Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syeda Fizza Ali, Texas A&M University; Ayaan Sunil Rege, The Hill School; Susanna Angela Ponniah, The Hill School; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

constructive and used it to improve their designs.AI-Generated FeaturesThis category contains themes representing the AI-generated features incorporated intoprojects.1. Sustainable: The responses highlighted AI's role in developing sustainable features for their houses. Examples of the features included waste reduction, conserving energy, maximizing the impact of natural light, and suggesting sustainable materials. Similarly, AI helped them design sustainable water management systems. There was also mention of smart home features suggested by AI.2. Layout and Furniture: The students acknowledged that AI helped them determine the dimensions of rooms and helped plan the layout accordingly. Innovative furniture emerged as a key theme

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Foundations of Design Theory

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Olewnik, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Universidad del Norte

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

—teachers and students in an elementary school serving many students withdisabilities [25]. The variety of projects, from lesson plans to fidget chairs, demonstrates the ill-structured nature of their design work. While limited detail is shared about how students set ERs,pre/post measures suggest that doing so helped students, and in particular, the women, makegains in their design self-efficacy.Some studies treat setting ERs developmentally or otherwise suggest that students cannot settheir own ERs prior to completing significant technical coursework. For instance, in a study of ajunior and senior design sequence, the juniors are given the same problem, although it is ill-structured as their design solutions are varied. In senior year, they work

Conference Session

Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON)

” level without realizing that the score for “meetsminimums” was lower than it had been on earlier projects thus leading to some confusion whenproject grades were posted.Knowledge Retention ImpactsAs a part of the department’s ABET annual data collection plan, student scores on a Final Examquestion on Environmental Impact Assessment, and the EIS contents, is stored. The test questionremains largely the same, though the exact engineering project posed changes annually to limitopportunities for cheating. This poses an additional comparison to evaluate the effectiveness ofthe project series. Data presented in Table 3 includes Spring 2021 to Spring 2024. Spring 2020, apotential second “pre-project” year, was excluded due to the impact of COVID

Conference Session

Sustainability & Civil Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Adeolu Victor Banjo, Morgan State University; Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

resources during construction? a. Using recycled construction materials 15 88% b. Encouraging single-use materials 0 0% c. Over-extraction of local materials 0 0% d. Don't know 2 12% 6. How can construction waste be effectively minimized in a civil engineering project? a. Implementing a recycling and reuse plan for materials 17 100% b. Disposing of all waste in landfills

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian . Janke ., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

other needs pertaining tofuture technology, regulation, certification, and infrastructure developments, in order to make thenext generation electric aircraft operation commercially worthy.However, given the relatively new nature of this technology, discussions on effectively integratingthe concepts and practices of electric propulsion into undergraduate curricula are still in theirearly stages. Very few programs have developed mature electric propulsion content. Severalpapers reported the plan to include electric propulsion component in maritime powertrain. Forexample, the development of a job-training course model on electric propulsion ships wasintroduced in [10], where the practical training consists of contents to assist the understanding

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rumena Begum, University of Louisville; Faisal Aqlan, University of Louisville; Marci S. Decaro, University of Louisville; Hui Yang, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Zhao, University of Calgary; Jason J Saleem, University of Louisville; P. Karen Murphy, The Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing Division (MFG)

traditional frameworks and sensor-based measures to assess team efficiency andeffectiveness, emphasizing factors like team composition, coordination, and prior VR experience[12]. On the other hand, a unified framework was proposed that integrates VR with human-robotsimulations to enable human interaction with production equipment to address the challenges indesigning flexible, adaptable, and safe human-robot workspaces [3]. By employing event-drivensimulations, these frameworks support human-robot cycle time estimation, process planning,layout optimization, and robot control programming.A study demonstrated the use of VR technology to simulate digital factories and enhanceproduction efficiency by employing simulation software [11]. It showed how VR

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Dang, Purdue Engineering Education; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Computer Scientists for the Challenges of Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing," 2024 IEEE 24th International Symposium on Cluster, Cloud and Internet Computing (CCGrid), Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2024, pp. 626-635, doi: 10.1109/CCGrid59990.2024.00075.[6] National Science Foundation, “Quantum science and engineering expands across the nation with $39M from NSF,” NSF - National Science Foundation, Aug. 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://new.nsf.gov/news/quantum-science-engineering-expands- across-nation-39m-nsf[7] Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, “Quantum Information Science and Technology Workforce Development National Strategic Plan,” Feb. 2022. Accessed: Jan. 13, 2025. [Online

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 11: Shaping Engineers - Competency, Creativity, and Iteration in the First Year

