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ENT-4: Experiential Approaches to Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anu R Osta, Rowan University; Behrad Koohbor, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

as 3 membered groups and design, manufacture, and demonstratea simplified conveyor system. The basic conveyor design consisted of two rollers connected by aspur gear mechanism to transfer the rotary motion, one serving as the driver roller and the otherone serving as the driven roller. The driver roller was driven by a stepper motor powered by a 9Vbattery, which providing both speed and directional motion control. An Arduino Nanomicrocontroller was to be programmed to control the stepper motor’s operation. 4Figure 1. A CAD view of the conveyorA stepper motor driver interfaced between the Arduino and the stepper motor, enabling control ofdirection

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

important questions. The first questionis, “what technologies are needed to support human existence without exceeding (or whilecontinuing to exceed) planetary boundaries?” And second question is, “what improved socialcontracts may be supported by technologies?”IntroductionThe Anthropocene, a now rejected scientific proposal to rename the current geological epoch, isstill used informally to describe the current period when human activity is recognized as adominant force for change on planet earth [1][2]. From approximately 1950 until today (2025),the Earth has experienced what is known as the, “Great Acceleration,” [3]. This includes a periodof technological innovation, which has supported an exponential growth in the humanpopulation, as well as an

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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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Patrick J Sours, The Ohio State University; Monroe Weber-Shirk, Cornell University; William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Margaret Gottfried, The Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

andsanitation for all,” yet millions of people still lack reliable access to safe drinking water. [1]Addressing this challenge requires not only technological solutions but also strong, equitablepartnerships that bridge academia, nonprofits, government entities, and local communities.The Research, Innovate, Design, and Empower (RIDE) Ecosystem is a collaborative model thatfosters long-term, sustainable impact through interdisciplinary partnerships. This ecosystemintegrates academic research with real-world implementation, creating opportunities for studentsto apply engineering principles while working alongside community stakeholders and nonprofitorganizations. Unlike traditional service-learning approaches, which can often inadvertentlyprioritize

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 5

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Mollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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simulations forclassroom use, drawing from real-world case studies from multiple STEM fields to illustratepractical applications. The strategies and lessons learned serve as guidelines for designing otherVR educational simulations and are applicable to a variety of subjects. The findings are relevantto educators and developers alike and contribute to the broader conversation on integrating VRinto the classroom.IntroductionVirtual Reality and its Use in EducationVirtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that allows users to interact with and experiencedigital environments as if they were real. Though most commonly used for entertainment, VRhas also seen applications in military training, commercial, industry, and educational use [1]. VRdevices

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University; Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University

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’ Patrick, The Ohio State UniversityWinifred Opoku, The Ohio State University Winifred Opoku is a doctoral student in the Department of Engineering Education, College of Engineering (CoE) at The Ohio State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Faculty Development DivisionIntroduction In 2020, President Donald Trump passed Executive Order 13950, “Combatting Race andSex Stereotyping,” setting a precedent for the development of state-based anti-DEI legislationacross the United States due to its perceived divisive nature. Although President Joe Bidenoverturned this order, since 2023, it has led to the introduction of 86 bills across 28 states and theU.S. Congress [1]. This executive

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Emily Faulconer, Monash University; Robert Deters, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Kelly A George, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Brent Terwilliger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Darryl Jim Chamberlain Jr., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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. Students who engage inundergraduate research benefit through improvements to disciplinary knowledge and skills,gaining practical experience, refinement of key transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking skills),improved degree persistence, the formation and nurturing of long-term mentoring relationships,resume-building, and networking and dissemination opportunities [1], [2], [3], [4], [5]. Previouswork from the authors has shown that online students have a strong interest in participating inresearch [6] and online faculty have comparable levels of interest in mentoring undergraduateresearch as residential faculty [7].Funded through two successive National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving UndergraduateSTEM Education (IUSE) grants, the Research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Swarup Bhunia; Pavlo Antonenko; Woorin Hwang, University of Florida; Christine Wusylko, University of Florida; Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of Florida; Tanvir Hossain, The University of Kansas; Tamzidul Hoque, The University of Kansas; Rohan Reddy Kalavakonda, University of Florida

