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

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andcareers in STEM fields. This is accomplished through remote education and hosting outreachevents. The outreach program compiles and distributes resources for teaching students in K-12 tocreate robots, sensor systems, and automated devices via collaboration with college engineeringstudents. These high quality educational resources are designed to be low-cost and accessible tolearners from both rural and urban backgrounds while increasing diversity amongst participants.These resources teach students how to build robots for a competition, bringing togetherkindergarten to college students, teachers, and industry professionals.Outreach EffortsMechE MayhemSince 2020, NMT has hosted an annual robotics tournament for K-12 and college students fromacross

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Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University

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Paper ID #49651Learning Languages through Interactive GamingMr. Colby Edward Kurtz, Houston Christian University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Learning Languages through Interactive Gaming 1Colby E. Kurtz, 2Matthew Z. Blanchard, 3Marian K. Zaki 1,2 Undergraduate Cyber Engineering Students, 3Assistant Professor of Computer Science College of Science and Engineering Houston Christian University kurtzce, blanchardmz, mzaki @hc.edu

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

Paper ID #49519Examining Educators’ Impact on Learning Environment, Technological Literacy,and Teaching Effectiveness through Integrating AI in the ClassroomBrinley Boyett, Texas A&M University Brinley Boyett is a senior at Texas A&M University, studying Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. She is passionate about education and has worked as a Supplemental Instructor at Texas A&M for the past 18 months. She aims to leverage her technical background to further educational initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness and student technological literacy. Brinley believes in the potential of Artificial

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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; joshua ryan millikan, LeTourneau University; Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University; Alan Clipperton, LeTourneau University

University. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from DaeGu University, South Korea and his Ph. D in Electrical Engineering from the University of AlaAlan Clipperton, LeTourneau University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Developing Hands-On Semiconductor Fabrication and Testing Courses Through Industry-University Partnerships in a Teaching- Focused Undergraduate School Hoo Kim, Joshua R. Millikan, Joonwan Kim, Alan Clipperton Electrical and Computer Engineering Department LeTourneau University AbstractThis paper addresses the challenges

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Nandika D'Souza, University of Texas at Dallas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College; Mary J Combs, Quality Measures

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Paper ID #49550Closing the Gap through Guided Pathways into the Engineering and ComputerScience WorkforceDr. Nandika D’Souza, University of Texas at Dallas Nandika Anne D’Souza is Professor (2024-present) of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at Dallas. She received her doctorate from Texas A&M University, College Station and her M.S. from Auburn University in Mechanical Engineering. Her research is focused on polymers and composites directed towards integrating sustainable, recycled and new combinations of materials for design, performance and manufacturing

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Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Kevin Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Cody Gonzalez, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Session xxxxComparison, Design Review, and Prototype Model of Robotic Tool Changers for Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle Applications: Learning Through Industry Partnership Joshua Hicks-Ward, Kevin Nguyen, and Cody Gonzalez Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractThe University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and industry partner, Renu Robotics, applied andexecuted a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. This paper presents the resultsfrom a multi-education level UTSA team and their review on the current market and design of

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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 #49499Intersection of Design and Society: Student and Faculty Reflection on anInterdisciplinary CourseDr. James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University System RELLIS Campus Dr. James K. Nelson received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Dayton in 1974. He received the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in civil engineering from the University of Houston. During his graduate study, Dr. Nelson specialized in structural engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in three states, a Chartered Engineer in the United Kingdom, and a fellow of the American

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Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University

prior to admittance to anengineering major. Students are rewarded for high performance (3.75 GPA at the time of majorapplication) with an auto-admission into their first choice of a major through this process. Thepossibility of automatic acceptance is a major driver in these students' lives as they navigate thisfirst year. While there is no quantitative or qualitative work looking at this phenomenon atTAMU. The authors are aware of this through discussions with their students, administration,and staff in the college of engineering as a cultural norm. The authors of this work see this as apotential driving motivation for students to engage in academically dishonest activities at anyrate beyond zero

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

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droplet solidification tool Alexander Hernandez1, Sarah Peters2, Markus Peters2, Asanga Ranasinghe3, Naruki Hiranuma4*, and Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia1* 1 College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX 79016 2 Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521 3 Department of Physical Sciences, Amarillo College, TX-79419 4 Dept. of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 79016These authors equally lead and contributed to this work♦*Corresponding

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

engineering judgements in formulating conclusions about real-world problems.The last objective listed above is particularly important for a fluid mechanics laboratory course;being able to observe fluid mechanics at work (through sight and sound) can help students connectconcepts they learn in the classroom to practical applications [3]. From an accreditation perspective,the objectives listed above are also emphasized in ABET Student Outcome #6: “an ability to developand conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgementto draw conclusions.” [4] The hands-on experience gained through a fluid mechanics laboratorysupports student learning and is an important component of the mechanical engineering

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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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and the delivery methods of aquaponicsinformation in an online medium. By structuring an effective online learning method, thisresearch seeks to empower diverse learners to engage with aquaponics as a viable method forfood production and environmental management. The project evaluates the educationaleffectiveness of tutorials through surveys assessing student comprehension, engagement, andease of implementation. Findings will inform future instructional design improvements andcontribute to the broader field of online education for aquaponics. IntroductionOnline education is growing and changing for both traditional and non-traditional students.Educators are at odds with open source, think spaces such

