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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 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Mohammad A Aliedeh, New Mexico State University

Paper ID #49502Putting Transparent Thinking Approach Solution Factory (TTASF) into ProductionImplementation of Innovative TTA Genefic ToolsDr. Mohammad A Aliedeh, New Mexico State University Dr. Mohammad A. Aliedeh Bio Dr. Aliedeh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan. He is now in sabbatical leave in Chemical Engineering Department, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Aliedeh earned his Ph.D. from New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, USA, and his undergraduate and Master studies from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio 43606 Email: william.evans@utoledo.eduAbstract:A new course has been added to the curriculum in Mechanical Engineering and EngineeringTechnology to take advantage of Rapids grants from the state of Ohio. The course contentincludes content on robotics, PLC and Vision programming. Then students are directed tocombine the three in a complete system. Constraints include structure of the control algorithmsas well as how to design the system for maximum advantage of cycle time as well as how to layout a system using multiple of each of the components. Communication between components isstressed. Results from this first pass in teaching this course will be

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Paper ID #45540A Cause-and-Effect Approach to Empowering Engineering StudentsDr. Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering curricula, and the impact of the

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra

modality, students can engage in practical learningbut also emphasizes some challenges. experiences in a laboratory setting that complements the The paper also discusses the rapid introduction of blended theoretical component of the coursework. This approach isand virtual laboratories, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and commonly used in Science, Technology, Engineering, andstill in use today. Since then, the emergence, and significance of Mathematics [STEM] curriculums and technical programs.virtual simulations and blended learning pathways in online These programs and applied sciences serve to strengthenlearning have only increased. We discuss advances

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Professional Papers

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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 North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Paper ID #49761Bridging Tradition and Innovation: A Thoughtful Approach to Future-ReadyEducationDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by demystifying complex math, science

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Alex Peebles

-course related tasks Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms course for the(i.e., 3D printing, programming, and woodworking). I will undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Studentscontinue to weigh the pros and cons of these course revisions as learn to use CAD software to perform numerical simulation ofI approach the next offering. the kinematics and kinetics of multilink mechanisms, producing Another limitation in the current implementation of the continuous plots of key metrics used to analyze systemcourse is the lack of comparing hand calculations and simulation performance. The importance of hand calculations isresults with experimental data

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Professional Papers

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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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Paper ID #45758Creating Opportunity from Challenge: A Virtual Approach to Building STEMConfidence and SkillsFrank Andrasik, The University of MemphisDr. Bashir Morshed, Texas Tech University Dr. Morshed is an Associate Professor in the department of Computer Science at Texas Tech University since 2020. He was an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis since 2011. He has received the B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2001. He then completed the M.Sc. degree in Electrical

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Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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transitioning to college life or overcoming academic challenges. This approach empowered them to take ownership of their learning and facilitated a sense of agency within the classroom. 2. Collaborative Projects and Group Work: We designed projects that required students to work together in diverse teams, ensuring that each member's voice and perspective were valued. For example, during a group research project on different cultural viewpoints in engineering, students shared their own cultural backgrounds and discussed how these perspectives could influence problem-solving and innovation in the field. 3. Reflection and Storytelling Exercises: Reflection activities, such as journaling and storytelling sessions

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

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Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by

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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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Paper ID #49771GIFTS: Using Robotic Arm Project to Introduce Students to EngineeringDesign Through Experiential LearningMr. Patrick Thornton, New Jersey Institute of Technology Patrick Thornton works at NJIT as the Director of Robotics. Currently teaching and developing lab modules for the Fundamentals of Engineering and Design course to set up students for continued success at NJIT.Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application

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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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Paper ID #45167Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understandinginto computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.Dr. Carrie Prior, Excelsior University Carrie Prior is the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at Excelsior University. In this role, she leads the school and contributes to the College’s leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation while supporting the strategic and operational direction of academic programs. Before joining Excelsior, Carrie served as a senior international officer in both public and private higher education settings. She is

