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Shohana Iffat

. Misuse swimming pools, retaining walls, domes, dam linings, isof AI can lead to incorrect decision-making. However, instead of challenging. The author was looking for some advanced topicsconsidering AI as proscribed, it can be utilized in research areas to initiate a civil engineering student research project onespecially developing hypothesis and reviewing literature. To application of concrete in complex structures, which was to begenerate a theoretical or experimental research, the researchers started within a week. The author explored ChatGPT [1] to findmust review a series of technical articles. It takes longer if those some suitable topics. At first it was asked that “Can you listarticles are selected

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

include a graduate assistant, an undergraduate mentor, and five The initial thinking was that recruiting for the research undergraduate students. The research process is structuredcourse would be pretty easy as enrollment is up, and word of through a course module focused on conducting hands-onmouth from the current students would be an effective strategy experiments, developing solutions for real-life problems,for attracting other students. Unfortunately, according to the writing algorithms, presenting results in groups, classrooms,project leadership, even though the project was not designed and schools, reporting experimental results

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Julianne Torreno; Nealesh Guha; Mashtura Rahman; Michael Ventouratos; David Lee; Shivansh Sharma; Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Tak Cheung

research project usingMother’s Day Solar Storm) yielded satisfactory results and PubMed data is presented here. The relationship between thefulfilled the criterion of authentic experience in undergraduate entropy of the DNA sequence and the corresponding aminostudent research. For the Generative AI diffusion model acid sequence methodology was used [1, 2]. The ZENK genecomponent, the entropy classification of the forward diffusion involved in songbird singing was studied. The interest on thewas found to be acceptable, while the backward diffusion ZENK gene was initially raised by an advanced high schoolremains as work-in-progress. Future research topics using student taking our algebra

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Saddam Alkhamaiesh; Peter Cavanugh

salkhama@my.bridgeport.edu pcava@bridgeport.edu Abstract— The United States is shifting significantly toward aims to deploy a nationwide EV charging network and prepareElectric Vehicles (EVs), driven by environmental priorities and a skilled workforce of EV technicians capable of supportingfederal initiatives such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law the transition [3]. However, disparities in workforce(BIL). This research examines the development of a skilled EV preparedness across different states highlight the need for atechnician workforce, focusing on implementing the National more structured approach to EV technician training [4].Electric Vehicle

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ZANNATUN NAYEEM; Tauhid Uddin Mahmood; Dan Tenney

inhibit theprocessing and real-time insights. Using qualitative research organization from harvesting the potential of their data to themethodology, the study analyzes case studies and literature to complete value while taking well-timed, well-informedcompare effective integration strategies. The findings from the decisions [1].research are that businesses whose data initiatives are aligned to Moreover, integrating analytical and operational informationorganizational objectives achieve enhanced analytic capabilities, requires the deployment of robust frameworks that provide theenhanced decision-making, and long-term competitive capabilities of interoperability and scalability

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Nadia Albishi; Peter Cavanaugh

educational reforms, and it has been shown that there are gapsKnowledge (TPACK) Framework’, ‘Transformational in the successful application of change management practices,Leadership Theory’, and lastly ‘Adult Learning Theories’. All notably during the implementation and further investigationof these theories also develop an alignment with the research phases of educational initiatives. Vision 2030, one of the mostquestions.recent projects, combines social and economic activities, with educators in dynamic cycles, and giving help and assets. Toeducation playing a crucial role [11]. summarize, there are extensive deterrents to the viable execution

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Sunil Dehipawala; Guozhen An; Arkadiy Portnoy; Tak Cheung

. tools, would be prefer instrumentation or data science? The Students’ responses: 2 preferred data science and 6 were VI. DISCUSSION undecided. (Faculty interpretation: The 2 students preferred data science were taking Calculus III with appreciation of The pedagogy was initially tested with two students and diffusion models)then deployed as capstone examples to engineering andengineering technology students interested in research with Future AI-based examples on the

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Thomas C. McKinley

and creating a Additionally, high school students often have busy schedulesgeographical map of bike distribution to add more challenges. We that make it difficult to carve out time for extracurricularalso worked on web scraping projects for gaming to make learning activities. I realized that for the club to be successful, it neededfun. Our club invited professors and engineers to host seminars, to provide clear value and excitement to prospective members.providing research insights and inspiring members. I also led my Students had to see programming and AI as more than just anclub members in carrying out AI research activities and academic pursuit, but as a fun and engaging way to build

