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Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Excellence Matters in an Education SettingIn addition to reducing educational barriers, fostering inclusive belonging means creating anenvironment where all students feel valued and respected. This involves adapting teachingmethods to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that every student, regardless ofbackground or ability, has the support needed to succeed.Practical strategies include:• Using inclusive language (e.g., saying “Hi, everyone” instead of “Hey, guys”).• Offering flexible assessment methods that cater to different learning styles (e.g., allowing both written or video submissions).• Fostering a classroom culture that celebrates diverse lived experiences and encourages peer collaboration. Why Societal

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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with time managementand teamwork challenges endemic of many undergraduate design teams, the baseline knowledge to makeinformed design decisions was present as shown in student feedback. In an effort to assess the effectiveness of the course re-structuring, the course director provided acapstone design applicability survey to the ME492 students. In this survey students were asked to list thethree most helpful lessons from ME492 toward their capstone project and make a determination of thelesson timing (too early, just right, too late). In addition, students were furnished with a copy of Figure 5and asked to assess the lesson’s helpfulness on their capstone work on a scale from five to one (five was“very helpful” and one was “did not

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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of φV0= 32. 1° Figure 11. Correct INPUT Value of φV0= 26.1°4. Student SurveysIn order to assess the advantages of introducing animations in the classroom, the animationsoftware was used in two sections of Dynamics at Kettering University (Flint, MI) during the fallterm of 2007. Approximately 70 students were surveyed at the end of the term regarding theeffectiveness of the software. The students were assured that their answers would remainanonymous.Questions from three categories were asked.1) General Opinions: How animation software enhances the overall learning of the student.2) Mechanics Concepts: How the software enhances specific mechanics concepts.3) Specific Opinions: Specific observations of the software and

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Xiaobin Le P.E.; Ali Moazed; Anthony Duva; Richard Roberts

safety are satisfied, so that only safecomponents / assemblies would be chosen as the prototypes of the design project. These concepts are part of the program objectives and outcomes and performance criterionfor measuring the success of the curriculum developed with Industrial Program AdvisoryCommittee, Faculty, Alumni and Student input. Using the performance criterion, rubrics weredeveloped to directly assess student performance in the class room. From our direct observationsin several classes, students who participated in class design projects by creating virtualcomponents and virtual assemblies had a better understanding of engineering design and gainedreal hands-on experiences which could be directly implemented in their COOP experiences

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Mohammadjafar Esmaeili; Ali Eydgahi

. In order to test this satisfaction of students in project-based classes, there is notrelationship this study utilizes TAM as a core model to assess the enough evidence to show any attitude changes toward STEMeffect of active learning based classes on students’ intention and course.attitude toward STEM course. Moreover, this study hasexamined the effects of external factors such as social influences,and internal factors such as anxiety and self-efficacy toward This study is attempting to examine the relationship betweenSTEM courses. active learning methodology that has been introduced in one of

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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A.M. Annan; C. M. McLain; M. E. Perham; D. N. Robear; D. J. McLaughlin

. Without reinforcement, most fundamentals arestudents to linear circuit and system theory, digital logic design, never digested by the students” [1]. Second, there is the senseand electronics. The piloted lab component ran in parallel with that engineering students are missing out on some of thethe lecture component. In the lab component, students were excitement associated with “hooking things up” and “makingarranged into teams, assigned an experiment-kit, and charged things” in a way that leverages electrical engineeringwith designing, building, testing, operating and demonstrating knowledge. We have witnessed a dramatic nationwidecollision-avoiding robotic “smart cars.” Subjective assessment decrease in

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DSAI Technical Session 1: K–12 and Early Exposure to Data Science and AI

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University; Matthew Cushing, Rice University

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Diversity

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

Education”. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 4–7 December 2018, Wollongong, NSW, Australia Page 1005 – 1010.[7] Lin, P.-Y., Chai, C.-S., Jong, M. S.-Y., Dai, Y., Guo, Y., & Qin, J. (2021). Modeling the structural relationship among primary students’ motivation to learn artificial intelligence. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 2, 100006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2020.100006[8] Relmasira, S. C., Lai, Y. C., & Donaldson, J. P. (2023). Fostering AI Literacy in Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in the Age of Generative AI. Sustainability, 15(18), NA-NA. https

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ECE-Instructional Tools and Online Resources

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

resulting Vo for each. Use performance equation to calculate the mass in kg (Table 6). Table 6: Voltage OutputResults of New developed Labs and ProjectsCourse assessment of new developed labs and projects:Table 7 provides the students’ final grades when the circuit theory and application course wastaught by the same instructors either with traditional labs or with the newly developed labs andprojects. For all classes, Lab/project assignments took 20%, homework assignments took 20%,and exams took 60% of the overall grade. 53 students enrolled in traditional lab classes and 48students took the course with the newly developed labs and projects over the last two years. Allstudents in the classes completed all

