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Rahul Sharan Renu, Austin College

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX LLM-Assisted Performance Indicators for Student Outcome Assessment Rahul Sharan Renu Department of Physics and Engineering Austin College AbstractThe objective of this research is to evaluate the usefulness of using Large Language Models (LLM)to assist in the development of Performance Indicators (PI) to assess Student Outcomes (SO). TheLLM is primed with information regarding best practices

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Ernesto A B F Lima, University of Texas at Austin

his teaching excellence with the Accessibility Champion Award (Fall 2022 and 2023) by the Disability and Access Office and the Disability Cultural Center. Additionally, he was honored as the Professor of the Year (2023-2024) by the Biomedical Engineering Society, UT Austin Chapter. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Integrating Biological Context into Computing Education: Enhancing Interdisciplinary Learning in Biomedical Engineering Ernesto A. B. F. Lima Oden

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

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. Draw F and the 100 lb force on a piece of paper. Fold the paper into a triangle formed by the three lines shown in the figure.2. Draw the x-y plane and the 100 lb force on another piece of paper. Lay the paper on the table.3. Assemble the triangle from step 1 and the x-y plane from step 2 to demonstrate the force vector F in 3D space.This exercise not only helps the students construct the force vector in 3D space but also helps themlearn the process of breaking a complicated 3D problem into two simpler 2D problems. Aftervisualizing the problem, the students are instructed to rephrase the problem using technical languageand symbols, such as “the projection of force F on the x-y plan is F’. The angle between F and F’ is = 30o. F’ lies in

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Chassidy Miles, University of North Texas

for the academic community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Enhancing Engineering Education Through Faculty-Library Collaboration Chassidy Miles, Meranda Roy, Ana Krahmer University Libraries University of North Texas AbstractIn the rapidly evolving landscape of engineering education, academic libraries can play a criticalrole in supporting project-based learning and career development. This

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

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Session XXXX Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Construction Education: Assessing the Impact on Students’ Perception of Knowledge, Confidence, and Relevance to Career Chinedu Okonkwo, Roy Lan, Ibukun Awolusi, Ph.D., and Jiannan Cai, Ph.D. School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management The University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractIn technical and professional disciplines such as construction, the importance of creating andimplementing positive improvements in the educational curriculum to meet the dynamic andcomplex needs of the world cannot be overemphasized. There is a rising need

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

different levels as well as laboratories. Very passionate about education and has exp ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session 5Case Studies on Hands-on STEM Program in Chemical Engineering for High School Students Ali Gharib Ahmed Elsaid Abdulla Al-Dabbagh The University of Texas at Austin Eindhoven University of Technology Qatar Academy for Science & Austin, Texas, USA Eindhoven, Netherlands Technology, Doha, Qatar

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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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in multiple lab sessions. The practical teaching of pipettehandling, suspension preparation, and freezing experiments was taught to participating studentsduring the lab. Students ran four samples simultaneously in the cold stage using the sameprocedures used for calibration in phase 1. The identities of the INP samples will be purposelykept unrevealed to students during the experiments and they were tasked with identifying eachsample based on the unique freezing spectrum that they generated in the experiments by comparingtheir freezing spectrum with the calibration data collected in phase 1 as seen in Figure 1(a). Thestudents were tasked with writing a lab report detailing their observations and data and statisticallydefending their findings

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Heidar A Malki, University of Houston - COE

Paper ID #49661Proof of Concept: Offshore Workforce Development Using YouTube MethodsDr. Heidar A Malki, University of Houston - COE Heidar A. Malki is currently a Professor and chair of Engineering Technology Department at the College of Technology. He also has a joint appointment with Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UH. He holds a PhD. degree in Electrical Engineeri ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session: Enhancing the Student Experience Proof of

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Amir Karimi, The University of Texas at San Antonio

AbstractThe Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET periodically make changes to itsaccreditation process1,2,3,4. A major change occurred in late 1990s when the general accreditationcriteria containing seven (7) criterion and a program criteria, specific to a given engineering degreeprogram, were developed and implemented in 20001. The major elements of these criteria wereCriterion 2-Program Educational Objectives and Criterion 3-Program Outcomes (a-k) andAssessment. In 2008-09 evaluation cycle, the title of Program Outcomes (PO) and ProfessionalComponents were changed to Student Outcomes (SO) and Curriculum, respectively. Also, therequirements for evaluation of PEOs and POs were removed from criteria 2 and 3 and became a partof

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Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington

Paper ID #49677Using Agile Curriculum Development to Design a Systems Engineering ProgramCurriculumDr. Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington Paul J. Componation is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Interdisciplinary Affairs in the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Ram kSession XXXX

