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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Eric Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #47431BOARD # 388: Learning Through Making Instrument (LMI) project: Currentstatus and future directions [NSF RFE program]Mr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 4th-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and global engineering accreditation.Dr. Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University Dr. Melissa Aleman (Ph.D. University of Iowa) is Professor of Communication Studies

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University; Rachel Boren, New Mexico State University; Joe Butler, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation

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research and program evaluations of projects focusing on educational equity issues; specifically, the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Dr. Chi earned her PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice from the University of Colorado at Boulder. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Preliminary Findings of an NSF track-III S-STEM STAR ProjectAbstract:This NSF-supported Track III S-STEM scholarship project is a synergistic effort between the University’sCollege of Engineering (CoE) and a neighboring 2-year Community College (CC). The project addressesan institutionally identified need of increasing recruitment of financially challenged

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu; Yao Wang; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai, New York University Tandon School of Engineering; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacey J Marks, The Johns Hopkins University; Lisa A. Porter, Carnegie Mellon University; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Blayne D. Stone, University of Pittsburgh; Prisca Collins; Katharine Phelps Walsh, Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering

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Paper ID #47150BOARD # 431: Project ELEVATE: Utilizing our AGEP Alliance to BuildInfrastructure for ChangeDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is a dedicated educator who has spent over thirty years creating opportunities and amplifying the voices of individuals from groups that have historically been marginalized, underestimated, or overlooked in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She currently serves as an Associate Dean at Carnegie Mellon University in the College of Engineering. In this role, she collaborates with a team of professionals to strengthen the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lu Xiao, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Yu Tao, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences); Andre Benjamin Bondi, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Systems & Enterprises); Eman Abdullah AlOmar, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Paper ID #48610DUE: Integrating Performance Engineering in Software Engineering Education:A Multi-Course Project ApproachDr. Lu Xiao, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Dr. Lu Xiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on software engineering, particularly software architecture, software economics, cost estimation, and software ecosystems. Dr. Xiao has received several National Science Foundation grants, such as the CAREER award for developing an AI-empowered architecture-centric framework for

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryon Vinay Peddapalli, Clemson University; Ella Kokinda, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University; Andrew Begel, Carnegie Mellon University; Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University

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colleagues, and used affective computing and biometrics to better understand how software developers do their work.Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Collaboration Station: Opening up Single-User Software Projects — I-Test & CSforAllAbstractThe need for collaborative software is more significant than ever in our modern world. Especiallyin large software companies, it becomes imperative to work efficiently with co-workers tocomplete large projects. Consider that nearly seven percent of Americans between ages six andeleven have been diagnosed with neurodivergency [1]. Some of these individuals will end upbecoming

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana; Shelly B. Blunt, University of Southern Indiana; William Elliott, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #49429BOARD # 229: Capacity-Building for Change in an IUSE ICT Project: InstitutionalizingMini-ActivitiesDr. Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana Amy B. Chan Hilton, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Her interests include faculty and organizational development to support both faculty and student success, learning analytics, teaching innovations, and systems thinking and storytelling for institutional change.Shelly B. Blunt, University of Southern IndianaWilliam Elliott, University of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia; VARUN KATHPALIA, University of Georgia

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Paper ID #46266BOARD # 230: CATENA: An IUSE:EDU project to evaluate STEM educationcapacity through social network analysisDr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways to cultivate and evaluate supportive

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Morphew, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Amirreza Mehrabi, Purdue Engineering Education; Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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human behavior(with machine learning and cognitive research). My background is in Industrial Engineering (B.Sc. at the Sharif University of Technology and ”Gold medal” of Industrial Engineering Olympiad (Iran-2021- the highest-level prize in Iran)). Now I am working as a researcher in the Erasmus project, which is funded by European Unions (1M $ European Union & 7 Iranian Universities) which focus on TEL and students as well as professors’ adoption of technology(modern Education technology). Moreover, I cooperated with Dr. Taheri to write the ”R application in Engineering statistics” (an attachment of his new book ”Engineering probability and statistics.”)Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiho Nakamura, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #49160BOARD # 253: IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges,and Next Steps for Design ToolsShiho Nakamura, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focus is on design methods, theory, and engineering education with a particular focus on innovation and conceptual design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pepito Thelly, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #47294BOARD # 256: IUSE: Analyzing Nestedness Variability for Bipartite MakerspaceTool-Tool Projection ModelsPepito Thelly, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technological. Her research focus is on design methods, theory, and engineering education with a particular focus on innovation and conceptual design.Dr. Astrid Layton, Texas A&M University Dr. Astrid Layton is an assistant professor and Donna Walker Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M University in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #47678BOARD # 462: The Role of the NSF S-STEM funded ACCESS Project inRecruiting and Supporting Cybersecurity StudentsProf. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in Cybersecurity program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernadette Sibuma, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Jayne Ryczkowski, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Meredith Watts