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Culture, Agency, and Responsibility through Curriculum (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 5)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clausell Mathis II, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

creative tasks and assessments, and enhanced engagementwith students [19].3.​ Research QuestionThis study examines the role a professional learning community (PLC) has on physics teachers regardinghow they design and implement culturally relevant lessons. Notably, we examine one physics teacher’sprocess in making his energy-focused lesson more culture-based. The central research question guidingthis study is: How can a professional learning community of secondary physics teachers transform an existing curriculum on energy into a more culturally relevant one?The participants in our study comprise secondary physics teachers who are actively involved in a PLC.These teachers come from diverse regions across the United States, bringing

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma; Justin Wang, The Overlake School

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

of the Computer Engineering discipline and learn the difference betweenComputer and other engineering programs, a free half-day workshop is planned and organized.The workshop targets 30 female and minority students who are interested in STEM disciplinesand currently attending community colleges in the area. During the event, attendees learn topicsincluding (1) how to use a breadboard, (2) what is an RLC circuit, (3) how to describe the circuitbehavior, and (4) how to use Arduino to implement feedback control of the capacitor’s voltage.These topics are carefully chosen to align with our CompE curriculum and require only basicknowledge of physics and calculus. To assess the outcomes, attendees are asked to do an entrysurvey, and a follow-up

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna K. T. Howard, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Nicholas Garcia, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Gregory K Watkins P.E., North Carolina State University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

. Roccabianca, “Effect of Assessment Methods onPerformance in Mechanics of Materials,” presented at the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition, Jun. 2018. Accessed: Feb. 20, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://peer.asee.org/effect-of-assessment-methods-on-performance-in-mechanics-of-materials[4] A.K.T. Howard and N. Garcia, “Weekly Quizzes with No Homework,” presented at the ASEESoutheastern Section Conference, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. Jun. 2025.[5] A.K.T. Howard, “Flipped Classroom – Ten Years Later,” presented at the 2019 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition, Jun. 2019. Accessed: Jan. 20, 2025. [Online]. Available:https://peer.asee.org/flipped-classroom-ten-years-later[6] G. Gaudette and S. Wodin-Schwartz, “Flying Forces

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 9

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Patrick Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

social mobility. Moreover, the proposed program promotes communitycollaboration since community, industry, and higher education leaders must communicate andagree on action plans to invest in clean energy technicians.I. Introduction to Clean Energy Education Study ResultsEnergy production is a critical requirement of everyday life, and the movement to decarbonizeenergy systems has led to the use of clean energy technologies [2]. Learning about thesealternative energy systems and the skills required to produce them is an important part ofengineering technology training [3]. This research aimed to identify clean energy technologyskills and professional skills required for employment in the field as assessed by surveying andinterviewing opinions

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason University; Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

, Fairfax, VA. His areas of expertise include Critical Infrastructure Protection, vulnerability assessments and mitigations, probabilistic risk evaluation and risk management, Security engineering, blast modelling and mitigation of effects, facilities engineering, and facilities management. He is a member of the Executive Committee, Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. As a program evaluator and a team chair, Dr. Kathir has evaluated engineering programs for accreditation at over 30 institutions in the U.S. and internationally.Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason UniversityDr. Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Collaborating

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STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University; Bernard Justus Wekullo, Texas Tech University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #47112Engagement in Practice: Integrating Architecture and STEM through Community-BasedProjects for High School StudentsDr. Mihwa Park, Texas Tech University Dr. Mihwa Park is an Associate Professor of STEM education at Texas Tech University. Her research interests involve developing measurement instruments to assess students’ understanding of scientific concepts and their emotions when learning science. She is also interested in teachers’ emotions about teaching science and teacher identity.Mr. Bernard Justus Wekullo, Texas Tech University Bernard J. Wekullo is a Ph.D. graduate student and a Research Assistant at

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Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

quantitative data collected through the AGQ-R questionnaire were analyzed usingdescriptive and inferential statistics. The reliability of AGQ-R was assessed using Cronbach’salpha in SPSS. Overall, Cronbach’s alpha was 0.82, which shows that the questionnaire hassatisfactory internal consistency. One-way ANOVA was used to find the statistically significantdifferences in achievement goal orientation types (mastery goal orientation, performance goalorientation, performance-avoidance goal orientation, and mastery avoidance goal orientation)across the different gender groups.Table 1. Descriptive Statistics of AGO types across different Genders. AGO Types Gender N Mean Std. Deviation

