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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Mark A. Palmer

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the clicker study where questions from the end-of-course evaluations did notreveal any apparent differences between the clicker and control classes2. The NSSE annualsurvey of freshmen and seniors asks students how often they have, for example, participated inprojects that required integrating ideas or information from various sources, used e-mail tocommunicate with an instructor, asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions,received prompt feedback from faculty on their academic performance, participated incommunity- based projects, or tutored or taught other students. The findings are used todetermine how successful a university is at engaging students4.Sometimes student feedback contradicts the results associated with

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Chushun Wang; A. Umit Coskun; Kai-tak Wan

. Upon completion,However, the principles also apply to industry and research the user may click the “RESTORE SCREEN” button below theapplications where design parameters are required for Moody diagram to clear the graph window and all fields.optimization or pipe material selection. The new graphical If a user wishes to save their data for any reason, at anymethod allows for visualization of a previously abstract stage after all text fields are fixed, enter a name for the dataconcept, the primary goal for this project is to make a computer

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Seyedeh Elham Kamali; Reihaneh Samsami

Students recognize the potential of AI to makeapplied more practically within their curriculum. learning more efficient, improve educationalSuggestions included integrating AI into hands-on experiences, and provide hands-on applications that aretraining with tools like Building Information Modeling relevant to their future careers. However, there are(BIM) and machine learning for smarter design, significant concerns about AI's potential to diminishconstruction, and project management. This indicates a critical engineering skills such as problem-solving anddesire for AI applications that are directly relevant to analytical thinking. There is a strong call from

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Saddam Alkhamaiesh; Peter Cavanugh

assessments of training effectiveness and workforce demandindicates that preparing technicians for this transition requires projections are needed to refine educational strategies andtargeted training programs and collaboration between align them with industry developments [24].government agencies, educational institutions, and industrystakeholders [11]. However, existing literature highlights gaps In conclusion, the literature underscores the importance ofin understanding these training programs' effectiveness and structured and adaptive training programs for EV technicians.regional variations [12]. While the NEVI program provides a foundation for workforce

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University

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AbstractThis paper demonstrates the design and implementation of an innovative gamified softwareapplication for learning human-spoken languages. The game serves as an interactive and enjoyablesupplement to aid the learning process of different languages for elementary-aged children. At its core,the application uses a translation Application Programming Interface (API) to process text and outputtranslations in the target language chosen by the learner. Additionally, it is AI-enabled, allowing theutilization of APIs such as OpenAIs’s ChatGPT to enhance the translation capabilities. Provided is abasic proof of concept that was developed as part of the Final Pi Project in the Intermediate ComputerProgramming (COSC 1352) course. The gamified program was

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

still be a good choice for the implementation of the functions. Furtherdiscussion and lessons about MicroPython-based microcontroller education will be continued in thefollowing sub-section. Discussions and Lessons about MicroPython-based Microcontroller educationCustom microcontroller applications could be built rapidly by using the MicroPython language. Userscan meet the required functions with a relatively low effort. As described, for instance, typicalfunctions such as serial communion, motor control, and servo control can be implemented usingMiroPython programs. Users who may seek a rapid prototype development environment ornon-commercial hobby projects can use boards that support a MicroPython language, and they cancomplete their

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pulled In or Pushed Out? Underrepresented Minority High School Students Describe Socio-environmental Factors Shaping STEM Persistence and Post-Secondary Plans

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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atspecific schools. Students at Schools Beta and Zeta reported hands-on, project-based learning,and learning linked to real world applications. For example, Raphael at Beta described: My current teacher for the science stuff, he has a lot of hands-on lessons and he thoroughly explains everything and makes sure that we get it. And the examples that he uses are about everyday things. And then as the lesson goes on, it gets more advanced. And that makes it easier to digest and understand what's happening and how this translates to the real world.Additionally, Zara from Zeta reported: “I do like doing the stuff that was happening in my class,all the investigations, DNA stuff... I like the hands-on activities [because