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

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

equipping future professionals with theknowledge and skills to address these challenges (Müller et al., 2024). Educational institutions areuniquely positioned to bridge the gap between sustainability policies, such as the SDGs, andpractical industry applications (Price et al., 2021). The curriculum of any academic program Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2emerges as a crucial element in shaping students’ competencies and mindsets, especially intechnical and professional disciplines such

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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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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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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Students with Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Preeti De Maurya, New Mexico State University; Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Theoderic Thomas Platt, New Mexico State University; Cristina Miriam Esparza, New Mexico State University; REDWAN UL HAQ CHOYON, New Mexico State University; Bill Hamilton, New Mexico State University; Marshall Allen Taylor, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Paper ID #45181Fostering an Inclusive Community Among Electrical Engineering Studentswith Mixed-Reality Technologies at a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionPreeti De Maurya, New Mexico State UniversityHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student

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Professional Papers

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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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coursework could alleviate concerns about academic integrity and prevent misuse. 3. Tailor genAI Usage to Disciplines: Certain engineering fields benefit more from genAI, so providing field-specific guidance could help optimize utility and relevance. 4. Encourage Critical Evaluation of AI Content: Training students to critically assess AIgenerated information could mitigate bias and inaccuracies.These steps would support students in using genAI as an academic tool while safeguardingeducational standards and fostering a thoughtful approach to AI technology in academia.References[1] E. Eliseeva et al, "Enhanced Training of Creative Specialists Based on the AdvancedEducation System Implementation," International Journal of Economics

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Shuyu Wang, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

curriculum that encompasses essential transdisciplinary skillsand abilities, such as systems thinking, team-based skills, empathy, metacognition, andintrapersonal skills. Implementing such an approach is vital for preparing students to addresscomplex problems through collaborative and innovative solutions, thereby enhancing theeffectiveness and relevance of transdisciplinary education in engineering and beyond.References[1] A. Ertas, T. Maxwell, V. P. Rainey, and M. M. Tanik, “Transformation of higher education: the transdisciplinary approach in engineering,” IEEE Trans. Educ., vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 289–295, May 2003, doi: 10.1109/TE.2002.808232.[2] E. Jamila, “Implementing a Flipped Classroom Structure in Engineering Education to

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Eric P. Flynn; Arthur McAdams

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. The Utilization of AI in Engineering Design A Business Approach Eric P. Flynn Arthur McAdams College of Engineering, Business, and Education College of Engineering, Business, and Education University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA Bridgeport, CT, USA erflynn@my.bridgeport.edu

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Paper ID #45688Implementation of MyOpenMath in Chemical Engineering InstructionDr. Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University Priscilla Hill is currently a Professor in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She has research interests in crystallization, particle technology, population balance modeling, process synthesis and engineering education.Dr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, holding the Deavenport Chair in Chemical Engineering. Research

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Track 5: Technical Session 5: Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participation in Engineering

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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summer by providing the workshop in early June.Our goal was to help teachers from different subject areas integrate engineering into theirclassrooms. Engineering integration involves two approaches. The first approach focuses onengineering as curriculum, which would be like a traditional engineering course (e.g., drafting,introduction to engineering design). The other approach focuses on engineering enhancedcurriculum. This involves teaching a specific subject and using an engineering activity to frame aproblem that is specific to that subject. In this context, the engineering activity acts as a hook,but then the lesson becomes about the subject that the class is focused on. Integration requiresa deeper understanding of both subject areas and

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Joseph P. Duszak; John F. Drazan; Cynthia A. Bautista

; Head Mounted Displays ne potential cause of early career burnout among nurses is the theory-practice gap. Within nurse training, the theory-practice I. INTRODUCTION gap describes the difficulty new practicing nurses encounter One of the Grand Challenges of Engineering for the 21st when translating the theories they learned in theirCentury is to enhance virtual reality (VR) technology to solve undergraduate classrooms to clinical practice as nurses. Thisproblems in our society [1]. Healthcare remains a huge cost gap is

