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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Cerrato MA, MSLIS, PhD Student, Brown University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

changeswithin the operation, application, and overall regulation of AI technologies themselves.Our approach to community-building and AI engagement necessitated flexibility as ahigher-order concern, while cultivating a generative, interactive climate that wouldmirror this new class of tools coming into focus; as such, the committee adopted theLearning Community Model as the pedagogical structure that aligned most readily withour shared expectations. 3Core Features of Learning Communities While the concept of ‘learning communities’ has occupied a space in pedagogicalliterature dating back to at least the 1980s [1], [2], there remains debate

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WIP Poster Session: Emerging Research and Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariam Manuel, University of Houston ; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston - COE; Bereket Mego, University of Houston

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

classroom settings, and clarified their approaches to culturallyresponsive and student-centered STEM teaching. This work contributes to our understanding ofenhancing pre-service and in-service teacher education, supporting the development of diverse andinclusive STEM learning environments. 11. IntroductionTeacher beliefs play a critical role in shaping instructional practices, as established by Dewey(1933) [1] and Rokeach (1968) [2]. Building on Bandura's social cognitive theory (1986, 1997)[3], which highlights the influence of outcome expectancies on actions, this study examines howpre-service teachers’ beliefs evolve and inform their engagement with

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Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maricruz Zepeda - Wilson, The University of Arizona, College of Engineering; Cori Dennis, The University of Arizona, College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

, particularly amongunderrepresented groups, and considers their effectiveness in enhancing students’ self -efficacy asengineers.IntroductionAs a land grant university [1] and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), The University of Arizonaaims to serve a diverse student population and to engage the community in programs thatincrease awareness and access to post-secondary programs. The College of Engineering (COE)’slong-running dual enrollment and summer camp programs, Engineering 102 in High School(ENGR 102HS) and Summer Engineering Academy (SEA), focus on pre-college access toengineering with the goal of inspiring students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering andMath (STEM) careers after high school.In this paper, we examine ENGR 102HS and SEA. We

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GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Charlie Michaels, Center for Socially Engaged Engineering & Design, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

engage in biweeklymeetings that offer time to reflect and analyze their experiences in classrooms and discusspedagogical strategies and maneuvers that advance student learning. Ongoing training includesstructured planning meetings that prepare facilitators for their instructional work in engineeringclassrooms. These meetings happen typically a week in advance of a scheduled session, allowingtime to process information and prepare for facilitation activities. The assigned graduatefacilitators (two co-facilitators) join the center’s staff for an hour-long meeting that covers fourcore components of a facilitation experience: 1) the context of the course in which the sessionwill take place, 2) the goals and components of the educational session, 3

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

education which is ubiquitous to this day. This has led to theidentification of the Grinter Report with these changes and the perception that it recommended a one-size-fits-all curriculum that was impractical and inflexible. This paper will reexamine the report and show howit considers many of the same problems we are still debating today. A case for reconsidering the GrinterReport will be made through three points. 1) The current engineering curriculum is at most superficiallyrelated to the Grinter Report. It will be argued that curricular changes rarely coincided with the intentionsof the report and were rather motivated by other factors. 2) The Grinter Report focuses on principles ofengineering education, not a particular curriculum. It will be

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ECCNE Technical Session 2 - Alternative Energy Sources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Tyler Prince, United States Coast Guard Academy; John Rex Adong Gaviola, United States Coast Guard Academy; Sontino Allentuck; Jeffrey Edward Hartung; Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy; Daniel Burke PE; James Meyers

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

. This project seeks to improve the Coast Guard’s experience with the control systemsput in place to integrate hydrogen power with other sources of energy, as well as a desired load.Setting the goal of fabricating a remote-operated vessel that uses an autonomous power system,this project embarks on the path to bring a more ‘intelligent’ design into power management forhybrid maritime vessels.When hydrogen power is mentioned in today’s world, the first thing that comes to mind is thetragedy of the Hindenburg, a blimp filled with hydrogen gas that exploded and cost dozens oflives [1]. However, as the world turns to alternative energy sources, the stigma toward hydrogenis beginning to change.In July 2024, the world’s first hybrid hydrogen-powered

