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ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

solutions with genuine impact.IntroductionCreativity is widely recognized as an individual's capacity to generate original ideas or solutionsby using imagination and ingenuity. Scholars argue that creativity encompasses certain cognitiveand neural mechanisms not only involving divergent thinking but also exploring multipleperspectives and solutions to a problem [1]. For example, in the context of engineering, creativityis not just about artistic innovation but also the ability to navigate constraints, think outside of thebox, elaborate on ideas, and optimize solutions. However, creativity alone, without purposefuldirection, remains an untapped resource [2]. For instance, consider how Thomas Edison appliedhis creativity purposefully to invent the

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DSAI Technical Session 6: Academic Success, Performance & Complexity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Roxana Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Aryan Ajay Pathare, The University of Arizona

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

focused intervention strate-gies.Keywords: progress analytics, student success, student outcomes, learning analytics, program cur-riculum, graduation rates, educational data miningIntroductionWhile the number of students successfully completing their degrees has steadily increased sincethe beginning of the century,1 many students face new challenges that reflect a growing array ofacademic, financial, and personal obstacles.2 The traditional graduation timeline often proves dif-ficult to achieve due to factors such as credit misalignment, insufficient support systems, financialhardships, and competing personal responsibilities. For many students, these challenges compoundover time, creating barriers to degree completion that extend well beyond

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Verlage, The Ohio State University; Christian Gabbianelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kachina Studer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ashim Dhakal, The Ohio State University; Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Meredith Thompson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

activities which are grounded in the context of the injection molding SPCgame.1. Introduction1.1. Manufacturing Workforce Training NeedsCompanies that aspire to improve manufacturing process control and adopt new technologiesneed a workforce that can interpret and analyze data. While shop floors are rich withopportunities to improve processes, systems, and product design, manufacturing technicians areoften unable to identify these opportunities because of their poor applied math skills. The globalconsulting firm Deloitte highlights data analysis, automated process control, and statisticalanalysis as crucial skills for the emerging manufacturing workforce [1], [2]. However, manyadult learners are anxious about their math skills and struggle to

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

introductory mechanics courses. These resources include computationaltools, online course reference pages, and a shared project inspired by grand challenges andcurrent engineering events. This work shares the experiences of current CoP members thatprovide insights into how the community was self-sustaining over the past 10+ years.IntroductionCommunities of practice (CoP) composed of instructors committed to realizing effective teachingpractices have been vital for sustainable course and curriculum reforms [1, 2]. This bottom-upcollaborative approach places the ownership of the reform on the instructors rather than theinstitution’s leadership. Forming a community is also a long-term strategy that can shift facultybeliefs, motivation, and departmental

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.D

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymond Deji Olamijulo, Morgan State University; Kingsley Matthew, Morgan State University; Oluwafemi Samuel Ifesanmi, Morgan State University; Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

mimic real-world problem-solving, offeringstudents the opportunity to experiment with solutions to complex engineering challenges in avirtual setting [1]. The appeal of these games lies in their ability to provide instant feedback,motivating students to learn from their mistakes and continue refining their understanding ofdifficult concepts [2]. This real-time learning process encourages engagement, which is critical formastering abstract engineering principles [3].In fact, studies have highlighted how games can help bridge the gap between theory and practice,offering students hands-on experiences in engineering, such as in games like Kerbal SpaceProgram, which simulates space missions and aerodynamics [4]. Additionally, GBL has shown toimprove

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

with the knowledge thatthey need to wisely select from the variety of concept inventories available and implement themto achieve their unique research outcomes and specific educational goals and course objectives.Keywords: Concept Inventory, Circuits, Electrical EngineeringI. IntroductionCircuits is one of the fundamental gateway courses not only required for Electrical Engineeringstudents, but also other engineering majors, such as Aerospace Engineering, ChemicalEngineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, many of whom include a circuitscourse as part of their undergraduate curriculum [1]. Moreover, there have been a number ofinterventions in circuits aimed at improving students’ understanding and helping undergraduatestudents

