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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)

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

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Paper ID #45279Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in EngineeringEducationDr. Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Malle Schilling is an assistant professor in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Malle’s primary research interests lie at the intersection of rural education and engineering education, largely informed by her own experiences as a rural student who pursued engineering, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Rick Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit Mercy; Linda Slowik PhD

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Minnesota, Dulut ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Experiences in Piloting a Program for Implementing High Impact Practices with Limited ResourcesAbstractIt is known that low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students in engineering andcomputer science have rates of retention and graduation that lag behind their peers. A growingbody of research has identified a range of high-impact practices and exemplar programs thathave been successful in improving outcomes for these at-risk populations. Some areas that thesepractices seek to address include: financial need, academic preparation, sense of community,confidence, and professional identity. The challenge of

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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)

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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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frequent concern regarding self-reflection is selecting a method or approach that can beconsistently executed. For many of the same reasons as above, self-reflection practices that aretoo complex, too time-consuming, or less actionable in design are quick to be discarded whenfaculty find themselves unable to regularly complete them or to use them directly to impact theirteaching.During the one-hour reflective teaching workshop, facilitators shared self-reflection tools andpractices that could deepen their sense of self to strengthen their equity-oriented teaching. First,the facilitators shared ways in which practitioners and educators could make reflection a routineelement of teaching (e.g., formal journaling before and after instruction, making

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Peter F. Cavanaugh

designed to align withexperience from the impact of AI. course objectives, reinforcing knowledge acquisition, skill Keywords—AI in Graduate Project Management, AI in development, and critical thinking in a cohesive manner.Graduate Process Improvement, AI and Bloom’s Taxonomy inEducation, AI and Student Engagement in Engineering II. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The specific courses that this study explores are Global The rise of Artificial Intelligence

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Jun Zhang; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney

A. Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED)perspective of technology management. Drawing oninterdisciplinary insights from cybersecurity, policy, and Generative AI received widespread attention in recentmanagement, this study proposes an integrated framework that years, and educators have had to address its impact quickly.guide institutions for strategic AI adoption. The proposed Teachers and school administrators now face two criticalAIOEP is based on Open Educational Practices (OEP) and uses questions: Should generative AI be banned, and should schoolsFree and Open-Source Software (FOSS) as its educational adopt tools to detect its use by students? According tofoundation. With

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Olukayode Emmanuel Apata, Texas A&M University; John O Ajamobe, Texas A&M University; Segun Timothy Ajose; Peter Oluwaseyi Oyewole, Kent State University, Kent; Grace Iyinoluwa Olaitan

integration ineducation introduces several ethical and practical challenges, particularly regarding data privacy,academic integrity, and equity. To address these concerns, this study recommends establishing clear dataprotection protocols, guidelines for ethical AI use, and training programs that empower educators to useAI responsibly. Finally, we conclude with recommendations for responsible AI integration and suggestareas for future research, particularly longitudinal studies examining AI's impact on educational outcomesover time and across diverse learning populations. This study provides valuable insights for educators,administrators, and policymakers aiming to create a balanced, ethical, and effective framework for AIintegration in learning

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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)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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University. Olga is a national thought leader in higher education and engineering education. She is a biomedical and mechanical engineer as well as an STEM education researcher. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Inclusive and Bias-Minimizing Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wake Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education through Faculty Diversity and Broadening ParticipationThis paper presents a comprehensive case study of Wake Forest Engineering's successful launchand transformation to build a diverse faculty team to support innovation across curriculum,pedagogy, research, and community impact. By implementing research-grounded hiringpractices focused on

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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, students are informed about thenature and intent of the survey, general explanation of the procedure, risks and discomforts,benefits, and confidentiality. The data collected offers valuable insights for engineering educators,helping them identify potential gaps and design targeted training and resources to better preparestudents for industry demands upon graduation. The survey begins with a consent form to ensureparticipants' informed participation. The following questions are asked in the survey. 1. Consent Form [Read] 2. Do you wish to participate in this survey? [Yes / No] 3. What is your age: [Open Ended] 4. What is your major: [Open Ended] 5. What is your year in college: [Open Ended] 6. Have you used generative AI

