Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

, more women are currently encouraged topursue construction as their professional fields. This study examines potential associationsbetween gender and students' motivations for joining the construction program, the obstaclesthey encounter, their expectations, and their future career plans. Data from all first, second, andthird-year students in the Building Construction Science (BCS) program at Mississippi StateUniversity were collected using a quantitative survey. The survey covered different aspects ofstudents’ experiences and decisions. The results showed that both male and female students wereattracted to the program because of job opportunities, relatively high salary, and the challengingnature of the program. However, there were some clear

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

visualization experience, allowing them to engage with spatial relationships andstructural details that are often challenging to interpret from traditional 2D plans alone. Thecombination of Unity and Vuforia enabled seamless overlay of 3D models onto physicaldrawings, enhancing both usability and engagement. The results of the post-session surveydemonstrate a positive response from participants, with the majority agreeing that the applicationimproved their comprehension of 2D to 3D conversions and facilitated a better grasp of spatialrelationships within the drawings. Participants also reported increased motivation andengagement, which are critical factors in effective learning. The high recommendation ratefurther suggests that this AR tool has

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

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

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

ofbreakout rooms, personalized support, and hands-on activities in overcoming the inherentlimitations of online learning. Similarly, Chiang [3] demonstrated that online STEM camps couldsignificantly enhance students' self-efficacy and computational thinking when structured topromote active engagement and cross-disciplinary learning.Our coding camp was developed within this context, initially planned to launch as an in-personexperience in 2021. When the pandemic necessitated a shift to a virtual format, the campunderwent a series of adaptations aimed at preserving its interactive and experiential learningfocus. Drawing on insights from the literature, we implemented a student-centered approach thatleveraged small-group interactions, personalized

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

PlansGene believes GenAI has improved his quality of life, particularly through Be My AI, whichoffers accessibility-focused image recognition. Currently, Gene collaborates with research groupsnationwide to further integrate GenAI into accessibility tools, and he plans to pursue graduatestudies to expand his work in this field. His vision is to develop GenAI solutions that can reliablysupport accessibility needs in educational and professional settings, bridging the existing gapsthat limit students like him and Amanda from fully engaging in STEM.Joint Hopes for the Future of GenAIThe research team encouraged Ann and Gene to reflect on their experiences with technology,both in their youth and as adults, to provide a comprehensive context for their

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ethan Scott Stevenson, Marshall University; Jay Cook, Marshall University; Trevor Bihl, Marshall University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

$46 million in losses in a year [8].Beyond economic impacts, electricity theft strains power systems since losses due to theft areunpredictable and cannot be planned for. An example of an extreme case of this can be seen inIndia in 2012, when non-technical losses were 25% of all power distributed [16]. The stress oftheft helped cause a blackout in 2012 which affected 700 million, or 8.5% of the globalpopulation [11] [17].Electricity Theft MethodsTechniques used to steal electricity are varied. The general idea is simply to access distributedelectricity without paying for it. The methods used range from simple to sophisticated, whereparticipants only need to avoid electric meters or bills. Simple methods generally bypass or avoidmeters, and

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University; Haroon M, Marshall University

chatbot encountered various non-phishing queries, including general tech supportrequests and unrelated user inquiries. WhatsPhish successfully recognized these messages as outside itsscope and responded politely and efficiently, redirecting users to relevant resources. This intelligenthandling of out-of-scope messages ensures that the chatbot maintains focus on cybersecurity topics whileenhancing the overall user experience. 7.1.5. Future Enhancements: Image and Document AnalysisWhile users occasionally attempted to share screenshots of phishing attempts, the chatbot currently lacksimage recognition capabilities. However, future development plans include integrating image analysis,enabling users to upload screenshots for automated phishing

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union

,being older and more experienced likely meant that the BME 412 students had developedstronger self-regulation skills than the EGE 210 students and this may have allowed flippedlearning to be implemented more successfully in the upper-level course. Finally, Tomas et al.reported their experience on implementing flipped learning in a first-year science course. Theirwork indicated that while students reported watching the pre-class videos, they were not ready totake part in the planned collaborative learning activities without a significant in-depth review ofthe video content from the course instructor, concluding that flipped learning might not be thebest choice for first year students. [17] My experience with second-year students was similar

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Jayed Pasha; Junayed Pasha, Gannon University; Ikechukwu P Ohu

inefficient traffic layout and frequent disobeying of basictraffic laws has led to massive congestion and safety concerns regarding this intersection1. Dueto how much recent attention this roadway was getting, it was deemed a good research point. Notto mention the push for the City Council of Erie to improve their vehicular infrastructure withincity limits with studies, such as the Bayfront Parkway Improvement Project, which have onlyrecently seen advancement, even after years of planned implementation2. This is because the cityof Erie has been struggling with budgeting for these improvements as well as having issues withthe limited available space for roadway additions. These setbacks create a reasonablejustification for the need for this study

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Danaii Anitzel Elizondo, Texas A&M University