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Hunter Flodman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

demonstrate how theory andskills are put into practice.[1] It focuses on modeling problem solving, and scaffolded learning toguide the learner from what they know to what they don’t know. [2, 3] This theory highlights thevalue of taking multiple perspectives, which is important for solving today's complex societalproblems. This theory also highlights the importance of using assessments that are contextdriven in order to measure learning. [4, 5]Similar to the constructivist pedagogy is inquiry-based learning. IBL also uses authenticproblem-based questions and highlights the importance of guided inquiry. The focus of inquiry-based learning is to learn through asking questions. This method encourages learners to questionfirst and begin problem solving

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katharine Sarah Getz, Pennsylvania State University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

theirphysical and mental health [1]. Sexual minority status is also a significant predictor in theretention of students in engineering with queer students leaving at higher rates [2]. Therefore,LGBTQIA+ students develop techniques for protecting themselves from this treatment such ashiding their sexuality and overworking themselves in their education [3]. However, research thatfocuses on the experiences of TGNC students in engineering is sparse.Existing research for TGNC students primarily addresses the separation students feel betweentheir transgender and engineering identities [4]. Navigating these multiple identities, studentsalso struggle with the politicized nature of trans and queer identities in the depoliticizedengineering culture to create

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DASI Technical Session 2: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ananya Prakash, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

CS programs of an R1 public university,we demonstrate how universities may tackle the challenges of using AI for admissions. Our workprovides evidence that demographic features like age, gender, birth nation, and race may lead toinferred bias and highlights the importance of bias detection to create fair AI admissionssystems.1. IntroductionOver the last few decades, jobs in the technology industry have become far more competitive,with more students earning master's and doctorate level degrees for jobs motivated by nearly a20% higher salary than bachelor's degree holders as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [1].According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) [2], the number of graduateswith a master's degree has grown

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg J Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Deana Lucas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tori Constantine, Purdue University at West Lafayette ; Yubin Lee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Anne DeLion, Purdue Engineering Education; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

units engage students with real-world applications ofmicroelectronics through hands-on design projects, exposing them to, and preparing them for, futureopportunities in the semiconductor industry. Two of these units are presented in the following sections.What’s in the Box (Middle School Unit): In collaboration with Figure 1. Microelectronics Escape Rooma local “fictitious” escape room and a new microelectronics Boxpackaging company, this unit engages students in designing afour-level “escape room box or breakout box” (see Figure 1) thatdemystifies the inner workings of microchips (aka integratedcircuits). Students work in teams to create puzzles that exploremicroelectronics basics, coding, digital logic, and testing

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ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan J Aldrich, Texas A&M University; Yanwen Chen, Texas A&M University; Alex Gonce, Texas A&M University; Aaron Peter Thibault, Texas A&M University; Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

task performance, knowledge tasks,and computational thinking. Learning measures in the affective category include learningmotivation, course engagement, and involvement.Digital game-based learning (DGBL) is an innovative approach that integrates digital videogames into educational contexts [1]. DGBL involves using games to facilitate learningprocesses or outcomes [2]. DGBL can motivate students by making learning enjoyable anddynamic while fostering active participation and sustained interest in educational materials byincrementally introducing concepts, guiding users toward specific learning goals [3]. Itprovides opportunities for lifelong learning by integrating social skills, knowledge training,and collaborative learning and positively

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Innovative Pathways in K–12 STEM: Bridging Emerging Technologies and Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Alejandro Gonzalez, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Brandon Costelloe-Kuehn, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Science and Technology Studies; Emily Liu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; James Olson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

about SNF disposal. These learning modules are based on a previously developednovel scientific framework, Small-To-Big Physics (S2BP) [1], to enable students to acquire sufficientknowledge of NSE concepts to have informed dialogues regarding the interdependency of technicaland social factors of nuclear technology. These learning modules use tactile methods to establish abaseline of NSE prior knowledge, that can be later converted to understanding through guideddialogue, without reliance on math or complex scientific theory.In summer 2024, twenty-four junior and senior high school students from the United States andAustralia attended the RPI Pre-freshman and Cooperative Education (PREFACE) program, a two-week in-residence Science, Technology

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Innovations and Inclusion in Pre-Service and Pre-College STEM Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher; Aaron Cortes

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #47708Connecting Cultures through Computer Science: An Online InternationalSTEAM Initiative for Spanish speaking High School Students.Mr. Marcelo Caplan, Independent Researcher I am a former Associate Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Columbia College Chicago, with over 25 years of experience promoting STEM education in communities worldwide. Beyond my teaching responsibilities, I have actively worked to expand STEM learning opportunities in underprivileged communities. My efforts include developing and implementing various community engagement programs, such as: 1. Scientists for Tomorrow

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GSD 2: Identity and Motivation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Ifeoma Mary Nwanua, University of Florida; Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

instrumentdesigned to identify self-determined communication in graduate education. This researchaddresses two key questions: (1) How do the adaptation steps contribute to the theoretical andpractical development of the COMM-FLOWS tool? (2) In what ways do the measures of theCOMM-FLOWS tool differ from those of the original Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction –General (BPNS-G) scale in capturing self-determined communication in graduate education?Using an adaptation framework informed by Chenel et al. (2018)’s decision-aid methodology,this study modifies the BPNS-G scale to capture the nuances of oral and written communicationin an academic setting. The adaptation process involved seven structured steps: (1) identifying ascale for adaptation, (2

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Topasna, Virginia Military Institute

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

NILdesktop equipment; selection of a template; making the sample; characterization of samples byoptical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy; lab report; literature search exercise;classroom presentation. In addition, students learn about career opportunities related tonanoimprint lithography and semiconductor industry. The course activities are well aligned withthe ABET general criteria for engineering that include requirements for both basic science andbroad education components, instruction on modern equipment, and development of leadership,and written and oral communication skills.IntroductionThe CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 [1] has provided funding specific for the development andin support of domestic semiconductor and

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lara Chiaverini, University of Connecticut; Stephany Santos, University of Connecticut

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Chair of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion in the UConn College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 We Don’t Just Want to Talk: Professional Learning Communities with Action-Oriented ApproachesIntroduction:In the evolving landscape of higher education, faculty members are looking for meaningfulprofessional development, collaboration with peers, and ways to contribute to the overall missionof student success [1]. This is contrary to typical faculty development programming, which areone-time sessions lacking in opportunities for deep learning [2]. One structure gainingmomentum is the Professional Learning Community (PLC), which brings faculty together

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Jose Echeverria, California State University, Sacramento; Julie Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento; Jose E. Garcia, California State University, Sacramento

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

et al. [1] demonstrated how tangible andaugmented reality models improve students’ spatial understanding and ability to interpret three-dimensional structures. Similarly, Behrouzi et al. [2] found that tangible tools in reinforcedconcrete design helped students grasp complex concepts like the equivalent rectangular stressblock, improving comprehension and retention.Virtual reality (VR) and 3D modeling technologies also offer immersive experiences thatenhance understanding, as shown by Sampaio et al. [3] and Fogarty et al. [4]. Sampaiohighlighted VR’s use in developing construction education materials, while Fogarty focused onVR’s role in clarifying complex structural behaviors, such as buckling. However, high costs andsignificant integration

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-present their projects with faculty mentors at regional and national conferences, receive feedback ontheir curriculum units from the design expert, and welcome classroom visits from the evaluator duringimplementation. Additionally, they bring their students for lab tours and competitions, as well as on field trips tolocal industries.Focus on Manufacturing: The U.S. manufacturing sector is so significant that, if it were an independent country, itwould rank as the world’s tenth-largest economy [1]. Manufacturing plays a vital role in the nation’s economy andworkforce, contributing to higher living standards and job creation since the Industrial Revolution. Its impactextends beyond its own sector, with every dollar spent in manufacturing generating

