Undergraduate Engineering Retention and Enrichment through Implemen-tation of an NSF IUSE Project in an Underrepresented Hispanic Serving In-stitutionDr. Ashis Nandy, Northern New Mexico College Dr. Ashis Nandy is an Associate Professor of Electromechanical Engineering Technology at the Northern New Mexico College, Espanola, New Mexico. He received his Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2012. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineer- ing from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2006), and a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University

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practices. Page 23.598.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Feedback in Complex, Authentic, Industrially Situated Engineering Projects using Episodes as a Discourse Analysis Framework – Year 1IntroductionOver the last seven years, we have developed, implemented, and studied student learning incyber-enabled learning systems.1,2 Central to each of these learning systems is a virtual reactorthat enables a team of students to develop, test, and refine solutions as they are tasked withdeveloping an optimal “recipe” for one of two virtual reactors. The two virtual reactors include:the

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Liusheng Wang, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Paper ID #6169Correlation Analysis of Scaffolding Creative Problem Solving Through Ques-tion Prompts with Process and Outcomes of Project-Based Service LearningDr. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an associate professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over ten years of industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Mr. Liusheng Wang, Jackson State

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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DeLean A Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #8106Early work for the Mathematics as a Gatekeeper to Engineering Project: AReview of Informal Learning, Engineering and Design Thinking LiteratureMs. DeLean A Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette DeLean Tolbert is a doctoral student of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan–Dearborn and a M.S. in Industrial Engineer- ing from the University of Michigan. Her research interests include: informal engineering learning and teaching, K-12 engineering education, and engineering thinking and learning within ethnic minority com

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Jaynie L. Whinnery, Oregon State University

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solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU.Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State UniversityDr. Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University Debra Gilbuena is a postdoctoral scholar in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engi- neering at Oregon State University. Debra has an M.BA, an M.S, and four years of industrial experience including a position in sensor development. Sensor development is

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andy S Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Iem H Heng, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology CUNY

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School Students to Study Engineering Technology through Hands-on Mechatronics Product Design ProjectsAbstractThis poster presents the work on using hands-on mechatronics design activities to attract college, aswell as high school students, to study engineering technology. This work is supported by a grant fromNational Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technology Education (ATE) division. TheMechatronics Technology Center (MTC) established by the grant enables faculty members fromdifferent engineering technology fields to collaborate to introduce mechatronics technology to collegestudents through multidisciplinary hands-on design projects, enable students from mechanicalengineering technology, computer engineering technology, electrical

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon M Clancy, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #41328Board 204: Barriers and Supports to Divergent Thinking in EngineeringProblem-Solving: An Engineering Student Project ExperienceShannon M Clancy, University of Michigan Shannon M. Clancy (she/they) is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her current research focuses on idea development and ideation tools, divergent thinking, and engineering curricular practices and culture. Her research interests

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepak Ganta, Texas A&M International University; Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Maria Lopez, Texas A&M International University; Alan Santos, Texas A&M International University; Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International University; Sergio Gonzalez Torres, Texas A&M International University

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engineering students taking gateway or introduction toengineering classes. In this in-situ interdisciplinary intervention method, so far, we have engagedone of two cohorts of university freshman engineering students (16 students/cohort): one withActive Learning (AL) (with a culture of inclusion through video-based activity/interaction) andthe other with AL and creative video projects (CVP) activities in a 2-semester enrichment program.Our intervention investigated a new 100% (AL) method that combines video-based interactionamong student-faculty and group CVP (for ex., self-reflective biography of scientists) to inspire,motivate, and improve the retention rate within TAMIU’s engineering program, promoting aculture of inclusion. The CVP was created

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #41731Board 277: Exploring the Intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andEthics in Engineering: Project Overview and Preliminary ResultsMs. Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ms.Anakok is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She has a Ms. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and Bs. in Mechatronics Engineering from Kocaeli University, Turkey.Dr. Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Justin L Hess is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Hess’s research

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #44383Board 294: HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: The Freshman YearInnovator Experience (FYIE): Bridging the URM Gap in STEMDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Paige Trubenstein, Angelo State University