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Portia Elise Lenczowski, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

introducing adaptive expertise frameworks early in the engineering curriculum. Bydoing so, students begin to internalize the iterative, reflective, and adaptive processes that will becritical throughout their academic and professional careers.However, the implementation of these strategies is not without challenges. Some teams struggledwith early prototyping stages, often rushing through conceptual design or overlookingmanufacturability considerations. These difficulties highlight the importance of reinforcingfoundational design principles and encouraging reflection throughout the process. Structuredcoaching interventions proved effective in addressing these challenges, but they also underscorethe need for careful planning and consistent support in

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 3 - Energy and Society

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Suraya Rahim, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

engineering programs who are accredited by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET Outcome 5 of the sevenstudent outcomes states that graduating engineering students should attain, “an ability to functioneffectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative andinclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives [1].” Therefore, it isimperative for the University of Pittsburgh engineering programs to engage their students ineffective teamwork throughout their undergraduate education.Teamwork is important in interdisciplinary projects as it brings diverse ideas, skills, andapproaches together. Likewise, different students have different skills, and their personal trialsand

Conference Session

ENT-3: Transforming Engineering Curriculum through Entrepreneurial Approaches

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Katherine Saul, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

: [Contributing to society as an active citizen] (Focus is Character)30. How confident are you in implementing activities that develop collaboration, communication and character of your students by: [Identifying personal passion and a plan for professional development] (Focus is Character)

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucie Guertault, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

Computing Machinery, May 2024, pp. 331–341. doi: 10.1145/3639474.3640076.[15] A. Scholl and N. Kiesler, “How Novice Programmers Use and Experience ChatGPT when Solving Programming Exercises in an Introductory Course,” Jul. 30, 2024, arXiv: arXiv:2407.20792. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2407.20792.[16] S. Lau and P. Guo, “From ‘Ban It Till We Understand It’ to ‘Resistance is Futile’: How University Programming Instructors Plan to Adapt as More Students Use AI Code Generation and Explanation Tools such as ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot,” in Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research - Volume 1, in ICER ’23, vol. 1. New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, Sep. 2023, pp. 106–121. doi

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

unreliable11) How would you evaluate ChatGPT 4.0's explanations of mechanics problems? a. Excellent, very clear and detailed b. Good, mostly clear and detailed c. Neutral d. Poor, unclear or missing details e. Very poor, confusing or incorrect12) Would you recommend using ChatGPT 4.0 for mechanics-related problems to otherstudents? a. Yes b. No13) Do you plan to continue using ChatGPT 4.0 for learning engineering concepts in the future? a. Yes b. No14) What are your suggestions for improving the use of ChatGPT 4.0 in solving mechanicsproblems?15) What specific learning goals or objectives do you aim to achieve when using ChatGPT 4.0for engineering-related topics?16) Do you find that ChatGPT 4.0 helps you achieve a deeper

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne E Rauh, Syracuse University; Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University; John J Meier, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

devising a search plan,preliminary searching was undertaken using Google Scholar to better understand the terms usedto describe evidence synthesis services and service development. Once the preliminary resultswere reviewed, the team determined that they would search general literature databases,engineering literature databases, and library and information studies literature databases forfurther results. The team determined search assignments based on each member’s ability toaccess databases at their institution. The databases searched were: • Dimensions* • Web of Science • Scopus • Engineering Village, including Compendex and Inspec • Library Literature and Information Science Full Text • Library, Information Science and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Armbrister, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Lara Perez-Felkner, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

week). Thus, we have been positioned to compare their baseline skills and career against where they ended, to assess change over time, mindful that part of learning in these research internships also seems to involving at times higher expectations for what they should know to be considered skilled in engineering competencies. The evaluation team including the second author gathered (a) students’ self-ratings of their perceived competence and engineering identity, (b) responses to a hand-written affirmation exercise on sense of belonging see [12] [13], and (c) individual interviews with interns to investigate their research internship experiences and future education and career plans. These occurred each year, with each cohort of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University; Joshua A Jalomo, Texas A&M University; Gabriel Tijerina, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #46433Novel Testbench and Controller for Teaching Python and Robotics in MechatronicsEngineering Education (Complete Paper)Dr. Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University Dr. Mohamed Gharib is an associate professor and program chair for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and STEM Education programs at the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He is an expert in designing, prototyping, modeling, and simulation of robotic systems. Also, he is a STEM education specialist and program developer, including planning, developing, integrating, and teaching STEM programs for K-12 students through university