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md B. Sarder, Bowling Green State University

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lab and developed curriculum modules for theirstudents. After completion of the summer workshop, many of these educators implemented theircurriculum modules at their respective institutions. They will continue to implement thesemodules in the future and create a sustained wave of awareness among future students in the U.S.manufacturing heartland.1.0 Introduction1.1 Project Need and Justification: During the eighties and late nineties, many USmanufacturing companies mass outsourced their operations to overseas and experienced asignificant job loss. Some experts argue that outsourcing takes up the lower-level jobs and thatallows Americans do perform the higher value jobs [1-3]. Nevertheless, that argument does notaddress the negative impact it

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Roberts, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Betty Annan, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the production of scientific knowledge [6,7]. Thus, RIDE develops the nextgeneration of scientists and engineers by providing them the knowledge necessary to designtransportation systems that better serve communities, formulate transportation policies andregulations that lead to more equitable transportation outcomes, and help bridge communicationgaps across disciplines, as well as between academia, transportation professionals, andcommunities of interest.Furthermore, the RIDE REU interdisciplinary projects have their own intellectual value. Theyadvance knowledge and understanding of an understudied problem or apply novel tools andtechniques to solve real-world problems. Recent examples of RIDE REU projects include: 1)Quantifying the impact

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of California, Santa Cruz; Aditi Bhat

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

students have access primarily to text-based tools totake notes (e.g., writing/drawing with pen and paper or typing text on a laptop). We askedwhether there is an equity gap for students without access to devices such as iPads, which allowstudents to both draw and write text by hand using a stylus.We are concerned about how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be negatively impactedby any differences in student ability to: (1) take notes effectively or (2) afford note-takingdevices such as iPads. Any disparity in note-taking ability among groups of students is likely todecrease achievement or engagement, as note-taking is essential for learning and rememberingcourse material as well as being engaged during class [1-2].The impetus for our

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy M. DuBow, University of Colorado-Boulder; Heather Thiry; Katie Spoon, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

participation in computing (BPC) forunderrepresented populations [1]. Much National Science Foundation (NSF) funding has gonetoward these efforts (i.e., 15+ years of BPC Alliances, the INCLUDES and ADVANCEprograms) with little progress in changing the gender or racial representation of computerscience students or faculty [2, 3]. Further, historically marginalized students report thatexclusionary departmental cultures have not caught up with BPC intentions [4]. We posit thatthis stasis is rooted in departmental cultures and organizational values that inhibit change, andcentral to departmental culture are faculty attitudes and behaviors [5]. Yet little research hasfocused on faculty contributions to CS departmental cultures and what helps or

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

DevelopmentIntroductionInterest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects among U.S.students is on the decline despite a growing national need to fill critical positions in these areas.According to the 2024 Condition of Education annual report released by the National Center forEducation Statistics (NCES), mathematics achievement among middle and high school studentshas seen a significant decline in recent years [1]. It was reported that the percentage of fourth gradestudents that were proficient (as defined by the National Assessment of Education Progress -NAEP) in mathematics decreased from 41% in 2019 to 36% in 2022. Similarly, the NAEPproficiency in mathematics for eighth grade students decreased from 34% to 26% over the sameperiod [1

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tao Zhou, Pennsylvania State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

MIT before joining Pennsylvania State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 STEM Education for K-12 and First-Year College Students: Gummy as a Pressure Sensor Hyunjin Lee1, Basma AlMahmood2, William Ernst1, and Tao Zhou1,3*1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, 16802, USA.2 Department of Physics, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, 16802, USA.3 Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, PA, 16802, USA.AbstractIn this study, we present an innovative approach to STEM education for K-12 and first-year collegestudents using readily accessible materials to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector Rogelio Prieto, Valdosta State College; Lisa Wier, Oklahoma State University; Tony McAleavy, Oklahoma State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

research has addressed the willingness of such personnel to wear non-medical masksduring a pandemic. Accordingly, this 10-week qualitative student-led Research Experience forUndergraduates study aims to critically evaluate the perceptions of non-medical mask usageamongst first responders and emergency managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.IntroductionPandemics occur approximately three time per century [1]. Despite experience of Cholera, theSpanish, Asian, and Hong Kong Flu, HIV/AIDS, SARS, Swine Flu, and Ebola, the coronaviruspandemic (COVID-19) wreaked havoc around the globe, with the World Health Organization(WHO) reporting 7,094,447 deaths as of April 2025 [2]. At its most basic, pandemic responseis quite simple: mask up and socially distance