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

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, goals, roles, andperformance norms5. The session concludes with a homework assignment to develop a team charterfor their class project. While teaching the module, the instructors face several challenges – (1) theinstructor’s unfamiliarity with the topics of discussion, (2) lack of student engagement, and (3)excessive time required to cover the lecture materials and activities.Not every instructor is familiar with the topics covered when teaching teamwork development toundergraduate students. Learning and implementing these important topics require mastery over Figure 2. Implementing teamwork skill development modules in the undergraduate curriculumrelevant topics, which requires reviewing the resources and time for practice. Since

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Todd W Polk, University of Texas at Dallas; Robert Hart P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

Design Conference Organizing Committee and has held leadership positions in both organizations. Before joining UTD, he worked as an engineer for 10 years, primarily at Southwest Research Institute. Robert is a licensed professional engineer in Texas and holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX A Rigorous Capstone Peer Evaluation Process

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Kendra Zagozda, Fort Worth ISD; Roberto Wheelock; Raziye Aghapour, The University of Texas at Arlington; Soulmaz Rahman Mohammadpour, The University of Texas at Arlington; Jaivardhan Sood, The University of Texas at Arlington; Erick C. Jones, The University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Arlington Dr. Victoria C. P. Chen is Professor of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Bringing College Level Engineering Research Experiences into the K-12 Classroom Kendra Zagozda, Southwest High School, Fort Worth, TX Roberto

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

tools usage on academic performance, c) Improving confidence in understanding complex topics without assistance.Perceptions and Attitudes: Mixed Opinions on AI Integration64.7% either agreed or strongly agreed that AI tools are user-friendly, opinions on their role in thelearning process are more nuanced. While approximately half of the students agreed or strongly agreedthat AI tools provide quick and effective answers (59%) and make studying more engaging (49.5%),opinions are mixed on AI tools developing critical thinking skills. 68% are either neutral or disagreethat AI tools can help develop critical thinking skills. The general perception of AI tools usage istabulated in Table 1.Students are also divided on the broader integration

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Dani Fadda, University of Texas at Dallas; Wooram Park, University of Texas at Dallas; P.l.stephan Thamban; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

1 Session XXXX Laser Cutters versus 3D Printers for Mechanical Engineering Projects Dani Fadda, Wooram Park, PL Stephan Thamban, and Oziel Rios Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Dallas AbstractThe use of laser cutters versus 3D printers for mechanical engineering projects is discussed in thispaper. Projects with a physical build are often included in lecture-based classes and 3D printing is aviable option to efficiently fabricate plastic models for the prototypes. 3D printing is also an

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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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Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Jaden Schuster, LeTourneau University; Ray Holt

-on project also sparked interest in cutting-edge innovations. Engagingstudents in these activities not only deepened their technical knowledge but also enhanced theircritical thinking and problem-solving skills, better preparing them for future challenges in theengineering field. Pedagogical Framework in MentorshipMentoring initiatives in engineering education can be effectively designed and structured byintegrating mentors’ design work and expertise directly into the curriculum. For example, in an"Introduction to Computer Engineering" course, mentors can contribute by presenting theirdesign projects as case studies, offering students practical insights into real-world applications.Guest speaker sessions and

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Paper ID #49641Hands-On Fluid Mechanics: A Laboratory Course Development StoryDr. Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Dr. Kuester is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics Department. His research interests include renewable energy, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and engineering pedagogy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Hands-On Fluid Mechanics: A

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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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Texas at ArlingtonLiwei Zhang, The University of Texas at ArlingtonFrank K. Lu, The University of Texas at Arlington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Session XXXX Exploring Early Research Experiences Among Underrepresented Minority Students in Aerospace Engineering Monica Zhan, Grace Brannon Department of Communication University of Texas at Arlington Liwei Zhang, Frank Lu Mechanical

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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

Paper ID #49669Comparison, Design Review, and Prototype Model of Robotic Tool Changersfor Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle Applications: Learning ThroughIndustry PartnershipMr. Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio Joshua Hicks-Ward is a Graduate Student at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Production Manager at Renu Robotics. He received his B.S. in Physics from Southwestern University in 2019 and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA. Mr. Hicks-Ward’s professional career has led to over four years of experience leading technical operations with three

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Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University; Danaii Anitzel Elizondo, Texas A&M University

like the professor’s teaching style adapted to their needs. Feelings of Isolation: Smaller classes may also feel isolating, especially for students who are in the minority, whether by gender or other characteristics. As the only woman in some classes, this can create a sense of being “out of place,” which is easier to find in larger, more diverse settings.Recommendations for Enhanced Learning Outcomes 1. Diversify Teaching Methods: Integrate interactive learning methods and resources, particularly in larger classes, to mitigate the challenges of lecture-only formats. 2. Leverage Supplemental Materials: Provide online materials and review sessions for better accessibility. 3. Promote Small