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Faculty Development: Broad Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Stillmaker P.E., California State University, Fresno; Arezoo Sadrinezhad, California State University, Fresno; Feruza Amirkulova, San Jose State University; Sue Rosser, San Francisco State University; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno; Kira Abercromby, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Younghee Park; Maryam Nazari, California State University, Los Angeles; Jessica C Bennett, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

inengineering.IntroductionUnderrepresented minorities (URMs), especially women, remain significantly underrepresentedamong tenured and tenure-track faculty in engineering departments, despite earning more PhDsin these fields. Women often lack role models due to small faculty representation, and URMfaculty percentages remain far below their presence in the general population, with female URMfaculty nearly absent in some engineering departments [1]. Women engineering faculty faceisolation and lack networking opportunities [2]. Therefore, efforts to promote DEI in theengineering professoriate have gained increased attention, with higher education institutionsrecognizing the need to cultivate a more representative and inclusive academic workforce. Overthe last five years, support for

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Construction Engineering Division: Evolving Workforce and Practices in Modern Construction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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shahrooz Ghorbani, East Carolina University; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

engineering, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Maintaining an active research agenda, her work primarily revolves around enhancing the efficiency, safety, and eco-friendliness of the construction industry. Additionally, she is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technologies into her teaching methods to elevate the overall educational experience. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparing East Carolina University’s Green Building Program and LEED Certification: A Case Study with Implications for the Future of Sustainable Construction Education Shahrooz Ghorbani 1 & Tianjiao Zhao2

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Embedding Industry in Design Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kristoffer Gunnar Sjolund, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

a diversity of consulting,academic, and industrial sources. The factors that drive the adoption, use, and ongoing success ofthese tools are not well understood and are likely driven by a complex interaction of human,organizational, and economic factors. This paper investigates innovation method and tooladoption in industry through semi-structured interviews with individuals from a Fortune 500company. This work explores three resulting themes 1) individual incentives and motivation foradoption, (2) the appropriateness of tool selection for the organizational product domain andcompatibility with existing processes, and (3) executive and management support for adoption.The implications for engineering education are also discussed.Keywords

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ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

withpractitioners in other fields to solve sociotechnical problems, create economically viableproducts, and guide effective policies. Advanced teamwork skills are necessary to collaboratewith diverse partners, often spread around the globe. In the workplace, teamwork consists ofmany behaviors, including engaging in feedback. Giving and receiving feedback through annualreviews, mentorship, or peer review are common practices in the workplace [1]. Unlike theacademic environment, engineers do not receive grades with which to measure performance,rather, they must seek out information via feedback. Thus, the ability to give, receive, process,and act on feedback is essential for continuous improvement of engineers in industry. Theunderstandings, capacities, and

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ERM Technical Session: Methods in Graduate Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Boni Frances Yraguen, Penn State; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

-lastingnegative outcomes. These negative outcomes include degraded participation within theenvironment and negative evaluations of the self (e.g. imposterism) and the environment (e.g.mistrust).Keywords: graduate education; masters’ students, navigation; barriersIntroduction and Literature ReviewIssues in graduate-level attrition [1–5] and well-being [6–12] have been well documented fordecades, and while interest in graduate-level education research has increased recently, there isstill a dearth of literature pointing towards the root-cause of these issues. With attrition inengineering estimated to be at least 24% (higher for women and minorities) [13] and rates ofdepression and anxiety between 4 and 6 times that of non-graduate peers [6], the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Mhonbeni E Humtsoe; Satya Swaroop Nune, Plaksha University; Ananya Singla; Tanu Adhikari; Nandini Goyal; Yuven Blowria, Plaksha University; Pehar Jhamb, Plaksha University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

teaching and learning of STEM subjects can be enhanced withthe incorporation of IKS [1]. Incorporating a local knowledge system within engineeringeducation will not only help engineering students from non-Western societies to learnengineering better, but they will also be able to use their engineering skills in the localcontext more efficiently.Background of Engineering Education in IndiaThe origin of engineering education in India dates back to the British, majorly forinfrastructural development [2]. During the colonial rule, ‘the superintending engineers weremostly recruited from Britain from the Cooper's Hill College, and this applied as well toforemen and artificers; but this could not be done in the case of lower grades - craftsmen,artisans

