Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 2: Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education; Elsabeth Mekonnen

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training and mentoring of the fellows. • To expose NSF-selected and supported SBIR/STTR Phase II companies and our nation’s entrepreneurship ecosystem to the untapped pool of high-level talent from underrepresented and historically underserved groups. • To provide SBIR/STTR Phase II companies with talented STEM doctoral-level engineers who can bring the most current technological skills and training from the academic sector to apply within their companies. • Increase the visibility of the IPERF program among U.S. small business stakeholders in the public and private sectors.Based on the COVID-19 pandemic experience, especially in remote/online participation, theIPERF team effectively implemented innovative

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science

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Paper ID #49469Inclusion of Sustainability into a First-Year Engineering Technology CourseDr. Punya A Basnayaka, Cuyahoga Community College, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineeringand Computer Science Punya Basnayaka (she/her/hers) is an Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Cuyahoga Community College, OH, where she teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology courses and Pre-Engineering courses. She has been involved with ABET accreditation process in preparing the self study report and course evaluation,. Additionally she is a member of the inaugural faculty learning community (FLC) for

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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Paper ID #45167Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understandinginto computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.Dr. Carrie Prior, Excelsior University Carrie Prior is the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at Excelsior University. In this role, she leads the school and contributes to the College’s leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation while supporting the strategic and operational direction of academic programs. Before joining Excelsior, Carrie served as a senior international officer in both public and private higher education settings. She is

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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Paper ID #45179A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in EngineeringTechnologyLeah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET) Leah Mackin is the Assistant Director for Student Belonging and Inclusion for the College of Engineering Technology. In her role, she serves as Advisor for Women in Technology (WIT) a program dedicated to celebrating the success of students in the College of Engineering Technology and beyond. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Strategic Program OverhaulIncreasing the Success of Women Students in Engineering Technology

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Paper ID #45181Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Studentswith Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionPreeti De Maurya, New Mexico State UniversityHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student

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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #45200Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students:A Case StudyMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He is working as a Lecturer in the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs unit teaching first-year engineering in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M UniversitySara Amani, Texas A&M University Sara Amani is currently a doctoral candidate in the Multidisciplinary Engineering Department at Texas A&M University. She has

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education Sunday D. Ubur* Sarah Over† Computer Science, Virginia Tech University Libraries, Virginia Tech Comer Cozette‡ Denis Gracanin§ University Libraries, Virginia Tech Computer Science, Virginia TechAbstractThis systematized review examines the current technological interventions aimed at enhancingaccessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students in STEM higher education. The studyidentifies key barriers, evaluates the effectiveness of

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Aroudra Syamantak Thakur, The University of Texas at Arlington

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how AI-assisted technologies can support adaptive learning tools for diverse learning styles. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Assistive Technologies for Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Trends and Impact Aroudra Syamantak Thakur University of Texas at Arlington

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #45197Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year EngineeringStudents.Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University PhD Student in the Dept. of Civil, Environmental, & Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological university.Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University After completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Laura Albrant decided to challenge how she viewed software development, by switching departments. Currently working towards a master’s degree in human factors at Michigan Technological University, Laura pursues interests on both sides of the fence

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Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45288Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven andNew Technologies for Students Living with Disabilities in STEM EducationKevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington Zhongyang (Kevin) Shao is currently a first-year Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Washington, Seattle (UW). His research focuses on human-computer interaction and STEM education, particularly in developing user-centered, inclusive, and responsible AI technologies to enhance the accessibility and personalize learning for post-secondary STEM students. His current work

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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. in Educational Policy and Planning from UT Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Strategic Insights into Recruiting and Retaining Women in STEM at Minority-Serving InstitutionsIntroductionThe culture in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is often perceived as awelcoming and inclusive environment—where success is believed to be the result of objectivelydetermined merit, training, and hard work [1], [2]. A space where if we have the knowledge,training, and skill set coupled with enough ambition to do the job—and do well at our job—wewill naturally progress up the ladder of success via promotions and other forms of

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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Paper ID #49599Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental EngineeringThrough Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She focuses on sustainability and expanding engineering participation through educational programs and outreach.Taylor WarstlerDr. Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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Paper ID #49613Approach to Sustainable Material Selection Balancing Trade-Offs with AshbyChartsDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is associate professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). She has extensive analytical and experimental research experience in the area of performance of materials used in building and infrastructure applications. She strives to implement principles of sustainability in the engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 5: Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals: A Longitudinal Study

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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students. Particular expertise in creating mutually beneficial partnerships and pro ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Insights and Updates on Identity Constructs Among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals: A Longitudinal StudyBackground and MotivationThe significance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields indriving innovation and economic growth in the United States cannot be overstated. STEMoccupations have seen a remarkable growth of 79% since 1990, with projections indicating anadditional 10.8% increase by 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). This expansionunderscores the critical role that STEM plays in sustaining the nation's global

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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’ STEM degrees.BackgroundIn 2017, researchers from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) sought to understand thesuccess rates of students who began their postsecondary education at a community college inpersisting and completing bachelor’s degrees in engineering and technology. Their hypothesiswas that community college women were moving out of these majors at higher rates than theirmale counterparts, a phenomenon that has historically been seen in four-year STEM programs[1]. With community colleges serving as a popular pathway for underrepresented students inSTEM, efforts to increase diversity in engineering and technology professions must considerways to increase success of students who begin their studies at a two-year college. Given

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #49600Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Througha Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveDr. Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Nathan Galinsky is a tenure-track faculty in the chemical engineering department at WVU Tech since 2019. He has been actively involved in outreach within the university running six summer outreach programs since 2021 and being actively involved within the department and university in K-12 outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. His educational research interests are on K-12 outreach, developing more engaging out of class

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson

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Paper ID #45250Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative toIncrease African American Semiconductor Manufacturing ResearchersDr. Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Laura Sams Haynes is faculty and Director of the Office of Outreach in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Laura is passionate about developing and launching various outreach initiatives for K12 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) partners, including students and school counselors, as well as fostering HBCU partnerships, collaborations, and pathways, often with a focus on NSF

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Fiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Matthew Luis Tyrrell, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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Paper ID #47536Robotic Opportunities for Rural Communities: Building a STEM Pipelinefor K-12 StudentsFiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Fiona has helped with the New Mexico Tech outreach for a year now, and with the Robotics competition that is a result of the outreach program. She is a teaching assistant for college freshman in the NMT Mechanical Engineering department, allowing her to see first-hand the general scope of knowledge gained from K-12 education in New Mexico. Continued work with the outreach program has allowed Fiona and her co-authors Thomas Pierson, Matthew Tyrrell, and Dr. Curtis

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Paper ID #45131Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE FacultyLeadership InitiativeLisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative Lisa A. Kunza1,2, Brooke L. Long-Fox1,2, and Lance A. Roberts3 1Center for Sustainable Solutions, South Dakota School of Mines and

Conference Session

Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #45688Implementation of MyOpenMath in Chemical Engineering InstructionDr. Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University Priscilla Hill is currently a Professor in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She has research interests in crystallization, particle technology, population balance modeling, process synthesis and engineering education.Dr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, holding the Deavenport Chair in Chemical Engineering. Research

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 2: Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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State University (Ph.D.).Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ellen Wang Althaus, PhD (she/her) is a collaborative and innovative leader forging new initiatives and building alliances to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In her current role as Assistant Dean for Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign she • Leads the strategy enhancing the Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE)’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. • Develops robust structures to support faculty and staff appropriately

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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Paper ID #45217Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: TransformingEngineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest ranked academic unit at Wake Forest

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Razvan Cristian Voicu, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA; Muhammad Hassan Tanveer, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University

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mechanisms, which foster deeper understanding and engagement. Moreover, by aggre-gating and contextualizing real-world experiences—including those from novel environments suchas space exploration—the framework bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practicalapplications. This capability holds particular promise for engineering and STEM education, whereinstructors increasingly incorporate examples from emerging technologies like robotics, automa-tion, and virtual reality. Through formative assessments and timely, context-driven interventions,learners can build foundational knowledge while developing the adaptability and critical thinkingskills needed to engage with cutting-edge innovations.Beyond individual learning, this framework has

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on

Conference Session

CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 1: A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic and Career Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University

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Paper ID #45254A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic andCareer Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming EngineeringEducation and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Polytechnic Institute and State University Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at Virginia Tech. He holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics ( ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Who are we? Research- and Practice- Informed Insights for Relevant Background Recognizing

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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, American Society for Engineering Education 2 IntroductionAs scientific and technological exploration and advancements continue to become increasinglycomplex and interdisciplinary, there is a growing need for a workforce that is multidisciplinaryand broadly knowledgeable of relevant important topics such as climate change, which iscontemporary for our time. With this in mind, it is essential for the growing workforce in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to include a diverse range of individualsto expand the workforce of STEM fields. For this to happen, there must be more efforts made inhigher education to cultivate the

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #49533EngineerFEST: Building Community and Engagement Among First-Year EngineeringStudentsMs. Susie Huggins, West Virginia University Huggins currently works for the Fundamentals of Engineering program at West Virginia University. She is working on her PhD in Education a lifelong dream. Huggins is an advocate of STEM learning in the K-12 arena as well as a proponent of after school programing to help build the workforce of the Technological Revolution. She is particularly interested in Appalachian kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of STEM.Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45225Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive PedagogyProgramDr. Renee M. Desing, University of Washington Dr. Renee Desing is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Desing graduated from Ohio State with her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, and also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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’ fast adoption of innovative and available new technologies. Agrowing concern for engineering instructors and among college writing instructors is that ofArtificial Intelligence (AI) being widely available to students. Although these technologies arenot a main topic of the work presented here, they can potentially impact the teaching of technicalwriting and the assessment of student outcomes, as well as engineering teaching in general. AI asa tool for text development and even to produce numerical solutions to textbook-type problems isknown and is getting more powerful. But it is not clear how capable AI is of correctly handlinggraphical information and integrating it with text. Therefore, its use by students to generatetechnical reports could