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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

inclusion for faculty and students in STEM fields.Prof. Ann E. Austin, Michigan State UniversityKris De Welde, College of CharlestonDiana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Knitting the knitters: Building and sustaining leadership teams for equity-oriented institutional change Sandra Laursen, Ann E. Austin, Kris De Welde, & Diana RoqueIn recent decades, there has been increasing interest in systems change as a means to accomplishimportant improvements in the quality, inclusiveness, and equity of outcomes in science andengineering higher education [1]-[3]. This emphasis on systems change

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Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

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Karen Elizabeth Nortz, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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elements effectively and creating content tailored to both students andinstructors.IntroductionThe majority of engineering undergraduate programs lack sufficient guidance on social andethical responsibility in the field of engineering. Both the U.S. National Academy of Engineeringand ABET accreditation emphasize the necessity to embed ethics and social responsibility toaddress ethical, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic impacts [1]-[3] Researchhas consistently demonstrated the value of sociotechnical awareness in engineers. For instance,engineers must prioritize public well-being and ethical responsibilities in their work [4]-[8],understand the societal impacts of engineering solutions [9]-[12], and challenge cultural normsthat

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

demanding fields, and informs their aspirations for STEM careers.Responses from 39 community college transfer students, gathered through in-depth interviewsand focus group discussions, reveal that the scholarship provides support in various areas,including academic choices, community and social engagement, and providing motivation andpersistence. Additionally, the S-STEM scholarship informs participants' future aspirations byoffering personal and professional development, educational and research opportunities, careeropportunities and access to resources and informational support. Participants highly value thescholarship's role in shaping their career trajectories in the STEM field and contributing to theiracademic success.1. IntroductionThe demand

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.D

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Friday Emmanuel James, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Michelle Friend, University of Nebraska - Omaha; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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demonstrating the potential of data-driven methods to enhance students’ learning outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of fine- grained analytics in understanding behaviors of novice programmers, thereby paving the way for adoption of such tools in existing educational management systems. This research underscores the impact of integrating analytics into programming education by bridging the gap between raw coding data and actionable insights.1 INTRODUCTIONIn the field of Computer Science Education (CS Ed), programming assignments and projectsplay a crucial role in fostering students’ problem-solving skills, computational thinking, andcompetence. However, for many students, particularly inexperienced ones, programmingcan

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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Luz Zithviani Gomez, The Ohio State University; Amena Shermadou, The Ohio State University

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can learn from existing literature on diasporic indigenousstudents in other spaces and disciplines (K-18 education, sociology, psychology, etc.). Therefore,the purpose of this literature review is to synthesize what has been done in other fields and identifyopportunities in which engineering can explore the needs of the Latine Indigenous diaspora withinthis field. This literature review will be guided by the following research questions 1) Whatresearch has been conducted on diasporic Indigenous students in U.S. education? 2) How does thisreview contribute to engineering education discourse about Latine students? This work has broaderimplications by providing a platform to study the diverse perspective of the Latine Indigenousdiaspora, which

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

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Lynne P Cooper PhD, Vanderbilt University

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categorized by Murray [1] inareas such as: • Adaptation: adjustment to the organizational culture • Collaboration: effective partnership with others • Communication: clear expression of ideas, thoughts, and solutions • Technical competence: knowledge about the technical domain • Context: knowledge about the organization • Maturation: general professional capabilities and • Socialization: connection with others for a purposeMore recently, Baukal, Stokeld and Thurman [2] highlighted the need for improved skills ininterviewing, project management, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and lifelonglearning. While curricula have been evolving to close the professional skills gap for engineeringgraduates [3], there is still work

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Safia Malallah, Kansas State University; Ejiro U Osiobe; Lior Shamir, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

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that engage children by allowing them to collect points. Additional areas include a store where points can be redeemed, a pet house where children can adopt companions, and a playground where they can interact with other players and their pets, making the learning experience both social and rewarding.IntroductionToday’s children are digital natives, growing up immersed in technology. Generation Alpha,born from 2010 to mid-2025, seamlessly integrates technology into their daily lives [1].Platforms like the Roblox Studio, a popular online game with more than 35.5 million dailyusers (including approximately 8 million children under 9 [2]), showcase this trend [2]. WhileRoblox offers immense potential for learning, many similar

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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markers were analyzed. First, results of anonymous surveys were reviewed.Second, anecdotal evidence was reviewed. Third, the success of students in the followup coursewas evaluated. Overall, the findings show that the course is effective in empowering the studentsto be independent designers who have valuable skills to industry.1 IntroductionCreating a practical course is a delicate balance. On the one hand, if it is too practical, studentswill only learn the tools presented and will not be able to generalize. On the other hand, if it is tootheoretical, students will know the foundations of practical tools but will have no practice puttingthat knowledge to use. Most classes in the ECE department at Northwestern University addressthis tradeoff by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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and students in STEM fields.Prof. Ann E. Austin, Michigan State UniversityKris De Welde, College of CharlestonDiana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Knitting the knitters: Building and sustaining leadership teams for equity-oriented institutional change Sandra Laursen, Ann E. Austin, Kris De Welde, & Diana RoqueIn recent decades, there has been increasing interest in systems change as a means to accomplishimportant improvements in the quality, inclusiveness, and equity of outcomes in science andengineering higher education [1]-[3]. This emphasis on systems change recognizes