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Jorge Paricio Garcia; Paul Spirito

]. In a traditional sense, the creation of sketching or rendering techniques. This early success hassketches started with the use of tracing paper which allows us provided a strong foundation for proposing an IRB form toto work in iterations. In this stage only a few sketches are initiate Human Subject Research in the upcoming academicconsidered for the next phase, “Figs. 1 & 2”. year, with plans to involve a broader student base. The preliminary implementation of AI in concept development for textile-based wearable healthcare devices has

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B. Kris Jaeger-Helton

expand their responses to provide the richest feedback possible. The feedback task was introduced in class Acknowledgement goes to Northeastern University’s Center for Effective and was due in two days’ time, allowing students to reflect andUniversity Teach & Learning (CATLR) for catalyzing this research initiative. expand on their responses. Results are outlined below. IV. RESULTS & DISCUSSION Using an abductive approach, systematic content analyses were conducted by multiple raters, sorting student responses The N=56 student

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Karissa Tilbury; Mohamad Musavi; Cary James; Alex Friess

- rates suggesting that rural and income-based pressures arestructured but encourage students to share their own compounding in this student population. To address theseexperiences. Topics to date have included: 1) Study Skills and pressures, the Building Bridges to Engineering StudentSelf-Reflection, 2) Goal Setting and Individual Development (BBEST) team seeks to create a targeted, personal approach toPlanning, 3) Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 4) counteract the social and financial pressures associated with theUndergraduate Research Experiences, and 5) Career perceptions of technology and advanced degrees in theirPreparation. The mentorship team consists of the associate

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Gabriel Grant; Djedjiga Belfadel; David Haessig

, andinfrastructure inspection. Their ability to carry out complex making UAVs more capable of navigating safely in varied andtasks efficiently and cost-effectively makes them valuable for complex environments.both commercial and research applications. However, despite This paper presents the design, development, and testing ofadvancements in UAV technology, autonomous navigation and a heavy-lift octocopter equipped with an obstacle avoidanceobstacle avoidance remain major challenges, especially for system based on multi-sensor fusion. The UAV is powered byheavy-lift UAVs, which require greater stability and control INAV firmware, which provides advanced flight modes,due to their increased payload and

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Mina Gaber Wahba Ibrahim; Xingguo Xiong; Navarun Gupta; Ahmed El-Sayed

the system recognizes a robust foundation for real time wildfire solution for wildfire detection. By integrating air quality monitoring for early detection that triggers an AI-Driven system. monitoring and AI-driven vision systems, this research provides a This paper essentially focuses on the initial development and scalable, real-time wildfire detection solution. evaluation of the air quality monitoring elements identified, including the hardware and software setup, data acquisition and Keywords—air quality sensors; Arduino; Flask server; particulate matter; Hailo AI

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Samuel Servati; PS. Dhanasekaran

multidisciplinary approach aligns well with STEM problem solving. Despite its advantages, implementing education, where hands-on learning is a critical PBL poses challenges. Resource demands, assessment component in fostering engagement and improving complexities, and the need for faculty training can hinder retention [4]. An illustrative example comes from a its adoption. Successful integration requires institutional dynamics course where students struggled with pulley commitment, collaboration with industry, and robust systems. Initially, the concept remained abstract despite evaluation models. Blended learning and online resources have shown promise in expanding PBL’s reach

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Zebin Pepin; Douglas E. Dow

existing methods, there is a data was collected for each visitor entering the queue, it wasclear need for a more advanced, automated solution that can validated to ensure the individual remained in the correctdynamically respond to the real-time conditions of a queue position within the queue. This involved recognizing the same[10]. An ideal system would not only provide accurate, real- face at multiple checkpoints within the queue and comparingtime wait time estimations, but also ensure fairness by their order of appearance with the initial data. This stagedetecting and preventing line

