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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Alexander Aronov; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela Bielefeldt; Joseph Polman; Fabiola Palomar

, planning investigations, and constructing explanations from evidence.Numerous studies have demonstrated that such pedagogies enhance students’ critical thinking,problem-solving, and conceptual understanding [10][11]. Moreover, inquiry-based approachesare a cornerstone of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which emphasize not onlycontent knowledge but also the practices of science and engineering [12]. Research comparinginquiry-based methods with more traditional, teacher-directed approaches indicates that whenstudents tackle authentic, real-world problems, they are more likely to develop the skills neededfor future STEM careers [13].Rural STEM EducationRural schools often confront challenges such as limited resources, geographical

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Ashish Sunny Abraham

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Professional Papers

attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Dr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Rajarajan Subramanian currently holds the position of Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction (SDCET) programs at Pennsylvania State University at

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Diversity, Professional Papers

international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida Vani Ruchika Pabba holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, where she served as a Graduate Research Assistant. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence in education, including natural

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University

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Professional Papers

construction and engineering programs, the incorporation of real-worldchallenges into academic discussions, and the enhancement of faculty-student engagement. Theinternship experience fostered stronger ties between the academic program and industry partnermembers and positively influenced student development by providing up-to-date content, newpedagogical approaches, and expanded career opportunities. Additionally, the paper underscoresthe importance of internships in promoting faculty professional development, strengtheningindustry partnerships, and advancing construction and engineering education. These internshipsplay a critical role in closing the gap between theory and practice, ensuring educators stayaligned with evolving industry standards and

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Jack Cuilla, University of Florida

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Professional Papers

at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Mr. Jack Cuilla, University of Florida Jack Cuilla is a freshman in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Florida. His academic interests include renewable energy, solar technology, residential power systems, and energy conservation. He is particularly focused on gaining

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

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Diversity, Professional Papers

graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human Computer Interaction with an emphasis in visual programming of educational simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve CS education at all levels by a focused approach to increase the computing pipeline by getting students interested in STEM disciplines and future technology careers. One of these initiatives is the STARS Alliance (starsalliance.org) with programs in K-12 outreach, community service, student leadership and

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Avis Carrero, Tufts University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

]. Additionally, accreditation bodies have underscored theimportance of preparing future engineers to tackle issues of prejudice, racism, and discriminationin their professional careers [5], [6]. Despite this increased focus, integrating DEIJ content intoengineering curricula remains a significant pedagogical challenge. This difficulty arises from acomplex array of influences and contextual factors, such as faculty personal beliefs andexperiences about teaching and learning [7], beliefs on student achievement and ability [8],specific job responsibilities and departmental culture [9], and their course- or discipline-specificpriorities and needs [10], [11]. Moreover, perspectives and conceptions of equity greatlyinfluence their teaching practices in STEM

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Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

the convergent approach known as the nurse+engineer to improve theunderstanding of the link between human and planetary health among students of civilengineering.References. 1. ASCE, Code of Ethics. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2020. [Online] Available: https://www.asce.org/career-growth/ethics/code-of-ethics. 2. ABET, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2022-2023. Baltimore, MD: ABET Inc, 2022. [Online] Available: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting- engineering-programs-2022-2023/. 3. D.B. Oerther, S. Oerther, L.A. McCauley, “Environmental engineering 3.0: Faced with planetary problems, solutions must scale-up caring,” J. Environ. Eng

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

local actors. As instructors in engineering and anthropology programs, we were alsoconcurrently developing curricular approaches to guide students and design participants tocomparatively examine, map, and reflect on the relationships between the building projects, withan emphasis on collaborative design and incorporation of alternative perspectives. We see theselearning goals to be important for graduates who will engage with increasingly complexchallenges in their careers. Our curricular design addresses learning outcomes for students to beable to describe and compare different forms of “sociability” in cold climate housing projects,analyze challenges of building affordable, quality homes in communities impacted by climatechange, and explore

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor Tsui, University of North Dakota; Kordell Mitchell Bernaldez Tan, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

active student engagement through exploration, questioning, and practicalapplication of knowledge to address real-world challenges. It introduces a new pedagogy that isbeing used to deliver engineering fundamental concepts while providing students with the skillsand experience necessary for success in future careers. Students engage in collaborativeteamwork on an engineering innovation project and apply concepts learned in their classes.Project team members are students from different BME courses comprising of a combination ofundergraduate, graduate, on campus, or remote students.This article highlights the experience and outcomes of students participating in an internationalIBL design engineering project, conducted across multiple continents to