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Wonnacott-Stanley, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

, encouraging students to consider howdesigns and technologies meet human needs. This emphasis on empathy empowered studentsto see themselves as problem-solvers capable of making a difference in their communities.For many, the program was their first introduction to engineering, sparking new careeraspirations and showing them that STEM is not only accessible but also an exciting avenue forcreativity and innovation.A Brief Outline of the ActivitiesWeek 1: Electrical Circuits and Electrical EngineeringActivity: Students built simple circuits using batteries, wires, and light bulbs.Purpose: This activity introduced the basics of electricity and the role of electrical engineers indesigning the systems that power our modern lives. It helped students

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Hersel, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

learning. These foundational topics provide students with a basic level oftheoretical knowledge needed to effectively apply ML tools and techniques in practicalscenarios.An example of one of the foundational topics is where students download wine quality data fromthe University of California Irvine’s Machine Learning Repository (Cortez, 2009). UsingMATLAB’s Regression Learner Toolbox, they employ supervised learning techniques, such asregression, to predict wine quality. A key feature of MATLAB is its ability to simultaneouslycompare multiple models, enabling users to select the most effective one (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Screenshot of Matlab Regression Learner Toolbox (The MathWorks Inc., 2023).Following this introduction, the majority of the

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Malayil, Florida Atlantic University; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

provides students with a strong foundation in applyingmathematical concepts to real-world scenarios. As they progress, students can take on moreadvanced challenges, such as modifying object properties, further deepening their understandingof computer vision algorithms like OpenCV. By combining hands-on experience with effectiveteaching strategies, this approach accelerates learning and prepares students for higher-levelopportunities in computer vision research. By sharing both technical insights and teachingmethodologies, this paper empowers instructors to introduce undergraduates to computer vision,paving the way for impactful contributions to autonomous technologies. 1. Introduction Along with the rise of natural language processing

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ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

response [5]. Figure 1 provides a visual overview of the ISEAGEenvironment used during the competition.Figure 1. ISEAGE environmentISEAGE creates a controlled virtual environment replicating the Internet, allowing participantsto design, secure, and defend networks without impacting real-world systems. With its advancedcapabilities, ISEAGE supports remote access, which enables participants and administratorsfrom different locations, including international sites, to engage seamlessly in the competition.This feature is especially critical for events like the International Cyber Defense Challenge,where teams from multiple countries participate simultaneously.ISEAGE facilitates secure and limited Internet access through its air-gap gateway and

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Student understanding

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simge Engelkiran, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

aims to build a more comprehensive understanding ofdoctoral-level ethics education.Research Aims and QuestionsThe primary goal of this study is to illuminate how doctoral students interpret and applyethical principles in engineering and to identify critical gaps in ethics education. Theinvestigation is guided by the following research questions: 1. How do doctoral engineering students at the Thayer School of Engineering conceptualize ethics within the context of their training and future careers? 2. In what ways do these conceptualizations shape their approach to professional decision-making? 3. What challenges and gaps in ethics education are perceived by doctoral students, and where might curricular or

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Ginger Scarbrough, WERC Environmental Design Contest, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

further developed their teamwork and leadership skills. Lastly, the multiple benefits thatengineering students reported on leadership development by participating in these types ofprojects could help change the current engineering curricula, benefiting students in their role asfuture professionals.Background The first hint of an engineering contest dates to the 19th century when the Army Corps ofEngineers improved inland river navigation by considering suggestions from the public [1].Later, in 1932, the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) was created tooversee the education, accreditation, regulation, and professional development of engineeringprofessionals and students in the United States [2]. With the creation of

