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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Junling Hu; Godwin Agyei-Owusu, University of Bridgeport

@my.bridgeport.edu jjhu@bridgeport.edu Abstract—The advent of electric vertical takeoff and carbon fiber composite body. The innovative design includeslanding (eVTOL) aircraft presents a transformative using the bottom frame as the landing gear and a race caropportunity in urban air mobility. With reference to Jetson One, inspired safety cell to protect the pilot [5].this project aimed to design a multi-rotor lightweight chassis frame Chassis is the central frame of a vehicle, carrying all theand body structure for one passenger eVTOL to enhance its

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Montana Jane Lang, Mississippi State; Taylor Cagle, Mississippi State University; Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University

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) on the videos 5 Show and explain specific/often overlooked jobs 3 Interview workers who have experience with this profession 3 Talk specifics about education expectations for a variety of career options 3 Include more background information on the projects in the videos 3 Include more visual effects Effective 14 Videos explained construction processes and represented the profession well Area 10 Brought awareness to construction’s role in everyday aspects of life 9 Interviewing "doers" on the I-269 was well-received & showcased diversity 9 Educates the public

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson

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grant funding or industry partnerships.Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College Dr. Kinnis Gosha (Go-Shay) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Culturally Relevant Computer Lab at Morehouse College. Dr. Goshaˆa C™s research interests include conversational agents, social media data analytMrs. Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology Talia Kessler, MSPP is a research associate at The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech. As a research associate, she works on research and evaluation projects centering on K-12 STEM education. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Georgia Tech and is currently

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Eric P. Flynn; Arthur McAdams

amcadams@bridgeport.eduAbstract— The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Keywords—artificial intelligence; industry 5.0; automotiveinto engineering design presents a transformative engineering; design optimization; business strategy; educationopportunity to optimize processes, enhance outcomes, and and trainingreduce costs. This paper examines the application of AIthrough a design project from within the automotive I. INTRODUCTIONindustry, focusing on a “blank sheet” design approach for amanifold system. Utilizing AI, the project aims to not only In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the

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Track 4: Technical Session 1: Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Years in Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia; Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota; Jinkoo Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia; Bo Hyun Lee, The Ohio State University; Han Na Suh, Georgia State University - Perimeter College; Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia; Pat Garriott

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Psychological Association (APA), Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA, and the Society for Vocational Psychology. His work has been recognized by Divi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF Project #2000607/2000636 Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Years in Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions Lisa Y. Flores Rachel L Navarro

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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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-D dimensioned 2-D sketches and fully dimensioned 3-Dparts. Through various projects, students practice parts. Through various projects, students practicecreating 3-D models and focus on using and creating 3-D models and focus on using andmodifying 2-D sketch tools such as line, circle, arcs, modifying 2-D sketch tools such as line, circle, arcs,rectangle, offset, fillet, chamfer, trim, mirror, move, rectangle, offset, fillet, chamfer, trim, mirror, move,rotate, copy, scale, stretch, and other commands. They rotate, copy, scale, stretch, and other commands. Theyalso learn feature commands including extrude, also learn feature commands including extrude,extrude cut, loft, revolve, wrap

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Shalini Jada; Xingguo Xiong; Ahmed El-Sayed; Navarun Gupta

Computer Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 aelsayed@bridgeport.edu navarung@bridgeport.edu Abstract—Wildfires are increasingly destructive natural This paper aims to harness the capabilities of Convolutionaldisasters, exacerbated by climate change and human activities, Neural Networks (CNNs) for wildfire detection by integratingposing significant risks to ecosystems, human life, and satellite imagery and drone surveillance data. By leveraginginfrastructure. This project leverages

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Angela Gross; Victoria Christianson; Sally Dorer; Emaan Jivani; Mohak Kothari; Meghna Sridhar; Bala Maheswaran

splints can be caused by improper gait.professional tools and everyday users. This project takes a steptoward making foot health technology more accessible, ensuring itis available to a broader audience. Around 10% of runners experience Achilles tendinopathy, with a lifetime risk of 50%. This injury is characterized by Introduction pain, swelling, and impaired function during walking.There are 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles External risk factors include over training and trainingand tendons in the ankle and foot. With every step, the arch

