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Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University; Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University; Wook-sung Yoo, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University

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, Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Dental Informatics programs at various public and private universities with more than 15 years of administrative experience as a chair/program director and 25 years of teaching, research, service, and industrial experiences.Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University Dr. Husnu S. Narman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Previously a post-doctoral fellow at Clemson University, his research interests include distributed computing, cyber-physical systems, machine learning applications, social networks, and advanced learning technologies. He has secured around $3.5 million in funding as PI or Co-PI and has over 60 peer

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

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collegestudents. Upon program entry, the average SAT score for the SEED scholars is 1192, with 20%of students not submitting scores, while their average weighted high school GPA is 3.84.Figure 1 displays the composition of SEED scholars in terms of race/ethnicity and programmajor upon entry to the University. As Detroit Mercy is a smaller institution, the decision wasmade to accept students from across six different related majors (architectural engineering, civilengineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and robotics andmechatronic systems engineering) in order ensure a strong pool of candidates that meet thefinancial need eligibility. The program composition is also very diverse in terms of race,ethnicity, and gender

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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assignments for college students, and active learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Through a Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveAbstractWhile projected science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) job employment increasesof 10% are expected by 2033, the number of trained professionals is not expected to keep upwith that demand. In 2025, it is projected to include 3.5 million new STEM related jobs.However, the current workforce is not qualified to completely fill those new positions. As aresult, it is imperative that we reach K-12 students in STEM fields to inspire and educatestudents to pursue STEM related fields

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Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University; Sungmin Youn, University of Texas at El Paso

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Paper ID #49561Evaluating the Impact of a Summer NSF REU Program on UndergraduateStudents’ STEM Career Aspirations and Educational Goals: A Case StudyDr. Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University Sudipta Chowdhury is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Marshall University. His area of research includes Critical Infrastructure Resilience, Disaster Restoration Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, and formal and informal STEM Education. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and multiple conference proceedings. He serves as a reviewer of multiple journals such

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

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following steps: (1) participation in formalenrichment programs/seminars/trainings, (2) systematic review of course outlines and materials,(3) a monthly series of conversations that examined sustainability in the context of engineeringeducation from academic, social, and personal perspectives, and (4) conducting a student surveyto evaluate sustainability awareness. This formal process, along with the ABET accreditationcontinuous improvement process, deepened the awareness of how and what courses need to beimproved. Most importantly, the discussions improved the clarity and understanding of how thesame technical material can be delivered in different sections of the course with different coursemodalities across all engineering programs. In this work

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Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

Paper ID #49465Work-in-Progress: Survey Development to Examine Connections BetweenEngineering Identity and Engineering Student SupportDr. Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University Dr. Leslie Hopkinson is an Associate Professor in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, specializing in water resources. She received her B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Louisiana State University and her Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her research is related to hydrology, reclamation, ecological engineering, and

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Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity, first-year engineering programs, mixed methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching. She is the principal investigator for the Research on Identity and Motivation in Engineering (RIME) Collaborative. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Literature Review of

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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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Engineering Education). https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2-- 32782[2] Hensel, Robin A. M., and Sigler, J. Ryan. (2007, March). Programmatic Support to Facilitate Student Success. Paper presented at 2007 North Central Section of the American Society of Engineering Education Conference, Charleston, WV, March 30-31, 2007, and published in conference proceedings.[3] Myers, W., Byrd, J., & Hensel, R. (2005). Designing A Freshman Program to Support Student Success. 10.417.1–10.417.15. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--14521[4] Morris, M., Dygert, J., & Hensel, R. (2020). How Do Student Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering as a Career Relate to their Self-Efficacy, Career Expectations, and Grittiness? 2020 ASEE

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James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

in the previous course. The course has more reports than theprevious course, and the reports are more involved. Some preliminary results indicate that thestudents can apply the material from the first course and extend it to mid-level course content.IntroductionEngineering jobs frequently involve design, testing, and construction / fabrication. Thoseactivities need to be completed correctly and in a timely manner. However, the results of theactivities must be communicated effectively.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Program Outcome 3 indicatesthat engineering students need to be “able to communicate effectively” [1].In the consulting areas of engineering, written reports are the primary means of communication,but

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Aniruddha Maiti; Samuel Adewumi; TEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKURE; Zichun Wang; Niladri Sengupta; Anastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical College; Ananya Jana, Marshall University

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Paper ID #49750Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for ScientificText Categorization Using Prompt EngineeringAniruddha MaitiSamuel AdewumiTEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKUREZichun WangNiladri SenguptaAnastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical CollegeAnanya Jana, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for Scientific Text Categorization Using Prompt Engineering Aniruddha Maiti1 , Samuel Adewumi1 , Temesgen Alemayehu Tikure1 , Zichun Wang1 , Niladri Sengupta2 , Anastasiia Sukhanova3 , Ananya Jana3

