Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

and end users—indicate they are using a wireless mesh protocol for at least some of their wireless field devices,and 20% are only using wireless mesh systems. Over half of the WSN adopters are using energyharvesting for at least a few wireless sensor nodes, and 9% use energy harvesting to power themajority of their wireless field devices.Compared with ON World’s previous survey in 2010, data reliability has dropped to only abouttwo-thirds as much of a concern compared with the previous 2010 survey. Costs, battery life, andstandards confusion are ranked slightly higher as inhibitors in our current survey compared withthe previous survey6. Seventy percent of end users indicate they are planning WSN or additionalapplications.Looking forward

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Adesso CyberPad Digital Notebook: http://www.adesso.com/en/home/tablets.html32. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Evaluation ofEvidence-Based Practices in Online Learning; A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies.Washington, D.C., 2010. Page 23.1259.1333. Echo 360 Survey "The Student View of Blended Learning, " www.echo360.com34. Assessing Consumer Preferences for Continuing, Professional, and Online Higher Education. Eduventures,2011.

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes M McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Devayani Tirthali, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College, Columbia University; Elisabeth W McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology; Karen A DUPE Peterson, EdLab Group

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

were some similarities across all sites. Only 10 percent or less of the students at any sitereported that school was “Hard” or “Very hard” and almost all at each site planned on some formof post-secondary education. STEM subjects were listed among the subjects liked most at all thesites and math and English Language Arts among the subjects liked least, and over 80 percent ofthe participants at all the sites agreed or strongly agreed that they liked science. Most of theparticipants at all the sites reported that they had studied forces and motion, but only a few atthree of the four sites reported that they had studied buoyancy.But there were also additional differences that make comparisons of the two environmentsproblematic. The first was the

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

their design analysis. The students who had a wind energy projectsintended to use INLWind Energy program but due to the location of their feasibility study theycould not obtain wind data in the format required by this program, and so they had to developtheir own analysis programs. The author is planning to continue making the use of these softwaretools in the aforementioned course with some improvements. Valuable lessons were learnedfrom this trial as to what kind of difficulties the students have encountered and what kind ofadjustments need to be made in order to make the use of these software tools both enjoyable andbeneficial to the education and training of the students.References1. Sözen, M., “From a Traditional Combustion Course to an

Conference Session

Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nesim Halyo, Hampton University; Qiang Le, Hampton University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

take less time than an actual real time lecture would without anyloss of information conveyed and with the potential of greater student learning by maintainingthe student’s attention on the subject.Second, it forces the instructor making the video to plan the lecture from the perspective of notonly including all the necessary technical material, but also for keeping the student’s attention onthe subject matter longer, enhancing the student’s enthusiasm on the subject being studied, etc.using new tools that are not always available in a classroom environment. Because the video isnot a real time recording, the instructor can modify and improve it as many times as desired untilall the points have been made with sufficient clarity, the concepts

Conference Session

Software Engineering Pedagogical Approaches

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon A Preston, Southern Polytechnic State University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

three energy software products (MEDEE-S/ENV, EFOM/ENV and DBA-VOID) which are in use in 26 Asian and 7 European countries by both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Acharya has a M.Eng. in Com- puter Technology and a D.Eng. in Computer Science and Information Management with a concentration in knowledge discovery, both from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. His teaching involve- ment and research interest are in the areas of Software Engineering and Development (Verification & Validation) and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based Educa- tion Material Design and Development. Acharya is a co-author of ”Discrete Mathematics Applications for

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University; Ryan Underdown, Lamar University; Qin Qian, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

department at Lamar University. Since joining Lamar in 1998, he has taught over 12 different courses including management, quality and economics. His research interests include six sigma, facility layout and risk management. Dr. Underdown is the academic advisor of the Industrial Technology academic program at Lamar. He has been a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers since 1996. Dr. Underdown consults small businesses in the areas of strategic planning, process improvement, and lean manufacturing.Dr. Qin Qian, Lamar University Qin Qian EDUCATION Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Feb., 2008 Dissertation: Solute exchange with sub-aqueous sediments: hydrodynamic interactions with