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Track 7: Technical Session 3: Latine STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions Regarding Doctoral Mentoring Relationships - A Qualitative Study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Dilara Yaya-Bryson Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Lisa R Merriweather, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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, Latine students in a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) stated that they feelsupported when their faculty mentors provide them with “an extensive network, knowledge, andresources to connect them with high-impact programs and resources, such as summer research,academic support, and mentoring experiences” [5], [27].In the Minority Graduate Education Project, Nettles explored Black, Hispanic, and Whitedoctoral students’ graduate school experiences [11]. This study found that Hispanic/Latinestudents were more likely to attend graduate school full-time to warrant assistantship fundingand spent more time completing program requirements (e.g., course work, dissertation) withgreater social involvement than their Black and White counterparts. This

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pathways into Statistics and Data Science for Low-Income, Academically Talented Undergraduate Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Erin Carll, University of Washington; Aryaa Rajouria, University of Washington; Rebecca Schachtman, University of Washington; Judith E Canner; Jackie Bryce Miller, University of California, Santa Barbara; Abel Rodriguez, University of Washington

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urgent in SDS, since at least one representationgap may be expanding over time: women data scientists decreased sharply from 2018 to 2021,from 31% to 18% of the field [22].Recruiting and supporting more people from underrepresented groups into SDS requiresappealing to members of these groups who are currently in SDS. As such, it is important tounderstand what drew people from these groups into the field. Research provides some sense ofhow to achieve this. For example, studies have shown that students who are women and/or fromunderrepresented ethnoracialized groups have positive experiences and increases in confidenceand interest in data-related fields and in research as a result of taking statistics courses that arebased on projects that

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

enhances the learning students’ performance, retention, and understanding.experience by allowing students to connect theoretical knowledgewith practical applications. This paper examines laboratory- Keywords—Experiential education; Inquiry-based learning;based pedagogy and how it enhances the Accreditation Board for Teamwork and collaboration; Project-based assessments.Engineering and Technology [ABET] -accredited EngineeringTechnology programs at Queensborough Community College[QCC]. Laboratory-based instruction, as a method of pedagogy, I. INTRODUCTIONcan be utilized across multiple varying engineering curricula. Lab

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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

assignment - the actual code.Regarding the AI policy in both classes, students were required to turn in their own work, not thework of other people or machines. AI tools were permitted only for tasks explicitly outlined in theassignment requirements, where their use was mandatory. This policy emphasized responsibleand ethical use of AI, fostering both technological literacy and academic integrity.Developing the Survey InstrumentThe survey used in this study was adapted from a validated instrument designed to assess theimpact of “project-oriented learning” on student satisfaction and “professional competency” inthe accounting field 12 . This instrument was chosen for adaptation due to its alignment with ourresearch questions: examining how a specific

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Spencer Matthew Pollard, California State University, Chico; Abbas Attarwala, California State University, Chico; Jaime Raigoza, California State University, Chico

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Student Papers

gavestudents a glimpse into the real-world significance of their learning. For some, this experiencesolidified their understanding, making abstract concepts more tangible. However, for others, thetransition to hands-on work introduced new challenges, underscoring the need for morescaffolding between theory and application.Lessons Learned: Areas for ImprovementWhile the BB84 QKD activity was a strong culminating project, the lead-up to it revealed gaps inhow students were prepared. The lessons leading up to this hands-on activity lacked sufficientemphasis on the physics principles and technical skills required for success. Key topics like lightpolarization, microcontroller programming, and basic circuit building were introduced tooquickly for students

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Hammad Afzal Quddus, Mercer University; Landon James Yarbrough, Mercer University; Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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0.024 W·m−1·K−1 [1], andthus prevents an efficient heat transfer from the processor to the heat sink. Imperfect surfacecontact between the processor and the heat sink is a major limiting factor for creating newelectronics. Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) are thermally conductive materials used toimprove surface contact with a thermally conductive material, displacing the air and increasinginterfacial heat transfer between the heat sink and processor and this prevents overheating of thesystem.The objective was to produce repeatable and reliable results using a setup, which costssignificantly less than commercial testers. This would make TIM testing more accessible to highschool laboratories and developing nations. The goal of this project was

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Megan Elizabeth Batchelor, Mercer University; Chandan Roy, Mercer University

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Student Papers

engineering education, heat transfer, thermal management of electronics, thin film analysis, and thermal barrier coatings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of a Heat Sink-Focused Heat Transfer Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering EducationAbstractThis project develops a heat sink-focused laboratory module for mechanical engineering studentsto analyze heat transfer performance. The lab guides students through hands-on experiments ofheat sink behavior under natural and forced convection, with a focus on understanding thermalresistance. The experimental setup was designed to enable students to measure base and ambienttemperatures and power input during the natural

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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

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Professional Papers

test apparatus for an engineering laboratory course.” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/cae.22773 12. M. Chen. “Facilitating aerospace engineering senior design: Integrating lab curriculum redesign with student project and new technologies.” Engineering Reports, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/eng2.12938AcknowledgementsThis material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2152218. Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.