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Jun Zhang; Peter Cavanaugh; Dan Tenney

textbook content. For cybersecurity movement in academic research aligns with open-sourcetraining, this means that exercises such as simulated phishing principles. Traditional academic publishing often restrictsattacks or spontaneous penetration testing are likely to be more access to research due to high subscription costs. Open accesseffective than conventional, scripted drills. By replicating the initiatives advocate for freely available research, ensuring thatcomplexities of real-world cyber threats, such methods foster a students, educators, and researchers worldwide can benefitdeeper, more resilient security culture that aligns with from the latest academic advancements.Vygotsky’s principles of learning through

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Rachmadian Wulandana

Analysis (FEA) use AI tools, particularly version of ChatGPT to approximately 500,000 students andChatGPT, to support their learning. A survey examined whether faculty members across 23 campuses [4]. This initiative aimedAI tools help students understand concepts, solve problems to provide personalized tutoring and assist faculty withefficiently, and enhance convenience with 24/7 availability. It also administrative tasks. Similarly, Estonia launched a nationaladdressed their motivational impact, reliability, and concerns initiative in February 2025 to teach AI skills to high schoolabout dependency. The survey statements included questions students, partnering with tech companies like OpenAI

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Srilekha Bandla; Mukesh Reddy Jonnala; Peiqiao Wu; Sarosh Patel; Xingguo Xiong

Email: xxiong@bridgeport.edu Abstract—This paper presents an innovative approach to may offer superior seizure management compared to single-epilepsy treatment by developing an integrated seizure man- mode interventions, with improved response times and patientagement system combining real-time detection with automated outcomes.therapeutic intervention. The proposed system utilizes a Rasp- This research contributes to the field o f e p i lepsy treatmentberry Pi Zero W platform, incorporating dual sensing modalities: by demonstrating the feasibility of combining machine learning-electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring and accelerometer-based based detection with multiple

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Dinh Cuong Nguyen; Dan Tenney

post-adoption behavior. Most research primarilybehavior and the role of charging infrastructure in EV focuses on the initial factors influencing adoption, such asadoption. Researchers have explored how factors such as the incentives, infrastructure, and consumer attitudes. However,time of charging, charging duration, and station choice impact there is limited exploration into how consumer behaviorconsumer experiences with EVs [42], [127], [129], [130]. The evolves once the EV is adopted. Understanding post-adoptiongrowing emphasis on smart charging systems and EV-grid behaviors, such as long-term satisfaction, continued usageintegration highlights the importance of infrastructure patterns

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Glenda R.S. Giordani; Rachmadian Wulandana; Felipe S. Oliveira

samples over time, measured in kg/m³. The results show significant initial variations, followed by stabilization as the curing process progresses. The initial drop in density observed in the Yellow andFig. 10. Illustrates the moisture absorption behavior of the Red, Green, and Green samples within the first 50 days can be attributed toYellow hempcrete samples over time, showing the evolution of relative humidity(RH) in arbitrary units. The graph follows an exponential moisture uptake trend moisture loss and binder carbonation, processes that typically

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Tariq A. Alshugran; Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

Preserving Student Privacy While Leveraging Generative AI in Higher Education Tariq A. Alshugran Lina H. Kloub Independent Researcher School of Computing Connecticut, USA University of Connecticut Storrs, CT, USA Abstract—The integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly scrutinizing(GenAI) in higher education offers significant opportunities for the use of GenAI in educational settings. The temporary

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Elyas Irankhah; Sashank Narain; Kelilah L. Wolkowicz

children engage with AI throughplayed a total of 150 rounds against the AI opponents, with each interactive play rather than passive instruction. Research insession lasting one to three minutes, providing an engaging educational technology has demonstrated that incorporatingintroduction to AI gameplay and strategy development. To AI-driven gameplay into learning environments enhancesanalyze player strategies, movement tracking was implemented problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and computationalusing the LabelImg graphical annotation tool. Each move was reasoning [5]. Gamification elements such as real-timedocumented with bounding boxes and sequential numbering, feedback

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Teresa Piliouras; Steffi Crasto; Chinmay Dharap; Pui Lam Yu; Navarun Gupta

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Teaching Students Essential Survival Skills in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, and Cybersecurity AwarenessTeresa Piliouras, Steffi Crasto, Chinmay Dharap, and Navarun Gupta Pui Lam Yu Department of Electrical EngineeringCenter for Advanced Research on Emerging Technologies University of Bridgeport TCR, Inc. Bridgeport, CT, United States Weston