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

asperforming Robodk virtual reality simulation and off-line programming of industrial robots forautomated work cells in manufacturing. Authors are adding process simulation for roboticsmachining as well as part quality inspection with Ballbar methods to virtual modules to introducemore advanced topics to the existing curriculum. This paper focuses on the use of a ball-bar systemto compare the theoretical and actual path of a robot as it moves in a circle. The problem addressedin this paper is how to enhance student understanding of path tracking accuracy in circular motionsof CNC machines and industrial robots. This information eventually will be used to develop moreaccurate tool path planning using the robot as a machining tool.The significance of

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

by courses already offered in the electronic, mechanical, and computer systems programs, so the need for new courses to satisfy additional learning outcomes was minimal. Both faculty and administration were enthusiastic about the opportunity, particularly when it was apparent that a new degree program could be offered with only a small increase in total faculty teaching load. • At Kansas State University, the B.S. Engineering Technology programs are degree options under the single umbrella degree of B.S. Engineering Technology. This structure streamlines the logistics involved in establishing a new Engineering Technology curriculum. • The K-State 2025 Strategic Action and Alignment Plan for K

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather L. Walker; W. Kent McAllister; Michael W. Mourot; J. Robert Dean; Greg Nesmith; Edgar C. Clausen

with attendance, the mentoring program overall was ahuge success.In looking at specific mentor comments, the mentors noted that the students were very interestedin being mentored and that mentoring really helped the students learn about industry, search foremployment, develop a good work/life balance and provide ideas and goals to aspire to. Inaddition, the mentors were able to connect with other alumni through their participation in thementoring process. The mentors would have preferred an earlier starting date to allow thestudents to better prepare for the Career Fair and would have liked more structure in planning,communication and engagement. They noted that the mentor circles worked best with 2-3mentors and 4-6 students. As was noted

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4: Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University ; Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Paris Eisenman, University of New Mexico; Ethan Kapp, University of New Mexico

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, and their plan for communityengagement.Data collection and analysisData were collected following institutional review board approval of our study protocol andinformed consent was collected from students. We collected team deliverables as well asdistributed a survey at the end of the design challenge intended to understand the agency studentsexperienced during the challenge [29], [30].To understand how students framed the problem of acid mine drainage, we inductively coded thepotential solutions to acid mine drainage proposed during the ideation phase deliverable of thechallenge [31]. Table 1 shows the categories and examples within those categories. Weconducted a chi square test of difference to determine if the number of suggestions varied

Conference Session

Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura A. H. Wood, University of Michigan; Angie Kim, University of Michigan; Amber N Williams, University of Michigan; Berenice A. Cabrera, University of Michigan; Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Lu Zhou, University of Michigan; Grenmarie Agresar, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Steve J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

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

frameworkthat recognizes the need for 1) initial and ongoing professional development for engineeringinstructors who seek to create and teach equity-centered courses, and 2) a collective effort bydepartment leaders and teams of faculty that receive ongoing support for their efforts fromconception and design of equity-centered courses and through implementation and evaluation ofthese curricular reform efforts. This holistic approach faces an important challenge, which is toaccommodate different users in different contexts while providing concrete, practical guidance.We plan to address this challenge by partnering with early adopters (departments andindividuals) to study the framework. We will study their experiences as department leaders andinstructors

