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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Shruti Brahma, University of New Haven; Siddhant Alhat Rajendra, University of New Haven; Ardiana Sula, University of New Haven

strengthenresearch and enrich the minds of educational institutions. through mobility and services, adds $300 billion to the global This project tries to predict future enrolling international economy and $39 billion to the U.S. GDP.students by tracking some indicators which range from demo- This paper focuses on the design of a data-driven decision-graphics to economic health, visa policies to geopolitics. Historical making tool that can provide insights and recommendations fortrends of GDP, the alteration of a visa rule, and country-specific educational policymakers. This tool will be able to forecaststudent economic crisis are adjusted in it. Grounded on the statistics from Open Doors: International

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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

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prepares learners for the complexities of the modern world.2.2 Strengthening Practical Application of KnowledgeTraditional education provides a strong theoretical foundation, but students often struggle toconnect abstract concepts to real-world applications, particularly in STEM fields [5].Foundational knowledge is essential, yet integrating hands-on learning, internships, and project-based activities reinforces understanding and prepares students for practical challenges.Experiential learning offers students direct engagement with real-world problems, bridging thegap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. This approach, when integratedwith structured traditional methodologies, enhances student comprehension and retention

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Paper ID #45682SUSTAINABLE CITIES USING RENEWABLE ENERGY A CASE STUDYOF A RENEWABLE CITYMr. Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida Omar Sweeney is an astute Engineering Professional with three decades of experience, specializing in Civil, Construction Engineering and Project Management. Throughout his professional career, he has successfully led the charge for several major Government-related and social intervention programs and infrastructural projects. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Florida. He has completed postgraduate executive training programs at the London School of Economics

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Sailesh Adhikari; Navarun Gupta; Xingguo Xiong; Ahmed El-Sayed

Transformer (ViT) models forsatellite imagery-based wildfire identification. In comparison toconventional Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), ViT modelsare trained to detect early indications of wildfires with betteraccuracy and generalization using publicly accessible NASAsatellite image datasets. The project involves setting up theenvironment, preparing and preprocessing a wildfire dataset, andtraining a ViT model using PyTorch Library. The trained model isevaluated on test data to assess its accuracy and reliability.Additionally, attention maps are visualized to interpret the model’s Fig1: Wildfire.decision-making process. Results demonstrate the potential ofViT models in capturing complex patterns in satellite images

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo

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fill these gaps, the present study aims to evaluate the influence of participation ofstudents in automation, robots, and coding clubs on their academic excellence and preferencestoward STEM fields as careers in the future.4. Methodology The STEM catalyst cohort model is best suited for this project because it aims to providehands-on training, information, and new learning to marginalized students. Middle and high schoolstudents will be grouped in cohorts in this club. Each cohort will be supervised by a competentteacher with teaching and working experience in STEM fields. In each cohort, mentors will giveequal attention to all students and they guide them to their particular area of interest in STEMfields. In the club, game-based

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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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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education with a transformativeexperience designed to connect classroom learning with industry needs. Undergraduate studentswork on cutting-edge projects including intelligent edge computing through a 10-week course.Students at our REU site not only learn about theories but also apply these concepts byexperimenting with real-world setups like Raspberry Pi testbeds and virtual machines tounderstand the intricacies of edge computing in action.This initiative proves to be a unique opportunity for students to align their theoretical knowledgewith industry trends by modifying their critical thinking skills. Coming from differentbackgrounds, students were able to learn technical and non-technical skills such as programmingedge devices and how to

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Track 1: Technical Session 6: The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University

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teaching to unite individuals across the university’s academic community. The Center is supported by a five-year $500,000 grant for collaborative research and community engagement projects centering on feminist approaches and perspectives. PROPELCurrentWork PROPEL received a $1,000 seed grant to convene a team focused on research to organizational equity and learning. Cluster Members Dr. Monica Cox Distinguished ProfessorDr. Ashli Wright Dr. Monique Ross Dr. Shawaneé Patrick

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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

inadaptive learning, real-time performance feedback, and enhanced simulation tools for engineeringeducation. Despite widespread discussions about AI's role in engineering education, its practicalapplications in mechanical engineering courses remain limited and largely confined to isolatedactivities. For example, few courses integrate AI tools into their syllabi, and most use cases areconfined to optional student-driven projects or experimental course modules. Current applicationsare mostly observed in report writing, such as generating content drafts, paraphrasing sections, andformatting citations, and in computer programming for debugging, code optimization, and scriptgeneration. This paper highlights the need for more examples demonstrating AI's

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

as water management, soil conservation, and crop andlivestock optimization. In addition, the program aims to provide students with the necessaryskills to enter the agricultural field and apply what they learned in real-world scenarios. Thisranges from working with producers on technology adoption to the creation of new innovations.The ET-AG Program also serves as a bridge between academia and the agricultural industry.Faculty are actively seeking to collaborate with professionals and entrepreneurs from diversesectors to design curriculum and projects that reflect real-world agricultural demands. Thesecollaborations expose students to practical applications of agricultural technology, fostering thecritical thinking and adaptability needed to