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF IUSE: Empowering Future Engineers. An Inclusive Curriculum for AIoT and Intelligent Embedded SystemsIntroductionThe exponential rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hardware technologies, fueled by rapidadvancements, has reshaped the computing landscape, transforming machine learning from atheoretical pursuit into a driving force behind real-world innovation. From the early days of basicprocessors to today’s Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), andspecialized AI accelerators, hardware breakthroughs have continuously redefined the boundariesof scalability, efficiency, and application[1]. Our project, funded by the NSF ImprovingUndergraduate STEM

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware; Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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interdisciplinary introductory engineering courses during theirfirst semester on campus. Interpersonal conflict with teammates is a common challenge forstudents [1]. Responding to team conflict promptly is a logistical challenge when the student-to-instructor ratio is high, as is often the case with large-enrollment introductory engineeringcourses.The study context is a required first-semester Introduction to Engineering course taken byapproximately 650 students every fall semester at the University of Delaware, a large public R1university. The course is structured around a summative team-based design project with periodicdeliverables interspersed through the semester and a final project report due at the end of thesemester. Students work on this project

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang, School Of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University

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enterprises in the semiconductor materials and telecommunications sectors. Details ofthe cases are summarized below (see Table 1). Table 1 Case DetailsType Description Resources This institution was established in July 2020 and is Primary data collected through hosted by a research university in Hangzhou, a 134-min semi-structured Zhejiang Province. The laboratory focuses on three interviews with key primary research areas: major mental disorders, stakeholders such as laboratory genetic and systemic diseases, and blood and immune managers, researchers, andOIL1 diseases. By

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Chad A. Williams, Central Connecticut State University; Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University; Nathan Sommer, Xavier University; Mikey Goldweber, Denison University

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needed to address complex societalchallenges and contribute as socially responsible professionals.BackgroundEngaging teams of computing students, working over one or more terms to develop softwaresystems that contribute or improve some aspect of their local community is a valuable high-impact educational practice [1-3]. However, this form of community-based service learning canbe an intimidating practice to implement [4,5]. SPSG introduces a framework for a softwarestudio approach designed to seamlessly integrate service learning into the computing curricula[6,7]. The framework offers a low-adoption threshold solution for educators, providing acomprehensive toolkit to guide the process of selecting appropriate projects, and providingstructure

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier A. Ortega; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Pierre Lu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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address the obstacles andfuture work. This proposed endeavor is aligned with the continuous mission of the College ofEngineering and Computer Science (CECS) at UTRGV, which includes: 1) increasing the numberof STEM degrees granted to Hispanics, 2) promoting the participation of women in STEM-relatedfields, and 3) enhancing persistence and self-confidence in STEM fields amidst the challengesposed by COVID-19. The project is supported by the NSF award 2225247.Project ImpactsThe project focuses on increasing "effective STEM education and broadening participation" bydeveloping and/or strengthening student self-innovation through strategically designed activities(CBI). Previous studies have demonstrated that persistence, through sequential

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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Lisa Bosman, Purdue University; Rhea Dutta

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research program was designed to enhance the participation and success ofunderrepresented groups in engineering through a combination of academic applied research,such as strong theory basis and rigorous scholarship, with essential business practices such asreal-world customer discovery and generation of sound business plans. Delivered as a 10-week,full-time (40 hours per week) program at a large Midwestern R1 University, the interventionconsisted of three key components: Onboarding (Virtual, Week 1), Project (In Person, Weeks 2-10), and Weekly Journaling.2.1.1 OnboardingThe intervention began with a virtual intensive week at the beginning of the program to promotea sense of belonging, accountability, team development, and provide an overview of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin A Searle, Utah State University; Bolaji Ruth Bamidele, Utah State University; Michaela Harper, Utah State University