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Brinley Boyett, Texas A&M University; Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr, Texas A&M University

leadership andinitiative skills. This is illustrated in Figure 4. The larger standard deviation of 0.98 reflects morevariability in students’ perceptions of the impact of AI on these skills. Figure 4: Distribution of Responses to TE2This result is significant because it touches upon the teaching effectiveness factor of our survey.The neutral responses align with previous research suggesting that “technology supplementseducation” rather than drastically reshaping its core principles 10 . This supports the idea that whileAI is a valuable resource for automating tasks and providing support, the development of skillsinfluenced by teaching effectiveness, like leadership and initiative, still depend on the educatorthemselves. In

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel

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, thatconsistently produce a higher number of fellows, while showing how faculty from diversedisciplines contribute unique perspectives to EML. Finally, we offer recommendations onsuitable pathways for engineering educators to pursue KEEN fellowships based on theirdiscipline and areas of interest, underscoring the broad impact of the program on shaping EMLand its influence on engineering curricula across institutions.IntroductionThe KEEN Fellowship program is designed to promote EML among engineering educators,supporting them in integrating this mindset into their curricula. KEEN Fellows are selected basedon their commitment to advancing EML through innovative teaching practices, which enablestudents to develop skills like curiosity, value creation, and

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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to assess Student Outcomes as defined by ABET [1] Criterion 3, such as those re-lated to communication, teamwork, and producing design solutions. It can also be an opportunityto connect with the industry, which is a significant focus of some engineering programs [2], [3].Through a regular assessment of Capstone experiences, avenues for continuous improvement canbe identified to provide a meaningful experience through the best learning opportunity for stu-dents.Historic evolution and current Capstone practices at Virginia Military InstituteThe study provides valuable insights into the CE Capstone course at VMI, highlighting its evolu-tion, impact on students, and areas for improvement. The current Capstone course at VMI is a 3-credit course

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus; Celeste Arden Riley, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University; Andrew Crawford, Tarleton State University; London Knight, West Texas A&M University; Victoria June Vinzant, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Paper ID #49499 and Biology from Southwestern University and her doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas. Her research explores interdisciplinary curriculum development in collaboration with STEM fields such as computer science, health science, and engineering.Dr. Jeffrey John Hatala, West Texas A&M University Dr. Hatala has most recently worked with faculty at different universities and in different disciplines (psychology and engineering) to develop and team-teach a interdisciplinary project-based team-based course for teaching the balance between design and societal impact on physical and emotional health on the local and regional levels.Andrew Crawford

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Lianjun Wu, Mercer University; Arash Afshar, Mercer University; Dorina Marta Mihut; Belle Lin; Melanie L McElroy, Mercer University ; Jordi Riera Shephard, Mercer University; Michael James Norenberg, Mercer University

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, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing –must be addressed in future innovations. Thisresearch project aims to design, fabricate, and characterize actuators for prosthetic devices. Theultimate goal is to utilize this technology to create a functional, lightweight, affordable, andsocially acceptable prosthetic hand. The objective of this paper is to present the progress madetowards developing such a prosthetic hand at Mercer University. This project aligns with MercerUniversity's "Mercer on Mission" program, which focuses on providing prosthetics to underservedpopulations. By connecting this research to a real-world application, we aim to enhance theeducational experience and motivate students to understand the societal impact of

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel

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ethically and morally. Dr. Batouli received Harry Saxe Teaching award in 2022 based on students’ votes and students evaluation of instruction. His previous research has resulted in more than 30 referred journal and conference publications as well as five research reports. His past research received major awards and honors including a third-place best poster award from the construction research congress and a Dissertation Year Fellowship from Florida International University in 2016. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Case for a Separate FE Exam for Construction Engineering: Addressing Curriculum Discrepancies and Student PerformanceAbstractConstruction Engineering (CONE