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mostafa Mohammad, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

Paper ID #49691Reengineering Drill Systems: A Lean Six Sigma Approach to MinimizingDefects and Maximizing EfficiencyMostafa Mohammad, Wichita State University MOSTAFA MOHAMMAD is currently a bachelor’s at Process Automation Engineering currently studying at Wichita State University. With a passion for optimising industrial processes that uses existing products, he has demonstrated the need of efficiency and quality improvement methodologies. For a recent project, Mostafa Mohammad has successfully applied all Six Sigma principles to enhance the production of an existing product, analysing and refining processes to achieve

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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B. Kris Jaeger-Helton

-MACHINE SYSTEMS COURSE AND ROLE OF AI Along with the assignment write-up, students were asked tooutline the advantages and drawbacks of using AI for such A. HMS Course Profileacademic work. Of the 56 respondents, there were 115 open-ended responses indicating the merits of using Gen AI for this Human-Machine Systems (HMS) is a 5-credit senior-leveltype of project and 121 responses outlining the less effective and engineering course at Northeastern University, with multipleconcerning aspects of its use. The primary categories of positive assignments and laboratory sessions over a 15-week semester.responses reflected how students felt AI benefited them in This course focuses on the science behind safe

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Roy Uzoma Lan; Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

as construction (Zhang et al., 2023). Incorporatingsustainability principles into construction education has the potential to foster a deeperunderstanding of environmental issues and also greater motivation and capacity to adopt andadvocate for sustainable solutions once students graduate and enter the workforce (Fei et al., 2021).Despite this impetus, many construction programs remain anchored in conventional pedagogies thatprimarily emphasize structural design, cost estimation, project management, and schedulingwithout giving sufficient attention to sustainable materials and methods (Van den Beemt et al.,2020). Efforts to integrate sustainability into construction education have taken various forms,ranging from adding short modules on

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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the liberal arts at aresearch university. This unique combination not only defines who we are, but defines our unique characteristics. Our students will graduatewith a BS in Engineering and have an exemplary undergraduate experience infused with the liberal arts. We strive to be a leader inundergraduate education with primary motivations being: innovation in the curriculum, effective learning methods, and an authentic liberalarts curriculum to educate the whole person, featuring a project-based curriculum that emphasizes creative design and communitypartnerships. Currently, the department has 7 faculty and 130 students (42% female and 20% minority). Our vision for our engineeringstudents is to help them become (a) leaders and agents of change

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Jayed Pasha; Junayed Pasha, Gannon University; Ikechukwu P Ohu

Research and Transportation. He also holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology. Dr. Pasha’s research interests include, but are not limited to, operations research, optimization, simulation modeling, supply chain management, transportation systems, transportation safety, transportation economics, and natural hazard preparedness. He is actively involved with several committees of the Transportation Research Board and the American Society of Civil Engineers.Dr. Ikechukwu P Ohu Ikechukwu Ohu is an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Gannon University, Erie, PA. He works on projects relating to the (physical and cognitive) ergonomic support of grocery store

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sylmarie Davila-Montero, The Citadel

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? “What languages are needed?” “What are you looking to get out of Questions for the “Network availability?” the visual aid?” customer and “Cost limitations for the project?” “What is the time frame for project other “Timeline/deadline?” completion?” stakeholders “What is the budget?” • Students responded that they felt most distanced…: o “Brainstorming idea for product.” o On day 5, after they were done preparing their prototypes and presentations. o More than 50% of the students never felt distanced. • Students felt that the action that was most affirming or helpful was… o

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama; Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South Alabama; Sudhanshu Tarale, University of South Alabama; Christine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama; Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama; David Seger, University of South Alabama