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Kidd, State University of New York Maritime College

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

Technical Education (CTE) high school as the mentees.Future WorkThe program will be assessed by reviewing student responses to the self-reported data from thestudents in the initial class and enrollment in the follow-on courses scheduled for the Fallsemester. Questions on self-reflections will include assessments of their views on sustainability,their views on how sustainability works within their future careers, and whether they are more orless likely to continue within their major. This information will be used to evaluate whether thecourse is effective and determine whether it can be successfully implemented as a tool towardsstudent retention.If the program is successful and it appears to be useful for retention, other microcredentials

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 12: Bridging the Gap - Strategies to Support Diverse Learners in Early Engineering Courses

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gretchen Scroggin, University of Arkansas; Heath Aren Schluterman, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

engineering students (approximately 90 students of 900) begin in the 3-hour CollegeAlgebra courses.College Algebra serves as a prerequisite for both Precalculus and University Chemistry I, whichare required courses in all our engineering majors and many other STEM majors on campus.Because these subjects build directly on the mathematical skills developed in College Algebra,they provide a meaningful way to assess the impact of any changes made to the course. Byexamining student success in these subsequent courses, we can determine the impact of themodifications to College Algebra.There are 8.6% of the 3-credit hour College Algebra students enrolled in the Precalculus in thefollowing Spring semester. During this time, Precalculus uses Pathways to

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DSAI Technical Session 8: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Instruction

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Selena Johnson, Rowan University; Paromita Nath, Rowan University; Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

appropriate interventions, and 5) increaseusers’ awareness of their own actions and progress” 1 . Although LA is adept at trackingbehavioral metrics such as login activity, content interaction, and assignment completion,automated methods often lack the context needed to fully understand student motivations. Forexample, a study 2 on first-year engineering students and instructors found that while LA canmonitor student engagement through quantifiable data, it may not capture the underlying reasonsbehind student behaviors, such as personal challenges or intrinsic motivations. Furthermore, Talbiand Ouared 3 indicates that while LA tools are effective at assessing student participation levels,they often overlook the qualitative elements of learning

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ME Division 3: Modern Tools and Methods in Structural Analysis and CAD

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis E Monterrubio, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

bendingFEA results of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 can be compared applying loads and measuringdisplacements using a Universal Machine as the one shown in Figure 6. Three-point bendingrequires support and an element to apply the load. Figure 6. Universal machine and composite plate on support.Shear stress can be measured with a special sensor, but in this case only the axial strain wasmeasured and compared to the FEA results and hand calculations. A schematic of the strain gageappears in Figure 7. The theory of the strain gage and logarithmic decrement to determinedamping is also given in class. Figure 7. ¼ bridge strain gage connection6. Assessment of the laboratoriesTo ensure teaching success, it is important

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Sakul Ratanalert, Columbia University in the City of New York

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

instructors reporting use in 2024[6]. Instructors who use AI-tools have been typically using the tools to outsource teaching tasks,such as course design, assessment development, and even grading [5]. Chatbot performance hashistorically improved quickly—ChatGPT had been able to improve from a B- exam performancein a typical MBA course to an A+ between November 2022 and January 2023 [7], forinstance—and that spending on these technologies continues to grow [8], these generative AItools will continue to improve and specialize into more fields.Response within higher education to ChatGPT and other generative AI tools has been decidedlymixed [9], with the initial instinct for some instructors and schools was to block access and try todetect AI-use as a

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Disability in Engineering Programs (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 3)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Figard, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

, (2)abstract screening, and (3) full-text screening. A screening tool was created to standardize studyselection using the inclusion and exclusion criteria. During the review, papers were noted if thestudy would be included in the next screening cycle and, if not, the reasons why (defined by theinclusion criteria that were not met). Initially, papers were assessed based on relevance to the research question usingpredefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. To ensure reliability, the screening process wasconducted collaboratively by multiple researchers. During the title and abstract screening, eachpaper was independently reviewed by two members of the research team. In cases ofdisagreement, a third member reviewed the study, and final

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

; and C) Examines educators’ views on using andunderstanding tools like genAI, particularly ChatGPT. The research incorporates both qualitativeand quantitative survey data from students and faculty, assessing educators’ attitudes towardsgenAI, their methods of implementation, and specific use cases in teaching and research. It alsoconsiders the viewpoints of those who oppose the use of genAI or discourage its adoption amongstudents. Additionally, the paper discusses students’ insights regarding both the beneficial anddetrimental uses of genAI. The findings from the surveys conducted with faculty and students arepresented throughout the paper.Introduction and BackgroundThe research highlights the rapid growth and increasing attention generative