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Tubbs, University of North Dakota; Mercedes Terry, University of North Dakota; Brandon Fugger, University of North Dakota; Blair Dupre, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker P.E., University of North Dakota

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

program where students work with a mentor in aconventional academic or professional setting. Implementing a controlled study with a non-IBLmentorship group as a control would help determine whether the structured, innovation-drivenapproach of IBL coaching yields distinct advantages over more general mentorship strategies.This comparison could provide valuable insights into whether IBL-specific techniques enhanceinnovation self-efficacy beyond what is achieved through general mentoring relationships thatemphasize guidance, career development, or academic support.Given the importance of scalability in expanding IBL mentorship models, ongoing efforts tosecure NSF funding aim to address these challenges and develop frameworks for large

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 9: Collaboration and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

their academic engineering career?,” in 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Virtual Meeting, Jun. 2021.[5] D. A. Delaine et al., “A systematic literature review of reciprocity in engineering service‐ learning/community engagement,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 113, no. 4, pp. 838–871, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.1002/jee.20561.[6] M. Natarajarathinam, S. Qiu, and W. Lu, “Community engagement in engineering education: A systematic literature review,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 110, no. 4, pp. 1049–1077, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20424.[7] J. Lucena, J. Schneider, and J. A. Leydens, Engineering and Sustainable Community Development. in Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society. Cham: Springer International

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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida; Sierra Outerbridge, University of Central Florida; Mohammadreza Chimehrad, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Hyoung Jin Cho, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He coordinates two undergraduate programs – B. S. Mechanical Engineering and B. S. Aerospace Engineering. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed journal and proceeding papers. He has 12 and 6 patents granted in the U.S. and Korea, respectively, in the areas of sensors, microfluidic devices, and micro/nanofabrication. His current research focus is on miniaturized environmental sensors and sample handling devices. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2002. He worked as Research Engineer at Korea Electronics Technology Institute (KETI) from 1993 to 1997. He received the NSF CAREER award in 2004 and was given

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri; David Heise, Lincoln University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #46043Expanding the Pool: Recognizing the Potential in Underprepared Students(Experience)Dr. Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri Dr. Cameron R. Rusnak is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Lincoln University. Throughout his academic career, he has been dedicated to enhancing undergraduate education by continuously refining his teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes. His efforts focus on creating an engaging, supportive, and effective learning environment that fosters both academic growth and practical understanding.Dr. David Heise, Lincoln University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Colleen King, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Piper Marie Pascarella, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lucy Hamilton Cinnamon, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

study of a student-producedpodcast surveyed for skill development, education and community, finding ‘community’ was thehighest outcome from the project [17]. For students using podcasts in technical courses, theReduced Instructional Material Motivation Survey has been used to understand motivation levelsfor engaging with podcast-based material [18]. One study found that motivation was highindependent of learning style [19]. Therefore, podcasts have the potential to bring many favorableoutcomes to engineering educators: • to enable faculty to develop curiosity in each other’s work • to allow students to develop curiosity about disciplinary work that informs their education • to promote the pursuit of educational careers to engineering

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Virtue & Ethics in the Profession

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

students who were introduced to the purpose and importance ofengineering ethics during the prior semester. Each group contained three to fiveself-selected members, chosen after being given instructions that they should not havepreviously worked with each other.3.4 Data CollectionData included sets of “moral hierarchy” diagrams, co-created for a hypotheticalengineering company where the team would need to spend their entire careers. Thesediagrams were supported by brief reflection questions collected from each student at theend of class, asking about disagreements in the team, how they were negotiated, and whatmoral compromises the students expected to make in their future careers.We used our learning management system to collect each group’s moral

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Culture, Agency, and Responsibility through Curriculum (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 5)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nagma Zerin, The Johns Hopkins University; Melo-Jean Yap, The Johns Hopkins University; Hexin Bi, The Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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

functions of cells. The course alsodiscusses dysfunctions in different parts of the cells and their relations to various diseases (e.g.,cancer, neurological disorders, etc.), and the basics of tissue engineering. It is generally taken byundergraduate ChemBE students of different levels (e.g., sophomores, juniors, and seniors) whoare interested in future careers related to biotechnology or medicine. The interventions that weapplied in the classroom were inspired by various theoretical frameworks. A qualitative analysisof students’ reflections about the course, obtained from the course offered in two Spring semestersin 2023 and 2024, helped us to identify the factors that positively influenced students’ learningexperiences and mostly answered our