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Yousef Fazea, Marshall University; Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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programs.Confidence in digital tools was relatively high, with 49% feeling very confident. These resultshighlight the need for more interactive and adaptive content, robust technical support, and strongerfeedback mechanisms to enhance learning outcomes. This study provides actionablerecommendations for integrating these improvements into engineering and other higher educationcurricula, bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy to meet student needs effectively ina post-pandemic academic environment.IntroductionBefore the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online learning platforms, existingresearch had already explored student preferences and challenges related to online education [1-4]. Both synchronous and asynchronous modes were gaining

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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

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Romain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit Mercy; Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy

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culturallyrelevant. For example, a program to retain female engineers might not have any result in acountry where there are no female engineering students. Instead, other changes should beconsidered first.AI can be used in many ways, so it may be beneficial for student motivation. One reason thatstudents become unmotivated is that they cannot understand a topic. AI has the capability ofexplaining information. For example, a student can write a prompt that says, “Explainintegration of a cubic equation for someone with only a basic understanding of math.”In addition, manual experimentation and prototyping, by raising the feeling of becoming amaker, can amplify the love for technology while at the same time reducing apprehensiontowards theoretical aspects of

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

twodifferent models of their cameras. The concept of hybrid is present in all three areas.In any course on Robotics and PLCs, an emphasis on Safety is important. The chapter of the textSafety Programming in the PLC – incorporates most of the concepts needed for this subject.This chapter is not completed at present but has in it most of the important concepts on Safetyprogramming. The choice of whether or not to use the Safety PLC as a first choice in a system’sdesign should be thoroughly discussed with the emphasis placed on use of the Safety PLC8.An ObservationMany universities have no PLC class in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering curriculum.This is related back to the original concept that PLCs were to be programmed predominantly

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Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University; Julia Kamatali, Ohio Northern University

Rooms for StaticsStatics is a fundamental engineering course where students learn to analyze forces and momentsacting on rigid bodies in equilibrium. The course is essential for understanding structural andmechanical systems. However, many students find it challenging due to the abstract nature of theconcepts taught in class. To address this, we are developing a gamified learning activity designedto increase student understanding and engagement in Statics.The current study focuses on creating a single-player video game using Unreal Engine. In thegame, students solve Statics-related problems in an escape-room format. Players navigatethrough various rooms, each presenting a unique Statics problem that needs to be solved beforemoving to the next

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Edward Jesse Sizemore III, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

are mostly within 3categories: power system analysis and operation (PSAO), electricity markets (EM), andbehavioral change. Given the growing adoption of gamification in STEM and other technicalfields, this paper aims to establish a pathway for incorporating gamification into power systemeducation, emphasizing its alignment with trends observed in other domains.Table 1. Distribution of Gamification Studies, adapted from [4] Topic Proportion of studies Mathematics 8% Science 8% Programming 19% Language 18% Engineering 18% Medical 11% Business & Marketing 8% Other

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Brian Krug, Grand Valley State University; Chirag Parikh, Grand Valley State University; Elora Mae Ferrie, Grand Valley State University

block as they relate toeach other, instead of each block operation on its own. It also allows for a greater opportunity forstudents to engage with course material, spark personal curiosity, and ask questions about howinternal processes function within a microcontroller. Computer engineering department at GrandValley State University accepted the challenge to create a physically scaled real-time workingmodel of a Harvard Style microcontroller architecture in form of a senior project. The purpose ofthe paper is to introduce and describe the design and educational applications for a large-scalereal-time microcontroller model within the setting of PBL.The paper is organized as follows: the next section discusses the overall hardware and

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Caleb Edward Scheideger, Ohio Northern University; Evan Louis Fisher, Ohio Northern University; Kaden Wince, Ohio Northern University; Emma Pond, Ohio Northern University; Maxwell Phillips, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Collins, Ohio Northern University; Rhys Francis Davies, Ohio Northern University

andprocessed into text by the STT model within the main interaction program (programmed inPython). 2. as textual facts from a database loaded into memory at runtime for fast retrieval.Google Sheets is used as the frontend of the fact database since it is cloud-hosted and easy toupdate for non-technical users (i.e., the client of the project, who will manage the greeting robotafter the project concludes). Output is delivered in three ways: 1. mechanically through gesturesby the robot’s arms, 2. audibly through a speaker connected to the robot (the primary method),Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025,American Society for Engineering Education ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6and 3

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Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo

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crucial role in lowering the trendsof unemployment and poverty in the world. In this way, this study serves as evidence whichsuggests that the education sector needs reforms in the context of practice-based learning.3. Literature Review In the literature, a case study was found in which effective strategies were adopted to recruitstudents from the underserved community in the US. Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) in the UShas initiated a program to recruit underserved students in STEM-related educational institutions(Mabli, Bleeker, Fox, Jean-Louis, & Fox, 2020). Moreover, a study conducted by Balgopaldemonstrated an innovative idea for hiring teachers to promote interest in STEM fields amongstudents from unprivileged communities. In the study