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Systems.Roy Daniel McLeod, University of South AlabamaSudhanshu Tarale, University of South AlabamaChristine Goldman Robinson, University of South Alabama Registered Professional Engineer in Alabama and Mississippi; Currently working full-time in consulting engineering for Schoel as Sr. Project Manager and utility team lead, after teaching Civil Engineering at UA-Huntsville and consulting part-time from 2006 -2022.Mr. Matthew Christopher Monday, University of South Alabama Computer Engineer with B.S in Computer Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of South Alabama. Current PhD student in systems engineering at the University of South Alabama.David Seger, University of South

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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knowledge of collaborative design withintegrated PLM tools. The following two sections discuss the benefits, drawbacks, and difficultiesof using advanced PDM software, including features such as CAD and PDM integration,engineering workflows, and collaborative design tools.3.1 PDM ApplicationPDM software is one of the essential parts of a digital collaborative design space, as it facilitatesall the different PLM software tools and processes discussed earlier in this paper. Teamcenter canintegrate CAD, CAE, and CAM software into its central database to create a repository for allproduct-related data. For this project, Teamcenter was the foundation for building the trackedvehicle's digital twin. To introduce Teamcenter, a presentation was created

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenie Moses, Southern University at Shreveport; Fred Lacy, Southern University and A&M College

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engineering workers. This rate of retirement isexpected to leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028.Additionally, According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (2023), projections indicatestronger long-term growth in SUSLA’s servicing area of Northwest Louisiana through 2026 (forexamples 33% in petroleum and 10% in industrial fields). Rapid market changes require retooling orupskilling; however, training frequently lags behind innovation. A regional company in northernLouisiana has indicated that the state is in desperate need of engineering technicians in the areas ofelectrical linemen, power distribution and power transmission to mitigate the effects of inclementweather disrupting services to hundreds of thousands

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Pedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University

Paper ID #49692Cyber-Physical Systems Challenges for UAVs: Defense Industry InsightsPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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O’Malley to see how the outreach program is affecting local students. Fiona’s work towards the outreach program has increased research and data collection for STEM education dissemination.Dr. Curtis John O’Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Assistant Prof at NM Tech since 2016. Teach junior/senior design clinic as well as 1st semester introduction to mechanical engineering design. As part of these courses I work closely with national labs and industry to maintain course projects with realMatthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Mohamed Elwakil; Tooran Emami Ph. D.

). EEM students showed constraints (e.g., foreign keys).a marked improvement of +1.98, while DB students improved EEM Students' skills assessment focused on crafting AIby +0.97. The Magnitude in Improvement chart (Fig 1) prompts to compare digital/analog sensors in solar energyhighlighted this disparity, with EEM’s gain surpassing DB’s systems (e.g., “Propose a solar energy system design withacross all competencies except problem-solving (Q3: EEM voltage/current sensors”). Rubrics emphasize practical+0.10 vs. DB -0.44). Open-ended responses contextualized feasibility and integration of theoretical concepts. Qualitativefeedback from the EEM skills assessment showed that project

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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first-year engineering students, which can be integrated into engineeringevents to enhance learning outcomes [7].Incorporating project management methodologies into educational initiatives can further enhancetheir effectiveness. O’Toole (2005) explored the parallels between event management andstandard project management, providing insights into the logistical and pedagogical planningrequired for successful engineering festivals [8]. These frameworks ensure that events are notonly engaging but also deliver measurable educational outcomes. In this case, graduate teachingassistants from the department are learning a variety of project management skills through theimportant behind the scenes activities and duties as well as organizational skills

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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effectiveness of teaching topics such assustainability, LCA, and renewable energy4,5. A five-year research project was conducted toanalyze how sustainable development (SD) was introduced into technological universities6.Theresearch found a lack of teaching in the areas of social and attitudinal aspects of sustainability.Furthermore, the findings showed that courses applying a more community-oriented andconstructive, active learning pedagogical approach increased students’ knowledge of SD.The literature survey findings and emerging engineering ethics criteria of ABET and otherprofessional organizations paved the way to reevaluate the curriculum to respond and act. Thispaper highlights preliminary research conducted and the initiation of action to