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Lydia Yang Yang, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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andAlaskan Natives) in STEM disciplines in the state of Kansas and to significantly increase thenumber of underrepresented minority students graduating with STEM baccalaureate degrees inthe state of Kansas [1]. The project is led by Kansas State University, a large land grant researchinstitution. The alliance institutions included newly added Wichita State University and fivecommunity colleges, Barton Community College, Dodge City Community College, DonnellyCollege, Garden City Community College, and Seward County Community College, all of whichare minority-serving institutions with two-year programs that are transferable into STEM majorsat Kansas State University and/or Wichita State University.As a well-established alliance, we have focused on

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College

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, challenges, and lessons learned fromthe first two years of the CC-PRIME project.IntroductionSanta Barbara City College (SBCC), a public community college and Hispanic ServingInstitution on the Central Coast of California, is leading the CC-PRIME project, a collaborativeeffort between SBCC and the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), a local 4-yearinstitution. The project is leveraging advanced cleanroom facilities at the university and inputfrom local industry partners to build training pathways to meet demand for local job-readycleanroom technicians.[1], [2], [3], [4] In addition to building out pathways for local communitycollege students to obtain jobs at the technician- or operator-levels with local semiconductorindustry partners, the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin

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higher education, understandingtheir role in shaping diverse pathways into engineering is critical for building a more inclusiveand innovative future workforce.Acknowledgments This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 2044258. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.ReferencesAndrews, J., Clark, J., Thomas, M., & Wang, J. (2021). The impact of university makerspaces on students' self-efficacy and belonging in engineering. International Journal of STEM Education, 8(1), 1–13.Carlone, H. B., & Johnson, A. (2007). Understanding

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.A

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Maria R. Ebling, United States Military Academy; Ryan Edward Dougherty, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Clark, University of St. Thomas

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thoughts to conclude the paper.BackgroundAnalogies have been applied to learning in computer science for decades. Gentner [1] viewed ananalogy as a mapping from a base domain, the one already understood by the student, to the targetdomain, the one under study. Fincher and her colleagues [2] report the results of an ITiCSEworking group on notional machines and have expanded the concept of the notional machinefrom that of Du Boulay’s definition (“the general properties of a machine that one is learning tocontrol” that is used by students learning to program) to include more general analogies. Sorvaexplains that “the purpose of a notional machine is to explain program execution” [3]. TheITiCSE working group identified 43 notional machines, which

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ignacio Guerra P., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: Using mind mapping to enhance architecture students' abilities inmanaging both practical and lecture-based teaching methodss Ignacio Guerra P.1*, Miguel Andrés Guerra21 Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Arquitectura y Diseño de Interiores, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.2 Associate Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Colegio de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Programa de Ingeniería Civil, Casilla Postal 17-1200-841, Quito 170901, Ecuador.* Correspondence: Ignacio Guerra P, iguerrap@asig.com.ec, iguerrap7@gmail.comAbstractIn architectural education worldwide, students typically engage with two

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New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 4 - Undergraduate Student Learning

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Eric J Steward, University of South Alabama; Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Rachel Chai, University of South Alabama; Zachary Miller, University of South Alabama; Bryant Baldwin, University of South Alabama

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engineering identityAbstractSupplemental Instruction (SI) is an educational practice that has been utilized for decades toengage undergraduate students taking high risk courses with peer-to-peer support. With historicsuccess, there has been a proliferation of SI programs at institutions of higher learning with over3,500 programs across the United States [1], [2], [3]. To further continue the historic successesof the SI programs and student achievement, the motivations and perceptions of a student andtheir impacts on their performance in the classroom and aspects of university life are assessed.Further, engineering identity and perception of the profession are important factors that influencestudent success in undergraduate engineering programs

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Faculty Development at Various Career Stages

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Deesha Chadha, Imperial College London; Erica Jean Hagen, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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between TAs and their undergraduate students offersthem a more relatable role model in their discipline and, when a level of mentorship isestablished, increases a sense of belonging for those students (Clements, 2022).1 Note that the number of full time positions is fewer than the total number of individuals employed, asmost teaching assistants work under a lower percentage appointment of 33 or 50%. 2Effective TA training also helps graduate students develop skills such as self-efficacy inmanagement, student involvement, and instructional strategies (Young, 2008), and has beenshown to improve TAs’ personal sense of achievement (Brown, 2013). The