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that most teachers had little to no experience with computer science at the outsetof our project. Second, both states have an Indian Education For All (IEFA) requirement,meaning that all K-12 students must learn about the Indigenous peoples who call thesestates home. Integrating IEFA and computer science students presents a uniqueopportunity for developing integrated, culturally responsive-sustaining computer sciencecurricula. A culturally responsive-sustaining approach to computer science [1] focuses onembracing and supporting students’ interests, identities and cultures while studentsdevelop their computer science content knowledge and a sense of what computer sciencecan do in the world. Through this approach, students not only

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) GIFTS Session 2: Foundational Skills in the First-Year Engineering Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

SemesterThis GIFT describes a creative reflection assignment to be given at the end of engineeringstudents’ first semester and again at the end of the first year.Motivation:Reflection is a powerful tool for students to evaluate their own learning and growth. It allowsstudents to synthesize learning across lectures, assignments, and classes, as well as giving them ameans to connect their past, present, and future selves with their experiences in a project orcourse [1]. First Year Engineering (FYE) courses are a prime opportunity for students to engagein reflective assessments. Though they are still early in their academic careers, the first year is apivotal period for making decisions around major selection, on-campus engagement, personalvalues, and

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Institutional Support and Training (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 12)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Tygret; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

may identify pragmatic issues of concern and guide institutional efforts toimprove postdoctoral scholar experiences and carer trajectories. Data analysis findings revealedthree themes regarding postdoctoral affairs offices' implementation of best practices from theNPA: (1) firm commitment to utilizing NPA best practices; (2) insufficient staff and authority;and (3) overreliance on postdoctoral scholars to assist office efforts.FindingsTheme 1: Firm Commitment to Utilizing NPA Best Practices. All participants were wellaware of the NPA best practices and available resources. All had systematic ways tocommunicate with postdoctoral scholars through listservs, social media platforms, andnewsletters to share institutional policies, professional

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huihui H Wang, Northeastern University; Jill K Nelson, George Mason University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

share their insights about engineering andcomputing education programs at NSF.Introduction The National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency established in 1950,has eight directorates and five offices [1]. This paper will focus on several programs related tocomputing and engineering education within two directorates: The Directorate for STEMEducation (EDU) and the Engineering Directorate (ENG). NSF offers a chance for scientists, engineers, and educators to join the Foundation and workas program directors on a temporary basis. These temporary program directors are often calledrotators [2]. There are two rotator programs: Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE)and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Alice E. Fischer, University of New Haven

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

designed to aidprofessional programmers with writing and debugging/testing code. While these AI tools arebeneficial in a professional setting, we believe this kind of ”help” does not help students build astrong foundation. To determine the IDE for our course we first began by creating a series ofselection criteria. Our criteria for selecting an IDE were as follows: 1. The IDE must adhere to the C/C++ language standard. 2. The IDE must not have AI assistance or the AI assistance must be behind a paywall to prevent student use. 3. The IDE should be a popular IDE in industry for the C/C++ programming language. 4. The IDE should be cross-platform.With these criteria in hand, we then looked at several popular IDEs in the C/C++ space

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - AI and Digital Futures in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniene Byrne Ph.D., Stony Brook University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

AI technology. Findings supportcoursework related to engineering ethics and societal impacts, engineering policycommunication, and design projects focused on GenAI. Documents are presentedchronologically and interwoven with government initiatives to demonstrate the impact ofExecutive Orders on shaping AIs’ outcomes. Findings will enhance future engineers’ expertise inthe realities, challenges, and impacts of developing and responsibly governing AIs.IntroductionThe National Academies of Science and Engineering pointed out “Computing research has anobligation to support human flourishing, thriving societies, and a healthy planet [1]”. Thisobligation is a matter of taking responsibility and embedding responsible practices and policiesin AI