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Mengqi Monica Zhan, University of Texas at Arlington; Grace Ellen Brannon, The University of Texas at Arlington; Liwei Zhang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Frank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington

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-Underrepresented Minorities," in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2019.2. Bandura, Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1997.3. Bandura and D. H. Schunk, "Cultivating competence, self-efficacy, and intrinsic interest through proximal self- motivation," Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 586, 1981.4. L. Bowen, A. W. Johnson, and K. G. Powell, "Critical Analyses of Representation and Success Rates of Marginalized Undergraduate Students in Aerospace Engineering," in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, July 2021.5. G. E. Brannon, M. M. Zhan, K. Sakarwala, F. Lu, and L. Zhang, "Factors affecting undergraduate student

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

(Ben-Alon et al., 2020; Müller et al., 2024). This study seeks to fill these gaps byimplementing an integrated module focused on earthen masonry, employing both subjective andobjective assessments, and examining variations across academic levels. Through this approach, theresearch aims to generate robust evidence on effective pedagogies for teaching earthen masonry andenhance students’ readiness to advocate for sustainable construction practices beyond the classroom. Research MethodTo achieve the purpose of this study, a course module was designed and implemented in the coursecurriculum with the aim of enabling students to 1) understand the benefits and applications ofearthen masonry units as sustainable

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Oliver Cole Harrison, Wichita State University; Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University; Ridge Daniel Towner, Wichita State University

. Craven, F. W., & Slatter, R. R. (1988). An overview of advanced manufacturing technology. Applied ergonomics, 19(1), 9-16. 3. Vichare, P., Nassehi, A., Flynn, J. M., & Newman, S. T. (2018). Through life machine tool capability modelling. Procedia Manufacturing, 16, 171-178. 4. Adeleke, A. K., Montero, D. J. P., Olu-lawal, K. A., & Olajiga, O. K. (2024). Statistical techniques in precision metrology, applications and best practices. Engineering Science & Technology Journal, 5(3), 888-900. 5. Hartikainen, S., Rintala, H., Pylväs, L., & Nokelainen, P. (2019). The concept of active learning and the measurement of learning outcomes: A review of research in engineering higher education

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Rahul Sharan Renu, Austin College

Paper ID #49439LLM-Assisted Performance Indicators for Student Outcome AssessmentDr. Rahul Sharan Renu, Austin College Dr. Renu is the Founding Director of Engineering at Austin College. He has several years of experience with ABET accreditation having seen two programs through initial accreditation and one program through re-accreditation. His research interests include investigating 1) methods to maximize student potential in engineering programs, 2) approaches to better educate K-12 students on the undergraduate engineering experience, and 3) data-driven approaches to link product design to manufacturing process design

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 7 [7] Huang, B., & Lu, C. (2024, June), Evaluating ChatGPT’s Engineering-Reasoning Capabilities and Constraints Through Examples from Mechanical-Engineering Education Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—47342 [8] Manteufel, R. D., & Karimi, A. (2024, June), Student Use of ChatGPT to Write an Engineering Report Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—48021 [9] Supan, K. (2024, June), Using Artificial Intelligence Case

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Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Monica Franco, The University of Texas at Arlington

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University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 4ways to obtain the solutions. Typically, students are divided into two groups to work through the firstthree steps independently. The PL will then review the work of these two groups and lead thediscussion to clarify concepts and/or explore different approaches. The students can only proceed tosolve the problem after the plan has been reviewed and approved by the PL. Figure 1. A Modified Design Thinking Process Tailored for Solving Engineering Statics ProblemApply Design Thinking to Solve Engineering Statics ProblemsTo demonstrate the application of the six-step DT

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Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico

alevel of comfort reached by the students in how to approach the quizzes on a weekly basis. Thisimproved performance as students progressed through the semester, points to the importance oflearning reinforcement as a method to improve performance.In Figure 2, the x-axis shows the fourteen pre-recorded lectures in the course. The left y-axis showsthe percentage of unique (or individual) students who have accessed such lectures. It is seen fromthis curve that in none of the weeks, a lecture was seen by 100% of the students. The best rate ofaccess to such lectures was about 80% in the first week, meaning 20% still did not access the firstweek lectures! Looking beyond the first week, the picture looks dimmer as less and less number orpercentage of

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Md Nazmus Sakib, University of North Texas; Maurizio Manzo, University of North Texas; Rattaya Chowdhury Yalamanchili, University of North Texas

student experiences, yet it also complicates the evaluation of independentwork and critical thinking. As students use AI in varying degrees, from refining their work to fullreliance, this evolving landscape necessitates reassessing grading methodologies to ensure fair andaccurate assessment. This study examines AI’s impact on student learning outcomes and ethicalconsiderations through a survey of 105 students across three engineering programs at the Universityof North Texas. Results highlight AI’s role in improving research efficiency, conceptualunderstanding, and writing support while raising concerns about over-reliance, academic integrity,and disparities in access. Students express mixed perceptions, with some viewing AI as a valuablelearning