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Paper ID #42108Board 295: HSI Planning Project: Integrative Undergraduate STEM Educationat Angelo State University (I-USE ASU Grant #2122828)Dr. Brittany Paige Trubenstein, Angelo State University Dr. Paige Trubenstein (or Dr. T) is an Angelo State alumna who graduated from ASU in 2015 with her Bachelor of Science in psychology. She attended the University of California, Riverside, where she obtained her master’s degree in developmental psychology in 2017 and her Ph.D. in developmental psychology in 2020. She eagerly returned to ASU as a faculty member in the fall of 2019, and she teaches multiple undergraduate and

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Rebecca Holcombe

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Paper ID #41686Board 315: Initial Findings of Engineering Faculties’ Perceptions of MasteryAssessment in a Project-based Engineering ProgramDr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She holds a BA and MS in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley.Miss Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno Kelsey is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. There she completed her

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Laura Carroll, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #42231Board 355: Project Update: Academic Success of STEM College Studentswith ADHD and the Role of Classroom Teaching PracticesNolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD student at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Miss Xiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests encompass faculty development and change, neurodiverse college student learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The First Two Years: An Overview of Contributions of the NSF CAREER: Valuing Education and Career Transition Opportunities Raising Student Success ProjectTags: engineering education, transfer student capital, transfer students, two-year college1. Project OverviewTwo-year (or community) colleges, with their open access missions, have a significant impact inthe higher education landscape. These institutions enroll a large

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Kow Quainoo, North Park University

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. in Biology from TunghaiUniversity, Taiwan, M.S. in Plant Physiology from Louisiana State U. and Ph.D. in Biology fromUniversity of Iowa. His research focuses on the application of bioinformatics in solvingenvironmental problems. As a program coordinator in Biotechnology, Dr Lin is dedicated toconnecting higher education and industries. The Influence of Belongingness and Academic Support during a Global Pandemic for Engineering Students through Participation in an S-STEM Intervention ProjectAbstractThe purpose of this S-STEM intervention project is to provide support for talented but financiallyneedy students to increase degree completion and successful job placement in STEM fields. Theproject provides support through scholarship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #41274Board 405: The Stressors for Doctoral Students Questionnaire (SDSQ): Year3 of an RFE Project on Understanding graduate Engineering Student Well-Beingand RetentionJennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jennifer Cromley is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on two broad areas: achievement/retention in STEM and comprehension of illustrated scientific textDr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #43467Board 396: Supporting Students’ Success in the Cybersecurity Field: Accomplishmentsand Lessons Learned by the ACCESS projectDr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, DoD, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Richard A. Layton; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue Engineering Education; Haleh Barmaki Brotherton, Clemson University; Hayaam Osman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Paper ID #41554Board 398: Sustaining and Scaling the Impact of the MIDFIELD Project atthe American Society for Engineering Education (Year 2)Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan Lord is Professor and Chair of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She received a BS from Cornell University in Materials Science and Electrical Engineering (EE) and MS and PhD in EE from Stanford University. Her research focuses on the study and promotion of equity in engineering including student pathways and inclusive teaching. She has won best paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University; Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University; Thaddeus A. Roppel, Auburn University; Chih-hsuan Wang; Melody L Russell

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Paper ID #43019Board 211: Building a ’Project-Based Learning for Rural Alabama STEMMiddle School Teachers in Machine Learning and Robotics’ RET Site (Year2)Dr. Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University Xiaowen Gong received his BEng degree in Electronics and Information Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2008, his MSc degree in Communications from the University of Alberta in 2010, and his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Arizona State University in 2015. From 2015 to 2016, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Ohio State University

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cary David Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rebecca R Essig, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Josh Boyd, Purdue University; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #10122Writing to Learn Engineering: Identifying Effective Techniques for the Inte-gration of Written Communication into Engineering Classes and Curricula(NSF RIGEE project)Dr. Cary David Troy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ph.D., Stanford University, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2003) Assistant Professor, Purdue University, School of Civil Engineering (2007-present)Ms. Rebecca Rose Essig, Purdue UniversityProf. Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Brent K. Jesiek is Assistant Professor in the Schools of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #47678BOARD # 462: The Role of the NSF S-STEM funded ACCESS Project inRecruiting and Supporting Cybersecurity StudentsProf. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in Cybersecurity program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernadette Sibuma, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Jayne Ryczkowski, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Meredith Watts