Conference Session

ECE-Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, this structure would allow for much easier scaling, discussed inSection 3.4, as it takes much less coordination between graders to gauge just three levels ofcomprehension.As a further validation of the efficacy of the Deep Dives, a long-term study of knowledgeretention would be necessary. Such a study would require at least two sections of this introductoryclass being taught, one with the Deep Dives, and one without. Then, a longitudinal study could becreated to track knowledge retention at various points in the future.Finally, this form of assessment opens the door to much further study, which will requiresignificant rigor and planning. For example, there is a necessary conversation to be had regardingassessment in the age of ChatGPT [19] and

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 3.D

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Emily Loeber, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Efthymia Kazakou, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Yamuna Rajasekhar, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Annie Hui, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Nicole Kehaulani Collins, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

thanmemorized answers. Additionally, comparing exam outcomes when a CodeWriting CA isassigned as homework versus when it is not, may provide useful insights into how prior exposureinfluences mastery and retention.We aim to explore how scaffolded, auto-graded activities can better support students withvarying levels of engagement and preparedness. While our current approach effectively aidsproactive learners, we recognize the need to address the challenges faced by students who maystruggle to engage independently. One potential improvement is to incorporate more explicitfeedback mechanisms that encourage students to seek help when needed, reinforcing thatreaching out for clarification is part of the learning process. Additionally, we plan to examinehow

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.C

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulina Henríquez Lagos, Universidad Andres Bello; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile; Ruben Orlando Baeza, Accion Integra; Luis Rojas, Universidad San Sebastián

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

participants achieving their communication goals and80% noting increased task efficiency. The application’s intuitive design also received a 90%positive rating for usability and interface clarity. Comparative analysis with traditional PECSbooks shows that PictoConecta provides a slight performance advantage, particularly for usersrequiring less support.Keywords: Autism Communication, planning activities, Mobile Application, Pictograms,Technology Acceptance Model, Artificial Intelligence (AI)IntroductionAutism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability characterized by deficits in socialinteraction or communication and the presence of restricted interests or repetitive behaviors [1].According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated

Conference Session

Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

using the vehicle provided in the virtualenvironment. A drone, accessible from the trunk, offers aerial views for closer observation.Players must capture photos of failure signs, report them promptly to the Project Manager(through the in-game phone), and provide detailed descriptions. Figure 1 illustrates keymoments from the Project Manager’s Briefing. The screenshots provide a visual representationof the briefing interface. Throughout the mission, players are evaluated on six educational targets: observationquality, reporting thoroughness, severity assessment accuracy, communication clarity,understanding of failure mechanisms, and mitigation planning. The mission concludes with aperformance review on a virtual scoreboard

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mike Sewell, Gresham Smith

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

significant implications for traditionally conservative fields, including civilengineering [4].In CEE, AI has begun to shift to long-standing methods of infrastructure planning, construction,and maintenance, offering powerful tools to tackle pressing challenges such as aginginfrastructure, resource constraints, and climate resilience. For example, AI-driven predictivemodels allow engineers to forecast material performance or structural demands under varyingconditions with unprecedented accuracy [4], [5]. The adoption of generative design algorithmsenables accelerated optimization of infrastructure layouts while considering multi-dimensionalconstraints like cost, sustainability, and environmental impact [6]. Advanced computer visionsystems now

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Human-Centered Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Aaron Lalley P.E., Southeast Technical College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

careful planning to adaptthe framework to different contexts while preserving its core principles.This initiative demonstrates the transformative potential of integrating HCD principles acrossengineering curricula. Students emerged with a holistic understanding of engineering design,equipped to address societal, environmental, and ethical challenges. Faculty collaboration wasenhanced through the Faculty Learning Circle, which provided a model for fostering professionaldevelopment and cross-disciplinary exchange. Finally, the initiative offers a replicableframework for other institutions seeking to incorporate HCD into their engineering programs,setting a strong foundation for continued innovation in engineering education.7. Broader Implications

Conference Session

Undergraduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Magara, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Vicent Rutagangibwa, Mbarara University of Science and Technology; Thomas E. Marlin, Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S4L7

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

. Following the success of the SoSTeMintervention, the engineering faculty has adopted pre-training sessions as a standard practice forall engineering students before internships. This institutional shift ensures that students gainexperiential learning more effectively during their placements. The study's contribution lies inproviding a replicable framework for aligning academic training with industry expectations,setting a precedent for future improvements in engineering education and workforce readiness inresource-constrained settings.Future workFuture work will focus on refining internship frameworks by integrating structured mentorship,reflective practices, and problem-based learning. Additionally, plans include developingscalable, sustainable

