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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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Student Papers

Education, 2025Performance Unveiled: Comparing Lightweight Devices Testbed and Virtual Machines for Edge ComputingAbstractTechnological innovations are accelerating across fields like engineering, IT, environmentalscience, and agriculture, the convergence of education & research has emerged as a vital andconcerning issue. Although the research in areas such as edge computing holds a lot of potentialfor real-world applications, its integration into engineering education remains marginalized dueto lack of curriculum alignment, lack of resources for faculty training, and industry-academiadisconnect. This study bridges the gap by investigating the suitability of hands-onexperimentation with edge computing frameworks to enhance

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Diversity

Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by

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Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

Authors

Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas; Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas; Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas

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competition. The opportunity to learn new skills and exercise autonomy in a well-structured environment was also highly valued. And, the most common dislikes centered aroundgroup-related challenges, the disconnect between project components, time and workload issues,technical frustrations with robotics, lack of clarity or guidance, repetitive assignments, and adesire for more meaningful or engaging work. These themes suggest opportunities for improvingproject integration, communication, time management, and student autonomy in future iterations.ConclusionThe project effectively fostered key skills essential to engineering education, includingteamwork, communication, critical thinking, and reflection. By challenging students to identifyand address an

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45472Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A CollaborativeIndustry-Academia ModelDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey. Following, a masterˆa C™s degree a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A Collaborative

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

+ Guest speaker Due: Reflection 2 Workshop 4 Encouraging an Inclusive Learning Environment, Connections in the Classroom, and Identity Safety + Guest speakers Due: Reflection 3 Workshop 5 Providing and Receiving Feedback + Guest speaker Due: Reflection 4 Workshop 6 Celebration of completion, individual presentations of learning Due: Final reflection and implementation plan Post-survey Post-survey link administered; due by end of semesterThe workshop curriculum was adapted from the national program to fit the institution’s HSIidentity and graduate student audience, such that participants framed their thinking within theuniversity-specific

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

software tools to make measurements of physical quantities. • Models: Identify the strengths and limitations of theoretical models as predictors of real- world behaviors. • Experiment: devise an experimental approach, specify appropriate equipment and procedures, implement these procedures, and interpret the resulting data to characterize an engineering material, component or system. • Teamwork: work effectively in teams, including structure individual and join accountability; assign roles, responsibilities, and task; monitor progress; meet deadlines; and integrate individual contributions into a final deliverable. • Sensory Awareness: use the human senses to gather information and to make sound

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Xzavier Longacre, Mercer University; Joshua Ryan Haye, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

a designated recorder, notetaker, andinterviewer. After the interview/focus groups were completed, all materials were transcribed foranalysis. Such interview/focus group protocols were used to provide valuable experience for theMercer University students participating in the MOM Belize Program, as well as obtainsufficient amounts of data during the short study period.The faculty and staff interviews included questions related to an understanding of personal andprofessional backgrounds of the interviewees, student outcomes and success, curriculum andinstitutional development, preparation and challenges, transferability and global opportunities,and collaboration and future vision. The student focus groups included questions related to

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University

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/5). Additionally, they felt that seeing projectsacross both disciplines throughout the semester improved their engineering learning (Mean =4.3/5) and improved their own team’s project (Mean = 3.8/5). These results suggest that theintended objectives of this course structure were largely achieved within this initial pool ofstudents.IntroductionFrancis Marion University, a small primarily undergraduate university, is home to twoengineering programs in industrial and mechanical engineering. As part of the curriculum, eachprogram requires an engineering senior design course in their respective disciplines. Teams ofstudents are assigned a unique project, which is sponsored by a local industry partner.Traditionally, the senior design courses for

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

robots and introduce them to the technician associated with the facility. The resultat the end of a semester was usually an impressive stacking or sorting program on one of theyellow Fanuc robots in this facility. The technician would introduce them to the Fanuc trainingmanual (from the Fanuc School series4 and they would achieve a commendable outcome in asingle semester. Impressive!Then, there were purchased a number of the yellow Fanuc robots by our institution and two ofour number (myself included) had training on these robots with the possibility of teaching acertified course on Fanuc. The other individual completed the certification and the courses(Robotics and Robotics with Vision) became staples in the curriculum. The local

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Ruhan Yang; Ellen Do

Exploring Circuit Education for Early LearnersAbstract:Early exposure to circuits is critical to fostering an interest in engineering for young students, buttraditional circuit education is often not adapted to their cognitive and motor skill levels. Wedeveloped and evaluated two hands-on circuit education approaches, the Circuit Sticks and thePre-Prepared Copper Tape Circuits. Both methods were designed for first-grade students toimprove accessibility and engagement in early circuit learning. The Circuit Sticks provide astructured, guided experience, using color-coded polarity indicators and modular assembly tolower the barrier to entry. The Pre-Prepared Copper Tape Circuits, on the other hand, requireindependent

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Think-Aloud Insights: Exploring QuantCrit Challenges and Diverse Survey Responses Among Undergraduate Engineering Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sheila Kathryn Castro, University of Florida; Bruce Frederick Carroll, University of Florida; Janice Mejía, Northwestern University; Kent J. Crippen, University of Florida

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

appointment in Engineering Education. His research interests include engineering identity, self-efficacy, and matriculation of Latine/x/a/o students to graduate school. He works with survey methods and overlaps with machine learning using quantitative methods and sequential mixed methods approaches.Dr. Janice Mej´ıa, Northwestern University Dr. Mejia is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences. She also teaches in the Design Thinking and Communication (DTC), Masters in Engineering Management (MEM), and College Prep programs. Her research interests focus on mixed methods research in engineering education, curriculum assessment and development, and engineering

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Chassidy Miles, University of North Texas

moreclosely with academic and professional goals.Through an analysis of survey data, external benchmarking, and faculty-library collaboration, thispaper highlights the strategic role libraries can play in engineering education. By integrating libraryresources and expertise into faculty teaching practices, libraries can help foster student-centeredlearning environments that emphasize high-impact educational practices. This paper providespractical recommendations for faculty and librarians seeking to advance PBL, interdisciplinarycollaboration, and the transition from academia to industry, illustrating how libraries can serve askey partners in engineering education. MethodologyThis project, funded by the UNT

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Papers

, commitment,and leadership backing rather than simply accelerating work. When implemented successfully,they enhance organization, efficiency, and workplace atmosphere, fostering teamwork, morale,and job satisfaction through gradual, low-cost improvements [5]. To implement Kaizensuccessfully in education, it should be integrated with the institution's strategic goals, aiming todeliver value to students by emphasizing simplicity, quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.Establishing a culture of excellence grounded in Kaizen principles can drive sustainedimprovement, with strong leadership and an emphasis on reducing resistance to change helpingto address previous setbacks in educational reform [6].Antony et al. [7] demonstrated that management