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

student outcomes [1], as do licensing agencies such as the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE) [2] and professional societies such as IEEE [3].However, many engineering instructors have been educated with a deep technical focus, andthough many see the value of addressing sociotechnical issues, they have little experienceoutside of engineering and feel ill-equipped to integrate these topics in the curriculum. In thisproject, we aim to make it easier for engineering instructors to include sociotechnical issues intheir Introduction to Circuits courses by developing modules with detailed teaching guides andinstructional resources each emphasizing a different sociotechnical issue and leveragingfundamental circuits topics.MethodologyOur

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepthi Suresh, University of Michigan; Paul Jensen, University of Michigan; Jan P. Stegemann, University of Michigan

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Engineering Coursework on Biomedical Engineering Students’ Career Expectations and Goals.BackgroundBiomedical Quality Engineers (QEs) are oftentimes the last line of defense to ensure the safetyand reliability of crucial medical devices. Their biomedical engineering (BME) backgroundequips them with a cross-disciplinary education that traverses topics like instrumentation,biomechanics, and laboratory skills. This foundation creates a flexibility in cross-functionalteams that few other engineers have, making them the ideal Quality Engineer in the medicaldevice industry [1]. We define Quality Engineering careers according to the job titles theAmerican Society for Quality consider Quality Engineering, such as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Debra Bernstein; William Church; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

curriculum. During their curriculum enactment, we took field notes during two to threeobservations in each classroom in the New England area and received short video recordings ofstudent presentations from the Midwestern classrooms. We also interviewed all teachers abouttheir curriculum choices and collected their lesson artifacts and student work.To guide our data analysis, we created a set of eight descriptors adapted from the elements of theactivity system triangle (see Table 1). We omitted subject and division of labor from activitysystem theory because these elements did not reveal differences across teachers. Next, withevidence from field notes, interview transcripts, and lesson plans, we wrote a very brief memodescribing each of the eight

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University; Diana Voss, Stony Brook University; Urszula Zalewski, Stony Brook University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

communication, interpersonal,and teamwork [1]. This project, supported by NSF DUE #2012339, aimed to incorporate softskills training and experiential learning into a required curriculum for an engineering honorsprogram at a research intensive university.Employers of college graduates consistently rate communication skills and teamwork as criticalin the candidate selection process [1] and look for problem solving skills and group projects onresumes [2]. To address these needs, we designed two courses to prepare future leaders of theSTEM workforce: Service Learning in STEM and Leadership in STEM. Class sizes are small,with 20-35 students per section, to ensure that students have every opportunity to have a voicein class, and be open about their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Gannon, Montana State University - Bozeman; Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Nick Lux, Montana State University; Sweeney Windchief, Montana State University - Bozeman; Abigail M. Richards, Montana State University - Bozeman; Suzanne G. Taylor, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

for Engineering Education, 2025 Culturally Responsive Energy Engineering Education in Rural/Reservation Elementary Schools - NSF RET Site at Montana State UniversityMotivationWith population density ranking 48th of 50 states, Montana is remote, boasting some of the mostgeographically isolated communities in the nation. Along with mountain ranges, extremeseasonal conditions create barriers between communities leading Montana to be more accuratelydescribed as a frontier rather than rural [1]. Owing to its remoteness and unique culturallandscape, approximately 6% of Montana land (over 5.5 million acres) includes 7 sovereignAmerican Indian Reservations, home to 13 Tribes, and all with substantial