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tatiana V. Goris, Pittsburg State University; Dawny Barnhart, Freeman Health System ; Edwige F. Songong, Pittsburg State University; Lisa Diane Broom, Ozark Center Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

highly digitalized and mediated [1].Recent research highlights the link between the increasing dependence of Gen Z females on digitaldevices and the rising rates of neurological conditions such as ADHD and autism spectrumdisorders [2]. Prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by these devices maycontribute to these developments, with studies suggesting potential disruptions to neuraldevelopment and cognitive functioning. These findings are also relevant to broader societalchallenges, including the decline in birth rates observed in the U.S. and globally. As youngergenerations experience higher incidences of neurological and mental health issues, there may be afurther effect on future generations, potentially leading to

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 7: Interdisciplinarity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Fay Booker, Whatcom Community College; Tyler L Honeycutt, Whatcom Community College; Pat Burnett, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Anna Wolff, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

. The project culminates in Week 10 with a multi-media presentation evaluating aspects of the cumulative impacts of 150 years of developmentand alteration of an engineered shoreline. For the history portion, students do original research atthe regional archives to identify changes to the landscape over time and evaluate historicalsources to determine the causes of these alterations. In the process, students develop historycourse outcomes, including (1) analyzing primary and secondary sources to evaluate historicalarguments for credibility, position, perspective, and relevance; (2) locating sources in theirhistorical context; and (3) identifying the ways political economy have shaped land and resourceuse in the region. The blending of

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Emerging and Sustainable Design Practices

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryam Heidaripour, University of the Pacific

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

post-course surveys, guided reflection, and analysis of student-created artifacts to capture shifts in identity, creativity, and anticipatory competence. Thesestrategies collectively aim to promote a forward-looking culture within engineering education.By advancing discussion on pedagogical methods, institutional conditions, and evaluationframeworks, this paper contributes to an emerging discourse on the role of futures literacy inpreparing engineers to shape more inclusive, just, and resilient futures.IntroductionSince early descriptive accounts of how expert designers navigate uncertainty and addresscomplex, ill-defined problems [1, 2, 3, 4], design thinking has emerged as a valuable problem-solving paradigm with growing relevance to

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida; Jamie Chilton, University of South Florida

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International Division (INTL)

nationally, and 1.4% of SA students at the University of South Florida (USF). This gap can be attributed to acombination of institutional perspective and students’ resultant concerns regarding course sequencing and summerinternships. Additionally, some engineering professors and advisors perceive SA negatively and may deter students frompursuing SA opportunities.In this paper we discuss the development, implementation, status, and future directions of a 1-credit sustainability- andintercultural-focused study abroad course designed by Drs. Joanna Burchfield and Jamie Chilton in the college ofengineering at USF. The course is open to all engineering majors and levels. Students participate in three classroommeetings focused on intercultural

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ENT-8: Mentorship, Creativity, and Ethics in Academic Entrepreneurship

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Voichita Maria Dadarlat; Yi Wang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

., 2020;Czarnitzki & Toole, 2010; Goldstein, 2010; Roche, 2023).Allowing researchers to have a personal financial interest in commercializing inventions is not apractice commonly allowed by private companies. More typically, companies own theintellectual property developed by their employees and reap the benefits thereof. According toBiancamano (2002), there are four reasons why academic researchers are permitted to do this: 1)Incentivizes Commercialization - enabling researchers to benefit personally from theirinnovations can motivate the pursuit of commercially viable technologies; 2) Faculty Attractionand Retention – offering opportunities for faculty to participate in startups is crucial for attractingand retaining top talent; 3) Economic

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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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Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

virtual or hybrid environment.The recommendations developed from this study include: 1.) Carefully craft your learningenvironment for participant success, 2.) Be flexible and adapt activities as needed, 3.) Create asupportive environment where struggle and failure are okay and 4.) Leverage your network todevelop relationships with organizations you wish to partner with. These recommendations canbe used to support engineering educators as they seek to transition historically in-person informalSTEM experiences into virtual experiences and create new virtual experiences to broaderparticipation. Virtual experiences can help expand access to engineering by creating programswhich are accessible to participants who do not have these types of experiences