ExampleApproachesActive Learning -Increases student engagement -Some students may not be -Think-pair-share and retention comfortable with participation -Problem-based learning -Promotes deeper -Requires careful planning to understanding through be effective interactive methodsPersonalized -Addresses individual learning -Requires significant time and -One-on-one meetingsInstruction needs and gaps resources -Differentiated

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Kristina Riesco; Yuna Ukawa; Pauline Alfreh; Eman Abdelfattah

about the features used in the dataset. Theseexplored various methods, from behavioral to neurological features include age, gender, ethnicity, jaundice history,approaches, highlighting gaps in early diagnosis and autism diagnosis, country of residence, prior use of the app,personalized intervention plans. They also discussed the questionnaire results, age description (age range),importance of integrating AI-driven systems to enhance the relationship of the respondent to the participant, and theeffectiveness of ASD treatments. The authors emphasized class/target indicating whether the participant is at risk ofthat future research should focus on creating tailored having ASD. Each row

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

, no. 1, p. 2232134, Dec. 2023, doi: Joiner, “Case study of virtual reality sepsis 10.1080/10872981.2023.2232134. management- instructional design and ITEM [32] Z. Tacgin, “Immersive virtual reality as an action: outcomes,” J. Vis. Commun. Med., vol. 46, no. 3, pp. measuring approach and learning status of learners after 168–177, Jul. 2023, doi: planning myVOR.,” Educ. Media Int., vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 10.1080/17453054.2023.2280611. 353–371, Dec. 2020, doi:[22] Y. Jeong, H. Lee, and J.-W. Han, “Development and 10.1080/09523987.2020.1848509. evaluation of virtual

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Ahmed Hassebo; Kevin B. Montes

mechanisms, are planned. Future System Using Arduino UNO R3 and DHT11 Sensor," in 2020 17th International Computer Conference on Wavelet Active Mediaenhancements will focus on machine learning, weather Technology and Information Processing (ICCWAMTIP), Chengdu,forecasting, and solar-powered off-grid functionality. China, 2020.Future work will focus on enhancing system intelligence [9] Q. Qi and G. J. Brereton, "Mechanisms of removal of micron-sized particles by high-frequency

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama; Lisa LaCross, University of South Alabama

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

state-of-art journal paper. As of the submission of this papper, out of the13 students, 8 have submitted their papers to journals, and one paper is accepted for publication.The instructor plans to continue tracking their status. The others have not yet submitted due tovarious reasons, such as a lack of confidence in the quality of their writing, ongoing revisionswith additional details, or waiting for final approval from their advisors.In conclusion, research writing is a vital skill that many graduate students lack; yet, it is essentialfor their academic and professional success [17]. This pilot study demonstrates that a structured,intensive course can significantly improve students’ writing proficiency by addressing crucialtopics such as goal

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

proactive approach.Through informed advocacy and critical engagement, educators can create an educationallandscape that not only embraces technological advancements, but also prioritizes ethicalconsiderations, ultimately enriching the learning experience for all students. Future research willbe necessary to understand the impact of initial pedagogical practices. I plan to learn and assesshow other faculty engage with AI in their classrooms at the University of Virginia throughsurveys, pedagogical demonstrations, and interviews. AI technology cannot be ignored, nor can itbe diluted into a binary decision of acceptance or rejection. As educators, it is our responsibilityto reflect and assess what this technology means to pedagogical practice. It is

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Professional Papers

methods, supported by evidence of their effectiveness in achieving these goals.2 Method2.1 Overview of COMP1200 CourseIntroduction to Computing for Engineers and Scientists is an introductory programming courseaimed at helping undergraduate engineering students with no prior programming experience learnMATLAB. The course is divided into seven modules and includes three exams. This paper willlimit our discussion to the teaching/learning techniques/strategies applied to Module 0 throughModule 3. We will not discuss applying these strategies to the other modules for now as we wantto avoid repetitive discussions of similar methods. Furthermore, we plan to explore the applicationof other teaching techniques to Modules 4 through 6 in

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

’ perspectives.This is an explanatory sequential mixed method study based on the Diffusion of Innovations (DOI)theory framework. This work-in-progress (WIP) paper will report on instrument development,sampling procedure, planned data analysis, and current progress. This research will also broadenknowledge on applying DOI theory to increase recruitment effectiveness.Keywords: recruitment challenges, diffusion of innovations theory, underserved students, bridgeprograms, communication channelsIntroductionThere has been increased national attention on the recruitment and retention of underservedstudents such as underrepresented minorities (URMs), women, first-generation students, lowsocio-economic status (SES) students, rural students, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

- The ability to plan long-term, set goals, and align resources and actions to achieve them. 25 Thought processes It's because I connect theory to practice. I'm not disillusioned in the sense that where persons write these nice papers, and it just reads and goes on the shelf, and no one cares. No, my technique is, I put it in the newspaper. In the papers, I talk about it. I do my speeches about it. I will go to the schools and work with those students in that space. It's theory to practice... I try to create things that teachers or people can appreciate because I think that's one of the limitations of higher ed. We