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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; Scott Curtis, The Citadel

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Professional Papers

reading responses Rubric Points Allowed Fully correct answer 5 Partially correct answer 4.5 Incorrect but with effort 4 Minimal effort or late submission 1In-Class ActivitiesThe instructor begins the lesson by summarizing student responses to pre-class questions andaddressing common errors. This is followed by a discussion of local soil conditions, groundwaterdepth, seismic activity, projected sea level rise, and liquefaction potential. A mini-lecturetransition into a Think-Pair-Share activity (one

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama

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Professional Papers

engineering senior design: Integrating lab curriculum redesign with student project and new technologies.," Engineering Reports, vol. 6, no. 11, 2024.[13] S. Sudman and N. Bradburn, Asking Questions: A Practical Guide to Questionnaire Design, San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 1982.

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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college persistence, such as Latinas’ performance in STEM, mentoring, and Latinx’ research involvement in Engineering. She is also interested in participating in collaborative efforts promoting interdisciplinary research. Lastly, she is currently the PI and Director of the Research-Oriented Learning Experience (ROLE) in Engineering, a National Science Foundation-funded project, and the coordinator of a Latinx Femtoring/Mentoring program at NMSU.Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State UniversityCristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State UniversityREDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University Redwan Ul Haq Choyon is a PhD student in computer science at New Mexico State University. His research interests include HCI

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University; Julia Kamatali, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #49614Work In Progress: Gamified Escape Rooms for StaticsDr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Ardakani is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previously served as a Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and a Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests include engineering education, seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, and computational modeling of structures. He received the 2020-21 Professor Henry

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Habibul Huq; Chayne Howard; Luke Brown; Raqibul Haque; Douglas Muratori; Mohammed Feroz Shaik; Danushka Bandara; Soyong Byun

. II. METHODOLOGYBioacoustic monitoring is heavily used in conservation. [3]and [4] highlight the effectiveness of bioacoustic analysis in The audio data for this project is collected from zootracking endangered species. [5] demonstrated the impact of enclosures like Beardsley Zoo housing big cats like Amurenvironmental conditions on calling activity in the leopards and tigers, where 16 one-hour audio recordings areMountaintop Frog, showing how animal vocalization might captured daily between 4 PM and 8 AM, the period whenvary under different conditions [4], [5]. Manual analysis of vocalization activity is most prominent.vocalizations is time-consuming and requires expertise, ashighlighted by [4

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

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

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Diversity, Professional Papers

Paper ID #45761A Gender-based Comparative Analysis of Motivations and Challenges in ConstructionEducationDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Mr. George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is the Director of Mississippi Stateˆa C™s Building

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Track 1: Technical Session 3: Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstories

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Levi Xuan Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Ruby J Barnett, Boston College

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visible and less visible identities as they form their professional identity, specifically at the intersection of their racial/ethnic, sexual orientation, gender, and engineering identities. H´ector’s research projects range from autoethnographic inquiries that investigate culturally informed collaborative qualitative research spaces, neurodivergence and disability in engineering, and examining the structural factors that impact student experiences in computer engineering courses. H´ector has taught various engineering courses and is invested in showing learners he cares about them and their future success. He creates a space where learners can feel safe to experiment, iterate, and try different problem-solving

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

equity-oriented teaching.Author ContributionsDuring the project, Mann and Golecki conceived of, developed and delivered the workshop andco-facilitated the CoP. Hajj, Cvetkovic, Chang, and Ansari were CoP members and contributedto all CoP activities. Wright and Althaus are project co-PIs and conceived of and organized theoverarching DEEP Center workshop and CoP structure. All authors contributed equally to thewriting.AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2308531. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] A. F. Cabrera, A

