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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel G Rey, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Bharani Nagarathnam, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

reflect on the first semester’s performance, both as a team and an individual. Semester One’s assignment grades, peer review, advisor feedback, and overall grade can all be considered. Students will update their Group Contract accordingly to promote continuous improvement. • Solution Design Value – Students take the role of a consultant who will pitch their project. They will devise and present a sales brochure that promotes project clarity, risk, and financial impact. • Data Analysis/Methodology – The method of analyzing the data collected is demonstrated. The application of statistics, formulae, and artificial intelligence are all encouraged. • Solution Prototype – Beta testing to ensure robustness and

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ME Division 7: Making it Matter: Projects and Communication

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

course topics course materials in the course in a better practical way Figure 20: illustrates the average scores from a surveyThis data represents feedback ratings about a project, with four different aspects of the project beingevaluated. Each statement reflects a specific characteristic of the project, and the correspondingnumerical values represent average ratings, likely on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).Overall, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with high ratings across all aspects. The highest-ratedaspect (5.0) is the project’s ability to allow practical application of course principles, showing that thiswas its standout feature. The lowest-rated

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wu Jiayi, Zhejiang University; Zhenyu Wu, Zhejiang University; Tuoyu Li, Zhejiang University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. 69~77. （4）Barrows, H. S., Tamblyn, R. M. and Others, 1980, Problem-Based Learning: An Approach toMedical Education. （5）Brown, T., 2015, "Strategy by Design - Fast Company". （6）Brundiers, K., Wiek, A. and Redman, C. L., 2010, "Real-World Learning Opportunities inSustainability: From Classroom Into the Real World", International Journal of Sustainability in HigherEducation, 11(4), pp. 308~324. （7）Entwistle, N., 2017, Teaching for Understanding at University: Deep Approaches andDistinctive Ways of Thinking. （8）Foley, G., 2016, "Reflections On Interdisciplinarity and Teaching Chemical Engineering On anInterdisciplinary Degree Programme in Biotechnology", Education for Chemical Engineers, 14, pp.35~42. （9）Holley, K. A., 2017

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Dessaray Gorbett; Brian Steven Flowers, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

students have been considered non-traditional.Prior to summer departure, students built foundational research skills through lab bootcamps,culminating in their intensive two-week research experience over the summer. This flexibilitycontrasts with other summer research or study-abroad programs, which often require full-timecommitments that preclude outside jobs, course enrollment, or family obligations. Engagedmentorship also stands out as an important aspect of this project. Post-program reflections andstructured follow-ups are recommended to help students integrate their experiences into futurecareer goals.The findings highlight the importance of pre-program preparation, hands-on research, effectivementoring, and fostering group cohesion in

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Supporting Teachers and Students in STEM+C Learning Beyond the Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Jacqueline McCune, University of Texas at Austin

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

graduation requirement can be fulfilled. Most simply it can becalculated by identifying the number of teachers needed to meet a graduation requirement (TN),subtracting the number of teachers available to offer CS (TA) to calculate the Teacher gap (TG): TG = TN − TALeveraging an iterative refinement interview approach [8] the study team explored five states’approaches to calculating this gap. These five states have different perspectives and approaches,giving a breadth of historical and anticipatory reflection on CSEd policy. They were activeparticipants in the ECEP-wide conversations. The team also utilized information collectedthrough monthly ECEP Alliance calls in which states discussed these challenges.Position Statement: The impetus for

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

underwater research.Development of Safety Protocols: The comprehensive safety protocols such as emergencybuoyancy triggers, tether strain sensors, redundant power shutoffs, developed during the projectaddress potential risks associated with ROV operation, particularly during testing phases. Thisaspect of the project reflects a forward-thinking attitude toward ensuring safe practices inengineering projects . By prioritizing safety and establishing effective communication withtechnical divers, students learn to navigate the complexities of operating technology in sensitiveenvironments, integrating safety into their engineering practices .Future Prospects and Continuous Improvement: The project's design not only focuses onimmediate outcomes but also

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Marginalization, Identity, and Student Development (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 9)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haiying Long, University of Kansas; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University

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Diversity

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

theliterature may indicate. By keeping a focus on both post-traditional status as an overarchingcategory and the potential for divergence between individual factors, we contrast with the field1 Only part of the results for student groups with 2 or 3 post-traditional PTS characteristics is presented here due tospace limitations. All categories with repetitive information or with a small sample size are not presented.that has tended to collapse post-traditional analysis into minimally, moderately, and highly post-traditional.Our focus on cumulative GPA is worthy of consideration and problematization. First, we notethat GPA is one of the only outcome variables that we can ascertain through institutional datathat could reflect a meaningful and tangible