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Seyedeh Elham Kamali; Reihaneh Samsami

navigate these challenges carefully to educational frameworks represents a significant shift in fully utilize the benefits of AI while preparing students to the way engineering education is approached, with critically engage with the technology (Qadir, 2022). Generative AI tools like ChatGPT leading this The complexity of modern engineering problems transformation. These tools are not only reshaping demands that students not only possess technical curriculum design but are also enhancing the way knowledge, but also advanced problem-solving skills. AI educational content is delivered and interacted with by tools can be instrumental in developing

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington

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thetraining and support necessary to effectively implement these practices in their classrooms. Ourstudy addresses this gap through a pioneering year-long inclusive excellence facultydevelopment program designed to enhance engineering faculty members' understanding andapplication of inclusive and equitable pedagogical approaches.The year-long program consists of two phases. In the first phase, the faculty participate in asynchronous, weekly training during the spring term. The training curriculum integrates acomprehensive array of topics presented by experts. Curriculum topics include critical pedagogy,structural racism in engineering, inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for advocating fordiversity, equity, and inclusion within the current

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Professional Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Gustavo J. Molina, Georgia Southern University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

successfully developed. Student-work data ispresented and discussed showing the improvements of technical writing skills in the course, andrecommendations are summarized for the teaching of this subject. The potential impacts ofartificial intelligence tools on the teaching of technical communications are briefly addressed.Keywords: technical writing, design reporting, mechanical engineering communications.Introduction and literature reviewA new course, MENG 2110 – Mechanical Engineering Case Studies in Design and Analysis, wascreated by the author in the mechanical engineering curriculum at Georgia Southern University.It introduces the modern concept-design methods and practices that are common in industry,including that of technical reporting. The

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

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

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Education, 2025 Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on Combating Systemic RacismAbstractBackground: Systemic racism is deeply embedded in various institutions and societal structures,perpetuating inequalities and shaping interpersonal interactions. Engineers play a crucial role inaddressing and dismantling these systemic issues as they influence shaping the built environmentand technological systems that impact diverse communities. Therefore, integrating social justiceprinciples and awareness of systemic inequities into the engineering curriculum is crucial forpreparing future engineers to create inclusive and equitable solutions. By examining howengineering students reflect on their roles in

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Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #45279Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in EngineeringEducationDr. Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Malle Schilling is an assistant professor in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Malle’s primary research interests lie at the intersection of rural education and engineering education, largely informed by her own experiences as a rural student who pursued engineering, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia

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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)

Authors

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

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disabled students, both those with andwithout formal accommodations, want from their schools and instructors to better accesstheir education. This work describes a range of barriers to equitable access to education, asexperienced by undergraduates in their engineering classes. Additionally, it formalizesdisabled engineering students’ recommendations for university systems and instructors toease the burden the students face.I. INTRODUCTION The population of college students with disabilities is rising each year [1], yet, disabledvoices are largely absent from the literature, so it is important to understand disabled students'experiences in engineering [2]. STEM disciplines in particular are less accessible due to normsand curriculum

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CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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arrived on site at Wake Forest University (Winston Salem, North Carolina) to launchand lead the new program in July 2017. Wake Forest Engineering welcomed its inaugural cohortof engineering students in August 2017. Three founding faculty (one recently tenured Associateand two Assistant Professors) started in July 2017 and Pierrakos was part of the searchcommittee to hire this group of founding faculty. No website, no 4-year curriculum, nooperating budget, no furniture, no equipment, and no distinct vision existed at launch (July2017). Home for Wake Forest Engineering was Wake Downtown, a newly renovated academicbuilding that used to be an old tobacco warehouse. About 13,000 sq ft of partially built outspaces existed for Engineering to start

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, holding degrees from both the College of Engineering and the School of Education. Her passion for education led her to become a dedicated K-12 STEM Educator. In this role, Jesika is committed to introducing and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the intricacies of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). With a specific focus on encouraging underrepresented students, Jesika has been actively involved in developing and implementing curriculum. Her innovative approach aims to cultivate a love for STEM subjects and motivate students to pursue higher education in these fields. Over the past five years, Jesika has played a pivotal role in directing various summer enrichment programs