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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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Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College; William Johnston Allison; Camila Rapalo; Mark Rogers; Gregory Reich, Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate; Landon Thomas Vanderhyde

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

incorporated into that design process. DM such as Journey Mapping,Functional Decomposition, Mind Mapping, CAD and Design Change Data Management, amongothers, are addressed. The effectiveness of different AI-based tools on the DM is reported.Some AI-based tools have little, or possibly even negative, impact when applied to certain DMwhile others can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the design process method.1. IntroductionThis paper reports on efforts to use AI-based tools (AI-T) to enhance various design methods(DM) used as part of a specific design process. The AI-T investigated include Chat-GPTCopilot, Miro Assist, Perplexity, CADscribe, Stable Diffusion, Viscom and JAVA as it is used tocreate a Multiagent System. The design process used

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Civil Engineering Capstone Showcase

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brayden A Martinez EIT, Miyamoto International; William R Adam, Buro Happold

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

construction projects that havetaken place in Poly Canyon since 2017. These recent senior capstone projects mirror the processpractitioners follow in a design-build project and helps students develop a host of technicalengineering, construction, and management skills. The typical workflow is: 1. (a) Investigation and documentation of the structure’s as-built condition to determine necessary repairs to achieve structural/safety compliance (for restoration), or (b) Site selection, surveying, and conceptual design (for new construction); 2. Preparation of a professional structural drawing and calculation package in accordance with applicable building codes; 3. Revisions per their faculty advisor, licensed structural engineer reviewer

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

literature around the hazards of being overburdened with service and the importance ofmentoring are reinforced. The importance of first-generation status or low-income upbringing forwomen in STEM fields deserves further attention in engineering education.IntroductionThe underrepresentation of female faculty of color in STEM programs has been welldocumented, including challenges related to cultural issues, adversarial individuals, andstructures in education and academia [1], [2]. An intersecting challenge is that many women ofcolor are drawn to community engaged research (CER). CER is a research methodology thatholds the promise of addressing critical environmental and public health challenges. However,some claim that CER lacks evidentiary rigor [3

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ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State University; Somayeh Asadi, University of Virginia; Taniya Mishra; Ren Butler, Carnegie Mellon University; JiWoong Jang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

programto bridge critical gaps in understanding how educators navigate these complexities. Specifically,the research explores the challenges instructors face when teaching AI concepts, includingbalancing diverse learning styles, managing classroom dynamics, and implementing effectiveassessment strategies. These insights can guide the development of educational practices that areboth inclusive and effective, enabling more students to contribute meaningfully to the AIworkforce.Research QuestionsThe following research questions drive this study: 1.​ What challenges do instructors face when teaching AI concepts to neurodivergent learners? 2.​ How do instructors adapt pedagogical approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles and

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Elaine Ott-Monsivais, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Joe Muskin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-PS4-4).This curriculum unit introduces students to engineering, solving a real-world problem andcreating a seemingly complex device that all students succeed in finishing. The unit is roughly a20-hour scaffolded module in which high school students design a stereolithographic 3D printerfor additive manufacturing. Our approach ensures all students can succeed by focusing ondesigning to meet specific requirements, not to win a competition. The project is team-based andallows for built-in redesign opportunities, which reflects both the collaborative and the iterativeprocess of real-world engineering. Figure 1. SLA printer setup (left). The PowerPoint slides are projected onto the surface of the resin solution to build a part layer by layer

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Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imran Parvez, Texas A&M University at Qatar ; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

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Student Division (STDT)

RESOURCE MANAGEMENTThe Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) is an international competition that 1. Clear Team Structurechallenges student teams to design, build, and drive energy-efficient vehicles. This case study focuses on the SEM team at Texas How did we ensure money and time are not wasted?A&M University in Qatar, chosen for its unique context of Reuse extra spare Elaborate onovercoming significant budget constraints and time limitations. The & vital old car reason and use of