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Graham Werner, State University of New York at New Paltz; Brandon Gardner, State University of New York at New Paltz

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and lectures for the Division of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz. He primarily develops curriculum for mechanical engineering laboratory courses, and is interested in promoting STEM education in local K-12 communities.Brandon Gardner, State University of New York at New Paltz ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Integrated Wind Turbine Blade Design Education: Combining Theory, Simulation, CAD, and Experimental Testing 1. IntroductionRenewable energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of electricity due to its eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. For instance, in October 2023, GovernorKathy Hochul announced the nation's largest-ever

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ENT-7: Approaches to Fostering Self-Efficacy and Data-Driven Decision Making

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez, Universidad ECCI

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Paper ID #48995Be an entrepreneur: Empowering with Data-Driven DecisionsProf. Juan Sebasti´an S´anchez-G´omez, Universidad ECCI ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Be an entrepreneur: Empowering with Data-Driven Decisions Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez1*, Luz Adilia Giraldo Vargas y Viviana Giraldo Vargas2 1 Universidad ECCI, Bogotá, Colombia 2 Politécnico Grancolombiano, Bogotá, Colombia *Corresponding author: jusesago@gmail.comAbstractIn the

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 13: Equity in Action - Identity, Mentorship, and Inclusion

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver

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impact of theLMP on student retention rate. The results from a chi-square test show that there was astatistically significant improvement in retention with students who participated in the LMP asmentees, compared to those who did not participate. A t-test shows a positive associationbetween students’ participation in the LMP and their GPA. In the current study, the survey andinterview results indicate a shift of behavior towards the development of STEM identity forstudents who participated in the LMP.The research questions for this study are: 1. How does participation in the LMP influence the development of STEM identity among the mentees? 2. What specific factors within the mentorship program contribute to the academic

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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” [1, p. 1]. Statics is a core pre-requisite course for subsequent engineeringcourses such as dynamics and mechanics of materials, the combination of which is a critical partof the engineering curriculum [2]. Simply put, an understanding of statics is crucial for successin more advanced engineering courses. However, prior research highlights that engineeringstatics can be particularly challenging for students and can hinder their progress towardgraduation [3], [4], [5]. Students with low grades often have to retake the course, which hasdirect impacts on retention in engineering programs [6].Prior research examined instructors' perceptions of the high rates of D, F, and W grades in anengineering statics course at an R1 Midwestern University [7

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Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polly Parkinson, Utah State University; Emma Mecham, Utah State University; Fawn Groves, Utah State University; Ivonne Santiago, University of Texas at El Paso; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE). She is deeply committed to advancing equity, particularly in providing access to safe drinking water and promoting clean transportation solutions as catalysts for social mobility. Through her work, she actively advocates for these causes and engages her students in hands-on learning experiences at local, regional, and international levels. Dr. Santiago’s expertise spans four key areas: 1. Equity and Environmental Impacts of Clean Transportation and Electrified Infrastructure: Dr. Santiago ensures that the voices of community partners are heard and incorporated in decisions regarding the placement of electrified infrastructure. Her work includes modeling greenhouse gas

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Construction Engineering Division: AI & Automation

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Souhail Elhouar, Bradley University; Phuong Nguyen, South Dakota State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

objectives of this paper are to (1) assess the readiness ofthe industry for the adoption of AI as a necessary instrument for solving CEM problems, (2)identify AI tools that may be best suited for inclusion in construction related curricula, and (3)provide academic programs with recommendations regarding how AI applications can beincorporated in construction curricula. The research methodology includes a comprehensiveliterature review if AI applications in CEM and a nationwide survey to the construction industryprofessionals. The results of this study are expected to leverage the understanding about AI in theindustry and enhance construction workforce development. This paper contributes to the body ofknowledge by investigating the effectiveness of

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 3: Session 3: Curriculum in Motion - Redesigning the First-Year Experience

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Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel Newcomb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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technologies.To design this forum, our team leaned on theories of change [1], and explored how theories ofchange have been described in literature in the context of STEM higher education [2]. Reinholzand Andrews define a theory of change in STEM higher education as “A particular approach formaking underlying assumptions in a change project explicit, and using the desired outcomes ofthe project as a mechanism to guide project planning, implementation, and evaluation” [2, p. 2].By this definition, the forum detailed in this paper as well as its outcomes are the first stages ofour programs’ theory of change. Reinholz and Andrews draw from the Aspen InstituteRoundtable on Community Change to describe what they call the anatomy, or fundamentalcomposition, of

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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John Ogbeleakhu Aliu, University of Georgia; ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE, University of Georgia; VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI, University of Georgia; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia

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not captureindustry-driven innovations or more recent research beyond 2024.Keywords: Construction industry, Modular construction, Offsite construction, Prefabricatedconstruction, Research collaboration, Sustainable construction, Urban development.1. IntroductionThe global construction industry faces numerous challenges that hinder its efficiency,sustainability and resilience. One of the most pressing issues is the persistent inefficiency andlow productivity that plague the sector (Li et al., 2024). Unlike other industries, constructionproductivity has remained stagnant over the years, with the RICS Construction ProductivityReport 2024 stating that from 2000 to 2022, global construction productivity improved only10%, which is significantly

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Building Community and Inclusion in Pre-College Engineering Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Jenna Gist, Purdue University; Min Jung Lee, University of North Dakota; Tugba Boz, Indiana-Purdue University; Stephanie Oudghiri; Lauren Cabrera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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DakotaDr. Tugba Boz, Indiana-Purdue University Dr. Tugba Boz works as a postdoctoral scholar at PURDUE UNIVERSITY.Stephanie OudghiriLauren Cabrera, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 One Teacher’s Approach to Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Community-Connected Engineering Design (Fundamental)1. IntroductionThe NGSS highlights the importance of connecting engineering to place and context to supportthe learning and engagement of all students in STEM [1]. A Culturally Relevant EngineeringDesign (CRED) Framework [2] that allows students to solve meaningful problems throughengineering in their local

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Advancing Robotics Education: Frameworks, Platforms, and Teacher Preparation for K-12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricardo Moreira; Tommaso Verdiglione, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Saurav Basnet, WentWorth Institute of Technol; Tahmid Latif, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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and hobbyists alike [1-2]. These skills may prove to be crucial in preparingstudents for their future education and careers. As such, education and tools in robotics may helpwith encouraging and attracting them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) fields, improve retention rates, and facilitate their learning [3].Many educational robotic kits are commercially available for purchase. However, many of thesekits could be made affordable for purchase, especially by underserved or low-incomecommunities. These may lack some prominent features, including guided instruction modules orAuthors Ricardo Alves Almeida Moreira and Tommaso Verdiglione contributed equally to this work.lesson plans. This means the users may have to

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Bridging Education and Real-World Impact: Training, Career Development, and Urban Systems

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Berenice Alejandra Cabrera, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

students viewsocial and contextual skills and knowledge as central to careers in IE and their reflections on howtheir required coursework has prepared them for their future careers. Implications for futureresearch and practice are discussed.IntroductionEngineering is increasingly recognized as a discipline that requires attention not only to thetechnical work aspects but also to the social contexts in which the work occurs and the broaderimpacts of engineering on communities and society [1] - [4]. The social and contextual nature ofengineering work has been recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET), which outlines student outcomes that recognize the importance ofconsidering the social, cultural, ethical, and

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teaching Engineering Decision and Process

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fiona C. Zoutendyk, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly LeChasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

complex, multisystem world they inherit (see Standard7 of the CDIO Standards 3.0, in [1]).This paper explores how faculty might teach students how to embody complexity leadershipwithin a capstone course that includes systems thinking as a learning outcome for students. Manycapstone courses, design courses, and similar existing engineering courses address systemswithout explicitly teaching systems thinking skills and habits. An engineering capstone designexperience provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills from their majorto complex engineering problems and engineering design. During this process, students considertrade-offs and multiple parts or perspectives. Many of the designs tackled in these courses are atthe system

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Faculty Development: Lessons Learned Papers and Lightning Talks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanos Matsumoto, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Zachary Riggins Del Rosario, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Jean Huang, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Caitrin Lynch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paul Ruvolo; Georgia D. Van de Zande, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Lessons Learned from Helping Faculty “Make the Pivot” to New Research Areas through a Community of Practice1 IntroductionA variety of personal or institutional factors may lead university faculty to explore, or transition to,new research areas in their scholarly activities, including the availability of local collaborators [1],the needs of undergraduate research students [2], research funding allocated to different fields [3],or institutional environment [4]. At Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (hereafter Olin Col-lege) a small primarily-undergraduate institution (PUI) where we (all of this paper’s authors) arefaculty members, the institutional culture and recent strategic directions (Sec. 2.1) have led all ofus to

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Faculty Development: Student Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut; Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut; Marisa Chrysochoou, University of Missouri - Columbia

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incorporate neuroinclusive teachingpractices in engineering classrooms.IntroductionDespite the urgent need to foster a more creative workforce, the traditional teaching methods,competitive culture, and “gatekeeper” courses so prevalent in undergraduate engineeringprograms [1] often screen out nontraditional learners. Yet these learners’ ways of thinking havethe potential to contribute unconventional and innovative approaches to address complexengineering problems [2], [3]. Engineering learning environments have often presented amismatch for neurodiverse students whose ways of learning and socializing may differ fromthose of most students. Thus, neurodiverse students have remained underrepresented withinengineering. Neurodiverse individuals are