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

mentor, who serves as a guideand coach throughout the program. These mentors help scholars build networks, honespecific industry skills, and gain insights into practical engineering challenges.Another cornerstone of the GEES program is its structured mentorship approach, whichaddresses challenges such as low self-confidence and career uncertainty. Each student workswith a mentor to develop an Individual Development Plan (IDP) based on SMART (Strategic,Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound) goals, as proposed by Wosu (2016) [3].The IDP outlines clear steps for skill development, career exploration, and professionalgrowth, making the mentorship relationship goal-driven and supportive. Through regularmentor meetings, GEES scholars

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Kathryn Chludzinski, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering; C. Virgil Solomon, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

-speed camera testing is planned, to verifythe belt operates at the expected diameter in low range, verifying the ratio.The predicted and experimental torque output results for primary spring P4, with 60 lbf/instiffness and 3in original length, in combination with 125g per flyweight arm, and a 22.5 lbf/inlinear and 0.21 lbf in/deg torsional stiffness secondary spring, are given in Figure 6. A shift inthe engine RPM is present, as a lower engine RPM is present in the predictive model for theequivalent torque value experimentally. This result is consistent across the various combinationsof springs and flyweights tested. Figure 6: Torque Comparison for P4 Spring 125g per ArmThe torque results are based on the published torque

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

real-world problems. The researchers used “wicked problems”,problems that are complex and require multiple perspectives from academic and non-academic stakeholders to create innovative solutions [28], as the starting point of students’projects. In Germany, Kuentzer et al. [36] asked the students to design a simulation-basedvehicle platform, evoDash, which was used in real life.Other approaches include using simulation systems or projects, such as a simulationexperiment system to train students to solve engineering problems related to wind power [3].Sherris et al. [31] simulated a case study in their workshop series that simulated a communitystakeholder so that students could create an action plan based on the simulated scenario.Overall

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

with students from public schools in New Orleans, where they conductedhands-on chemistry demonstrations and had discussions about STEM education. This, paired withself-reflection activities, helped students think and plan for their future in STEM fields, and this isespecially impactful given that they were in the k-8th grade age [11].In the work of Tomat (2020), the authors presented a STEM program focusing on inspiring thenext generation of STEM workers called “Chemistry Discovery,” which was a service learningoutreach program that was conducted by undergraduate students from the University of Arizona.During the program, the students aged between 11-14 years old watched live demonstrations ofreactions such as the clock reaction and luminol

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Brinley Boyett, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

and compliance. To address this, future studies plan to collect data beyond self-reported surveys. For example, holding interviews with the students without their professor could allow students to openly and honestly share their experiences with AI in a relaxed setting without the worry that the professor could identify the student as was possible in the Canvas learning management system. Additionally, considering more concrete measures of learning outcomes such as student grade distributions could provide more evidence beyond student perceptions of learning environment. Creating scenarios in which students are asked to make decisions in real life situations involving AI tools could provide clearer

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

thenintentionally not propagate the uncertainties to calculated quantities. Either these students did notunderstand how to do the calculation, or they were willing to receive a grading penalty for omittingthe calculation. In future semesters, the author plans on adding a second class on uncertaintyanalysis after the first experiment, during which the instructor will work with students to perform theuncertainty analysis using Microsoft Excel. Showing how to practically perform uncertaintyanalysis, using their own experimental data, may provide students with the required confidence tocalculate uncertainty on their own.Improvements can also be made in the technical writing aspect of the course. The current iteration ofthe course does not include any

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

Tagged Topics

Diversity

constructioncurricula, ensuring that graduates are ready to meet the fast-evolving demands of the industry. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 3 Literature ReviewThe Evolving Role of AI in the Construction IndustryThe construction industry has embraced digitization at varying degrees of maturity, with artificialAI increasingly recognized as a pivotal driver of innovation in project planning, cost estimation,and quality control (Holzmann & Lechiara, 2022). This

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

create inclusive environments that allow students to form chosenfamilies. Potential methods for educators to act upon this could include allowing studentsextra time in class to get to know each other and creating an inclusive classroom culture inwhich students feel comfortable approaching the educator for various kinds of support.Chosen families provide students an ability to be their authentic self with others. Chosenfamilies also help students find solutions to their problems with others who are likeminded.The sense of belonging resulting from Chosen Family support likely supports students’persistence.In future research, we plan to deepen our understanding of how support networks impactundergraduate engineering students' success and well-being

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 5: Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Jarod Max Banzon, Marshall University; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 4: "An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized review"

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

inengineering. Al-Sanad and Koushki [31] and Aswad et al. [24] discuss the importance of policyinterventions in Qatar and the UAE. Mehran [39] highlights how institutional support andeducational reforms help in closing the gender gap. Using these policy interventions on a widerscale, despite creating more fair opportunities for women, will effectively increase the quality anddiversity of the engineering workforce. Implementing measures such as awarding scholarships,creating flexible programs and career promotion plans will encourage and support women topursue and succeed. In addition to achievement, the impact of such actions contributes to broadereconomic growth and innovation, as a diverse workforce is recognized as a key driver of creativityand