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ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sungwon Shin, Texas Tech University; Sunho Lim; Suhkyung Shin, Hanyang University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

for ethicseducation in cyber-aerial computing has become increasingly urgent [1]. While universities offerethics courses to meet ABET accreditation criteria, there is limited evidence regarding ethicseducation in drone-centric curricula that focus on privacy and security concerns in communities;indeed, most studies have concentrated on ethics in the context of drone warfare [2], [3]. As civiland commercial drone use expands in communities, significant research and educational effortsare needed to effectively prevent privacy and security breaches caused by drones.Summary of the InterventionThis 16-week elective course is designed for junior and senior students at a four-year universityin the southwestern region of the United States. A total of

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ELOS Technical Session 6: BYOE (Bring Your Own Experiment): Engaging Students with Creative Hands-on Laboratory Experiences

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Chidiebere Akudigwe, Oral Roberts University; Mark Baumruk, Oral Roberts University; Glory Hansel, Oral Roberts University; Grant Kaste, Oral Roberts University; Jonathan Ophus, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

modifications included cutting the die to a 1-ft length, altering thebottom tab design, and drilling mounting holes to ensure the die was securely attached to thepress. This setup facilitated the creation of consistent bends while allowing for precisemeasurement of applied forces. An Imada digital force gauge was integrated into the punch anddie assembly to monitor the force required for each bend. Calculations determined that a bendallowance of 0.9 in. was necessary to account for material stretching, and a force of 1,184 N wasrequired to achieve the desired bend angle for the stainless steel sheet.A key challenge during the fabrication process involved determining the bend sequence. Giventhe proximity of the three bends, maintaining adequate

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MATH - Student Readiness for Mathematics

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Julia Spencer, University of Virginia

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

available for ordinary diAerentialequations and linear algebra. I also want to investigate how much of a role, if any, havingtaken courses in multivariable calculus, ordinary diAerential equations, linear algebra, andpartial diAerential equations, plays in course grades, and whether time since having takenthese classes has an impact. ReferencesBrelin-Fornari, J. (2003, June), Comparison Of Math Skills To Final Course Grade In A MathIntensive Dynamic Systems Course Paper presented at 2003 Annual Conference,Nashville, Tennessee. 10.18260/1-2—12465Loch, B., Jordan, C. R., Lowe, T. W., & Mestel, B. D. (2014). Do screencasts help to reviseprerequisite mathematics? An investigation of student performance

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack li, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #48500Use A Course Structure Chart in Gamification in Higher EducationDr. Jack li, Purdue University Fort Wayne JACK LI is an assistant professor of electrical engineering technology in the School of Polytechnic at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in electronics engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Use A Course Structure Chart in Gamification in Higher EducationI. INTRODUCTIONEducators are always facing the challenge of how to motivate their students, especially whenlifestyle changes occur [1

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Graduate College Industry Partnerships

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Zhang, Zhejiang University

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

limited attention given to teaching-focused UIC inexisting studies and shift the research focus from successful implementation to thesustainability of such collaborations, offering both theoretical and practical insights into UICresearch and contributing to the enhancement of engineering students’ practical skills.Keywords: University-Industry Collaboration, Teaching-focused Collaboration,Sustainability, Engineering Education1 IntroductionIn the context of the transformation of the knowledge production model [1], universities areincreasingly expected to fulfill a “third mission” beyond research and teaching—establishinglinks with knowledge users and facilitating technology transfer. Achieving this mission ischallenging for universities alone

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Student Services & Supports

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Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Erin Kennedy Duhon, US Military Academy Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering; James Ledlie Klosky P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Glavin, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

performance. The findings will help refine future course and lesson designs,ensuring that such efforts provide meaningful value across diverse learner populations.IntroductionAt every level of education, one characteristic of a masterful teacher is the ability to keep thematerial engaging, promoting learning, and maintaining engagement. Joseph Lowman states that“college classrooms are fundamentally dramatic arenas in which the teacher is the focal point,like the actor or orator on stage.” [1] Few experienced educators will deny this statement,striving to prepare activities and master material such that each lesson is impactful andeducational. That said, the actor is not the only consideration in a masterful performance; abeautiful setting, and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Dita Puspita Sari, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Gabriele Trovato; Eiji Kamioka; Darminto Darminto, ITS Surabaya

