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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University; Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A&M University; Shadi Balawi, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University; Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University

Paper ID #49609WORKSHOP: Conflict Management for Undergraduate Engineering StudentsJonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University Jonathan Weaver-Rosen is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University since August 2021. His research has focused largely on design automation and methodologies – specifically parametric optimization and the design of morphing or otherwise adaptive systems. His passion for teaching lies in preparing future design engineers to properly utilize analysis tools and work effectively as part of a team.Dr. Carlos R. Corleto P.E., Texas A

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Colton Atkins, West Texas A&M University; Benton Allen, West Texas A&M University

playing a vital role in theTexas Panhandle and around the world, the Engineering Technology - Agriculture (ET-AG)Program is being established to equip students with cutting-edge skills in precision agriculture,technology integration, and innovative farm management. The program’s initiative is designed toexpand agricultural endeavors within engineering, addressing the technological needs of modernagriculture. Soft launched in 2024, the program draws on faculty, industry, and producerexpertise from across agriculture, engineering, and data science to address the evolvingtechnological needs of the agricultural sector. The program aims to create a workforce skilled inthe latest innovations shaping the agriculture and food industries. This paper

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Paul J Componation, The University of Texas at Arlington

Using Agile Curriculum Development to Design a Graduate Engineering Program for Working Professionals Paul Componation, Sampson Gholston, Bahram Khalili College of Engineering University of Texas at Arlington Dan Kessler Transportation Department North Central Texas Council of Governments AbstractThis project reports on using an Agile Curriculum Development approach to increase theparticipation of working professionals and their employers in developing and fielding two updatedmaster’s programs

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2025 PNW Section Annual Meeting

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Matthew S. Barner

websites may not be up to date or provide accurate information for a program that isactively revising how they manage these courses. By presenting this paper at the ASEE PacificNorthwest Section Annual Conference, participating institutions will have the opportunity tocomment on the accuracy of data collected from their course catalogs and descriptions. Some of these programs only required steel and/or reinforced concrete design for civilengineering majors who declare a structural engineering emphasis. In these cases, neither steelnor reinforced concrete design was considered required for civil engineering majors since not allcivil engineering majors pursue a structural engineering focus. Another case encountered wereprograms that require

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University; Taylor Warstler; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Alyssa Taube; Lynne Seymour

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Paper ID #49599Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental EngineeringThrough Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesDr. Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Elin Jensen is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She focuses on sustainability and expanding engineering participation through educational programs and outreach.Taylor WarstlerDr. Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University Donald D. Carpenter, PhD, PE, LEED AP is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lawrence Technological

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Peter F. Cavanaugh

designed to align withexperience from the impact of AI. course objectives, reinforcing knowledge acquisition, skill Keywords—AI in Graduate Project Management, AI in development, and critical thinking in a cohesive manner.Graduate Process Improvement, AI and Bloom’s Taxonomy inEducation, AI and Student Engagement in Engineering II. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT I. INTRODUCTION The specific courses that this study explores are Global The rise of Artificial Intelligence

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Osman Sayginer, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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Paper ID #49797GIFTS: AI2QTI:Automated Quiz Generation Using Generative AI and QTIfor Teaching Content Management SystemsDr. Osman Sayginer, Temple UniversityCory Budischak, Temple University Dr. Cory Budischak, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering at Temple University, strives to create a culture of evidence based teaching and co-curricular supports in the College of Engineering. A proponent of innovative teaching methods like flipped classroom problem based learning, alternative grading, and design thinking, he also co-founded the STEPS program (funded through NSF S-STEM) to support

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida; Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Ashish Sunny Abraham

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attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars, and workshops and has developed courses, videos, and software packages during his career. Najafi has more than 300 refereed articles. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, public works, and Renewable Energy.Dr. Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Rajarajan Subramanian currently holds the position of Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction (SDCET) programs at Pennsylvania State University at

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Increased Engineering Knowledge 4.78 0.44 Improved Teaching Practices 4.33 0.71From the results, all teachers regardless of background and K-12 level that they taught felt astrong improvement in science, math, and engineering knowledge. Additionally, the teachersindicated that by attending this camp they felt they had ways to improve their teaching practicesand methods in their classrooms. These all relate directly to the success of the summer programsand may lead to an increased student enrollment for STEM fields.Strategies for improvementThese summer programs require a lot of effort on the organizing faculty. It is important to planand effectively manage time well if organizing

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Eric P. Flynn; Arthur McAdams

engineering decisions, and ultimately improve product explores how AI can be leveraged to optimize the component’sprofitability. operational efficiency and performance, ultimately maximizingThe paper also explores the challenges of AI integration, return on investment (ROI) throughout its development.including the need for skilled personnel, data management, Fig. 1. A high-performance automotive pressure manifold. It will beand the human-AI collaboration necessary for optimal demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be utilized to optimize theresults. design, engineering

