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Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

. This work is supported by an NSF’s CMMI (Civil, Mechanical andManufacturing Innovation) program.IntroductionMaterial properties are the starting block for the design of most structures. Mechanical structuresundergo a wide range of loading conditions. Structures can be loaded statically or dynamicallywith a wide range of strain rates. With impact loading with high strain rates, the relationshipsbetween stress and strain are not the same as when a material is subjected to static loading. It hasbeen observed that material properties are dependent upon the rate at which it is deformed.Many investigators have studied the effect of high compressive strain rate loading conditions, inmetals, wood, bones and other materials. The most common method for

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Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Anthony H. Hawes LCDR, USCG, United States Coast Guard Academy; Royce Warner James Ph.D.; Eric Jonathan Page, United States Coast Guard Academy; Ali M. Reza, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

diagnostics have been established on HPX, energy solution investigationscan commence. Since it is such a small and easily reconfigurable device, HPX will be used todevelop innovative ‘intelligent’ diagnostics for the fusion energy community. The versatilenature of HPX also makes it ideal for spacecraft propulsion design and engineering, capacitiveenergy studies that explore chemical laser cooling issues, and power transfer efficiencies.CGAPL Initiatives CGAPL is completely staffed bythe undergraduate and faculty groupmembers. Currently CGA, ateaching military academy, does nothave a major, minor, orconcentration (track) program inphysics. Faculty research at a leveloutside of general physics studentinquiry has historically beenextremely difficult

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Mechanical Engineering

developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and engineering in practice and research. Dr. Peuker’s educational research also focuses on increasing student retention and success in engineering through a student success focused introduction to engineering course. He is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers. Page 23.1099.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Student Industry Cooperation for the Development of Thermal System Design Teaching Laboratory EquipmentIntroductionIn higher

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Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachers andstudents, could be integrated into several different subject areas and types of courses, and waseffective for a wide range of students.I. IntroductionThis paper describes the development and implementation of the Student Enabled Network ofSensors for the Environment using Innovative Technology (SENSE IT, http://senseit.org), acarefully scaffolded set of curriculum modules tied to national education standards in science,math, and technology, which integrate fundamental science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) principles while at the same time introducing students to the field ofsensors and sensor networks in the context of assessing water quality.Developing a sensor network for environmental monitoring creates a broad

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James P Cohoon, University of Virginia; J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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Computing & Information Technology

evaluating research. She also serves on the CRA-W Board, offers profes- sional development to computing high school teachers, trains and supervises consultants, and collaborates on increasing women’s participation in volunteer computing.Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia Luther Tychonievich has an M.S. in computer science from Brigham Young University and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia specializing in theoretic computer science, algorithms, and computer science pedagogy. His technical work has focused on provably-correct algorithms in compu- tational geometry, robotics, graphics, higher-dimensional simulation, and artificial intelligence. He has worked with a variety of innovative

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Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Design Graphics

newer technologies and methods and evolving from a 2D drafting to a modern 3Dsolid model design representation19. Sustainability is the next evolution.Creativity and innovation are becoming more critical in the current high-tech society than at anytime in the past. Creativity in engineering is needed to meet functional requirements and toimprove quality. Now a third dimension in creativity is essential to meet environmental orsustainable requirements. The object or product designed must not just meet the customers’expectations of specific functional requirements; it must also meet environmental expectationsand must not hurt nor pose any hazard to the environment. A broader understanding ofsustainability is essential to be a truly creative

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FPD 1: Projects and Teamwork in First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet L Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Samantha Maierhofer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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First-Year Programs

include analyzing data and leading focus groups.Prof. Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder Page 23.1159.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Teamwork in First-Year Engineering Projects Courses: Does Training Students in Team Dynamics Improve Course Outcomes and Student Experiences?IntroductionCollaboration and communication are two critical 21st century skills necessary to build a globaland innovative national workforce—both of which are found in effective teamwork. The value ofteamwork skills has been previously addressed in the

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Four Pillars of Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

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Manufacturing

objectives of theprogram are that recent graduates will… …apply and develop the basic principles and skills necessary for engineering (including mathematics, the sciences, business and the humanities) for appropriate assessment and analysis of current and complex problems. …creatively generate innovative solutions to problems and move them toward successful implementation. …contribute and communicate ideas successfully in multidisciplinary environments, exhibiting awareness of cultural context and team dynamics. …demonstrate commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and the continued learning necessary to address the pressing problems of our contemporary world. 10A small but