Collection

2021 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kanti Prasad; Abdul Syed

sizing so as to improve transistor gain and minimize losses. The author proposes an innovative method of inferring Smith Charts obtained in Advanced DesignSystem (ADS) and then validating them with Matlab codes in an academic setting which includes theEECE.5170-MMIC Design and Fabrication, and EECE.5050-Microwave Electronics courses. Itincorporates thorough class room understanding of (1) Transmission Line theory fundamentals, (2) MMICDesign, and (3) Smith Charts, which are of vital importance to create perfectly matched networks in thedesigns. A case study of designing a high power amplifier involving IMN, OMN and ISMN is planned to bepresented and validated using Matlab codes. ADS Simulation results of insertion and return losses for all

Conference Session

Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Pleasants, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, The University of Oklahoma; Brandon Scot Abbott, University of Oklahoma; Jacqueline M. Vadjunec PhD, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

inclusive visitor experience. Climate Resiliency: Collaborating with a city sustainability office to develop a plan for a climate resilience center that can offer services related to extreme heat and severe storms. Art and Language Models: Working with Fine Arts faculty and local artists to develop AI language models that help gallery visitors engage with art. Autonomous Vehicles: Contributing to a federally funded research project that will bring an autonomous vehicle transportation system to a rural community.EJF ParticipantsIn the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, we recruited a first cohort of 12 undergraduate studentsto participate as EJF Fellows. The fellows were selected on the basis of an online application anda follow-up interview

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

, S. Hultine-Masengale, and S. Oerther, “Designing local food systems: Results from a three-year pilot,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida, 2023. [Online] Available: https://peer.asee.org/designing-local-food-systems-results-from-a-three-year-pilot.pdf.16. V. Henderson, “The nature of nursing,” AJN. Vol. 64, pp. 62-68, 1964.17. D.B. Oerther, and R. Watson, “Risk communication is important for environmental engineering during COVID-19,” Journal of Environmental Engineering (United States), vol. 146, no. 10, pp. 01820002, 2020. [Online] Available: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001796.18. National gang Center, Strategic planning tool, [online] available: https://nationalgangcenter.ojp.gov/spt

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

may play a role? Whileconvergence research at the interface among two or more disciplines may be identified as thegreatest opportunity to solve pressing societal challenges, the lack of an audience to consumethis literature – and the prior existence of separate literatures unique to each of the disciplines –means that “translators” are needed to bridge the gap between nursing and engineering [3].As reported by the Nursing Is STEM (NIS) Coalition, “Nurses utilize scientific principles,mathematical concepts, and cutting-edge technology to conduct assessments, make diagnoses,and plan the care of patients. They employ evidence-based interventions to address illnesses,sustain human life, and, ultimately, assess the outcomes of the care delivered

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University; Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; David S. Allen, Kansas State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

meetings Q5: I talk with a country accent Q6: I have weekly dinners with my extended family Q7: I plan to live in this community all my life Q8: I follow local high school athletics Q9: My immediate family works in land-related production and/or extraction, such as farming, raising livestock, cutting lumber, and mining Q10: I or my family cans or preserves vegetables, fruits, and/or herbs Q11: I go to family reunions Q12: I go to the annual community festival or fair Q13: My family members have lived in this community for generationsThe second section of the rural identity survey inquired about a student’s inspirations,mentors, experiences mentoring others, and access to computing resources. These

Conference Session

Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice in Biomedical Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Farago, University of Calgary; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

assess the impact of the BSI onspecific underrepresented groups. In future work, we plan to assess the data by gender and othermarginalized identities to better understand the experiences of underrepresented students.Participation in the student experience survey was voluntary, and survey results may not havebeen representative of the experiences of all BSI alumni. There was less representation fromstudents in earlier cohorts of the program, with no responses from students in the 2019 cohort.However, more recent feedback will allow for iterative improvement of the current offering ofthe BSI.ConclusionThe success of the majority of BSI students in their engineering programs is highly encouraging,with most students successfully transitioning into

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingyuan Shen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jing Wen