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

include hardware, architecture, protocols, standards, andsecurity practices. The outcomes of the course are given as follows: • Describe, apply, and assess the performance of standard input and output components in industrial applications • Identify the power requirements for the operation of an IoT device • Define and describe standards, challenges, and best practices relating to security.The prerequisites of the course are Programming for Engineers and Applied Electricity andElectronics.2.2 Mixed Reality in ManufacturingThe coverage of this course is on MR applications in IIoT-based manufacturing systems,superimposing digital content onto physical systems, and integrating data from smart andconnected manufacturing production

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New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Rebecca Acosta Burdette; Annemarie Galeucia

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

initiative of the College of Engineering and CxC. Thecampus-wide program was also a key element of LSU’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP),developed for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges(SACSCOC) 2004 reaffirmation cycle. While assessing communication artifacts foraccreditation was challenging, the data collected demonstrated the program’s value and helpedsupport the College of Engineering’s ABET accreditation efforts.In 2024, C-I Courses and the resources that support them, including the EngineeringCommunication Studio, were selected to be the QEP for the 2024-2029 cycle. CxC’s C-Ipedagogy was cited as a high-impact teaching approach that positively influenced undergraduatelearning and retention. The parts of

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ERM Technical Session: Professional Formation & Career Aspirations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; René Marie Rosalie Marius

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

based on a participant’s experiences in HEPs. Other papers publishedfrom this research study provide reasoning and background for this analysis. The research design is amixed methods approach including quantitative methods via a survey which informed the qualitativemethod via interviews [1]. To study the interactions among professional responsibility, HEPs, and DEI,two existing instruments were combined into a survey provided to engineering students and professionals.The Engineering Professional Responsibility Assessment (EPRA) was used to understand the perspectivesof students toward professional and social responsibility with special emphasis on recording participationin engineering service or humanitarian engineering projects (HEPs) [2

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 8: Communication and Liberal Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Woodworth Wong, University of New Hampshire; Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

examples and a checklist to guide plain language writing. The organization also provides annual awards and reports detailing the compliance of the federal government to plain language requirements.  https://writingcenter.catalyst.harvard.edu/plain-language [3]- An explanation of plain language, as well as a checklist and additional information are available on this useful website.  https://medlineplus.gov/all_easytoread.html [38]- MedlinePlus’ plain language writeups are helpful examples of documents that provide clearly worded information that is both useful and accurate. The materials assessment tool provided can be used to evaluate and improve the clarity of documents. Additionally, it is

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Faculty Development: Connections and Community

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

other faculty was really key to my whole experience,” he reflected. Throughcollective efforts, he observed significant cultural shifts. “There’s now a community that workswith each other and talks to each other…It used to be isolated people,” he explained. The CoPfostered cross-departmental connections, enabling faculty to exchange ideas and strategies. As henoted, “You can achieve things you wouldn’t achieve otherwise and…change the way thedepartment culture or the teaching culture really works.His most notable contributions came through the adaptive course learning system and digitaltesting system projects, which transformed assessment practices and student learningexperiences. “The adaptive course learning system and digital testing system

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Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), awarded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) since 2001, and a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) awarded by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) since 2004. In addition to positions in the automotive industry, Dr. Ertekin has held faculty positions at Western Kentucky University and Trine University. He later joined Drexel University’s College of Engineering as an associate clinical professor and has been instrumental in course development and the assessment and improvement of the Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, including integrated laboratories, project-based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel M. Esposito, United States Naval Academy; Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier, United States Naval Academy

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

design at Michigan and WPI [2, 7, 8].Several efforts [10,11] have surveyed the robotics community to assess the most common topicscovered in robotics programs helping to reveal common curricular threads. In [9] the authorsnote that the standardization of academic programs during this wave of educational reform thatcontinued into the early part of the 20th century was brought about in part by the accreditationorganizations, such as the Engineers’ Council for Professional Development (ECPD) - ABET’sprecursor- which first began accrediting engineering programs in 1932. ABET’s addition ofprogram criteria for “Mechatronics, Robotics, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs” maybe a first step in bringing about some standardization in an

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AI in the Engineering Management Classroom

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

exist as 120 credit hourexperiences, with many programs exceeding this desired number of credit hours. Frequently,compromises are executed where a generic public speaking general education course is used tojustify meeting a communications requirement. Many programs will augment the publicspeaking course by expanding additional professional communications developmentopportunities across several classes in the curriculum. For example, classes that require studentsto present a technical report could be used to assess communication skills. Professionalcommunication skills could be incorporated into the capstone experience for the program,especially if the capstone requires students to work as a group with a project sponsor. Whilethese approaches