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh; Jack Thomas Carnovale, University of Pittsburgh; Paulo Radatz

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

success in subsequent courses andprepares them for professional careers in power systems engineering.2 BackgroundComputer modeling of electric power systems has been the cornerstone of power system analysissince the 1970s. Accurate models and algorithms are essential for enabling quick and precisesolutions in power systems engineering 1 . Power system simulators, such as PowerWorld, arewidely used for solving complex power system analysis problems and for educational purposes 2 .The textbook used in this course 3 provides a student version of PowerWorld. However, severalanalytical calculations must be performed to parameterize a system in PowerWorld. Computerprogramming is an effective method for performing these analyses 4 , benefiting both

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ME Division 11: Beyond the Build: Communication, Collaboration, and Reflection

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

. are exposing students to the benefits of PLM software integration in a team-based,undergraduate design course where students develop a digital twin for a scaled, tracked, roboticvehicle. The team integrated NX and Teamcenter into their guided and student-led projects tofacilitate their digital twin design and improve collaboration as a team, while surveys were usedto measure the student’s understanding and career preparedness of PLM topics.PLM integration into engineering education can effectively prepare students for their futurecareers; however, PLM integration into engineering programs is limited [13]. This research aimsto identify an area of the curriculum where PLM tools can be integrated and tested foreffectiveness. A case study

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ENT-4: Experiential Approaches to Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Y Bao P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology; Yewande S Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

interested in construction management careers. It isimportant for construction managers to understand the design aspects, and for design engineersto understand the construction process for a smooth project delivery. EML content was newlyintroduced in CVET-434, whereas in previous offerings of CVET-464, it had been brieflyincorporated. In addition, the connection between design and construction was emphasized inboth courses to promote students’ whole-system awareness. The research approach is presentedin Figure 1. Learning Outcomes EML Content Implementation Student Defined Developed Feedback •CVET-434 •Video

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Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

reinforced concrete design course. The basic idea is to develop a dramatic story plotto parallel the technical and historical content of reinforced concrete design. Much like a fictionalnovel, action movie, or television series, the element of drama is meant to maintain student interestand curiosity in the content. The goal is for students to be self-motivated to attend class, to solveengineering problems, and to read the textbook and other technical literature because they not onlywant to be able to apply these skills in their future careers, but they are interested to learn whathappens next in the story. Thus, the story aims to increase both the interest value and attainmentvalue with respect to subjective task values as motivators for activity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cornelia Asiedu-Kwakyewaa, Michigan State University; Dong Zhao, Michigan State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

many honors, including the NSF CAREER Award. He has published over a hundred peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engagement in Virtual Learning Environments with a Pursuit of In-Person CollaborationsAbstractAs virtual learning continues to evolve following the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding howstudents collaborate in these environments has become increasingly critical for educators.Research underscores a significant link between peer interactions and collaborative learningoutcomes, emphasizing the need for effective virtual collaboration strategies in engineeringeducation. This study examines student learning patterns

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Horatio Haller; Jimmy Peralta; Fatimah Musa; Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Community ServiceI. INTRODUCTION Volunteering means any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person,group or organization [1]. Engaging in volunteering, among adolescents, has been shown tocorrelate with enhanced social skills which enables them to connect with students of allbackgrounds and interests [2]. Volunteerism has also been linked to increased civic engagement[2], improved academic aptitude [3], as well as enhanced self-esteem and happiness in adults [4].Additionally, participating in volunteering activities related to one’s degree has shown to giveparticipants practical and applicable experiences that can benefit their career prospects [5].Persistence in and completion of baccalaureate STEM degrees has been shown to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Van Horne, University of Delaware

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

distributed loads on an object. The majority of students did not initially discussdistributed loads as being related to centroids before being prompted with this additionalquestion, however.Another significant observation was that student conceptions of centroids clearly did not accountfor objects that had a non-uniform density - likely due to the fact that these kinds of objects arenot covered in introductory engineering courses. While this lack of conceptual understandingdoes not hold students back in undergraduate courses where objects of uniform density are thenorm, if students are faced with (more authentic) non-uniform density objects in later courses ortheir careers there could be cause for concern.Only half (4/8) of the participants