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Equity & Accessibility in Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kara Bocan, University of Pittsburgh; Gaoxiang Zhou, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

believes thecoursework is valuable for their future engineering competence.As for application, our results suggest that aspects of the current class sessions do encourageattendance, and could be further emphasized according to the primary motivations identified inthis study, especially aspects that encourage intrinsic motivation through supporting competence,relatedness, and autonomy. For example, we could more explicitly encourage collaborationamong students during lab sessions, or implement class policies that more specifically supportautonomy, such as assignment choice (or options within assignments). We also plan to continueto employ TAs, and further study may be warranted on the role and student perceptions of TAs,especially how the

Conference Session

ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siqing Wei, University of Cincinnati; Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

social roles, capabilities, rights, and responsibilities (p. 791)" Tradition "represents respect for traditional values including hard work, non- materialism, benevolence, social consciousness, morality, and respect for one’s heritage (p. 792)" Prudence "represents planning, perseverance, thrift, and future orientation (p. 790)"

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhavana Kotla, The Ohio State University; Tyler James Stump, The Ohio State University; Connor Jenkins, The Ohio State University; Abbey Darya Kashani Motlagh, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

, enableresearchers to make comparisons across different groups and broaden the use of theseinstruments across various disciplines. Additional work is needed to identify crucial next steps inthis project, including completing the CFA again with populations beyond first-year engineeringclasses. While this was the original population tested with this assessment instrument for theEFA and CFA, the assessment instrument was created with a broader population in mind.Therefore, the plan is to conduct extended testing of the instrument across multiple institutions,courses, and years. As validity can only be assessed for a specific context, it is important tocomplete this validation step. Current efforts are underway to find collaborators for this next stepin

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Stransky, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mike Eastman Ph. D., Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

between a function and its derivative (3) Applying Conducting a procedure Taking the derivative of a function (4) Analyzing Organizing material into palis and Differentiating integrals from then· detennining their relationships approximation methods ( 5) Evaluating Making judgments using criteria Perfo1ming a sanity check whether a or experience solution makes sense (6) Creating Generating or planning something Creating a function that reflects an novel observed behavior Figure 1. Annotated Taxonomy Table [12].Effective learning objectives for practice problems and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 1: Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pranathi C Amballa, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stacy Ross, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

]), introduction to CAD tools,basics of design-for-manufacturing and 3D Printing are part of the course content. Each week,two 50 minutes lectures are followed by a 3-hour lab session. Figure 1. The proposed mentorship-model intervention structureBasic concepts of the course content are introduced in the lectures with relevant tutorialsfollowed by extended hands-on lab activities in Lab. Students also work on Team projects in thefirst-year design course. Three to five-member teams collaborate on the ideation, sketching,planning, designing, modeling, assembly and functional animations of proposed largeengineering structures. Students divide the overall assembly into a manageable number ofsubassemblies, and delegate tasks so that each member

Conference Session

ME Division 9: Enhancing Lab Experiences

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Gagnon, Field Day Lab @ University of Wisconsin - Madison; Arganthaël Berson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

imaginehow students would find the web-based activity more usable and useful. Engineering students areknown for having demanding course schedules. Extra effort is required by students who used theVR version of ThermoLab. While the web users likely only needed to click a link from theirinstructor to get started, the VR users needed to reserve a timeslot, travel to the facility to checkout a device, and more often than not, learn a new and entirely new interface. Combined, theseextra steps required more planning, thinking and time.Enjoyment scores, on the other hand, were very close between the different versions ofThermoLab and both were significantly higher than the traditional written assignment. In bothcases, the virtual lab was found to be more

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Work-in-Progress 2: Skills Development and Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grace Hellen Ford, University of Virginia; Brian P. Helmke, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

methods, and student mentoring strategies. They collaborated todesign all aspects of the course. The faculty member supported the peer instructor by beingpresent at each class and by meeting at least once a week to reflect and debrief on the previousweek’s class and to plan future class activities. The undergraduate instructor then led class andoffice hours sessions, graded student work, and supported students through their courseexperiences.The course learning objectives were based on skills needed to successfully join a research lab.The four course learning objectives were (1) to recognize what undergraduate research is, howundergraduate research works, and identify the value of undergraduate research; (2) to gain adeeper understanding of lab

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erica J Marti, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; David Earl James, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

2 0 3 A- 1 0 2 0 2 B+ 2 1 3 0 1 B 2 1 3 0 0 B- 2 1 4 0 0 C+ 3 2 4 1 0 …2.3 Capstone design course at UNLVThe final semester capstone course, taken in the last semester of undergraduate study, engagesstudents in the civil engineering design and construction process from project planning throughproject objectives, collection