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

importance of outcomeexpectations in career planning. Similarly, self-efficacy showed a positive relationship with bothoutcome expectations (ρ=0.426) and career choice goals (ρ=0.434). These correlations suggestedthat students with greater self-efficacy tended to anticipate better outcomes and were more likelyto have clear career choice goals. In contrast, the weakest relationship was between self-efficacyand vocational interests (ρ=0.151), indicating a limited direct influence of self-efficacy onstudents' vocational interests in construction-related careers. This weak association suggestedthat self-efficacy alone may not directly translate into an increased interest in the constructionfield, pointing to a potential gap in how students perceive the

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Scott James Schneider, University of Dayton; Michael Moulton, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Marquette University; Jeanne Holcomb, University of Dayton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

Industrial EngineeringTechnology program and were required to take the course; the remaining 2 students wereenrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program and were taking the course as anelective. Class ranking included 1 sophomore, 9 juniors, and 5 seniors. Of the 15 students whoparticipated in the intervention, 14 completed both pre- and post- GES surveys.3.3. Case Study ScenarioInspired by the historical seismic activity of the Middle East and the 2023 Turkey–Syriaearthquakes, a case study was developed that applied concepts taught in the course (thetransportation problem) to humanitarian engineering. The scenario was presented as follows:“For the class project we will be developing a disaster relief plan to supply emergency

Conference Session

Workforce Development, Undergraduate Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

in-personsettings.To build on this work, we plan to investigate the impact of the structured role enforcement tool onstudents’ sense of belonging, expanding on prior research [14, 15]. Specifically, we will conductquasi-experimental studies comparing semesters when the tool was implemented (Spring and Fall2024) to those when roles were encouraged but not systematically enforced (Spring and Fall2023). This analysis aims to identify significant differences in students’ sense of belongingassociated with the tool’s adoption.Additionally, we will conduct a controlled experiment in a Spring 2025 class to gain deeperinsights into the tool’s effects. Students will be divided into two groups: one with access to therole enforcement tool and one

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Paz Munoz, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

precision and distance. The activityencourages teamwork, creative problem-solving, and effective communication, setting astrong foundation for future collaboration.Activity 2 (mid-term): "Building Together: Team Collaboration and Decision-MakingChallenge." This activity aims to foster collaboration, decision-making, and conflictresolution within teams by simulating a construction project scenario. Students work ingroups to design and plan the construction of a 3m x 3m concrete slab with limited resources.The groups must identify and select the eight most critical resources from a provided list,considering key criteria such as cost, quality, durability, and time efficiency. Participants areassigned specific roles within their team (e.g., project

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Collaborations

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Lyle Gestson, University of Portland; Matthew Stephen Barner, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

3 More 42 As expected 18 Prefer not 5 to answerLimitations and Future ResearchMultiple limitations should be considered when reviewing the results of this paper. First, whilethe sample size of 68 engineering faculty provides many perspectives, it may not fully capture adiverse enough population that represents perspectives across all institutional types, disciplines,and regions. Future research should consider expanding the sample size for a more representativedistribution of faculty demographics and institutional types.Additionally, the responses are limited to survey results which may introduce bias from aparticipant’s interpretation of the questions or how candidly they are willing to respond. Theauthors plan to follow up

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Khalid Multani, University of Florida; Laura Melissa Cruz Castro, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

strategies essential for effective instruction, positioning them asideal early adopters of AI conversational agents in educational settings. Consequently, thissystematized literature review focuses on how these agents are being integrated into existingeducational platforms and the significant role that engineering educators can play in advancingthis innovation. Understanding these dynamics is essential for planning our future steps in thisevolving field.Literature Review:Previous literature reviews on conversational agents in educational settings have explored abroad range of aspects, from technological implementations to the integration of learningtheories and their pedagogical applications. Studies such as those conducted by [2] have delvedinto