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University

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Paper ID #45424Understanding the Impact of an International Service-Learning Trip to Belizeon Mental Health: A Case Study of Students and FacultyDr. Amro Khasawneh, Mercer UniversityDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Mercer University. Her primary research interests include water and wastewater treatment and renewable energy technologies. Her work focuses on developing techniques for the production of clean energy and clean water. She has also worked on a variety of projects to enhance engineering education, including a

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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% backstop backstop at homework 70% of daily 50% of daily (CGHW) quiz grades quiz grades Weekly Quizzes 14% 17% 17% (WQ) Midterms (3) 14% each 13% each 13% each 13% each 13% each Final exam 23% 22% 22% 22% 22% In-class grades 10% 10% 5% 6% 6% Prep quizzes 5% 5% 6% 6% Projects 2% 2% 5% 10

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

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control system design for underwater and surface vehicles, machine learning-based adaptive control, AIenabled haptic devices in biomechanics. Dr. Oruc’s specialization is System Dynamics and Control and System Identification in particular. His studies involve nonlinear system identification model-based control, and navigation and guidance of ocean vehicles.Dr. Eva Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. She is a certified Project Management Professional with experience in various industries, including publishing

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University

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the spoken explanations provided by a student. Therefore, I taught students that the design of slides accompanying a presentation of a capstone design project should embrace the following principles: • Summarize: Recognize the audience cannot digest complex visual information while listening to a student's verbal explanation; keep the slides focused on high- level approaches, not on formulas, source code, or low-level implementation details. • Simplify: Use a small number of phrases for text; use one or two images that convey high-level concepts. • Visualize: Incorporate clean, focused visual information in the form of diagrams

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya

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to support environmental advocacy.Finance: Students use NLP to analyze financial documentation, news, and social media, extracting insightsthat predict market trends. This integration of NLP into financial analysis shows students how data-drivenstrategies can be implemented in real-world financial markets.Legal Document Analysis: In this module, students explore the use of NLP within the legal industry byengaging in projects that analyze and summarize legal documents, or by developing models capable ofpredicting outcomes based on past legal decisions. These activities highlight how NLP can be employed tostreamline legal workflows and enhance the efficacy of legal operations.Customer Service Optimization: This case study involves the

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Alexander Puttre; Vinh V. Vu; Mark Walsh; Brian Wadell; Douglas E. Dow

through the use of air filtrationshape and coloration. Such attributes could lead to better systems, humidifiers, heating and cooling systems, airlocks,identification of contaminants. Multiple methods for and specialized equipment for personnel, such as smocks andmeasurements would enhance robustness. One potential head and foot coverings [2]. In current good manufacturingalternative method would be to use optical lenses and a camera practice (CGMP) guidelines, the Food and Drugto capture images of airborne PM for analysis. The objective of Administration (FDA) recommends the use of cleanroomsour project was to explore and develop methodologies for based on the International

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Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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-REU), which provides intensivementorship and research opportunities to over 20 undergraduate engineering students. TheGCSP-REU specifically targets students from marginalized populations and those without priorresearch experience; thus catalyzing their future successes [1]. The ECHS aligns with similar principles, focusing on holistic education to address the NAEGrand Challenges. It is dedicated to developing URM students by integrating project-basedlearning, problem-based inquiry, project management, and research skill into its curriculum. TheECHS and GCSP share core values and objectives, making their partnership a strategic effort toincrease participation in engineering higher education and provide students with the supportnecessary for

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Kalyan Khatry; Reihaneh Samsami

personalized project work that AI cannot easily replicate – toalternate explanation for a complex circuit analysis problem, ensure that grades truly reflect student learning.offer real-time feedback, and even generate custom practicequestions mimicking one-on-one tutoring [5]. Advanced Additionally, tools for AI detection are emerging, but theirmultimodal Gen AI models process and generate images and accuracy is uncertain, and they raise ethical questions (e.g.,animations to support diverse learning styles. This multimodal false accusations or invasion of privacy if student submissionsare sent to third-party detectors). Therefore, the consensus in necessary. If a tool is to be used responsibly