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engineering degree program incorporating humanities components, with a student body consisting mainly of international students (https://igp.shibaura-it.ac.jp). As part of her current role as Deputy Director of the IGP, she is the Principal Investigator for the following research grants: - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research: Grant 24K06133 (2024-2027) - Shibaura Institute of Technology Grant for Educational Reform and Research Activity (AY2024). Her research interests include: (1) Impacts and potential benefits of including humanities components in science and engineering degree programs (2) Innovative methods of assessment in science and engineering education, especially in the context of remote

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Systems Engineering Division (SYS) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Jim Goodell, INFERable and IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee; Aaron Kessler Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Scotty D. Craig; Hamadou Saliah-Hassane ing., TELUQ University

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address key challenges inteamwork, process design, data analysis, and ethical considerations. Concluding with aninitiative that develops a tool for tracking LE evidence and decisions, capturing actionable designchoices in relation to channels of influence. This tool can be used to design effective, sustainablelearning experiences, highlighting the potential of LE to transform practices in support ofengineering education outcomes.1. IntroductionThe concept of "Education as Engineering" was first introduced by John Dewey in 1922 [1]. Heargued that an established art of educational engineering does not yet exist. Dewey believed thatprogress in education would arise through experimentation, imagination, and courage. The trueart of education will

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

%. Similarly,in the United States, women made up only 27% of the STEM workforce [1]. This disparityhighlights the urgency of fostering early interest and sustained engagement in STEM among younggirls, particularly through initiatives that emphasize hands-on learning and mentorshipopportunities. Moreover, women are vastly underrepresented specifically in engineering andcomputer science sectors. Percentage of newly licensed professional engineers who are women is20.2% nationally in Canada in 2023 [2]. The 30 by 30 initiative, conceived by the Association ofProfessional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and adopted by Engineers Canada in 2010,aims to increase the number of women engineers in the workforce to 30% by 2030 [3]. Specialefforts are to be

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ECE-Outreach and Engagement Strategies for Inspiring Future Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hector A. Pulgar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Francisco Zelaya-Arrazabal, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Sebastian N Martinez Lizana, IEEE Educational Activities

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

—Career Advancement, Mentorship, Inspiration, and Opportunities: A STEMK-12 Outreach Initiative.1. IntroductionHispanic Americans (HA) are the largest ethnic group in the United States. In 2022, nearly 64million HA lived in the U.S., representing approximately 19% of the population. Notably, thispopulation is not evenly distributed across states; about 60% reside in California, Texas, andNew Mexico. Tennessee ranks as the 26th state in terms of HA population. As of 2022, 413,000HA lived in Tennessee, accounting for about 6% of the state's population. Regarding post-secondary education nationwide, 19.1% of HA aged 25 or older have earned a bachelor’s degreeor higher, compared to the national rate of 34.1%. In Fall 2021, 55.8% of all HA

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Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Distinguished Teaching Award, and Excellence in Mentoring and Public Service awards; and is the 2024 ASEE Chair-Elect of the Chemical Engineering Division.Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Community Building in Chemical EngineeringCommon First-Year Engineering Program:At the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) for over twenty years, all first-year engineering studentspursue a common academic program consisting of mathematics, chemistry, physics,humanities/social science electives, and two specially designed first year engineering courses[1].These courses were further refined ten years ago to provide each student with an overview of thefields and

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hong Tran, Purdue Engineering Education; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Fredy Rodriguez, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

clearto the students, the student’s role in learning is recognized, and students have the agency toengage in the course material in ways that respect their identities (Holmes et al., 2023). Eventhough equitable and effective teaching depends on changes to the larger higher educationsystem, instructors play a crucial role in serving their students. The framework consists of sevenprinciples: (1) students need opportunities to engage in disciplinary learning actively, (2) toconnect to and leverage students’ diverse interests and goals, prior knowledge and experiencesenhance learning, (3) STEM learning involves affective and social dimensions, (4) identity andsense of belonging shape STEM learning, (5) multiple forms of data can provide evidence