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Benjamin P Starling, Ohio Northern University; Kento Akazawa; Andrew Nelson; Kodi Rogue; Benjamin Faibussowitsch, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #49603Academic Advising AppBenjamin P Starling, Ohio Northern University Ben Starling is a senior student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He is currently working on his capstone project, which focuses on developing an academic advising application to streamline communication and enhance advising processes for students and faculty. Ben’s academic interests span both hardware and software engineering, with a strong passion for developing integrated solutions that bridge the two fields. After graduation, he aims to pursue a career in both hardware and software engineering.Kento

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Alexa July Hoffman, Marshall University; Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University

universities. Among the 39institutions, just six offer ABET-accredited engineering and technology programs [34]: • Bluefield State University, which provides degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology with a focus on power systems related classes • BridgeValley Community and Technical College, which provides programs in engineering technology • Fairmont State University, which provides programs in engineering technology • Marshall University, which provides degrees in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering with power system classes 12 • West Virginia University (WVU), which has significant heritage and

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

Paper ID #49626Exploring Open Lab Experiences to Enhance Fluid Mechanics EducationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME).Dr. Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo Dr. Noela A. Haughton is an associate professor of Education (Research and Measurement program) in the Judith Herb College of Education

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Kastriot Palokaj, Eastern Michigan University; Justin Barnet Brock, Eastern Michigan University; Elizabeth Selby, Eastern Michigan University; Mussa Geyre, Eastern Michigan University; Ethan Victor Harper, Eastern Michigan University; Nicholas B Cote, Eastern Michigan University; John Losee, Eastern Michigan University; Daoud Sidibe Sambimana, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, Eastern Michigan University

Paper ID #49537Slow Moving Vehicle Automation Through an Affordable RetrofitKastriot Palokaj, Eastern Michigan University Kastriot Palokaj is an electric engineering senior student at Eastern Michigan University. He has experience with computer vision as well as computerized devices used to improve daily life of people with disabilities.Justin Barnet Brock, Eastern Michigan UniversityElizabeth Selby, Eastern Michigan UniversityMussa Geyre, Eastern Michigan UniversityEthan Victor Harper, Eastern Michigan UniversityNicholas B Cote, Eastern Michigan UniversityJohn Losee, Eastern Michigan UniversityDaoud Sidibe Sambimana, Eastern

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Roberto Andre Mossi, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

C++20 C++ Is a low-level OOP language It is quite popular for AI-Programming used for Unreal Engine and the speed. Library 2.4.1 Pytorch AI-Library Contains a very well build framework for AI-Development. Library 12.0.0 Cuda Programming Model for GPU In order to make for the high graphic computation processing, this library is used to increase its speed with GPU computing

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

liked the enhanced security measures Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Educationintroduced by the potential integration of an enclosed system and dual functionality as a doorto prevent gear from falling out of the vehicle. It was noted that the system includes a manualoperation to avoid power failures. Soldiers disliked the impractical ramp length needed to avoidsteep inclines and the fact that soldiers needed to exit the vehicle for operation, leaving themexposed to outside threats. They expressed concerns about resolution/maintenance time for ramp-related problems and compatibility issues with current EOD equipment setups.Survey

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Benjamin Lubina, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Paper ID #49582Advancing WiFi-based Imaging: An Approach for Real-Time Object Detectionand ClassificationBenjamin Lubina, Gannon University Benjamin Lubina is an MBA student and Cybersecurity Graduate at Gannon University. He founded and ran the school Cyber Defense Club for 3 years, competed in challenges and competitions, and published several papers in the fields of machine learning and sensor interpretation. He has 5+ years of experience with software development, cyber risk assurance, and data analysis.Dr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Dylan Lester, Marshall University; Pingping Zhu, Marshall University; Husnu Saner Narman, Marshall University; Ammar Alzarrad, Marshall University

degrees in Civil Engineering and Business Administration from the University of South Alabama. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Alabama. Before assuming his current position, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction at Bradley University. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Alzarrad was a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) manager at an engineering design firm in Chicago, where he managed multi-million projects (i.e., Wrigley Field restoration and expansion project). Dr. Alzarrad is a PMP©, CPEM©, and the Director of The Engineering Management Graduate Program at Marshall University. ©American Society for

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Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University; Haroon Malik, Marshall University

. Thismulti-tiered approach enhances security by providing real-time detection and response.The following sections outline the key stages of the WhatsPhish workflow, detailing how messages areprocessed, analyzed, and classified to protect users from phishing threats as shown in figure 1.4.1. Architecture Diagram1. When a user sends a message on WhatsApp with potentially suspicious text or URLs, the process starts. This notice can be a text message or link that requires verification to see if it is related to phishing or another online danger. This message is forwarded via the WhatsApp platform to Botpress, a chatbot framework made to handle responses and parse incoming messages.2. WhatsPhish's main engine, Botpress, coordinates the message flow