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Technical Sessions 5
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Ujwalkumar Dashrath Patil, Department of Civil Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia.
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Engineering Education, 2024Integrating Climate Change Into Engineering EducationAbstractClimate change is one of the major societal challenges of this century and students that graduatefrom engineering programs must be equipped and prepared to address this challenge. Addressingit will require broad societal changes with impacts that will reverberate through all engineeringdisciplines. Therefore, it is imperative that climate change and its associated impacts areintegrated into engineering curriculum so that the future workforce will be ready.In civil engineering, the impacts will present challenges to the design and maintenance of criticalinfrastructure systems that support daily life. The key question then becomes “how do weprepare students for
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University
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Paper ID #45740Exploring Foundry-Guided Holistic and Interdisciplinary CommunicationStrategies for Engineering EducationDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to
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Technical Sessions 1
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Zhou Zhang, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Yizhe Chang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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project-based learning (PBL) by enabling students to explore new ideas,generate creative solutions, and receive real-time assistance with problem-solving. It supportsknowledge expansion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking. Tools such as AI-driven simulations 13, virtual labs, and augmented reality 14 environments allow students to gainpractical experience in scenarios that closely mimic professional engineering challenges, 15. Theseadvancements democratize education by providing high-quality learning resources to students inremote areas 16 or underprivileged backgrounds, promoting inclusivity in engineering education 17.1.3 Overview of ethical considerations in AI integration in educationAs Generative AI becomes increasingly
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Technical Sessions 1
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Akin Tatoglu, University of Hartford
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, collaborative navigation and AI applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating AI in Engineering Education: A Five-Phase Framework for Responsible ChatGPT UseAbstractOne of the challenges as the new technological advancements become part of everyday lives areto be able to incorporate and responsibly use them. The use of generative AI tools such asChatGPT, started to become more common, especially in educational settings. One of thechallenges is to understand how can we support students to be responsible generative AI userswhile highlighting the importance of original work and creativity. Another challenge is also howcan faculty decide on the appropriate amount of
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout
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Paper ID #45472Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A CollaborativeIndustry-Academia ModelDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey. Following, a masterˆa C™s degree a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A Collaborative
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Xzavier Longacre, Mercer University; Joshua Ryan Haye, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University
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UniversityDominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Mercer on Mission (MOM) to Identify Educational Needs through Collaborative EngagementAbstractInternational service-learning projects at the college level are crucial in providing opportunitiesfor students to address real-world challenges through collaborative and educational frameworks.Such projects allow students and participants to engage in hands-on learning while workingdirectly with communities to support locally-driven initiatives. When developing a new service-learning project with an international partner, one first needs to understand their priorities,challenges, and desired outcomes to
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Technical Sessions 2
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Jessica Santangelo, Hofstra University; Jacqueline Lee, Nassau Community College; Catherine Weinstein, Nassau Community College; Scott T Lefurgy, Hofstra University; Sean A Roberts, Nassau Community College; Suzanne Trabucco, Nassau Community College; Kristin Weingartner, Hofstra University
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her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University specializing in thermal sciences where her dissertation research spanned three colleges and focused on Engineering Education. Her passions include but are not limited to Engineering Education, Energy Engineering and Conservation, and K-20 STEM Outreach. Prior to matriculating at NCSU, she worked at the North Carolina Solar Center developing a passion for wind and solar energy research while learning renewable energy policy. She combined these passions with K-20 STEM Outreach while a National Science Foundation Fellow with the GK-12 Outreach Program at NCSU where she began Energy Clubs, an out-of-school-time program for third, fourth and
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University
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of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Understanding How ECE Senior Undergraduates Perceive Their Strengths and Weaknesses in Individual vs. Collaborative WritingThis paper revisits research begun in a work-in-progress paper published by Barton et al. in the2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings [1] and presents additional findingsrelevant to that work.Introduction and backgroundIn [1], the authors asked junior- and senior-level engineering undergraduates representing alleight engineering departments within Mississippi State University’s Bagley College ofEngineering to self
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University
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interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to develop and investigate pedagogical techniques utilized to enhance critical and creative thinking at interdisciplinary interfaces.Dr. Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University Dr. P. E. Arce is University Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Professor and Past Department Chair of Chemical Engineering at TTU, Cookeville, TN-Currently, he is a co-coordinator of the Grad
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Professional Papers
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel
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collaboration. These shifts reflectKEEN’s adaptability and responsiveness to the changing needs of engineering students andindustry, positioning the program as a model for evolving engineering education to meetcontemporary demands. The insights gathered from this study suggest that KEEN’s framework,workshops, and fellow contributions can serve as a guide for other educational programs seekingto integrate entrepreneurial learning within a holistic, socially aware engineering curriculum.ConclusionThis study analyzes the KEEN Fellowship program (2020–2024), highlighting its impact onfostering EML in engineering education. The findings highlight trends in attracting diversefaculty across institutions, disciplines, and career stages, while advancing themes
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama
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current alternate instructor model being used at the University of SouthAlabama, and outlined the research that will be carried out. The results of the analysis will havethe potential to provide guidance for the administration and teaching of flipped classrooms atother similarly sized universities. Future works will also include expanding on this paper so thata plan for other universities is included. It is expected that the results of the survey will showthere are both positive and negative impacts to having multiple instructors in a flipped classroomsetting.References[1] B. Kerr, "The flipped classroom in engineering education," in International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, Florence, 2015.[2] C. K. Lo and K. F. Hew, "The
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute
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Design Group in Norfolk, Virginia. He spent three years teaching at Texas Tech University before joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in 2008 where he is now the Charles S. Luck, Jr. ’20 Institute Professor in Engineering. He is also currently serving as the department head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering department.Mrs. Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute I have graduated from Clemson University in Civil Engineering in 2016. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Virginia Military Institute. I am very much interested about Engineering Education, speci ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel
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Paper ID #45519Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering LessonsDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Scott Curtis, The Citadel ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
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the qualitative data from both the student and Peer Leader participants in this unique learning environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building Strong Communities: Exploring Qualitative Data on Virtual Learning Support Structures to Support Non-Traditional Groups in Foundational Engineering CoursesAbstractThis paper explores structural learning support systems that lead to the collaboration andprofessional development of non-traditional engineering students who serve as peer leaders inasynchronous, online engineering programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Thequalitative findings based on students’ responses to open-ended questions in the pre
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Adam Piper, Mississippi State University; Jenna Johnson, Mississippi State University; Daniel Dunaway, Mississippi State University
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classroom.Dr. Jenna Johnson, Mississippi State University Jenna Johnson, Ph.D., is an assistant teaching professor and undergraduate coordinator for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Gulf Coast Campus of Mississippi State University. She is a three-time MSU graduate. Before joining the ISE Department in 2019, Jenna worked in aerospace manufacturing, shipbuilding, and manufacturing consulting. While in industry, she specialized in Six Sigma methodologies and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt via the American Society for Quality. Jenna’s research interest lies within Engineering Education, with current project work emphasizing engineering student success for students transferring from two-year
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Technical Sessions 4
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia
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engineering education that emphasize active,collaborative learning environments over passive, lecture-based instruction. Future research couldfocus on further exploring the specific aspects of the supportive environment that students foundmost beneficial and investigating how these supportive elements contribute to long-term skillretention and application in professional settings. Additionally, longitudinal studies could assesshow the supportive environment impacts students' professional development and career readinessafter graduation.ConclusionsEngineering graduates are highly prized for their skill sets; therefore, engineering curricula shouldbe based on the principles of skill development to maximize student value. The key takeaway fromskill
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University
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community leader * Certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speakerProf. Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University I am a full professor at Southern Polytechnic State University and I am the founding director of the Alternative Energy Innovation Center at SPSU. I’ve been teaching in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department for approximately 17 ye ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering Student Retention: Integrating Corporate Onboarding Practices with Social Identity and Self-Determination TheoriesAbstractRetention in engineering disciplines remains a persistent challenge for higher education. Thisstudy explores a novel approach inspired by corporate
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University
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Engineering Education, 2025 Impact of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Project on First Year StudentsAbstractIncreasing student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)continues to be of significant importance in order to satisfy the increasing demand forprofessionals in these fields. The First Year Scholars program at Kennesaw State University(KSU) aims to introduce first-year students to the undergraduate research experience. Studentsare encouraged to apply for projects they find interesting, regardless of whether the projects arein their majors. This program helps students gain early research experience, which sets them on apath for future success. In this study, an
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University
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background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Generative AI Tools in
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University
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Engineering. His research uses body-worn sensor networks to better quantify and understand human performance in many biomechanical contexts, outside of traditional laboratory environments.Dr. Lorna Cintron-Gonzalez, Francis Marion University Dr. Cintron-Gonzalez is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC. Dr. Cintron-Gonzalez earned a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez in 2005, a MS degree in Health Systems from Georgia Tech in 2006, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University in 2013. Her research interests include engineering education, workplace human factors and ergonomics, health systems
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Frank Andrasik, The University of Memphis; Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University; Robert W Hewitt Jr., The University of Memphis
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pre- and post-survey data, we aim to provide insights intohow an iterative, student-centered approach can address the challenges of virtual STEMeducation and contribute to the broader discourse on pre-college engineering education. Ourfindings emphasize the importance of adaptable, interactive learning experiences that not onlyimpart technical knowledge but also foster self-confidence and a passion for STEM.BackgroundThe arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 forced educators worldwide to hastily transitionfrom traditional classroom settings to online learning environments. STEM programs, inparticular, faced the challenge of replicating the hands-on collaborative experience long-deemednecessary in this field. Online STEM camps quickly