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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camp and the HSTA summerinstitute were introduced on the WVU Tech campus offering an additional 100 students asummer STEM experience.This paper will focus on a tenure-track faculty’s perspective on the designing and developmentof STEM summer camps for both K-12 students and teachers. The paper will discuss fundingopportunities that faculty can pursue if they are interested in funding summer or other outreachprograms. These pursuits of funding opportunities should be counted towards tenure-trackfaculty’s scholarship/research requirements as it directly approaches a solution to a problem thatmany universities face. Challenges of hosting camps include increased time to service orientedactivities, finding and hiring student mentors, camp

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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themesillustrate how the GEES program influenced low-income masters students’ educationaljourneys and supported their career development.Academic DevelopmentThe transition to graduate studies under the GEES program exposed participants to deeper,more specialized academic content that many found transformative. A common sentimentwas that graduate school allowed them to move from theoretical knowledge to practicalapplications. One participant noted, “In undergrad, it was all about passing exams. Now, Ifeel like I’m creating something real. It’s not just knowledge; it’s hands-on skills.” For thoseinvolved in internships or applied research, these experiences were especially impactful. Oneparticipant engaged in neural engineering research shared, “It’s a

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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to cultivate and evaluate supportive teaching and learning networks in engineering departments and colleges. He received his doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where he was a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. His dissertation studied the teaching practices of engineering instructors during game-based learning activities, and how these practices affected student motivation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Evaluating the impacts of an integrated, project-based approach to biomedical engineering laboratory teachingIntroductionEngineering laboratory courses serve as a vital component of the engineering

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

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approach involving pre- and post-implementation surveys was deployed to assesschanges in students’ AI knowledge, confidence, and perceived relevance of AI to their careers.Through this assessment, the study documents the effectiveness of integrating AI into an existingcourse and provides insight into best practices for designing similar modules in other constructionor engineering disciplines. By showcasing how AI can be embedded into the teaching of traditionaltopics such as construction materials and testing, this study highlights the potential for hands-on,practice-based learning to equip the next generation of construction professionals with cutting-edgeskills. Hence, this study builds a compelling case for the continued modernization of

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel

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circuits.Additionally, the course covers a range of essential electrical and electronic components,including resistors, capacitors, batteries, diodes, and servo motors, exploring their operation andapplications.To complement the technical content, the course integrates elements of engineering educationand accreditation, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and professional standards.Students are also exposed to engineering design concepts, learning to approach problem-solvingsystematically and creatively. The course culminates in training students in effective engineeringsolution presentation and data presentation and reporting, equipping them with essentialcommunication skills for future academic and professional endeavors.Employed teaching

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Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders

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Paper ID #45139Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for UndergraduateCS Students at a Systemic LevelDr. Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogy; curriculum reform; post-secondary student experiences; and the experiences of faculty and staff in academic computing workplaces. Jamie’s work includes implementing and analyzing research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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can be designed with built-in flexibility. Forexample, elective slots within the structured framework allow students to explore interdisciplinarycourses while still ensuring timely graduation. This balance ensures that students have bothautonomy and guidance.At the same time, economic realities must be considered. Many full-time students work during theday to support their education, which has been cited as a reason for increasing course flexibility.However, research shows that extensive work commitments significantly contribute to studentattrition, with 42% of dropouts citing financial stress as a primary factor [3].A more balanced approach is needed—one that preserves the benefits of structured learning whileaccommodating students with

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #49609WORKSHOP: Conflict Management for Undergraduate Engineering StudentsJonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University Jonathan Weaver-Rosen is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University since August 2021. His research has focused largely on design automation and methodologies – specifically parametric optimization and the design of morphing or otherwise adaptive systems. His passion for teaching lies in preparing future design engineers to properly utilize analysis tools and work effectively as part of a team.Dr. Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Navarun Gupta; Deana DiLuggo; Junling Hu; Abhilasha Tiberwal; Ahmed Elsayed; Theresa Bruckerhoff

students enrolled in scientific problem computer science and engineering degree programs in their first two years of study. As Project Achieve comes to the end of its funded period, • Objective 3: Develop a community of practice the external evaluation focused on the processes engaged in by for faculty to apply the ARG model for Hispanic the project leadership to implement the ARG model into an students enrolled in their first two years as early-year authentic research course and its impact on the engineering and computer science majors. increasing persistence and self-efficacy among participating

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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James Righter, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, Pennsylvania State University