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Yegin Genc; Gonca Altuger-Genc; Akin Tatoglu

Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam, or a mid-learning readiness, objectives, motivation, and individual learning career professional. All self-directed learners have commonoutcomes. Three case studies illustrate the AI tutor's effectiveness: attributes they share; they identify what they need to learn, theya dynamical systems problem for an undergraduate student, a take the initiative on how to start the learning process, they canLaplace transformation example for a STEM professional, and aBernoulli equation problem for a mid-career engineer. set goals for their learning, and they are able

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Gowtham Raj Vuppari; Navarun Gupta; Ahmed El-Sayed; Xingguo Xiong

applied.high-resolution images of areas impacted by wildfires. Thedataset comprises real-time and historical fire incidents, 3.2 Data Processingenabling researchers to develop deep-learning algorithms forenhanced wildfire detection. Recent research extensively The algorithm applies multiple preparatory adjustments to theutilizes the dataset to train Vision Transformers and dataset to read the images for training and evaluation. TheConvolutional Neural Network-based architectures. transforms. The Compose() method encompasses a series ofResearchers have indicated that models trained on this dataset procedures to normalize the incoming data. Initially,have significant generalization

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Lorenzo Govoni; Coleman Hayes; Colin Jennings; Mia Lattin; Saara Sheth; Meghna Sridhar; Bala Maheswaran

-wise, we found difficulty converting VII. FUTURE WORKour binary code – that translates the braille – to G-code that the Future research and work we hope to see further developed; wemotors could interpret. We were able to overcome this initial listed below:set black by studying the Arduino code we used previously in 1. Enhance input accessibility: develop user-friendlythe semester. We also solved the problem we had at the start to

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Christina Smith, University of Connecticut; Faiyhaa-Sydra Saulat, University of Connecticut

tools, such as adaptive feedback systems,hance students’ communication, problem-solving, and teamwork collaborative platforms, and virtual learning environments,abilities. By examining the growing role of AI in education andits alignment with NACE competencies, this research highlights have the potential to enhance students’ learning experiencesits transformative potential in preparing students for successful by offering personalized instruction and real-time feedback,careers in engineering. helping them develop the skills needed for career success. Index Terms—AI, Artificial Intelligence, NACE, career com

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Dinh Cuong Nguyen; Gregory Lovisolo; Dan Tenney

gregoryl@my.bridgeport.edu dtenney@bridgeport.edu Abstract-Employee attrition is a persistent challenge for revealed that while the models were accurate, they lacked fullorganizations, leading to high costs related to recruitment, transparency in predicting attrition for specific employees,training, and knowledge loss. Predicting the factors contributing highlighting the need for continuous refinement and explanation.to employee turnover is critical for improving retentionstrategies. This research not only focuses on predicting employee In conclusion, this study demonstrates how MLX offers aattrition but also emphasizes the application of Machine crucial enhancement over

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Marlon Jost; Umme Hani Bootwala; Don Heiman; Haridas Kumuraku

teasers, Through the precise design of the logic circuit, the usersinteractive learning games, and technology-based applications, are encouraged to apply a thorough problem-solving strategy.catering to different age groups and learning styles. Their By ensuring that the circuit only has one solution, users areability to promote critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and unlikely to be able to randomly guess the solution as there areteamwork makes them essential in modern educational 28 possible solutions. Moreover, by assigning three switches topractices [1,2]. each LED rather than two as shown in Fig. 3, it becomes Research shows that

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Terri A. Camesano; Elizabeth Wilson; Valerie Smedile Rifkin

across industries. Badges included Intro to meet their lifelong learning and professional developmentalBioprocessing, Systems Engineering Awareness (11 micro- goals.courses), Systems Engineering Architecture (9 micro-courses),and Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 micro-courses). Our Concurrently, employers are finding that traditional higherInvestment Included purchasing a new platform to support this education and training are not producing job candidates witheffort, development funds to compensate faculty, and marketing. the appropriate skills necessary to fill open positions in a fast-The initial investment was evaluated and conclusions were made paced, knowledge-based