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Taylor, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Makayla Headley, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #46898The Real Problem of Problem Abstraction: Examining Performance andSelf-Efficacy in a Civil Engineering ClassroomEvan Taylor, Clemson University Evan Taylor is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. His research through the VIPR-GS focuses on model-based systems engineering of ground vehicles. As a senior member of the CEDAR design group, he actively mentors and collaborates with fellow researchers. He plans to propose his dissertation on model fidelity evaluation and model selection in May 2025. He also develops his skills as an educator and community leader

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Samahara Quintana Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso; Juno Alvarez Morales, University of Texas at El Paso; Guillermo Beckmann, University of Texas at El Paso

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

(compared to Latinxstudents at Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs)) are more likely to feel connected toengineering and plan to work in the field. Patrick et al. [19] examine the sense of belonging inLatine and white engineering students who attend a Hispanic serving institution, the importancea student places on their racial/ethnic/gender identity, and the correlation between their identityand their sense of belonging. They found that racial/ethnic centrality was higher among Latineengineering students and that gender centrality was higher for women. The authors developedand validated an adaptation of the Hurtado and Carter scale for a sense of belonging from theuniversity campus context to engineering, as well as an adaptation of the

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 3: Identity, Professionalization, and Belonging II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin A. Cech, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

-life cases of whistleblowing [22]. In class, we providedformal definitions of whistleblowing, brainstormed avenues for speaking up (e.g., bringing issuesto the attention of supervisors or team members, using organizational hotlines, going to local orfederal regulatory agencies), and discussed personal and professional risks, legal protections, andwhistleblowing regulations for engineers in different employment contexts. In groups, studentswere given several examples of public welfare wrongdoing and asked to brainstorm plans forhow they would approach whistleblowing in each instance.Wrap-UpThe final week of class was dedicated to group presentations. Like the op-ed assignment, pairs ofstudents were instructed to identify an engineering issue

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 7: Natural Language Processing and LLM Applications

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mikayla Friday, University of Connecticut; Michael Thomas Vaccaro Jr, University of Connecticut; Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

emerged as powerful tools in education, offering thepotential to transform classroom dynamics through automation, personalization, and enhancedstudent engagement [1]. Educators have already begun utilizing LLMs to generate lesson plans,streamline grading, and provide personalized feedback to students [2]. Additionally, LLMs havebeen implemented as Intelligent Tutoring Systems, assisting students in gaining a deeperunderstanding of challenging topics by offering tailored explanations and interactive learningexperiences [3]. One particularly promising but underexplored application of LLMs in educationis their potential for personalized learning (PL), specifically in the realm of text adaptation.Unlike traditional PL approaches, which categorize

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Change

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Edoga M.S., Texas A&M University; Mindy Bergman; Yanai Y Otero La Porte, Texas A&M University; Claire Bowman-Callaway, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) and twograduate research assistants. The interviews were conducted and recorded via Zoom and tookplace with one participant and either one or two interviewers. The interview protocol included aseries of planned questions that focused on the positive and negative aspects of teaching in thedepartment, innovating teaching in the department, personal challenges and successes withteaching, and other teaching-related experiences, preferences, and ideas. Audio transcripts andinterviewer notes were analyzed via a thematic analysis approach.Post-Implementation Interviews Faculty members from the MEEN department (n = 8) were recruited to participate insemi-structured interviews over the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.E

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Marie Haire, University of Florida College of Education; Pavlo Antonenko; Christine Wusylko, University of Florida; STEPHANIE KILLINGSWORTH, University of Florida; Brian Abramowitz, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

participantsto have direct manipulation and feedback.The program encouraged participants to have an active role in their learning, which follows aconstructivist approach to teaching and facilitation. The summer program began with participantslearning about datasets through the use of iNaturalist when visiting a garden anda museum.They also completed teamwork and planning activities. After this, more scientific discussionsbegan with the use of a peanut butter and jelly recipe writing activity, which served as a segueinto a discussion about algorithms and the importance of data in training AI models. From there,GTM was introduced using the example of shark teeth and three classes: cutting teeth, graspingteeth, and crushing teeth. Computer vision was