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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James Righter, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, Pennsylvania State University
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materials under static high pressure (at Los Alamos National Lab), studied the physics of electrochromic devices (at Uppsala University, Sweden), and taught science, math, and reading to 4-year-olds (at a Charleston preschool) before joining the faculty at The Citadel. She enjoys teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate Engineering courses as well as mentoring and encouraging students to be lifelong learners. Her interests include aerospace, materials, student engagement, and pedagogy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Application of a House of Quality Intervention in an Engineering Capstone Design CourseAbstractEngineering students are commonly
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Erin Bosarge, University of South Alabama
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Engineering Education, 2025 Project-Based Learning and the AI4K12 Framework in High School AI Curriculum: A Systematic ReviewAbstract— This systematic literature review investigates how Project-Based Learning (PBL) andthe AI4K12 Five Big Ideas framework enhance high school students' AI literacy, includingfunctionality, application, and ethics. Six peer-reviewed empirical studies were synthesized toaddress four research questions: the observed learning outcomes and challenges of high schoolAI education, the use of PBL pedagogy, and the inclusion of the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas.The purpose of this study is to explore effective methods for integrating AI literacy into existinghigh school curricula. This urgency stems
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel
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ethically and morally. Dr. Batouli received Harry Saxe Teaching award in 2022 based on students’ votes and students evaluation of instruction. His previous research has resulted in more than 30 referred journal and conference publications as well as five research reports. His past research received major awards and honors including a third-place best poster award from the construction research congress and a Dissertation Year Fellowship from Florida International University in 2016. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Case for a Separate FE Exam for Construction Engineering: Addressing Curriculum Discrepancies and Student PerformanceAbstractConstruction Engineering (CONE
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy
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Engineering at VCU. Dr. Pidaparti received his Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University, West Lafayette in 1989. In 2004, he joined the Virginia Commonwealth University as aMr. Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy Science instructor and accredited research assistant with over 5 years of professional experience in laboratory procedures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Create your 3D Eye: A Lesson Module for Grades 6-8 from ImageSTEAM Teacher's WorkshopAbstractThrough an NSF-funded ITEST program, Labeled ImageSTEAM, a summer workshop wasconducted in June 2024 with a diverse group of middle school teachers. The workshop
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel
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2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro studies the unintended behaviors of radio frequency electronics illuminated by electromagnetic waves and he develops radars for the remote detection and characterization of those electronics. In the Fall of 2013, Dr. Mazzaro joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The Citadel. There, he is the primary instructor for Electromagnetic Fields, Interference Control in Electronics, Antennas & Propagation, and Electrical Laboratory courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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Technical Sessions 3
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz
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projects inspired by contemporary scientific investigation. My current research topics are motivated by improvement and innovation of engineering designs evolved in sustainable technology. Undergoing research projects include investigations of vortex-induced blade-less turbines and Tesla turbines for renewable energy applications, utilization of thermoelectric semiconductors for cooling, and research on supercritical carbon dioxide and refrigerants for green power generation. Relevant research interest includes numerical simulation of thermal-fluid interaction and biomimetic designs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Balancing Theory, Programming, and Practical Application for
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Sultan Al Shafian, Kennesaw State University; Da Hu, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon P.E., Kennesaw State University; Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University
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, “Educational Research in Developing 3‐D Spatial Skills for Engineering Students,” Int. J. Sci. Educ., vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 459–480, Feb. 2009, doi: 10.1080/09500690802595839.[3] Y. Tan, W. Xu, K. Chen, C. Deng, and P. Wang, “An interactive and collaborative augmented reality environment for civil engineering education: steel reinforcement bars teaching as an example,” Eng. Constr. Archit. Manag., vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 1100–1122, 2024.[4] A. Karadoğaner, “Exploring Augmented Reality Technology as a Design Representation Tool for Enhancing the Product Development Process in Industrial Design Education,” Ph.D., Middle East Technical University (Turkey), Turkey, 2020. Accessed: Jan. 13, 2025. [Online]. Available: https
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Technical Sessions 3
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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference
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Arzu Susoglu, SUNY Farmingdale
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courses in data security, cryptography, computer forensics, and senior project writing. Her research interests include machine learning, artificial intelligence, cryptography, steganography, and security. Arzu focuses on providing hands-on learning experiences and integrating real-world applications into her curriculum, ensuring her students gain the skills needed for successful careers in technology and security fields. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrate the iPad, Apple Pencil, and Goodnotes, to enhance teaching effectiveness.AbstractUsing multimedia such as slides, diagrams, charts, and videos as visual aids during lectures hasproved
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
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Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University
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Paper ID #45820Better Student Presentations: A Mini-Course in Visual Design Principles toTurn Engineering Students Into More Effective Communicators Immediately(Work in Progress)Ms. Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University Phyllis Beck is a blend of art and science having completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at MSU and a PH.D in Computer Science where she focused on applying Artificial Intelligence, Natural language Processing and Machine Learning techniques to the engineering education space. Currently, she is working as an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University in the Bagley College of