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Supporting Teachers and Students in STEM+C Learning Beyond the Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqing Pan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

important to me. --EmmaDiscussion and conclusion So far, based upon the preliminary findings, we identified STEM teachers’ evolving roleswithin complex educational ecosystems. Erdogan’s Learning Ecosystem Theory posits thatteachers act as mediators across formal and informal learning layers[10], a perspective echoed inparticipants’ narratives. For instance, Michael’s iterative guidance on project feasibility alignswith the observation of Han et al. that teachers in project-based learning environments shouldbalance student autonomy and technical scaffolding[11]. Similarly, Olivia’s adaptation of 3Dmodeling tasks reflects the pedagogical flexibility emphasized by Margot and Kettler (2019) ascritical for integrating emerging technologies[14

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gang Sun, Northern Kentucky University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

a need for stronger programming skills to write code for each project; and 4) Teamwork: Effective collaboration can help transfer lecture knowledge into hands-on applications.  Question 8: Students suggested incorporating more advanced topics and tools into the course, including: PCB schematic and layout design as well as advanced computer programming topics for embedded systems design.  Question 9: Students shared positive reflections on the impact of hands-on learning. They reported that it solidified their understanding of key topics. Graduates highlighted how the skills gained in class and lab were directly applicable in the industry. One student specifically mentioned that the hands-on

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); April Cheung, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

SME in courses.Request the arrangement of Smart lab field trips for statewide students. 1Request access to the remote courses on Smart labs application offered to 2statewide students.I want to examine if 3D printing could be integrated to my course. 2ConclusionsThe survey results reveal a positive shift in faculty engagement with smart manufacturingcontent following the seminars. While the initial survey reflected strong interest withsome uncertainty, the follow-up survey showed a clear reduction in uncertainty and anincrease in active planning to incorporate smart manufacturing elements into lectures,labs, and projects. Faculty comments also highlighted the importance of practicalexamples and peer

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Industry and Technical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aakash Alpesh Patel, University of Georgia; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Student Division (STDT)

algorithms and/orprivacy restrictions that lead to user customized content feeds (e.g., LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.). We used several factors to determine the relevance of the videos, including age of thevideo, comment reviews, and inclusion of key project-related words. Table 1 details how thesecriteria were used to assess the relevance of the search results. As outlined, preference was givento more recent videos, with anything posted 6 or more years before the date of the search beingexcluded (age of video). Videos older than 6 years were excluded to ensure that the contentbeing analyzed reflects the current landscape of electrical engineering. One of the contributorsreviewed the comments left on videos to assess the quality and accuracy of the

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Emerging and Sustainable Design Practices

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevion S Henderson, Tufts University; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, corroborating, and validating diverse sources of information during the design process?The ideas presented in this paper are not intended to be exhaustive; rather, they reflect anemerging and diverse area of inquiry shaping the development of information literacy practicesin engineering education and engineering design education. Our intention with this work is tostart a crucial conversation on how research can critically examine how, for what purposes, forwhom and with whom are engineering students drawing on a wide range of sources ofinformation to inform engineering judgements and decision making during the engineeringdesign process and how we may be able to support them in navigating the perils ofmisinformation and disinformation in the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leendert Schrader, Saint Louis University; Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

Reflect on learning experiences to arrive at a deeper understanding of who they are as scholars and citizens. Objective 8 Evaluate the ways in which new knowledge illuminates routes towards future action, and identify possible actions one might take in the service of humanity. Objective 9 Identify, evaluate, and utilize a variety of SLU library source materials to complete a course assignment.MethodsThe Mechatronic ArmThe mechatronic arm is comprised of a 3D printed mechanical frame of PLA secured with M4,M3, and M2.5 screws. All components were custom modeled in SolidWorks. Movement isperformed by four integrated MG996R 55g servo motors and a NEMA17 stepper motorcontrolling five degrees of

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

widespread use of AI in engineering courses. Summary and ConclusionsAlthough the engineering education literature reflects the introduction of AI and highlights itswidespread implications, a survey of 22 senior-level mechanical engineering students in the Fall of2024 shows how little adoption there is of AI in the curriculum. A few instructors have adoptedmodules or activities that introduce AI to students, but even this modest exposure to AI is limited toonly a few courses. AI is primarily used for writing assignments and coding, where it assists inenhancing, streamlining, or reviewing AI-generated code. There was no course-wide implementationof AI to enhance student learning. There are numerous examples of how