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Alexa July Hoffman, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

services were owned by the localmining company and purchasable only with proprietary currency [6]. Over time, such effortsexpanded to support urbanization and railroads. Finally, federal projects beginning in the 1930sindirectly influenced the region and moved from a company model to a utility model, inspired byefforts like the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) [6].Figure 6. Example mining town power plants: left, Hutchinson, WV power house in 1927;right, Cascade, WV power plant (where mining ended in the 1950s) [16]The PresentThe mid-20th century marked a shift in West Virginia’s energy landscape, with large coal-firedpower plants dominating electricity generation. By the 1950s to 1960s, West Virginia was aleading electricity exporter, supplying

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

anonymous indirect assessment in the form of a survey. Thesurvey questions focused on the students’ perceptions of their learning experiences, classroomand project engagement, confidence in applying theoretical concepts, and the perceivedrelevance of lab activities to practical applications. Findings revealed that 50% of the reportingstudents felt "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the open-ended lab experience, while 83% foundthe experiences "extremely effective" or "effective" in enhancing their understanding of corefluid mechanics concepts. These results suggest that while satisfaction levels vary, students feltthe labs were highly effective and thus achieved their primary educational objectives. The pilotstudy supports further implementation

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Glenda R.S. Giordani; Rachmadian Wulandana; Felipe S. Oliveira

B. Moisture Transporttransfer heat across its body. Materials with high thermalconductivity coefficients transfer large amounts of heat. This Moisture transport in materials refers to the movement ofcoefficient depends on the components, porosity, pore size and moisture through a material's structure, which can occur as liquidfeatures as well as water ratio of the material [5]. In this project, water, water vapor, or a combination of both. This phenomenonthe thermal conductivity (k) is calculated from the well-known is critical in influencing thermal performance and structuralformula that relates heat transfer in Watts, and temperature integrity

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Kevin Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cody Gonzalez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

operations, quickly becoming one of the primary consumers pushing increased modularity. Themilitary UGV market hit $668 million, as of April 2024 and is project to compound 5.9% annuallyfor the next 10 years, growing to $1.2 billion by 20346.UGVs are leading technology advancements in combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,logistics, explosive and mine disposal, and more7. The introduction of artificial intelligence andmachine learning techniques have enabled robots to accomplish increasingly complex tasks and reactto their environments in real time8 paving the way for increased adaptation of tool instruments.With demand projected to sharply increase, the need for military UGVs to be capable of performingmore tasks will rise as well

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

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

and complexity through survey analysis, revealing that smaller classes have the potential to improve individualized instruction, but does not consistently lead to improvement in the depth of subject matter covered, showing both the benefits and limitations of smaller class sizes in higher education.b. Assessment Methods: The nature and rigor of assessments, such as exams, projects, or practical work. In a study, Blatchford et al. [8] investigated the impact of class size on assessment methods and classroom processes by conducting a large-scale longitudinal study of over 10,000 pupils across more than 300 schools, finding that smaller classes facilitate more individualized teaching and greater opportunities for quality

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University

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, foster motivation and psychological growth. These psychological needs areautonomy, competence, and relatedness. Autonomy involves being and acting in harmony withone's integrated sense of self and values as well as feeling that one has ownership over one’sactions. In educational environments, autonomy is visible when learning environments offerlearners opportunities for choice, self-direction, and flexibility rather than imposing strict or rigiddirection and demands. Learners are thus motivated when they have choice in their academicpathways, courses, learning topics, classroom projects, etcetera based on their interests andaspirations. Competence involves mastering tasks and learning new skills and involves a sense ofaccomplishment derived from

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Nadia Albishi; Peter Cavanaugh

educational reforms, and it has been shown that there are gapsKnowledge (TPACK) Framework’, ‘Transformational in the successful application of change management practices,Leadership Theory’, and lastly ‘Adult Learning Theories’. All notably during the implementation and further investigationof these theories also develop an alignment with the research phases of educational initiatives. Vision 2030, one of the mostquestions.recent projects, combines social and economic activities, with educators in dynamic cycles, and giving help and assets. Toeducation playing a crucial role [11]. summarize, there are extensive deterrents to the viable execution