Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #45478Flipping the Engineering Mechanics Classroom: A Survey of InstructionalApproachesDr. Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto Jacob Moore is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Mont Alto. He has a PhD in Engineering Education and a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include open educational resources, concept mapping, and student assessment techniques.Dr. Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Anna Howard is a Teaching Professor at NC State University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where she has led the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 5.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Verlage, The Ohio State University; Christian Gabbianelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kachina Studer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ashim Dhakal, The Ohio State University; Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Meredith Thompson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

their new knowledge and provides more rigorousdefinitions or conceptual frameworks.3.3. Hands-On LabsFigure 7. An example of the weekly hands-on lab activities using the Kaka Industrial MUB-1Mini Universal Bender wirebending kit, designed to complement, consolidate, and expand uponthe web simulation learning objectives.After completing the 1-2 hours of online course content each week, students attend in-personlabs facilitated by community college or university instructors. The three-hour hands-on labexercises build on the learning objectives of the online videos, assessments, and simulationexercises. This is an opportunity for students to work with spreadsheet data in Excel or GoogleSheets, and Figure 7 shows an example lab from the SPC

Conference Session

Tools, Identities, and Personality in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Elizabeth Nortz, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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Student Division (STDT)

-class assessments, and detailed instructor guides.Following a 1.5 day in-person summit on effective course design, students collaborated in pairsover the summer of 2024 to develop their modules, mentored by two electrical engineeringfaculty members and one sociology faculty member.To evaluate the SEES program, the graduate students completed an end-of-program survey andparticipated in interviews about the level of support they experienced and the challenges theyfaced developing their modules. Overall, we found that the graduate students felt supportedwhile still facing challenges with the program such as time constraints and conflictingexpectations. They also struggled with designing their module, especially with integratingtechnical and social

Conference Session

ABET, PE, and CEBOK

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Zofia Bialek PE; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

more than one of the technical areas of civil engineering.8. Problem Formulate and solve an ill-defined engineering Analysis (4)Recognition and problem appropriate to civil engineering by selectingSolving and applying appropriate techniques and tools.9. Design Evaluate the design of a complex system, Evaluation (6) component, or process and assess compliance with customary standards of practice, user’s and project’s needs, and relevant constraints10. Sustainability Analyze systems of engineered works, whether Analysis (4) traditional

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Mowafy PEng, University of Alberta; Mahmoud Elsayed, University of Alberta; Mostafa Mohamed, University of Alberta; Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng., University of Alberta

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

insights into his teaching. He pioneered the Fantasy Mechanics League (FML), a gamified engagement model, and introduced self-marking assessments inspired by Indigenous practices. His research includes AI-assisted grading tools, dynamic exam generation, and structural design with a focus on seismic performance, mass timber, and hybrid systems. His work is grounded in the belief that ”teaching empowers you to create countless lives through the brilliant minds you cultivate.”Mahmoud Elsayed, University of AlbertaMostafa Mohamed, University of AlbertaDr. Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng., University of Alberta ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Increasing Student Engagement in Large First-Year

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Innovative Approaches to Biomedical Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Zobus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

surveysthat assessed changes in students’ knowledge, engagement, and interest in bioengineering andSTEM. The results of these assessments will be used to refine future labs and shared with theschools within the district for potential replication. By directly engaging with students frommarginalized backgrounds, we intend to empower the next generation of scientists and engineers,advance DEI objectives, and encourage a more inclusive STEM environment.Here, we describe the progression of the workshop series, including volunteer engagement andworkshop deliverables, survey design, and the results of the outreach initiative on the students.By providing these deliverables and results, we aim to make the introduction of bioengineering’sbasic principles

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

engineering design process involves examining failures that have occurredin other similar devices during their operation to ensure that past mistakes are not repeated. Also,if problems do arise during its operation, the redesign of a device or the modification in the wayin which the device is used must involve developing a very clear understanding of the nature andcause of these problems1, 2. Therefore, in some situations, the designer must have the ability tocritically and carefully assess what went wrong with a device during its operation and todetermine what operational circumstances caused the problem to develop. It seems, therefore,that some exposure to examples of how problems that arise during operation of a device can beassessed and dealt

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CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

integrating project management processes in undergraduate education. Her main goal is to understand how work management and product development practices widely used in industry can be modified and adapted to streamline undergraduate STEM education.Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Aparajita Jaiswal is an Intercultural Research Specialist at the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentoring, Assessment and Research (CILMAR), Purdue University. She completed her Ph.D. in 2022 from the Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University. Her research interest lies at the intersection of Intercultural learning, Sociology of learning, Human-computer interaction, and STEM

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

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Professional Papers

become dependent on these tools, which could hindercritical thinking and creativity. This reliance might also affect their ability to produce originalwork independently. Instructors, too, may face challenges in assessing the authenticity andoriginality of student submissions, complicating grading and feedback processes and creatinginconsistent standards of evaluation or even unfair grading practices. Generative AI tools couldalso negatively impact group assignments. The use of generative AI by one or more groupmembers can lead to unequal contributions and difficulty in assessing individual performance.Reliance on AI tools can also complicate peer feedback processes, as students may not be able toaccurately evaluate each other’s contributions

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

NADIYE O. ERDIL; KOENRAAD E. GIESKES

Introduction to Engineering course portion of the program. In this paper,assessment tools, assignments, and examples of student work are described. Also an evaluation of theeffectiveness of the methods used throughout the course is given; and the outcomes in terms of studentretention, engagement, and learning are discussed. Another item addressed is the program’s success inincreasing instructional time and fostering greater ties between the faculty, teaching assistants, students,and residential components of college life.The Introduction to Engineering course portion of the Learning Community was comprised of twosections, each consisting of twenty students. The paper includes a comparison of these two LearningCommunity sections with the traditional

Conference Session

ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hammam Alsafrjalani, University of Miami

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

rather a sign ofengagement in the learning activities.Furthermore, we used the results of the course evaluation to assess the students’ reception of theapproaches we use in the classroom. Table 2 summarizes the results of three relative questions inthese evaluations, taken by students of two sections—71% and 80% of students completed theevaluations for these two sections, respectively. Table 2. Summary of student feedback in course evaluation Strongly Metric Agree Neutral D/SD Agree Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec

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ELOS Technical Session 1: Integrating AI, VR, and MR in Engineering Lab Experiences

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Keisha C. A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Joseph Dowell; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

challenges as well as student feedback from the first semester of use. Thesematerials are presented in hopes of aiding others who seek to develop mixed realityapplications for Engineering instruction. Keywords—formative assessment, active learning, retention, student-centered instructionIntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic, in which traditional educational delivery was disrupted, highlightedthe need for alternate, flexible and effective ways of educating students remotely. Theinstructors in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE) at Prairie View A&MUniversity noted the lack of in person processes and environments that were immersive andincluded social interaction compromised student learning outcomes. Observations made are

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 7B

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David A. Dillard P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Lord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anita Walz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityCassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Cassie Wallwey is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research interests center on student-centered and inclusive learning practices and principles including student engagement in learning, feedback and assessment, self-regulation of learning, and student motivation. Cassie got her PhD in Engineering Education from Ohio State University and her MS and BS in Biomedical Engineering from Wright State University.Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Benjamin (Ben) Chaback is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Papa Ansah Okohene, Colorado State University; Zachary Lopez

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

"callouts" within the platform, representing innovative ideas about the built environment.The pilot study focuses on the features and callouts within the platform that captured students’attention and how these interactions help students develop competencies vital to the evolvingconstruction industry. A secondary objective of the paper is to present a structured assignmentand its assessment rubric that guides student engagement with the FWV platform. Theassignment is designed to enhance student learning outcomes by encouraging the exploration ofinnovative, technology-driven concepts early in their academic journey. By immersing studentsin a virtual environment, this assignment bridges theoretical knowledge with practical, forward-thinking

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

, computerscience, and music majors. Students were assessed the first year using weekly problems sets,daily questions, and lab reports, and peer reviews for group lab work. In the second year, wecontinued to use these same assessment techniques but also included a Midterm and a FinalExamination.In the first year, the students provided us a midterm course evaluation, so that we could see howthe course was going from their perspective. A Table of some basic questions that were asked isshown in Table 2. The students’ written feedback was provided approximately near Topic 4 onthe Space Environment.Table 2. Series of questions to gage student interest in STEM and interest in the current course.1. On a scale of 1-10, (10 being the highest, 5 Neutral, 1 being

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session: Developing Engineering Competencies III

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

metacognition and told them that they wouldbe engaging in metacognitive activities within the course. Students then articulated a learninggoal, personal goal, and professional goal for the course. They wrote a plan for meeting thesegoals, what support they would need, and what concerns they have about the course. They werealso instructed that they would be discussing their reflective writing with peers in-class.The second reflective metacognitive writing activity required student participants to reflect ontheir learning so far and to assess their progress toward their stated goals. Additionally, studentswere asked to evaluate where they need to put more effort toward meeting their goals, to outlinea strategy that would support their continued progress

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.A

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman AlRabah, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Zepei Li, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Volodymyr Kindratenko, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Tomasz Kozlowski, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

improving computing courses to enhance both student learning and instructor experiences.Zepei Li, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Zepei Li is a Ph.D. student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from UIUC. His research interests span AI in education, computer science education, and human-computer interaction. His previous work includes assessing student learning in database query languages and examining students’ behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs toward generative AI in educational settings. He aims to enhance AI tools to better support educational applications.Ms. Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Ali Dinc, Sam Houston State University; Joice Hill, Sam Houston State University; Emma Elizabeth Robles; Addym Paul Jackson, Sam Houston State University; Francis Coker, Sam Houston State University

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

frameworkguided the experience, integrating iterative design reviews, simulation-based analysis, andprototype testing. The outcome is a functional prototype that not only meets competitionrequirements but also enhances the students’ understanding of engineering principles and real-world problem-solving skills. To evaluate student learning, the team implemented pre/post self-efficacy surveys with a custom rubric used to assess growth in problem-solving, teamwork, andsystem-level thinking. Preliminary results suggest that this competition-based approach enhancesengagement, deepens conceptual understanding, and provides students with realistic engineeringdesign experience. This work contributes evidence-based insights into the effectiveness ofcompetition

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DSAI Technical Session 10: Research Infrastructure and Institutional Insights

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pallavi Singh, University of South Florida; Joel Howell; Joshua Karl Thomas Ranstrom, University of South Florida; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

). The QPserves as a career development roadmap, emphasizing self-regulated learning, ethical practices,and targeted action plans supported by reflective assessments. Moreover, experiential learningactivities within the PFE program foster a service orientation among students, significantly en-hancing their social agency, academic self-confidence, and critical thinking skills, all vital forengineering success [8][1].Initially, the QP framework relied on Excel sheets and Google Forms to collect data on students’qualification development plans. Over six years of data were refined to simplify implementa-tion and analysis of the QP. This led to the development of the QP App, a semi-automatedplatform enabling students to select action items, assign

Conference Session

GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati; Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of California, Los Angeles ; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

to n = 288 students from 12 U.S. institutionsin 2024. Intersectionality guided the identification of climate constructs, the creation of items forthe constructs, and the refinement of those items based on preceding phenomenologicalinterviews. The revised scale comprised 43 items assessing eight focused climates. Exploratoryfactor analysis identified six latent factors, such as perceived cultural diversity, diversity,performance, authenticity, organizational support, and psychosocial safety with 36 items.Although the literature differentiates between psychological safety climate and mastery climate,the items for the two constructs did not group together. Therefore, these scale items will berevised for the next round of validity study. The six

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.C

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Jamali, University of Nevada, Reno; Andrew L DeBolt; Henry Dalton, University of Nevada, Reno; Jenavieve K Layosa, University of Nevada, Reno; Ilana Rose Macy; Ponkoj Chandra Shill, University of Nevada, Reno; David Feil-Seifer, University of Nevada, Reno; Frederick C Harris, University of Nevada, Reno; Sergiu Dascalu, University of Nevada, Reno; Rui Wu, East Carolina University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, and assessment tools. It is designed forundergraduate students and offers a scalable solution that can be deployed in a varietyof educational settings [8]. In the context of broader trends in educational technology, the FORE platform rep-resents a shift towards blended learning models, where traditional in-person teaching issupplemented by online tools that provide immediate feedback and allow for self-pacedstudy. Online platforms, such as Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy, have revolutionizedthe way students learn by making high-quality educational content available on demand.The FORE platform builds on this model by providing not just theoretical lessons, butpractical, hands-on learning through its integrated simulation environment [9

Conference Session

Inclusive and Reflective Practices in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Emersen Kronsnoble, University of Florida; Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

participation on role identity in STEM, studentswere encouraged to complete questions dedicated to the Role Identity Survey – STEM (RIS-STEM) tool [2], [6]. The survey questions are tailored to assessing students' perceptions ofthemselves in three facets of STEM role identity: Interest – desire or curiosity, Competence –ability or performance, and Recognition – self-recognition and recognition by others as a STEMperson.Role Identity Survey: InterestTo measure the student participant's interest in STEM, shown in Figure 6, students rated how muchthey agreed with the following questions using this 4-point Likert scale: Strongly Disagree,Disagree, Agree, Strongly Agree. A. I like to figure out how things work C. Doing STEM is fun B. I

Conference Session

ME Division 12: Innovative Approaches to Thermodynamics

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuel K. Glakpe, Howard University; Aavash Budhathoki, Howard University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

real-world engineering optimization challenges.The effectiveness of this computational approach was evaluated through multiple assessmentmethods. Solution validation was performed through cross-verification of MATLAB results withEngineering Equation Solver (EES), which helps assess solution accuracy and computationalefficiency. Next, the study aimed to analyze student performance, comparing grades betweentraditional homework assignments and exams to MATLAB-based projects. Furthermore, studentfeedback was collected through a comprehensive survey assessing their comfort level withcomputational tools, perceived improvement in understanding core thermodynamic concepts,practical applicability of the learned computational skills, and overall

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 9: Student Reflections, Metacognition, and Competency Mapping

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; VARUN KATHPALIA, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

Pointwise Mutual Information(NPMI) score was used to evaluate topic quality, aligning with human assessments of coherence[10]. Empirical analysis identified 10 topics as optimal for the dataset. For each topic, the top 20keywords with the highest probability were extracted, revealing the distribution of words acrosstopics. A manual review of these keywords, informed by domain knowledge, was conducted tounderstand underlying themes and refine preliminary labels. This hybrid approach ensured that theannotated topics were both contextually relevant and analytically robust.3.5.3.1.3 Dimensionality Reduction and VisualizationDimensionality reduction techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and t-SNE (t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter B Johnson, Imperial College London

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

and actual flow rates • Application of theory to one’s own measured data • Report writing experience • Group work • Interaction with GTA (graduate teaching assistant) • Excellent laboratory and technical support (for example, good data was possible to collect) • Recent introduction of use of manometry (not electronic pressure gauges) • Prompt feedbackThe following problems needed addressing: • Misalignment between high workload and low weighting of assessment • Poorly timed activity (occuring before the relevant lectures were given) • Unclear expectations and inconsistent grading • Students could follow instructions but did not necessarily understand what they were doing • Lecture

Conference Session

Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harlan John Peterson, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Yanzhe Li, University of Oxford; Gyuseok L. Kim, University of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

subsequent solar tracker development with an iterative engineeringprocess for fourteen months. The student’s active role in the project and their reflectionshighlight the educational and technical impact of a project-based approach to solar trackingtechnology. By designing, testing, and optimizing a dual-axis solar tracker, students engaged inan interdisciplinary engineering project that integrated automation, mathematical modeling,coding, and solar energy research. These reflections are analyzed to assess the alignment of theproject with the intended learning objectives.2. Experimental Methods2.1 Preliminary Lecture and Laboratory SessionThe School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania hosts highly motivated high schoolstudents to ESAP

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Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University; George Delagrammatikas, Duke University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

journeys and expose students to the range of science and engineeringprofessions including mechanical engineers, entrepreneurs, roboticist, polymer scientists,education researchers, and science/engineering communication specialists.3.4 Executing ProjectsWe introduced and continued to revisit the Engineering Design Process including: 1. Problemformation, 2. Defining design criteria and constraints, 3. Brainstorming solution options andevaluating them, and 4. iterating through prototypes, shown in Fig. 1, testing, and evaluatingiterative designs. Students were guided through an ideation process where the quantity of ideaswas more important than their initial feasibility assessment. From these initial ideas that werewritten on sticky-notes, students

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session - Expanding horizons

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Yung, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Paper ID #48137Rethinking Engineering Ethics: Merging DEI with Traditional Ethical Challengesthrough Intersectionality ( Theory Paper)Dr. Douglas Yung, Syracuse University Dr. Douglas Yung is an Associate Teaching Professor and Program Director in the bioengineering undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he has made a significant impact through his teaching, research, and community outreach efforts. With a research focus on interfacing microbes with engineering tools at the micro- and nano-scale, Dr. Yung is exploring methods to rapidly assess the viability of superbugs and harness energy from extremophiles

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Michael Tyler Johnson-Moore, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

manuscript. This projectprovides insights into the challenges of developing complex robotic systems with distributedcontrol architectures and serves as a foundation for future work in this domain.This project was implemented as part of the SHSU ETEC 4199 and ETEC 4399 senior designcourses, which assess several student learning outcomes related to ABET-ETAC and ATMAEstandards.I. INTRODUCTIONThis document discusses the construction of a robotic human arm using a novel internalarchitecture inspired by the human nervous system. The focus of this project was on the internalelectronic and communications systems of the arm, not on mechanical capabilities.Currently, human prostheses are based on traditional robotics and controlled indirectly by

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Engagement and Support in ECE Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Olga Mironenko, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #46303WIP: Gamification as an Engagement Tool in ECE CoursesDr. Victoria Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. She has worked with University of New Mexico before joining UIUC where she developed some graduate courses on Electromagnetics. Dr. Shao has research interests in curriculum development, assessment, student retention and student success in