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Bonnie S. Boardman, The University of Texas at Arlington

program might need two designs (of the sameset of courses) instead of trying to force all students down one path.The proportions of students transferring from other programs within the college as well as thepatterns of high loss of pre-professional students, as shown by the program INT to Inactive links inthe diagrams show where more resources should be focused to increase student success (RQ2). TheIndustrial Engineering and Construction Management programs should consider further study intowhy there are so many transfers within the college to those programs. It’s possible that if studentshad more information about those programs and disciplines earlier, more would be retained through Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf

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Track 6: Technical Session 5: Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs: “If there’s people who can’t access it, then it’s not accessible.” Emily Landgren Maura Borrego Walker Department of Mechanical Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA Austin, TX, USA emilyland@utexas.edu maura.borrego@austin.utexas.eduAbstract—This research paper explores what

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Raj Desai, Midwestern State University

, consent education, and programmingadvocacy), and the health center (medical screening and treatment vaccines). The program providesstudents with personal and professional development through various activities both on and off-campus. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright  2025, American Society for Engineering Education 4 Retention MethodologyMWSU 1230 course is designed to help students navigate the transition from high school to college.Peer Educators support students by providing information about

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Professional Papers

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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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Professional Papers

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 Northeast Section Conference

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Srilekha Bandla; Mukesh Reddy Jonnala; Peiqiao Wu; Sarosh Patel; Xingguo Xiong

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. A Novel Integrated Machine Learning-Driven System for Seizure Management: Real-Time Detection and Dual-Mode Intervention System Srilekha Bandla Mukesh Reddy Jonnala Department of Biomedical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Email: sbandla@my.bridgeport.edu Email: mjonnala

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

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- Complying with institutional design protocols and requirements Graphic Logo Contest marketed via Instagram to student graphic design groups - Current students only - 4 submissions - Winner received $50 giftcard and SWAG Graphic highlights a number of the programs offered in the College of Engineering Technology including Electrical/Computer Engineering Tech, Civil Engineering Technology, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Packaging ScienceSpring 2024Accepted Student Open House - Evening program rather than Overnight event - Open to all Accepted Students - 20 Accepted Students Participated - Of the 20, 17 enrolled in Fall 2024 semester in College of

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2025 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

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Abdirahman Abdi; Phil Courey; Malinda S Zarske

scholarship programs can support student success in engineeringeducation.IntroductionDespite ongoing efforts to support underrepresented students in STEM, there remains a significantgap in research on how holistic scholarship programs influence both academic and personaldevelopment. While financial aid is widely recognized as a critical factor in student success,studies often overlook the complementary role of mentorship, leadership training, and structuredpeer support. These elements are particularly vital for first-generation, high-financial-need studentspursuing engineering degrees, where retention and long-term success continue to be pressingchallenges.The Lattice Scholars Program at the University of Colorado Boulder is designed to address

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Shadnaz Asgari, California State University, Long Beach; Ga Young Suh, California State University, Long Beach; Perla Ayala, California State University Long Beach

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counseling services. These initiatives demonstrate theprogram’s commitment to student success and alignment with ABET standards. 2.2 Criterion 2: Program Educational ObjectivesThis criterion requires clear, measurable Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) aligned withthe institution’s mission. PEOs define expected graduate achievements within a few years andmust be developed and reviewed with input from students, alumni, faculty, and industry toensure relevance. The CSULB BME program has established four Program EducationalObjectives (PEOs) , as detailed in Appendix A, designed to align with the missions of theCSULB university [8] and the College of Engineering [9] . These objectives emphasizepreparing skilled professionals, fostering lifelong

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Full Papers I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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DeAnna Katey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Terrance I Harris, Drexel University

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

, research specifically examining mentoring programs forminoritized engineering students remains limited [3], [19], [20]. There is a scarcity of literature addressingthe experiences of Black undergraduate engineering students who have participated in peer mentoringprograms, despite evidence suggesting that culturally responsive mentoring can significantly improveretention rates among underrepresented groups in STEM fields.First-year students often face challenges transitioning from high school to college, including adapting tonew learning strategies, managing time, and meeting increased academic demands [21]. Mentoring isrecognized as a high-impact practice that supports this transition by improving retention and graduationoutcomes [10]. This is

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Ali Gharib, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmed Elsaid; Abdulla Ali Al Dabbagh; Nayef Alyafei, Qatar University; Ghada Salama, Texas A&M University at Qatar

significantshortage of accessible information for both students and educators alike.This paper presents the potential of a pre-collegiate chemical engineering oriented program thataims to increase familiarity with this field of engineering by examining specific case studiespreviously conducted within summer camp programs for high school students. The programexemplifies a STEM education approach for engineering outreach through two unique examplesof chemical engineering projects in water desalination and fuel cell applications. The insightobtained from these case studies showcases how high school students' understanding of chemicalengineering can be built upon through immersive programs and projects. Each of the two casestudies presented were designed with

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

investigated in the interview. Legal DEI regulationbarriers can contribute to the “social system” element and the “nature of the social system” variablein the diffusion based on the DOI theory.Conclusion and Future WorkAn explanatory sequential mixed methods study was designed using DOI theory to address theknowledge gap on the recruitment of engineering bridge and success programs. The survey andinterview protocols for the first stage of the project (perspectives from bridge and success programleaders) were developed based on modified items from the literature. Preliminary results from thecurrent survey responses confirmed that there are several barriers to the recruitment of underservedstudents for engineering bridge and success programs. Those

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Caleb Edward Scheideger, Ohio Northern University; Evan Louis Fisher, Ohio Northern University; Kaden Wince, Ohio Northern University; Emma Pond, Ohio Northern University; Maxwell Phillips, Ohio Northern University; Abigail Collins, Ohio Northern University; Rhys Francis Davies, Ohio Northern University

andprocessed into text by the STT model within the main interaction program (programmed inPython). 2. as textual facts from a database loaded into memory at runtime for fast retrieval.Google Sheets is used as the frontend of the fact database since it is cloud-hosted and easy toupdate for non-technical users (i.e., the client of the project, who will manage the greeting robotafter the project concludes). Output is delivered in three ways: 1. mechanically through gesturesby the robot’s arms, 2. audibly through a speaker connected to the robot (the primary method),Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025,American Society for Engineering Education ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6and 3

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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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Student Papers

ofdesign processes, but often require additional program resources.1. IntroductionIn the 21st century, product lifecycle management (PLM) initiatives swept the engineering industry,with more companies transitioning to digital collaborative design methods over existingengineering design strategies, where a company would keep an on-site design file storage systemthat includes hand drawings and requirement documents. With enterprises realizing the advantagesof PLM systems and how they impact their organizational structure and capabilities, engineeringdesign processes have changed dramatically, from a traditionally closed environment toincorporating multiple departments into a collaborative design space. The shift in mindset towardsa collaborative

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

Paper ID #49791(GIFTS) Data Driven Design: A Two Course Sequence for First Year EngineersDr. Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Philip Brown is an Associate Teaching Professor in Undergraduate Education at Rutgers School of Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. He teaches, coordinates and develops curricula focused on engineering design, computer programming and data literacy. He also co-coordinates faculty development and peer-support groups based on pedagogical development and peer teaching observations. His research interests include student and faculty

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Patrick Thornton, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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FYEE 2025

received multiple federal, state, local, and foundation grants. He is the Founding Director of NJIT’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, community college and university, as well as to prepare students for the rigors of STEM education, especially mathematics. He is also involved in various engineering education initiatives focusing on the integration of novel technologies into the engineering classroom, and excellence in instruction. His additional research interests include water, and wastewater treatment, stormwater management and pollution control, civil engineering

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Professional Papers

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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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Professional Papers

translating these customerrequirements into technical requirements or engineering specifications in the early stages ofdesign [5], [8], [9], [10]. Holistically, QFD is a multi-phase process that spans the entire designprocess. The initial House of Quality is the first phase of this process and is most commonlyused in undergraduate design courses [11], [12]. The subsequent matrices correlate the initialcustomer requirements to engineering specifications, product characteristics, manufacturingprocesses, and quality control [5], [13].Previous efforts incorporated one of the subsequent phases of QFD into a Capstone Course.These efforts suggested that the use of additional phases of QFD could influence requirementsevolution and management within a

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

course development of a two-course sequence for first-year students centered on hands-on projects, MATLAB programming, 3D modeling, and collaborative problem solving. Her teaching is grounded in active learning strategies, with a focus on fostering student engagement, professional development, and a strong sense of community within engineering.Dr. Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Philip Brown is an Associate Teaching Professor in Undergraduate Education at Rutgers School of Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. He teaches, coordinates and develops curricula focused on engineering design, computer programming and data literacy. He also co-coordinates

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Haiying Huang, The University of Texas at Arlington; Monica Franco, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Diversity

):374-385. doi:10.1080/14703297.2015.11082147. Lock J, Scott D. The future of Design Thinking in education: Challenges and possibilities. In: Teacher as Designer Design Thinking for Educational Change. Springer Singapore; 2021:151-153. doi:10.1007/978-981-15-9789-3_118. Welsh AA, Dehler GE. Combining critical reflection and Design Thinking to develop integrative learners. Journal of Management Education. 2013;37(6):771-802. doi:10.1177/10525629124701079. Deng MY. How to develop engineering students as design thinkers: A systematic review of Design Thinking implementations in Engineering Education. In: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. ; 2023:38923.10. Rodriguez SL, Doran EE, Friedensen RE, Martinez-Podolsky E, Hengesteg PS

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

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Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; kadin diec, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #49715Scalable Virtual Reality Global Clinical Immersion for Culturally ResponsiveEngineering Design SkillsProf. Christine E King, University of California, Irvine Dr. Christine King is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. She received her BS and MS from Manhattan College in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine, where she developed brain-computer interface systems for neurorehabilitation. She was a post-doctorate in the Wireless Health Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a research manager in

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University; Asad Salem

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Paper ID #49484Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe RecoilIndication System for Military ApplicationsDr. Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University Dr. Yousef Sardahi, an Associate Professor at Marshall University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Merced, in 2016. His research primarily focuses on control system design and multi-objective optimization.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication