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- Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Anakaren Romero Lozano, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin M Connelly, University of Texas at Austin
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Paper ID #49521Welcome Letters to Families of New Graduate StudentsProf. Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Mia K. Markey is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professorship in Engineering #1 at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Professor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD AndAnakaren Romero Lozano, University of Texas at AustinKristin M Connelly, University of Texas at Austin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1
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- Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico
Paper ID #49680Examining Student Usage/Access Statistics from two Canvas LMS courses:Undergraduate and GraduateProf. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and materials science. He has been involved for years in the scholarship of teaching and learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1
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- Byul Hur, Texas A&M University
good popularity in computer programming education. Generally, Python is a high-levellanguage, and it is considered a scripting language. For firmware or microcontroller education,compiler-based C/C++ languages are typically taught in courses and lessons. As an alternativeapproach, Python script language can be used in creating programs to control microcontrollers andprocessors. In this paper, MicroPython will be reviewed and studied as a potential use inmicrocontroller and embedded system education. MicroPython is open-source software, and it is alean version of a standard Python. In this paper, several programming laboratory examples will bepresented, and they are written in MicroPyhon for a Raspberry Pi Pico, RP2040. AlternativeMicroPython
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- Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University
Paper ID #49667Cultivating Future Water Scientists in the Texas Panhandle: A STEM EducationProgramMr. Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University Graduate research assistant at the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University.Dr. Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University Assistant Professor of Engineering College of Engineering West Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Cultivating Future Water Scientists in the Texas Panhandle: A STEM Education Program Sandipon
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- Chassidy Miles, University of North Texas
engineeringdisciplines. By prioritizing these efforts, academic libraries can contribute meaningfully to theacademic and professional success of engineering students, helping to shape the next generation ofengineers. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 6AppendixEngineering Faculty Interview/Survey Questions 1. In your experience, how do engineering students typically engage in practical and project- based learning as part of their coursework? 2. What role do you feel your subject librarian can
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- Byul Hur, Texas A&M University
System Design course was presented, and it wasdesigned to provide advanced topics of embedded systems to a wide range of graduate students. Thiscourse was created and offered in Fall 2019. This course was also offered in Fall 2022 and Spring2024. This paper presented the topics of the course, practice sessions, and course projects in this Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 7embedded intelligent system design course. The course covered various Search algorithms andScientific
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- Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Engineering Education Randall D. Manteufel Mechanical Aerospace and Industrial Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractSince the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been poised tosignificantly impact engineering education by enabling real-time problem-solving assistance,personalized learning experiences, and automated grading systems. The potential uses of AI areextensive, particularly in generating detailed responses to specific queries based on its training data.Ongoing investments and rapid advancements in AI are anticipated to drive breakthroughs
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- Md Nazmus Sakib, University of North Texas; Maurizio Manzo, University of North Texas; Rattaya Chowdhury Yalamanchili, University of North Texas
Education 3improved their academic performance, with 16.2% noting significant improvement as shown in Figure1.The tools’ influence on students’ confidence in tackling complex topics is another key takeaway. Overhalf (54.8%) of the students felt a moderate increase in confidence, and 9.6% experienced a significantboost. Most students believe AI can benefit their educational experience than traditional learningmethods by providing immediate access to information (64.4%), instant doubt clarification (52.9%)and feedback (48.1%). Students can also benefit from customized learning paths (35.6%) andexpanded access to learning materials (46.2%).Figure 1: a) Effectiveness of AI tools usage, b) Impact of AI
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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
as construction (Zhang et al., 2023). Incorporatingsustainability principles into construction education has the potential to foster a deeperunderstanding of environmental issues and also greater motivation and capacity to adopt andadvocate for sustainable solutions once students graduate and enter the workforce (Fei et al., 2021).Despite this impetus, many construction programs remain anchored in conventional pedagogies thatprimarily emphasize structural design, cost estimation, project management, and schedulingwithout giving sufficient attention to sustainable materials and methods (Van den Beemt et al.,2020). Efforts to integrate sustainability into construction education have taken various forms,ranging from adding short modules on
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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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constructioncurricula, ensuring that graduates are ready to meet the fast-evolving demands of the industry. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 3 Literature ReviewThe Evolving Role of AI in the Construction IndustryThe construction industry has embraced digitization at varying degrees of maturity, with artificialAI increasingly recognized as a pivotal driver of innovation in project planning, cost estimation,and quality control (Holzmann & Lechiara, 2022). This
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- Raj Desai, Midwestern State University
access andgraduation rates of women and currently underrepresented populations to higher education in STEMfields. The establishment of retention programs also demonstrates a university’s obligation toenhance the graduation rates of every student, regardless of their ethnic background or level ofpreparedness3. Developing a nurturing academic environment for a diverse community of learners isa challenge to many campuses. Materials and MethodsFreshmen students take MWSU 1230 which is a zero-credit course that has one-hour lectures fortwelve weeks on goal setting, academic success, wellness, community, etc. Students also get aguidebook that has study tips on the upper right-hand corner of each weekly calendar. The