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Paper ID #47254BOARD # 274: NSF IUSE Project: A Culturally Inclusive Teaching Institutefor STEM Community College & High School FacultyDr. Bernadette Sibuma, Massachusetts Bay Community College Bernadette Sibuma, EdD, is the director of online learning and principal investigator for the STEM Culturally Inclusive Teaching Institute at Massachusetts Bay Community College. She completed a BSc in Educational Psychology from Cornell University, as well as an MA and EdD in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University.Jayne Ryczkowski, Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeMeredith Watts

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed A. Qazi, Tuskegee University; Jeff Gray, The University of Alabama; Martha Escobar, Oakland University; Kathleen C Haynie; Noelle G. Mongene, Oakland University; Yasmeen Rawajfih, Tuskegee University

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Paper ID #48783BOARD # 312: (NSF ITEST) The Alabama LEGACY Project: A Peer-learningCommunity Model to Provide AP CS Preparation and Career Awareness forBlack Young WomenDr. Mohammed A. Qazi, Tuskegee University Mohammed Qazi obtained his PhD in 1997 from the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal (Universite de Montreal), Montreal, Canada. Subsequently, he was awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to further develop his scientific research. Currently, Dr. Qazi is a Professor of Mathematics at Tuskegee University and serves as an Associate Dean for Research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mobin Rastgar Agah, Ct State Community College Norwalk

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Mary McVee; Duncan H Mullins, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Paper ID #47197BOARD # 425: Preliminary Results from the Elementary Teacher ProfessionalLearning in Equitable Engineering Pedagogies for Multilingual Students Project(DRK12)Dr. Jessica Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Her research work aims to improve the learning experience for undergraduate students by examining conceptual knowledge gains

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Musabbiha Zaheer; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #47722BOARD # 282: NSF IUSE: Project Update: Academic Success of STEMCollege Students with ADHD and the Role of Instructional PracticesMusabbiha Zaheer Musabbiha Zaheer is an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, majoring in computer engineering, with special interests in engineering education research.Nolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD candidate at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. His research interests include engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Ilbeigi, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Dana Alzoubi, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Abbas Rashidi, The University of Utah

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analytics, dashboards, online learning, self-regulation, studeAbbas Rashidi, The University of Utah ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025An AI-Enhanced System to Integrate Unstructured Observations with Formal Engineering Education: An NSF RITELAbstractThis article outlines the objectives, design, recent findings, and anticipated outcomes of a newlyfunded research initiative supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The project ispart of the Research on Innovative Technologies for Enhanced Learning (RITEL) program,which prioritizes pioneering research in emerging teaching and learning technologies tailored toaddress critical challenges in real-world educational contexts. The

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Ruth Fessehaye, Lipscomb University

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, engineering education, and equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses. In addition to her courses and research, she serves as the Associate Director for Research and Education for the Peugeot Center. With the center, she is also an active leader for humanitarian engineering student project teams, primarily working in Guatemala.Ruth Fessehaye, Lipscomb University Ruth Fessehaye recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Applied Mathematics. She is set to begin her role in Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) Program, where she will focus on the biomedical engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilie Hein, Skyline College; Rick Hough, Skyline College

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with demonstrated financial need at Skyline College, atwo-year Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located in Silicon Valley, a hub of STEM innovationwith many high-demand jobs, by combining financial assistance with evidence-based practices,such as multi-tiered mentoring 1 2 , ePortfolio adoption 3 4 and participation in co-curricularactivities. In particular, the major goals of the project are as follows.(1) leverage existing high-impact, evidence-based processes already implemented on campus toensure that IMMERSE students maximize opportunities to support their success and careerpotential (2) implement a cohesive multi-tiered mentorship program to increase retention, studentsuccess, and graduation of IMMERSE scholars; (3) expand industry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydia Yang Yang, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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University Dr. Amy Betz is the Assistant Dean for Retention, Diversity, and Inclusion for the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. She is also an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia Uni ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 LSAMP: 2-Year Institution STEM Faculty and Staff Perceptions of the KS-LSAMP Project ImplementationIntroductionThe overarching goals of the Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP) project (EDU/EES) is to establish a sustainable pathway for underrepresented minoritystudents (African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/American, Pacific Islander