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materials under static high pressure (at Los Alamos National Lab), studied the physics of electrochromic devices (at Uppsala University, Sweden), and taught science, math, and reading to 4-year-olds (at a Charleston preschool) before joining the faculty at The Citadel. She enjoys teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate Engineering courses as well as mentoring and encouraging students to be lifelong learners. Her interests include aerospace, materials, student engagement, and pedagogy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Application of a House of Quality Intervention in an Engineering Capstone Design CourseAbstractEngineering students are commonly

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University

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small and limited to a single institution, which constrains the generalizability ofthe findings. Additionally, the study relied on immediate, self-reported feedback, which may notaccurately reflect long-term learning outcomes. The application currently focuses on specificrebar configurations for columns and beams, limiting its applicability to other structuralcomponents and potentially broader engineering contexts. Future research could expand theparticipant pool to include students from multiple institutions and academic levels, enhancing therepresentativeness of the results. Longitudinal studies could examine the impact of repeated useof the AR application on knowledge retention and practical skills. Expanding the application’sscope to cover

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Audrey Meador, West Texas A&M University

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building and maintaining aquaponics systems and learnhow these systems can be applied in agricultural settings beyond traditional practices. Byengaging in this online learning experience, individuals will develop the skills needed to exploreaquaponics as a controlled environment system for potential future use in the industry. Theresults from this research will be used to submit external proposals that focus on data-drivenmethodologies for evaluating the educational impact and effectiveness of online aquaponicsinstruction. Overall, this study presents a structured framework for online aquaponics education,emphasizing accessibility and engagement. Future work will refine the instructional design basedon iterative feedback and learner performance

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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)

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

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, students need tosee themselves represented in success stories and in role models in specific fields. Withoutseeing themselves in these success stories, their confidence to succeed academically and withcareer aspirations will be impacted. Identity-conscious advising (1) understands intersectionality,(2) recognizes systemic barriers, (3) promotes inclusive excellence, and (4) supports “wholestudent” identity and development. Best practices for identity-conscious advising requiresadvisor development across areas of cultural competency, identity awareness, bias recognition,and intersectionality, as well as recruitment of diverse advisors for showcasing broadrepresentation of success to the student body. Identity-conscious advising also requires

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Vani Ruchika Pabba, University of Florida; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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. Lastly, the study seeks to understandstakeholder perceptions, exploring the views of educators and students on the efficiency,fairness, and acceptability of AI-assisted grading and whether these perceptions vary betweenundergraduate and graduate stakeholders.3.3. Broader ImplicationsThe research aims to contribute to the growing literature on AI in education, offering practicalinsights for adopting AI-assisted grading systems. By addressing these objectives andquestions, the study seeks to inform best practices for integrating AI into academic workflowswhile ensuring fairness, consistency, and quality in grading [10].4. MethodologyThis study adopts a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the efficiency, fairness, andperceived usefulness of AI

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya

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graduated with a B.S. C.S. from Grambling State University, M.S. C.S. from North Carolina A&T State University and a Ph.D. C.S. from Virginia Tech. Seals conducts research in Human Computer Interaction with an emphasis in visual programming of educational simulations, user interface design & evaluation, and educational gaming technologies. Dr. Seals also works with computing outreach initiatives to improve CS education at all levels by a focused approach to increase the computing pipeline by getting students interested in STEM disciplines and future technology careers. One of these initiatives is the STARS Alliance (starsalliance.org) with programs in K-12 outreach, community service, student leadership and

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State University; Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State University; Subhashini Ganapathy, Wright State University; Jeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University

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focus ofthis paper is on graduate-level education, where students encounter the discipline in depth, thesefoundational issues play a critical role in shaping statistical literacy.Learning ElementsGraduate statistics courses at Wright State University address the dual need for technical expertiseand transferable skills by integrating design project-based learning, problem-solving, and peerreview. These methods enhance critical thinking, communication, and the ability to evaluatestatistical methods, preparing students for real-world interdisciplinary challenges. Project-basedlearning (PBL) provides a practical framework to engage students with real-world problems,fostering active participation and deeper learning [8] [9]. Studies have shown that