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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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engineering research. Drawing on multiple theories, we explore the impactof engaging in research projects where students select from predefined topics within a larger projectarea, thus balancing faculty guidance with student autonomy.Early-Stage Research Experiences and Self-Efficacy Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference TheUniversityofTexasatArlington,Arlington,TX Copyright ã 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2Self-efficacy, or one’s belief in their ability to succeed, is crucial for academic persistence [2, 13].Defined as an individual’s belief in their ability to organize and execute
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- Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University
, testing, and implementation ofdesigns. Through the ET-AG Program, WTAMU will create a pipeline of skilled graduates readyto lead in agriculture technology and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable agriculturalsector, both regionally and beyond.Developing a multidisciplinary program for undergraduates and graduates presents severalchallenges in terms of integrating concepts from multiple fields, creating relevantinterdisciplinary material, and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Institutions need to ensureprovision of reliable infrastructure in concerns to programs that have online, and blendedlearning communities embedded into their curriculum [1, 2]. Significant investment is alsoneeded to incorporate new tools, such as generative
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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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module were evaluated using competency-based andexercise questions as well as lab reports. The assessment results were generally positive whilehighlighting areas for future improvement.Through this study, we educated students from diverse academic backgrounds at an MSI, as wellas community college (CC) and graduate students as outreach. Participants developed expertise inproper sample preparation and measurement techniques. They also gained experience in Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education
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- Heidar A Malki, University of Houston - COE
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a senior member of IEEE and associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on FuzzySystems. Dr. Malki was the general chair for the 1997 ASEE/GSW Conference and one of the co-chairs of the 1997 ICNN-IEEE International Conference on Neural Networks. His research interestsinclude applications of neural networks and fuzzy logic-based controllers.E. Kurt Albaugh, PE is a Consulting Engineer who has worked over 45+ years in the Upstream andMid-Stream oil and gas industry. For over 25 years he was Poster Editor for Offshore Magazine. Over4.0 MM+ posters were distributed worldwide as educational tools on various topics. He also workedfor the UH Petroleum Technology Initiative as an adjunct instructor for
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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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- Sandipon Chowdhury, West Texas A&M University; Swastika Bithi, West Texas A&M University
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material behavior: comparison of sand, hydrated water beads, and pea gravels in graduated cylindersAdvances in technology have introduced automatic water level monitoring systems that utilizecomputer vision and sensors for precise measurements. These systems are essential for irrigation Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 5management, ensuring the accurate delivery of water to crops based on real-time data. Studentslearn about modern monitoring techniques
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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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age of 25 seeking tocomplete a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree. Thus, new forms of online education that canreach a wide array of audiences are required. From this, research is needed to explore digitalforms of education for the next generation of college attendees. New formats of onlineinstruction are necessary to engage diverse audiences, particularly as higher education shiftsaway from passive learning models. Research is needed to explore how digital educational toolscan effectively teach specialized topics such as aquaponics, an integrated system of aquacultureand hydroponics. Despite its potential for resource efficiency and sustainability, aquaponicseducation remains largely inaccessible due to limited instructional resources
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- chen pan, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Thuy Khanh Nguyen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Chunjiang Qian, The University of Texas at San Antonio
) program, supported bymini-grant and departmental funds, to fulfill the Signature Experience requirement forundergraduates in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University ofTexas at San Antonio (UTSA). This initiative addresses barriers to research accessibility, allowingstudents, especially those considering graduate school, to engage in faculty-guided research as partof their experiential learning. Starting in Spring 2024, EZ-RA improved the process by centralizingfaculty-prepared syllabi, enabling students to select topics and directly enroll in Independent Studycourses without previous administrative hurdles. To support students’ enthusiasm for EZ-RA, eachsemester's first enrolled ten undergraduates will receive $200
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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
Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas at Dallas. He is interested in education of engineering students with the emphasis on robotics and control systems. His research mainly concerDr. P.l.stephan Thamban, Dr. Thamban is an associate professor of instruction in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Texas at Dallas who contributes to the teaching mission of the department. He brings with him more than a decade long teaching experience and teaches foundational, introductory ME undergraduate courses and advanced mathematics courses for undergraduate and graduate students. He values and incorporates project-based learning components in undergraduate courses.Dr. Oziel Rios
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- Catherine Elisabeth Lugo, UT Arlington Research Experience for Teachers - Fort Worth ISD; Meribah Marie Treadway, The University of Texas at Arlington
Session 2025 Educational Impact readway will implement GIS activities to help students make real-world connections between theirTlessons in mathematics and how it can be used in engineering applications. Examples for which Treadway will base her GIS activities are available from ESRI’s GeoInquiriesTM. ugo’s students were charged with identifying a research topic that a local university wasLresearching to focus their own research projects within the identified topic. Students reached out to the research faculty teams to gain support and guidance with their high school research capstone projects. At the culmination of their research projects, students will demonstrate their learnings