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

Total Students= 36 6-7 Grade Little bit knowledge Figure 4: Water-related knowledge assessment for 6–7 grade students in STEM educationThe STEM-based water education program was assessed among 23 grades 8–12 students, focusingon groundwater sustainability, the water cycle, aquifer filtration, and engaging activities.Knowledge levels were categorized as vast knowledge and little knowledge to evaluate learningoutcomes. The results showed that 91% of students had vast knowledge about groundwatersustainability, while 9% had limited knowledge. 96% demonstrated vast knowledge of the watercycle, and 4% had limited knowledge. In groundwater quality and filtration, 100% of studentsdisplayed vast knowledge, reflecting strong comprehension

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas; Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

essential teamwork skills critical for theiracademic and professional success. IntroductionTeamwork is essential for success in undergraduate engineering education and professional practice.Engineering projects often involve collaboration among individuals with diverse disciplines andexpertise, requiring students to effectively contribute, communicate, delegate tasks, and resolveconflicts1. Team members bring unique perspectives and ideas, fostering creativity and innovation,essential for tackling complex problems2. Furthermore, the ability to thrive in team settings is highlyvalued by employers, as it reflects adaptability, collaboration, and leadership qualities3.Developing teamwork skills during

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Mengqi Monica Zhan, University of Texas at Arlington; Grace Ellen Brannon, The University of Texas at Arlington; Liwei Zhang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Frank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Diversity

belonging and resilience, ultimately enhancing retention in aerospace engineering and otherSTEM fields. The study protocol is under review with the Institutional Review Board, with approvalanticipated in January 2025.Specifically, we will ask the following questions: • Can you walk me through your experience participating in the self-led research project? What tasks or activities were you involved in, and what was the overall process like for you? • Reflecting on that experience, how has your participation in the research project influenced your understanding of your own skills? Have you discovered any new abilities, or have you become more or less confident in certain areas? How has participation in this program grow

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

chen pan, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio

credit,which failed to reflect their efforts in theiracademic records. EZ-RA integrates researchactivities into the curriculum, allowing students toearn Independent Study course credits for theirwork. This recognition provides students with atangible benefit for their research contributions,which is particularly valuable for applications tograduate programs or STEM careers. It signals toemployers and academic institutions that studentshave engaged in meaningful research experiences,contributing to their professional readiness. Byembedding research into the formal academicstructure, EZ-RA elevates the value ofundergraduate research within the department andencourages greater student participation.4) Incentives and Sustainability: EZ-RA

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Oliver Cole Harrison, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University; Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University

realenvironment, but also reinforced the importance of using correct analytical development 6. A studyconducted by the University of Washington supports active learning as they observed studentsincreased their grade by half a letter and failure rate decreased by 55% 7.Problem based learning allows students to focus on the direct application of concepts learned in classand understand what that looks like in application. A study through the Journal of EngineeringEducation (JEE) observes that in a problem-based class students felt they learned less than in a lectureclass, but the results reflected otherwise; the students learning gains were twice as much usingproblem-based leaning8. Problem based learning was found to be immensely beneficial to

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Elizabeth O'Connell; Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla; Muhammad Hajj

offered by the Department of Defense. This In Fall 2023, $92,773 in external scholarship funds were scholarship is awarded directly to students and covers theirreceived by 21 department students through 26 full tuition for the remainder of their academic careers, as wellscholarships. In Spring 2024, $75,750 external scholarships as an estimated yearly stipend of $30,000. In the 2024-2025funds were received by 19 students through 23 scholarships, academic year, two additional students received thisbringing the total to $168,523 for the academic year, reflecting scholarship. Likewise, in the summer of 2022, two departmenta 20.06% increase from the previous academic year and an students

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

HughHugh L. McManus; B. Kris Jaeger-Helton

. Jaeger-Helton, "Reflective Exercises to Bridge the Gap in a Two-Term Industrial Engineering Capstone Sequence,"not serious) gaming activity such as bowling or playing pool, proceedings of the 2024 Capstone Design Conference, Knoxville, TN,known to be a good way to bond [2]. June 3-5, 2024. https://capstonedesigncommunity.org/2024-conference- papers-and-posters The survey results also showed more students in this cohortconsidering non-project-related activities to be helpful to their

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Yegin Genc; Gonca Altuger-Genc; Akin Tatoglu

for mathematical concepts for dynamic systems. Below is anletting the learner shortcut to the solution. First, interacting with example of an initial prompt for learning about dynamicthe AI tool can reflect the iterative sense-making process systems.through questions and answers where AI can take the role of atutor [21]. The number of iterations (i.e., the number of TABLE I. EXAMPLE - DYNAMICAL SYSTEM (UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT), AI INTERACTION:background on the prerequisite knowledge [22]. In this setting

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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Diversity

—essential traits for future engineers.This paper documents the development, implementation, and outcomes of the engineering trackfor the outreach event. It includes an overview of the participating organizations, the designprocess for the activity, logistical considerations for running the session, and reflections onfeedback received from participants and teachers. The insights and lessons learned from thisoutreach activity can serve as a model for similar efforts to bridge the gap between aspiringengineers and the opportunities within the engineering profession.BackgroundThe professions, Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering, were ranked second andfourth in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report as Best Engineering Jobs, respectively [1

