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ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Asghar, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Teri J Murphy, University of Cincinnati; Sheryl A. Sorby, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

significant disadvantage. Many face challenges catching up or may never evenbegin. Research highlights that institutional barriers like these contribute to lower completion ratesamong students from underrepresented gender, racial, and ethnic groups [1]. Similarly, the subjectsof this study i.e., first-generation college students (FGCS) [2] and non-traditional students (NTS)[3] also experience lower rates of degree completion compared to their peers due to the similarreasons. First-generation college students (FGCS) are the first in their immediate families to pursuecollege education (neither of their parents has a bachelor’s degree) [2]. The National Center forEducation Statistics (NCES) identifies seven key traits that distinguish NTS from

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valeria Dayana Izurieta; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; David Francisco Coronado

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

' knowledge and determinetheir readiness to progress in their studies [1]. These exams are typically individual, time-limited, and closed-book, with no external aids allowed. While they serve the purpose ofevaluating students' understanding, there is substantial evidence showing that traditionalexams can induce significant stress and anxiety, negatively affecting students'performance[2], [3]. Many students report that stress and worry cause them to forgetimportant information during the exam, even when they possess the necessary knowledge[4], [5], [6], [7] . The pressure to perform within a limited timeframe exacerbates theseissues, leading to what is commonly referred to as "blanking out" during exams [8]. Thiswidespread stress is not unique to

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students. Students often express astrong sense of pride in becoming an engineer and believe that their hard work, perseverance,and ability to overcome rigorous challenges are a testament to their capability and worthiness inthe field.[1] However, the intense, high-pressure culture within engineering programs often takesa serious toll on students' mental health. Engineering students, even before the COVID pandemichit, were reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than the general studentpopulation, but are less likely to seek help.[2-4] Their well-being is connected to whether theyfeel like the academic environment is supportive, hostile, or something in between.Culture change is a gradual process, requiring time, commitment, and

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taylor Mone Smith, University of Texas at Austin; Earl W. Huff Jr., University of Texas at Austin; Hansika Murugu, University of Maryland, College Park

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

and skills in integratingaccessibility into product development. The course began with 35 students, the maximum enrollment limit, and concluded with29 students. It met once a week for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Each session was divided into two[THE SHIFT TOWARDS INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY] 4parts: a 1 hour and 15-minute lecture covering the week’s topic, followed by a 15-minute break.The second half of the class involved interactive in-class activities to reinforce the lecture’sconcepts. Guest speakers from various companies specializing in accessibility and UX replacedsome lectures throughout the semester, sharing their professional experiences and insights. Students’ grades were

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Adolfo Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

degree. Increasingly, all constituent groups cite advantages inbeginning experiential learning early – in the first or second year of college. The Interdisciplinary Projects course IDPro had 80 students enrolled in 2024, which wasoffered at both the 2000 and 4000 levels for 1-3 credit hours. IDPro was designed to providestudents with team-based, interdisciplinary, vertically integrated, project-based learningexperience before their degree-specific capstone. Examples of IDPro projects include researchprojects, industry sponsored projects, and topic-based projects selected by undergraduatestudents. IDPro functions as a 15-week course with projects expanding across semesters forstudents to continue developing over time as they hone their

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Community and Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

that they are active participants and partners with scientists. Recent discussionsof CER are explicit in recognizing a continuum of engagement [1],[2]. CER is an umbrella ideaunder which more defined sub-types are found including community-based participatoryresearch (CBPR) [3]. A rough conceptual idea of forms of academic engagement withcommunities is shown in Figure 1, where areas within the gray box represent different forms andintensity of engagement. The activities located closer to the right side of the box represent moreleadership and agency by communities and therefore may be more likely to meet their goals. Figure 1. Examples of different

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 6: LEES Works in Progress

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ymbar Isaias Polanco Pino, Tufts University; Luis Federico Suarez, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University; Koral Melissa Nuñez Javeir; L. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Taisha Pierre, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Mia Jimenez, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

ofcommunities while introducing foundational engineering concepts. Drawing on culturallysustaining pedagogy and positionality theory, this study analyzes how the identities of instructorsshaped lesson design and delivery, and how students’ engagement with engineering wasinterpreted through a multimodal and multilingual lens. Data sources included instructorjournals, field notes, and community conversations. The thematic analysis highlights (1) theinfluence of instructors’ own definitions of engineering on classroom interactions; (2) the role ofheritage language use in building trust; and (3) students' creative engagement with materials,which surfaced localized forms of engineering not always recognized in traditional curricula.This WIP illustrates the