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Paper ID #47254BOARD # 274: NSF IUSE Project: A Culturally Inclusive Teaching Institutefor STEM Community College & High School FacultyDr. Bernadette Sibuma, Massachusetts Bay Community College Bernadette Sibuma, EdD, is the director of online learning and principal investigator for the STEM Culturally Inclusive Teaching Institute at Massachusetts Bay Community College. She completed a BSc in Educational Psychology from Cornell University, as well as an MA and EdD in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University.Jayne Ryczkowski, Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeMeredith Watts

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Qazi, Tuskegee University; Jeff Gray, The University of Alabama; Martha Escobar, Oakland University; Kathleen C Haynie; Noelle G. Mongene, Oakland University; Yasmeen Rawajfih, Tuskegee University

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Paper ID #48783BOARD # 312: (NSF ITEST) The Alabama LEGACY Project: A Peer-learningCommunity Model to Provide AP CS Preparation and Career Awareness forBlack Young WomenDr. Mohammed A. Qazi, Tuskegee University Mohammed Qazi obtained his PhD in 1997 from the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Universite de Montreal), Montreal, Canada. Subsequently, he was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to further develop his scientific research. Currently, Dr. Qazi is a Professor of Mathematics at Tuskegee University and serves as an Associate Dean for Research

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mobin Rastgar Agah, Ct State Community College Norwalk

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Mary McVee; Duncan H Mullins, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Paper ID #47197BOARD # 425: Preliminary Results from the Elementary Teacher ProfessionalLearning in Equitable Engineering Pedagogies for Multilingual Students Project(DRK12)Dr. Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Her research work aims to improve the learning experience for undergraduate students by examining conceptual knowledge gains

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Musabbiha Zaheer; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #47722BOARD # 282: NSF IUSE: Project Update: Academic Success of STEMCollege Students with ADHD and the Role of Instructional PracticesMusabbiha Zaheer Musabbiha Zaheer is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, majoring in computer engineering, with special interests in engineering education research.Nolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD candidate at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. His research interests include engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Ilbeigi, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Dana Alzoubi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Abbas Rashidi, The University of Utah

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analytics, dashboards, online learning, self-regulation, studeAbbas Rashidi, The University of Utah ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025An AI-Enhanced System to Integrate Unstructured Observations with Formal Engineering Education: An NSF RITELAbstractThis article outlines the objectives, design, recent findings, and anticipated outcomes of a newlyfunded research initiative supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The project ispart of the Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL) program,which prioritizes pioneering research in emerging teaching and learning technologies tailored toaddress critical challenges in real-world educational contexts. The

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Ruth Fessehaye, Lipscomb University

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, engineering education, and equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses. In addition to her courses and research, she serves as the Associate Director for Research and Education for the Peugeot Center. With the center, she is also an active leader for humanitarian engineering student project teams, primarily working in Guatemala.Ruth Fessehaye, Lipscomb University Ruth Fessehaye recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Applied Mathematics. She is set to begin her role in Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) Program, where she will focus on the biomedical engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilie Hein, Skyline College; Rick Hough, Skyline College

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with demonstrated financial need at Skyline College, atwo-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located in Silicon Valley, a hub of STEM innovationwith many high-demand jobs, by combining financial assistance with evidence-based practices,such as multi-tiered mentoring 1 2 , ePortfolio adoption 3 4 and participation in co-curricularactivities. In particular, the major goals of the project are as follows.(1) leverage existing high-impact, evidence-based processes already implemented on campus toensure that IMMERSE students maximize opportunities to support their success and careerpotential (2) implement a cohesive multi-tiered mentorship program to increase retention, studentsuccess, and graduation of IMMERSE scholars; (3) expand industry

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Yang Yang, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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University Dr. Amy Betz is the Assistant Dean for Retention, Diversity, and Inclusion for the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia Uni ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 LSAMP: 2-Year Institution STEM Faculty and Staff Perceptions of the KS-LSAMP Project ImplementationIntroductionThe overarching goals of the Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP) project (EDU/EES) is to establish a sustainable pathway for underrepresented minoritystudents (African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American, Pacific Islander