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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

Paper ID #49690Systems Engineering Gap Analysis for Aerospace DigitizationPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso

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was a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) manager at an engineering design firm in Chicago, where he managed multi-million projects (i.e., Wrigley Field restoration and expansion project). Dr. Alzarrad is a PMP©, CPEM©, and the Director of The Engineering Management Graduate Program at Marshall University.Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso I am an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, focusing on environmental engineering and nanotechnology. My research involves the fate and transport of contaminants in engineered systems and sustainable developments for cementitious materials. I have published impactful articles and secured several external grants for projects from the EPA, NSF

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 2: Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for Intercultural Competence in Higher Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on integrating project management processes in undergraduate education. Her main goal is to understand how work management and product development practices widely used in industry can be modified and adapted to

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

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projects such as the MRT Line 5 South Project and the Karnaphuli Tunnel Project in Bangladesh, prior to his enrollment at Kennesaw State University. He actively pursues research into the use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and synthetic dataset generation, particularly in their impact on Civil Engineering projects.Dr. Da Hu, Kennesaw State University Dr. Da Hu joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2023. Prior to joining KSU, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing smart and sustainable

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University; Mike Dalton, High Point University

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engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Research interests include Data Fusion, Bioinformatics, and issues of Diversity and Under-representation in STEM fields.Dr. Mike Dalton, High Point University Dr. Dalton received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is currently a Professor of Computer Science at High Point University. Dr. Dalton has taught Computer Science courses at the university-level for 20 years, and has delivered many courses in C++, Java, Python, Digital Circuit Design, Robotics, Database Development, Project

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CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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there are diverse strategies that have been implemented to solve these problems.” (#2303) ● “Having representation of all sectors of the community is important since it helps to promote a healthier environment and it can be considered as a microcosm of our society, which also helps foundations and organizations to do better assessments and have better proposals for their future projects.” (#2305) ● “A sustainable lifestyle encompasses the study of human interaction, lifestyles, and social beings as much as its environmental aspects; in its essence, it refers to the recognition of the interconnectedness of human well-being and environmental direction. … Everyone’s ideals differ

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mohammad A Aliedeh, New Mexico State University

Abstract Innovation narrative plays an important role in effectively communicating innovationprocesses and products. This important role affects the whole innovation process, starting from theinitiation of innovative ideas through to their implementation and the promotion of past and presentinnovations. Transparent Thinking Approach Solution Factory (TTASF) is an innovative reformapproach that is based on transforming Silo, Fragmented and Carousel Effect Thinking individualinto a TTASF Thinker who is equipped with Genefic (Generic and Specific) Thinking Toolbox. Thewhole story of TTASF Innovation Reform Project is covered in this paper in three parts that willanswer three important questions: Part 1: Why is change needed? Part 2: What is

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

© 2025American Society of Engineering Education 1AbstractWritten communication is an essential skill for civil engineers working in the consulting field. Theresults of field and laboratory investigations typically include a report, and, in some cases, thereport is the entire artifact of the work. The clients are broad, ranging from other professionals inthe field to persons with no technical background. The engineers writing the reports need toidentify the possible audiences for the report and write for that audience or audiences. Theengineers writing the report need to know the technical aspects of the project; however, this is theprice of entry to the consulting industry. The engineers writing the report also need to

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Zebin Pepin; Douglas E. Dow

, concerts, and other large-crowd adaptability to real-time conditions. As event venues continueevents often experience long queues that contribute to visitor to increase in scale and complexity, a more sophisticateddissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction arises not only from extended automated queue management solution is required towait times but also from inaccurate wait-time estimates and dynamically adjust queue regulation and improve fairness.perceived line-cutting incidents. This project aimed to developand test prototype modules for an automated queuing system Numerous strategies have been implemented over theleveraging facial recognition to address these concerns. The years to manage

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Elyas Irankhah; Sashank Narain; Kelilah L. Wolkowicz

C. Data CollectionEmma will try to minimize it. The traversal continues until it The study was a part of a larger initiative at a public K-8reaches a maximum depth or the game ends. Subsequently, the school located in a mid-sized city in the Northeast USA,algorithm evaluates the game state and returns a score based on involving five different projects, each with the objective ofwhether Emma won, lost, or tied. The score propagates back introducing AI concepts to students in an engaging exhibitionup the tree and guides Emma's decision on the best move. [34][35]. The students participating in this project were 1st,According to Fig. 4, it

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University; Andrew Hughes, Auburn University