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 10: Institutions and Structures

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Slaton, Drexel University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

women’s participation in STEM, and related topics grew steadily from the 1970s onward [1],[2]. In the last two decades or so, an investment in programs that support broadeningparticipation with a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion has been prioritized in these and otheragencies. The 2024–2026 vision for NSF (produced in 2022) explicitly calls for “A nation thatleads the world in science and engineering research and innovation, to the benefit of all, withoutbarriers to participation” [3]. The NSF strategic plan further articulates core values which arethen specified within the agency’s individual programs: 1) Scientific leadership 2) Diversity andinclusion 3) Integrity and excellence 4) Public service and 5) Innovation and collaboration [3

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Visual Strategies in Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

, Dr. Povinelli has worked with leading aerospace companies, as well as collaborating with universities and government research labs. He brings over thirty years of experience in both technical and educational fields, blending scientific rigor with humanistic insight to promote holistic, transdisciplinary pedagogies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Integrating Visual Thinking into Design EducationMark J. Povinelli, College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse UniversityIntroductionVision is one of the first senses to develop in infancy, starting with facial recognition and objecttracking [1], [2]. As the visual system matures, it supports memory, cognition, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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pandemic disruptedthese efforts, halting relationship-building with educators and delaying the project’s progress.Since then, the work has centered on rebuilding school-university and school-industrypartnerships, while gaining a deeper understanding of the unique challenges of rural education inSouthwest Virginia. While creating widespread engineering and technical career pathways forAppalachian youth remains challenging due to broader systemic issues, recent work hasaddressed teacher professional development related to engineering, as well as increasing supportfor integrating engineering into K-12 classrooms in Southwest Virginia. Research efforts over thepast year have focused on: 1.​ Creating a data-informed summer engineering workshop for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

educational experiences predict computing identity?. ACM Transactions on ComputingEducation (TOCE), 22(2), 1-28.Ma, J., & Baum, S. (2015). Trends in Community Colleges: Enrollment, Prices, Student Debt,and Completion [Research Breif]. College Board Research.www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/trends-in-community-colleges.pdfMountjoy, J. (2022). Community Colleges and Upward Mobility. NATIONAL BUREAU OFECONOMIC RESEARCH.Rodriguez, S. L., Blaney, J. M., Vasquez, M. C., & Salinas, C. (2021). Latino Men andMasculinities: A Multi-Institution Study of Community College Transfer Experiences.Community College Review, 49(3), 262–289. https://doi.org/10.1177/00915521211002898Rodriguez, S. L., Lu, C., & Ramirez, D. (2020). Navigating

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

(National Science Foundation, 2019). However, there is limitedpublicly available data on underrepresented populations in engineering across the state. The South DakotaSchool of Mines and Technology (SD Mines) provides a partial picture, where its undergraduateengineering population for 2023 was 85% white, with Hispanic (5%), multi-ethnic (3%), Asian (2%), andBlack (1%) students making up smaller percentages (South Dakota Mines, 2023). Women represent only24% of undergraduates and 25% of engineering bachelor's degree recipients (Mapping Your Future,2025). Nationally, underrepresented minorities earn higher percentages of engineering degrees—AfricanAmericans at 4.1% and Hispanics at 11.1% (ASEE, 2020). While South Dakota’s public universitiesreported

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Evaluation and Assessment for Engineering Leadership Programs

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Myers, Air Force Research Laboratory; Robert Amponsah Ed.D, Vanderbilt University & Airforce Research Lab; Tammy M. Mattison Ed.D., Air Force Research Laboratory & Belmont University; Heather Marshall

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

greatest effect on participants perceived learning andconnectedness to their cohort community and the broader organization.IntroductionBackgroundRecognizing that supervisors are instrumental in shaping organizational climate and moredirectly the employee experience, an organizational development team at a military researchinstitution committed to the design and delivery of programming that would grow oursupervisors into people focused managers [1]. Traditionally, supervisor training is focused oncompetency and skill development, both critical to success on the job, but this content is oftendelivered unidirectionally, in an asynchronous model, not allowing for group reflection,feedback, collaboration nor community building. This military research

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ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Munoz-Vallejos, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

to explore and develop newprofessional opportunities by equipping them with the necessary tools to identify problems,create solutions, and carry out projects with significant impact on their communities andindustrial sectors. Recent studies have shown that universities incorporating activemethodologies, such as project-based learning or design-based learning (DBL), fosteressential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration [1], [2]. Moreover,these strategies promote a direct connection between theory and practice, allowing students togain a deeper understanding of real-world challenges.On the other hand, universities' ability to enhance the quality of their training inentrepreneurship and innovation lies in their

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Understanding Concealable Stigmatized Identities (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 10)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wanpeng Xu, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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

of Asian LGBTQIA+students.By focusing on this group, my study aims to address the gaps in current literature andprovide new insights into how engineering education can become more inclusive.This research contributes to ongoing discussions about equity in engineering,advocating for more supportive environments that account for the needs of studentswith intersecting marginalized identities.Proposed Research DesignThis study examines how Asian LGBTQIA+ engineering students experience mentalhealth challenges and perceive support within their programs. As such, my researchquestions are as follows: 1.​ What kinds of mental health challenges and supports are Asian LGBTQIA+ Students in engineering programs experiencing? 2.​ How do Asian

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The Real World-Project-Based & Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus F Freyne P.E., Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

interview. Students avoidedquestions of an unduly personal or confidential nature. Students were cautioned totread lightly on controversial subjects. Interviewees could pass on any of thequestions.Though not always possible to place precisely into categories, the questionsaddressed education, job expectations and perks, project challenges and successes,future directions, ethics, and general advice. Questions sometimes crossed theboundaries between categories. Likewise, the responses could swerve into multiplecategories, stream of consciousness style.The first seven questions common to all interviews, in most implementations of 10Q,were as follows. 1. Where do you work, how many years of experience do you have in this job, and what do you

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R Addison, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

testament to the transformative potential of education—notonly in shaping individual careers, but also in advancing industries and influencing society atlarge.References 1. Davenport, T. H., & Ronanki, R. (2018). Artificial intelligence for the real world. Harvard Business Review, 96(1), 108–116. This article discusses how businesses implement AI successfully and emphasizes managerial decision-making, similar to the focus of the course. 2. Raj, P., & Swami, S. N. (2020). Artificial intelligence and machine learning for business: A no-nonsense guide to data-driven technologies. Springer. This book provides a managerial perspective on AI technologies, making it relevant to your course’s emphasis on non-technical AI

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Opeyemi Peter Ojajuni, Southern University and A&M College; Yasser Ismail, Southern University and A&M College; Fareed Dawan, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; Albertha Hilton Lawson, Southern University and A&M College; brian Warren, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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fosteringinteractive, engaging educational environments. Funded by the National Science Foundation(NSF grant #1915520), this study aligns with NSF’s goal of strengthening the nation’s additivemanufacturing engineering workforce. It provides valuable insights into the integration of VR inengineering education, emphasizing the importance of VR systems and balanced instructionaldesign.Background and Motivation Recent technological advancements have made Virtual Reality (VR), particularly ComputerAutomatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) systems, increasingly accessible and effective aseducational tools, offering transformative potential for traditional teaching methods [1], [2], [3],[4]. These immersive systems address key challenges in engineering education

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ME Division 6: Innovative Simulation and Extended Reality Techniques

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex C. Szatmary, Hexagon

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

domain (e.g., FEA or CFD) or within a course onmathematical methods in engineering (e.g., using Matlab to solve differential equations). Thus,some assume that simulation can only be used late in the curriculum, after differential equations,computer programming, and engineering science courses. However, this paper cites numerousexamples of simulation being used earlier in the curriculum as a digital lab and in quantitativedesign exercises.Although there are few papers that discuss the general use of simulation in engineeringeducation, Whiteman and Nygren offer a rich overview of use of numerical software inengineering curriculum [1]; despite having written more than 20 years ago, they anticipated keypedagogical factors to consider. We summarize

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jason Coleman, Kansas State University; Lis Pankl, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

appropriate use of AI. Wehave discussed these procedures and shared topics of mutual interest in passive conversation, soin some ways individual institutional policies were informed by decisions being made at theirsister institutions. Based upon these mutual interests, this paper is being assembled to compareand contrast directions being made and to share lessons learned and best practices with theengineering education community as a whole. Furthermore, institutions who are developing,revising and/or refining their AI policies may find the information contained within this article ofinterest.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting daily life, especially within higher education. Facultyworry about the likelihood of student cheating [1] and have seen

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Lan Yu, East China University of Science and Technology

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

coherent and complete content structure forthis study. Additionally, this paper adopts a case study approach, presenting thewell-established practices of certain universities in a concise yet comprehensive caseformat to help readers better understand specific aspects of practical implementation. Through the educational practices of these universities, this study aims tosummarize the practices and reforms related to the digital transformation ofengineering education in Chinese universities, identify common challenges, andpropose several policy recommendations. Figure 1 The framework of the paper2 Background of digital transformation of engineering education in China2.1 Digital economy Since the 1940s, the

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Verdines, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

BioDesign Process inBiomedical Engineering [34] or the Agile Project Management Approach [35] in Electrical andComputing Engineering. Future research related to this study will include Faculty and studentperspectives on the nature of successful Capstone Projects, as well.References[1] H.F. Hoffman, The engineering capstone course: Fundamentals for students and instructors. NY: Springer, 2014. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-05897-9[2] C.J. Mettler, Engineering design: A survival guide to Senior Capstone. NY: Springer, 2023. DOI 10.1007/978-3-031-23309-8[3] B. Nassersharif, Engineering capstone design. London: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022. DOI 10.1201/9781003108214.[4] Y. Ma and Y. Rong, Senior design projects in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Thompson, Baylor University; Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University; Nathan F Alleman, Baylor University; William A Booth, Baylor University; Sarah E Madsen, Baylor University; Taylor Wilby, United States Military Academy; Pacey Ham Mitchell, Baylor University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

technological tools toeffectively support student success.Building on these insights and to address the issues raised in the first years of the program [1],we developed a proof-of-concept system that leveraged Qualtrics and generative AI to trackattendance and engagement. This system demonstrates the potential for AI to help overcomecommon barriers in data collection and analysis, illustrating a promising next step in simplifyingworkflows and enabling real-time insights. By integrating secure API calls and maintainingcompliance with privacy regulations like FERPA, the system prioritized data security andstreamlined a key process that could be used to identify potential student needs. This automatedattendance system is capable of consolidating survey

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Greg J Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Imani Adams, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Vanessa Blas, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Victoria Constantine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Emily M. Haluschak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Rachel E. Higbee, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Maxwell Lee Beach, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Deana Lucas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Christine H. McDonnell, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Azizi Penn, Purdue Engineering Education; Brian Povilus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Bruce Wellman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tugba Abanoz, Visiting Scholar to Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE), Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences; JaKobi Burton, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Anne DeLion, Purdue Engineering Education; Jennifer Heap, Purdue Engineering Education; Rena Ann Sterrett, Purdue Engineering Education

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

; Formative • Opportunities for evidence of understanding Assessment through performance tasks Moore, T. J., Guzey, S. S., Hynes, M. M., Douglas, K. A., & Strimel, G. J. (2024). Microelectronics Integration Curriculum Development Framework. https://nanohub.org/resources/39164 SCALE K-12 Curriculum 1 Trekking Through the Periodic Table (8th – 10th, Science) ME Fuse: semiconductors, materials used in microchips, circuits using breadboards and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Samaroo, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York; Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Armando Dominguez Solis, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York; Viviana Acquaviva, New York City College of Technology

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would like to express our deep gratitude to Dr. SwatiNeogi, Mr. Yash Verma, Mr. Akash Kumar Burolia, and Mr. Rohan M. Jadhav and IndianInstitute of Technology, Kharagpur, India for their exceptional hospitality and dedicated effortsin providing our S-STEM fellows with invaluable study and research experiences. We areparticularly grateful for the mentorship offered on the following research projects:1. A mathematical model to assess aerogel's thermal conductivity and thermal performance - a key component of the multi-layer insulation system, mentored by Mr. Yash Verma.2. Determining the “order” in which different laminate layers in a composite of carbon fiber andepoxy resin start to fail when a load acts upon it, mentored by Mr. Akash Kumar