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Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska Anchorage; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Jani M Pallis, University of Bridgeport

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Engineering Management

faculty member. Furthermore, use overtime can demonstrate that teaching innovation and improvement is a continuing effort. One of ushas received direct feedback from a P&T committee member (“Your students love yourclickers.”) based on student course evaluations.Thus, positive impacts on promotion and tenure should result. Our ability to fill a class and teachit effectively is considered in promotion and tenure, including classroom visits by P&Tcommittee members who wanted to see the class after seeing student evaluations. The mainanecdotal exceptions we suggest are extrapolated from non-clicker teaching innovations. Seniorfaculty can be jealous of and out to “get” a high-performing junior colleague. Time taken toteach well can be

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Preparing for Practice

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

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Educational Research and Methods

. Harrisburg, Penn., Nov. 6-7, 2008. ”G.S.Ohm: Electrical Innovation in Industry.” Poster presentation at National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 17, 2006. ”Societas crescit: Invention and Inno- vation through Team Teaching.” Panel presentation at National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 16, 2006. Major Collaborators: Prof. John R. Kallis (California University of Pa.) Graduate Advisor: Prof. Gary Stewardson (Utah State University). Military: U.S. Army, Fort Carson, Colo. Unit Administrative Specialist (Dec. 1998-April 1999), duties: Created and maintained databases for 231 soldiers; responsible for processing all information on incoming and outgoing personnel

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K-12 Professional Development I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Julie Steimle, University of Cincinnati; Howard E. Jackson, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. He is currently professor of Physics and Distinguished Teaching professor, at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio where he has served as both vice president of Research and as University dean of the Graduate School. His current research, supported by the NSF, centers on the optical properties from semiconductor nanowires and the role to teaching innovations on student learning in the STEM disciplines. Before joining the University of Cincinnati, he was associated with McMaster University, and the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Jackson is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.Dr. Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati Dr. Catherine Maltbie is a research associate at the University of

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POTPOURRI

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lifang Shih, Excelsior College; Jane A LeClair, Excelsior College

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Computing & Information Technology

College provides a model of development, implementation, andevaluation of academic programs that is convenient and accessible, especially for those segmentsof the population that are usually underserved by mainstream academic institutions, and so mightnever have the opportunity for achievement and recognition under previous college educationparadigms.The Outcomes Assessment process plays a critical role in balancing the flexibility andaccessibility inherent in this innovative model with rigor and accountability. This systematicprocess not only serves as direct resources that answered all the key questions concerning studentlearning but also helps inform and improve the concepts to the continuing benefits of the programand individual

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New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence L Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

engineeringprofessors and all engineering and technology majors are required to take it, the course’s contentis targeted at all students regardless of their major.Just like technology, the course makeup and content is always evolving and changing. Initiallythe teaching methods included lectures, discussions, videos, exams, and written projects(Loendorf7, 2004). Over time the teaching methods have been expanded to include recreatedartifacts (Loendorf & Geyer11, 2008), demonstrations (Loendorf & Geyer12, 2009), othercollections of technologies (Loendorf & Geyer13, 2010), innovative visual content (Loendorf9,2011), and always the use of stories (Loendorf10, 2012).A wide variety of historical artifacts have been recreated for this course as

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Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

sessions fromNCSU faculty and nationally known speakers on topics that have demonstrated value in K-12education. The workshop was kicked off with Icebreaking Exercises led by Robert Luciano, a high schoolcomputer science teacher from Pocono Mountain East High School in Pennsylvania. These exerciseshelped participants get to know each other and illustrated innovative ways of teaching importantCS concepts in the high school classroom. This was followed by the workshop Keynote Addressby Dr. Lecia Barker of the University of Texas-Austin and the NCWIT. Dr. Barker’s presentationhighlighted many reasons girls and women do not enter computing, including both obvious socialbarriers as well as implicit biases and stereotypes. The remainder of the

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Tablets, Mobile and Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Chingnam Goh, University of Southern Queensland; Linda Ann Galligan, University of Southern Queensland; Harry Ku, University of Southern Queensland

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Computers in Education

handwriting of the user is displayedon the tablet screen. There are two common models of tablet PCs. Slate tablet PCs have nolid or keyboard, which makes them slimmer and lighter in weight than most convertible tabletPCs. By comparison, the convertible model has the combined benefits of both laptop andslate tablet PCs through working in either the laptop mode or tablet mode. Both models allowan instructor to write notes on the screen of the tablet PC. If the Tablet PC is connected to adata projector, the contents written on the screen together with any presentation slide materialis projected at the front of the class. With an integrated pen, touch-screen support, digital-inkinput, handwriting recognition technologies, and innovative hardware, ultra

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Angela Estacion, WestEd; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

: Development of Computing Students’ Professional Identity at University,” in Proceedings of the eleventh annual International Conference on International Computing Education Research, New York, NY, USA, Aug. 2015, pp. 151–159. doi: 10.1145/2787622.2787732.[2] “Inequitable Interactions: A Critical Quantitative Analysis of Mentorship and Psychosocial Development Within Computing Graduate School Pathways - Annie M. Wofford, 2023.” https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23328584221143097 (accessed Feb. 21, 2023).[3] A. Kapoor and C. Gardner-McCune, “Understanding CS Undergraduate Students’ Professional Identity through the lens of their Professional Development,” in Proceedings of the 2019 ACM Conference on Innovation and

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Teresa Piliouras; Pui Lam Yu; Kristin Villanueva; Holly Robillard; Yingxin Chen; Michael Berson; Jeanne R. Lauer; Garret Sampel; Daniel Lapinski; Maigh Attre

– personal responsibility, self-esteem,college preparatory, magnet high school that offers its students atechnology-rich learning environment. Its culture and climate sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty;fosters innovation that goes beyond the classroom. For example, • Thinking skills – creativity, decision-making, problem-a collaborative effort with AITE led to the creation of an online solving, learning ability, visualization skills, andlearning program – Best We Can Be – that engenders learning by reasoning ability;facilitating supportive interpersonal networks between students

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Elyas Irankhah; Sashank Narain; Kelilah L. Wolkowicz

V. RESULT & DISCUSSIONmeticulously recorded and analyzed, with each trial outcomebeing assigned a specific value: winning = 1, losing = 0, and tie In the broader exhibition, the Tic-Tac-Toe AI game project= 2. This analysis provided a structured case study of learning stood out as one of the most engaging activities. This AI gameprogression. Caleb’s engagement with all AI opponents offered remained distinct even among other innovative exhibits.a clear view of strategy adaptation in a young player. These ChemAIstry, for instance, was an interactive software toolresults are visually represented in Fig. 7 below. which allowed

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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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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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

career at Bechtel Power Corporation as a cost engineer. She has held leadership positions in the secondary, post-secondary, non-profit, industry, engineering public policy, and community development sectors. She is currently the Special Assistant to Dr. Sylvia Wilson Thomas, the University of South Florida’s Vice President for Research and Innovation, and President and CEO of the USF Research Foundation. Dr. Johnson Austin received the 1998 NSBE Inaugural Golden Torch Award for Minority Engineering Program Director of the Year, the NAMEPA Outstanding Contribution by a Minority Engineering Program Administrator Award, and the 2015 Outstanding Engineering Alumnus for Civil and Environmental Engineering from The

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CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 2: Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for Intercultural Competence in Higher Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Sociocultural Openness among female students suggestthey are more adaptable to diverse environments. Higher Emotional Attunement among femalestudents indicates stronger emotional intelligence. Increased level of Self-Awareness andEcological and Global Resonance among female students highlight a broader understanding andappreciation of global issues and sustainability. This perspective is essential for addressingglobal challenges and promoting responsible citizenship. Moreover, lower levels of Self-Certitude (not statistically significant), Basic Determinism, and Religious and GenderTraditionalism among female students reflect a more progressive outlook, which can lead togreater innovation and openness to new ideas. Lastly, the higher Need Fulfillment

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Nicole Smith, University of Florida; Sage Bachus, University of Florida; Ashish Aggarwal, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Engineering. His research operates at the intersection of Computer Science Education, Learning Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on enhancing programming education through innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches. He is currently developing AI-powered tools for student assistance and assessment in large programming courses. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science and Management from the University of Florida and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from Jaypee University of Information Technology, India. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Investigating Factors Influencing Performance in an Introductory Programming

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Engineering Identity and Student Support (Features 2 papers of STDT)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hang Zhang, Jining Normal University; Xinyao Song; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

process.In addition, when discussing the issue of international engineering science andtechnology talent cultivation under the “Belt and Road” initiative, relevant researchwill also involve exploring intercultural communicative skills. For example, ZhangXiongwu and Xie Ran believe that international engineering and technological talentsqualified for the “Belt and Road” construction need to have core abilities such asengineering and technical ability, intercultural communicative ability, innovation andentrepreneurship ability. [7] Among them, the intercultural communicativecompetence in the country where the project is located is crucial to the realization ofthe vision of the “Belt and Road” initiative. There are more than 60 countries alongthe “Belt

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Faculty Development at Various Career Stages

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Deesha Chadha, Imperial College London; Erica Jean Hagen, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Paper ID #48629A Comparison of TA Training Programs Across Multiple InstitutionsMs. Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin - Madison Haley Briel is an instructional design consultant with the Collaboratory for Engineering Education and Teaching Excellence (CEETE) within the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) at UW - Madison’s College of Engineering. Her work focuses on promoting inclusive, evidence-based best practices in teaching for instructional staff and faculty. She is particularly passionate about teaching assistant training as a foundation for graduate students as they begin careers in academia.Dr

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

group,where individual backgrounds and learning needs vary significantly [1].This study explores two innovative teaching approaches: game-based visualization, which trans-forms abstract programming concepts into tangible, interactive experiences, and phased assess-ment, which reduces stress and promotes mastery through incremental, low-stakes quizzes. To-gether, these two methods foster a relaxed, enjoyable, and supportive learning environment thatenhances knowledge retention and student confidence.Our findings demonstrate that these methods significantly improve programming performance, asevidenced by higher grades and enhanced mastery of key concepts. These methods have provenhighly effective in addressing the challenges of teaching large

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

staff andfaculty, the Systems Engineering program received its first accreditation from ABET in 1997 andfollowed that up by being accredited again in 2003.After making some important changes to the program following this latest accreditation in accordancewith the few comments made by the evaluators, the program suffered from significant personnel turnover,especially at the Program Director position. In the five years following the 2003 accreditation, theprogram had five different program directors – each one changing out unexpectedly and leaving within afew weeks of announcing their departure. The courses in the program continued to be taught and directedby outstanding young innovators who ensured that their course was the best it could be for

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Amer H. Daggag

function 3.1. Research methodologycould consume a lot of space in the organization. Themultifunction devices offer the upgradability option since they The research conducted a qualitative conceptual survey. Thehave the RAM. This allows one to customize the device with electronic survey was the one that was utilized in the researchregard to his or her requirements. The devices allow different [24]. The statistical sample elimination was based on analysisusers to use the equipment once it is inserted in a network for of the companies that had obtained support from different ICTcommunication. innovation with the enterprise and Innovation program of

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

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

Paper ID #49643Incorporating Sustainability Knowledge into Construction Education Curriculum:A Case Study of Earthen MasonryRoy Uzoma LanMr. Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San AntonioDr. Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Ibukun Awolusi is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio. His research interests and expertise are in construction safety and health, automation and robotics, innovation and technology integration in construction, sustainable materials and

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DSA Technical Session 6

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Bhavya Sharma, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Aryan Ajay Pathare, The University of Arizona; Husain Al Yusuf, The University of Arizona; Roxana Sharifi, The University of Arizona; Rohit Hemaraja, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

proficiency spans multiple programming languages and cloud computing, furthering her research into innovative educational technologies ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Leveraging Cohort-Based Analytics for In-Depth Exploration of Student Progress in Engineering Programs Kristi Manasil,? Gregory L. Heileman,† Rohit Hemaraja,? Bhavya Sharma,‡ Ahmad Slim,† Melika Sharifi,† Roxana Sharifi,† and Husain Al Yusuf† {kmanasil, heileman, rohitheramaja, bhavyasharma, ahslim, akbarsharifi, roxanaa, halyusuf}@arizona.edu ? The School of Information

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tess Bisbee Meier, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

program in 2019, whichfunds teams to solve societal challenges through convergence research and innovation 9 . The NSFdefines convergence as “the merging of innovative ideas, approaches, and technologies from awide and diverse range of sectors and expertise.” While this definition is broad, it contains twoimportant words: “merging” and “diverse”. This definition has been further developed by othersin the field. Convergence is explicitly defined by Peek et al. as, An approach to knowledge production and action that involves diverse teams working together in novel ways—transcending disciplinary and organizational boundaries—to address vexing social, economic, environmental, and technical challenges in an effort to reduce