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rumena Begum, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Marci S. Decaro, University of Louisville; Hui Yang, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Zhao, University of Calgary; Jason J Saleem, University of Louisville; P. Karen Murphy, The Pennsylvania State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

, Biomedical Engineering at Penn State, and is affiliated with Penn State Cancer Institute (PSCI), Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), CIMP-3D. He is a recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER award and Fulbright Award. Currently, he serves as the director of NSF Center for Health Organization Transformation (CHOT).Dr. Richard Zhao, University of Calgary Dr. Richard Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary. He leads the Serious Games Research Group, focusing on games for training and education, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and eye-tracking technologies. Dr. Zhao has

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Josephine Adams, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Camden Love, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Charis Armstrong; Devang Atul Patel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Laura Starr, Indiana-Purdue University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

comparisons to validate these findings across different contexts. Investigation ofspecific intervention strategies could help identify the most effective approaches for developingboth team skills and intercultural competence. Development of standardized assessment toolsand examination of industry outcomes would also provide valuable insights for improving STEMeducation practices.References[1] S. Majid, Z. Liming, S. Tong, and S. Raihana, “Importance of Soft Skills for Education and Career Success,” Int. J. Cross-Discip. Subj. Educ., vol. 2, no. Special 2, pp. 1036–1042, Dec. 2012, doi: 10.20533/ijcdse.2042.6364.2012.0147.[2] P. Bahrami, Y. Kim, A. Jaiswal, D. Patel, S. Aggrawal, and A. J. Magana, “Information Technology Undergraduate

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Student understanding

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama; Miriam E. Sweeney, The University of Alabama; Claire Major, The University of Alabama

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

-analyses Comparing PBL to Conventional Classrooms,” Interdiscip. J. Probl. Learn., vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 44–58, 2009.[11] IEEE, “IEEE code of Ethics,” [Online]. Available: https://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p7-8.html (accessed Jan. 26, 2026).[12] National Society of Porfessional Engineerings, "NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers",. [Online]. Available: https://www.nspe.org/career-growth/nspe-code-ethics-engineers (accessed Feb. 25, 2025)[13] L. Shuman, M Besterfield-Sacre, H. Wolfe, M. Sindelar, R. Pinkus, B. Olds, R. Miller, “Using rubrics to assess students’ ability to resolve ethical dilemmas,” IIE Annu. Conf. Proc., pp. 1–7, 2005.[14] L.J. Shuman, M.F. Sindelar, M. Besterfield-Sacre, H. Wolfe

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DSAI Technical Session 9: Student Reflections, Metacognition, and Competency Mapping

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Majd Khalaf, Norwich University; Toluwani Collins Olukanni, Norwich University; David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Michael Cross, Norwich University; Ali Al Bataineh, Norwich University

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Diversity

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

Paper ID #46681Future-Ready Students: Validating the Use of Natural Language Processingto Analyze Student Reflections on a Remote Learning Group ProjectMajd Khalaf, Norwich University Majd Khalaf recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, along with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is passionate about DevOps, embedded systems, and machine learning. Throughout his academic career, Majd contributed to various projects and research in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. He served as a Senior AI Researcher at Norwich University’s

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. He received his PhD in 2007 from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics where he studied the vestibular organs in the inner ear using finite element models and vibration analyses. After graduating, he spent a semester teaching at a local community college and then two years at University of Massachusetts (Amherst) studying the biomechanics of biting in bats and monkeys, also using finite element modeling techniques. In 2010, he started his career teaching in all areas of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He loves teaching all of the basic mechanics courses, and of course his Vibrations and Finite Element

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University; Joshua A Jalomo, Texas A&M University; Gabriel Tijerina, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

for careers in robotics, automation, and mechatronics by equippingthem with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the field.6. ConclusionThis paper introduces a novel, low-cost testbench and controller designed to teach Pythonprogramming with applications in robotics for mechatronics education. The testbench andaccompanying experiments allow students to grasp Python fundamentals while interacting with avariety of actuators and sensors. Designed, built, and tested for a hands-on robotics course aimedat sophomore engineering students, the testbench supports extensive prototyping of roboticmechanisms. During the Python programming laboratory sessions, students learn how to controlvarious DC motors and servo