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must considervarious methods to better communicate with students about how building materials cometogether to make up a system. One solution is to incorporate mockups into the curriculum.Efforts to Introduce Mockups in the ClassroomAfter completing a construction project, various construction and engineering programs haveopted to maintain original building wall mockups outside of their buildings for use inconstruction classes. This allows for direct interaction with a physical mockup used duringconstruction, showing details of a wall system that has already been built. It allows for anexplanation of various structural components, attachments, and finish systems during a classsession or for assignments (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Post

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel; Anthony Songer, Boise State University

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Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Florida International University. He also holds Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from FIU, Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Dr. Batouli is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in SC. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) international certificate. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

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, there are a few key conceptsthat can help to reinforce some of the other pedagogical techniques that form the basis of thescholarly literature to which the model contributes. For example, the Foundry is anchored inconstructivist, constructionist, and collaborative learning theories that emphasize student-centeredlearning strategies.8 These theories, for example, posit that students construct understandingthrough reflection and experiences, engage in deep learning through meaningful production oftangible artifacts, and expand their own reservoir of knowledge through interaction with others.These theories have helped to develop other student-centered learning strategies like project-basedlearning, active learning, and real-world immersion

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Safeena Khanam

. between the optimized approach, which provides clear and detailed answers, and the regular flow, where queries are directly IV. ARCHITECTURE OF PROJECT fed to the LLM. The below Fig. 1. Architecture and data flow are key TABLE 1. TEST QUERIESelements of the project. The sole goal is to maintain optimizedflow and feed relevant context to the pre-trained model from theknowledge graph and weigh in its relevance using memorycoefficient. Fig. 1. Architecture of Code The above TABLE 1. compares optimized

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Abdullah Al Hossain Newaz; Zheng Li

. TAA design, to closely resemble natural ankle biomechanicsMaking a prosthesis that fits people of all sizes, performs well, makes it unique. Better range of motion, less strain on nearbyand has a greater success rate with fewer failures is the aim. tissues, and flexibility to meet changing patient needs are allThe first step in the project is creating a computer-aided design made possible by its superior anatomical design, modularity,(CAD) model of a prosthetic ankle that functions and appears and longevity.[2] The increasing prevalence of ankle arthritislike a natural joint. The model will be examined using Finite emphasizes the necessity for effective and flexible remedies.Element Analysis (FEA) to determine how

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Rudra Mitra; Intiser Islam; Shariar Islam Saimon; Xingguo Xiong

-effect structure of the X-ray features classifying pneumonia with a recorded validation accuracy ofwith patient attributes (age, smoking history, and so on). A 87.92% and a loss of 0.2767 over three epochs of training.modality reconstruction module can use Structural Causal Models Therefore, while the model shows promise for diagnosis, the(SCMs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) to predict the wider research vision, as already described in the proposal, willmissing data, so the features are realistic. These available and try to factor in the missing modalities using causal graphs andreconstructed modalities are combined and projected into a joint multilayer reconstruction in two different models

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Jun Zhang; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney

able to distribute copies of the software used in class, thereby OSS further enhances the learning environment by offering reinforcing the concept that learning is a collaborative process.real-world experiences. Students working on open-source This approach not only makes educational resources moreprojects are not limited to classroom boundaries. They learn accessible but also instills the value of cooperation amongnew technologies and professional skills by collaborating learners.within active communities. Such projects offer opportunities todevelop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Moreover, the use of free software reinforces socialwhile building a public portfolio of

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Uma Balaji

and explanation of mathematical derivations and conceptualhands-on experience. Through this approach, students gain a frameworks. Additionally, MATLAB simulations anddeeper understanding of key concepts such as modulation, laboratory exercises are integrated to reinforce theoreticalbandwidth, demodulation, and noise while also exploring concepts through hands-on learning experiences. Usingcommunication system design. This paper outlines the use of MATLAB and Simulink, students engage in interactivelaboratory demonstrations, hands-on activities, MATLAB exercises that provide a visual understanding of key topics.simulations, and projects to create an immersive learning These

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri; Simon Obeid; Gusteau Duclos, DeVry University

computing 1. Deep Seek R1 can create a graphic image for any project. Evaluation practice based on legal and ethical (Generate Images) principles. 2. Which of the following is not a key feature of DeepSeek-R1? (Evaluate AI tools) SLO#5: Function effectively as a N/A member or leader of a team Teamwork engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis

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crucial rolein students' willingness to engage with challenging tasks and persist in the face of difficulties[13]. By fostering a growth mindset and providing an environment that encouragesexperimentation and reinforces concepts through a multi-modal approach, it is thought that thecamp contributed to enhancing students' belief in their ability to succeed in coding andcomputational thinking. Unfortunately, the survey instrument was not originally structured toassess self-efficacy, so these results, while implied in survey data, must be treated as anecdotal.Additionally, while the survey results suggest an increase in self-confidence, this alone does notequate to proficiency. Although anecdotal evidence from student project submissions