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorian Bobbett, University of Michigan; Larkin Martini; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #47293BOARD # 411: NSF RFE Project Update: An exploration of how facultyadvising influences doctoral student psychological safety and the impact onwork-related outcomesDorian Bobbett, University of Michigan Dorian is a 2nd-year Engineering Education Research Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2023. Dorian currently works with Dr. Karin Jensen at the University of Michigan on projects related to mental-health and well being. She was previously involved in Engineering Education Research under the supervision of Dr

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University; Fazeel Khan, Miami University

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Paper ID #46905BOARD # 449: S-STEM Project Overview: Supporting Low-Income Engineeringand Computing Students with Scholarships for Higher Degree AttainmentDr. Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University Dr. Kumar Vikram Singh is a Chair and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University (LSU) in May 2003. His research focuses on inverse eigenvalue problems related to multidisciplinary areas of vibration and aeroelastic control, rotordynamics, structural health monitoring, smart materials, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Paper ID #46337BOARD # 463: Transitioning from a Project-Based Learning to a Work-IntegratedLearning Program: Insights from Year 2Dr. Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College Sophia Vicente (she/her) is currently a Postdoctoral Associate with Elizabethtown College and the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability. She has over 6 years of experience studying, teaching, and working alongside engineering students and faculty. Sophia is a former Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine and with this background, she is passionate about connecting research, practice

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Rajan Batta, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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enrollment platform (SLATE), and all eligiblestudents were given the opportunity to apply to the program. Eligibility was determined based uponmajor (for undergraduates, any UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) major; forgraduate students Engineering Science or Biomedical Engineering) and financial need. Applicationreview was handled holistically with the research team reviewing all candidates. Candidates wereselected based upon their experience with community-based projects (especially those tied toengineering and computing) and their ability to articulate the need for engineering and computing torespond to societal challenges. For example, the students we selected were often able connect thework of engineers to climate change

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis

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Paper ID #46072BOARD # 306: Two Years of Lessons Learned from an NSF-IUSE FundedVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at University of MemphisCraig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis Chrysanthe Preza is the Kanuri Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, where she joined 2006. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at the University of Memphis. Her research interests are imaging science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Andrew O. Brightman, urdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alison J Kerr, Colorado School of Mines; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Tyler A Ramsey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #47423BOARD # 404: NSF ER2 Project: Exploring the Variation in Understandingand Experiences with Ethical Engineering Research among Faculty in BiomedicalEngineeringDr. Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Justin L Hess is an associate professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Hess’s research involves exploring and promoting empathic and ethical formation in engineering education.Dr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Nicholas D. Fila is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo

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Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Student Interest in STEM Careers: An NSF ITEST Project for High Schoolers’ Renewable Energy Technology EngagementThis NSF ITEST project (Award # 2148429) at Illinois State University focuses on engagingstudents in four Chicago Public High Schools in an afterschool STEM program,SUPERCHARGE, where they experience hands on activities with renewable energytechnologies and related sustainability-tied

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Tekla Nicholas, Florida International University

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agents.In contrast, the Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Ambassador Program prioritizesstudent agency, a key factor in persistence through marginalization. Agency, or the capacity toexert power, enables students to navigate systemic barriers and advocate for institutional change[13]. The program equips undergraduate students with action research skills and educationaldesign tools to drive Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)-focused change withinCEC. During our pilot in August 2021, the program recruited four students and five additionalstudents in May 2022. Early projects include researching women’s and LGBTQ+ experiences atFIU, mentorship for dual-enrollment high school students, and STEM outreach to local K-12schools. These

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Ferris, University of New Mexico; Susannah C. Davis, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Earl E Lee, Arizona State University; Katharine Getz, Pennsylvania State University; Cinthia Viviana Rojas Palacio, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

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]. ●​ Guided by Accessible Philosophies: CoTs challenge traditional norms and frameworks, promoting philosophies that align with transformative goals. For this project, we translated the complex theoretical intersection of situated learning, organizational change, and power dynamics into accessible arts-based practices. ●​ Modeling and Engaging in New Practices: CoTs actively involve members in experimenting with practices that support cultural and structural shifts. Arts-based practices were central to our CoT’s activities, including speculative design exercises, remixing, and futurist visualizations. ●​ Relational Support Across Institutions: CoTs thrive on sustained relationships that connect members across

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Paper ID #47394BOARD # 237: Exploring the Impact of Community Engagement on Undergraduatesvia Math Circles for K–12 Students: An NSF-IUSE ProjectDr. Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology Emily Atieh is the Associate Director for Educational Research in the Stevens Teaching and Learning Center. In this role, she provides support for faculty at all stages of their educational research projects, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination. Previously, she earned her PhD in chemistry and completed a postdoc in STEM education research.Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology