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Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Faiza Akram, Mississippi State University; Andrew Zheng, Texas A&M University; April Guo-Yue, Mississippi State University; Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University; Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University; Asad Waqar Malik; Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University

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Education, 2025Performance Unveiled: Comparing Lightweight Devices Testbed and Virtual Machines for Edge ComputingAbstractTechnological innovations are accelerating across fields like engineering, IT, environmentalscience, and agriculture, the convergence of education & research has emerged as a vital andconcerning issue. Although the research in areas such as edge computing holds a lot of potentialfor real-world applications, its integration into engineering education remains marginalized dueto lack of curriculum alignment, lack of resources for faculty training, and industry-academiadisconnect. This study bridges the gap by investigating the suitability of hands-onexperimentation with edge computing frameworks to enhance

Conference Session

Student Papers

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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia

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educationexperience, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application. Thesecourses often employ various teaching methods, including demonstration-based, collaborative,inquiry-based, and experiential learning, to engage students in hands-on experiences that connectclassroom theory with real-world engineering problems [1-9]. Currently, the University ofGeorgia Biomedical Engineering Lab follows a demonstration-based approach, where studentsperform isolated experiments designed to illustrate specific theoretical principles. We intuit thatthis method is effective for helping students learn to apply individual course concepts incontrolled settings, but it may limit students’ ability to transfer knowledge between experimentsand apply

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

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Spencer Matthew Pollard, California State University, Chico; Abbas Attarwala, California State University, Chico; Jaime Raigoza, California State University, Chico

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gavestudents a glimpse into the real-world significance of their learning. For some, this experiencesolidified their understanding, making abstract concepts more tangible. However, for others, thetransition to hands-on work introduced new challenges, underscoring the need for morescaffolding between theory and application.Lessons Learned: Areas for ImprovementWhile the BB84 QKD activity was a strong culminating project, the lead-up to it revealed gaps inhow students were prepared. The lessons leading up to this hands-on activity lacked sufficientemphasis on the physics principles and technical skills required for success. Key topics like lightpolarization, microcontroller programming, and basic circuit building were introduced tooquickly for students

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Daniel Hernandez, The University of Memphis; Ariadna Mendoza, The University of Memphis; Xiaofeng Tan, The University of Memphis; Kathryn Bridson, The University of Memphis; Pegah Farshadmanesh, The University of Memphis

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impacts and challengesEdTech can offer numerous benefits, including enhanced learning experiences and thedevelopment of critical competencies, but also presents unique challenges, such as infrastructurallimitations and the need for training educators on specific technologies. For students, EdTechoffers more hands-on and engaging educational opportunities [14] - [17], supporting thedevelopment of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital competence amonglearners [25]. EdTech can provide immersive learning experiences that bridge theory and real-world applications [26], thereby enhancing comprehension and retention of complex subjects. Bysimulating real-world scenarios, EdTech can help students acquire industry-relevant skills for

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Mariam Rezai, University of North Georgia ; Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville ; Dennis Garcia, University of Georgia

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Paper ID #45565Design Concepts for Pre-Engineering Students - Endurance Vessel Boat andBridge Building ProjectsMs. Mariam Rezai, University of North Georgia I am the President of the Engineering Student Guild and a dual-degree student in Physics and Engineering at the University of North Georgia. With a strong academic foundation in both the theoretical principles of physics and the practical applications of engineering, I am dedicated to advancing the field of environmental engineering, particularly in water filtration systems. Passionate about bridging classroom learning with real-world problem-solving, I am committed

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Maya Al Shanti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Thiha Myat Thu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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Diversity, Student Papers

findings, ID1 appeared to favor a learning approach that pushed students to mimicand follow their steps in problem-solving. This differed from ID7, who preferred a more student-centered approach that promoted collaborative work. From the perspective of a currentundergraduate engineering student, both instructional approaches have merit depending on thecontext of the course. For advanced theoretical engineering topics, ID1’s method of step-by-stepproblem-solving instruction may be particularly effective when students encounter the materialfor the first time and lack prior knowledge. ID7’s approach may be more suitable for courses thatfocus on technical applications and simulate real-world scenarios, where critical thinking andteamwork are