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

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

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Diversity

of the topics of sustainability,LCA, and renewable energy. The data summary reflects that more than 80% of students have nottaken any formal education or courses in these topics. The word cloud concludes that thestudents have a general understanding of the topics rather than in-depth knowledge or education.Based on the results, it is recommended to include: (1) lectures related to sustainability and LCAthat cover general understanding and social ethical responsibility, (2) a group project, wherestudents conduct LCA on a product of their choice and introduce interactive software tools likeOpenLCA8,9, and (3) an individual project for calculating individual carbon foot print using thefree carbon footprint calculator from the United States

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Christopher Brown; Sumith Yesudasan

gathered from [11].higher frequencies which represent smaller surface Once the GPHS module model was completed its Yung’sirregularities modulus of elasticity as well as its Poisson’s ratio was found[8]. This function is reflected in the Department of analytically using stress and strain simulation in COMSOLDefense’s PSD which is defined in their testing method Multiphysics. The density of the GPHS was calculated usingstandards MIL-STD-810G COMSOL’s [10] random the recorded weight and dimensions of the assembly [12].vibration study uses a PSD as well as vibrational input data These values were then applied to a box of the sameduring

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Gowtham Raj Vuppari; Navarun Gupta; Ahmed El-Sayed; Xingguo Xiong

-based The Wildfire Dataset Method classification for 96.10% (2025) wildfire detection Fig. 8 Training vs Validation Loss Graph TABLE 2. Comparison of Proposed and Other AlgorithmsThe model used 1089.92 MB of memory shown in “Fig. 9”, Percentage of Accuracydemonstrating efficient GPU usage. Reflecting computationalchallenge, the backward pass required 0.0243 seconds; the Model Accuracyforward pass took 0.0072 seconds for each batch

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Bushra Rayyan Qadri; Arthur McAdams; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney; Ali Baker

deviceorganizational cultures that they have personal experience connects to local Wi-Fi, enabling businesses to analyze trafficwith. The analysis must include organizational beliefs and trends, optimize staffing, and gain deeper insights intovalues. and artifacts. Students work on a single organization customer movement patterns. Students worked closely with aindividually, then share the team and reflect on how each data engineer from Foot Traffic Stats to complete three stagesorganization is represented in their artifact’s values and beliefs. of the project. The first stage involved developing a projectEach group assesses the strength of each culture studied. plan. The second stage required installing

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Saddam Alkhamaiesh; Peter Cavanugh

validation strategies, including: • Triangulation: The integration of interviews, policy documents, and secondary data sources to enhance 3) Communication and Stakeholder Collaboration credibility [36]. • Reflexivity: Continuous researcher reflection to • Stakeholders, including educational institutions, mitigate biases in data interpretation [37]. labor unions, dealerships, and government agencies, • Peer Review: Independent coding verification by a played pivotal roles in EV training initiatives. second researcher to ensure consistency and • Most states engaged stakeholders using a mix of accuracy [38

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Nusrat Zahan; Sidike Paheding

++ [8] X. Zhang, R. Ng, and Q. Chen, “Single image reflection with attention mechanism (aug, 10.1080/0952813x. separation with perceptual losses,” in Proceedings of 2024.2383659, 2024),” JOURNAL OF EXPERIMEN- the IEEE conference on computer vision and pattern TAL & THEORETICAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, recognition, 2018, pp. 4786–4794. 2024. [9] R. Feng, J. Gu, Y. Qiao, and C. Dong, “Suppressing model overfitting for image super-resolution networks,” in Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Conference on Com- puter Vision and Pattern Recognition Workshops, 2019, pp. 0–0.[10] R. Timofte, R. Rothe, and L. Van Gool, “Seven ways to

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: An Exploratory Analysis of Cultural Capital Among Black Engineering Students at Minority Serving Institutions

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE; Cheery Chukwukelu, University of Houston; David Horton Jr., University of Houston

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

iscrucial for non-Black faculty to adopt anti-deficit approaches to effectively educatestudents of color.The bi-directional nature of capital is reflected in mentees harnessing and building theircapital in the same way mentors may be supporting their own cultural wealth.Previous studies (Tolbert Smith, 2022; Samuelson & Litzler, 2016) have recognized that akey motivator for students to persist in engineering is the idea that they may be able tohelp the future generation do better in engineering. This manifests in creation of mentor-mentee relationships and continued peer support. These relationships exhibit overlaps ofsocial, aspirational, and navigational capital.Student organizations like NSBE are great hubs for Black students to come