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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo, York College of Pennsylvania

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interests.Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo, York College of Pennsylvania ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Reflections on Artificial Intelligence use in Engineering CoursesChatGPT was launched on November 30, 2022, by the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence(AI) provider, OpenAI. Within a year, this tool has been widely adopted for tasks such as writingpapers, solving engineering problems, programming, and much more. This paper explores thegrowing use of AI by college students and faculty. By embracing OpenAI and similar tools, weaim to demonstrate how these technologies can be used effectively and ethically. We specificallyexamine how AI has been

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut

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Paper ID #48292WIP: Integrating Human Rights Frameworks and Reflective Learning intoEngineering Senior DesignDr. Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut Dr. Jorge Paricio is an Associate Professor-in-Residence in Industrial Design, at the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Connecticut. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a second Master’s in Human Resources Management from Johnson &Wales University. He holds a PhD from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, with a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malgorzata Chwatko, University of Kentucky; Hari Charan Ghimire, University of Kentucky; Huayi Li, University of Kentucky; Madhav Baral, University of Kentucky; John Franklin Maddox; Hyun-Tae Hwang, University of Kentucky; Gisella R Lamas Samanamud, University of Kentucky

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based in qualitative and quantitative ways. The qualitative approach considers theholistic, proposition rating and coding concepts. The quantitative approach considers thecounting components and similarity. The intersectionality of both considers categorical andrubric [9, 10]. A study using concept maps in a Statics class developed a module which coveredboth technical and entrepreneurial mindset topics. The activities used formative assessment tools.Results showed that concept maps were beneficial to students early in their engineeringcoursework to reflect on both technical knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset [11].The main issue with a multidisciplinary approach is how to assess it. It could be by the numbercollaborations or even publications

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo; Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate

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and AttitudesAbstractFeedback is a key element in the development of students’ understanding and evolution in theirlearning process. Students receive feedback in so many forms including peer feedback, instructorfeedback and external feedback from employers or other industries. For this feedback to bevaluable, students need to appreciate it, act on it, and consider it as part of the learning process.The literature shows that there is a discrepancy between instructors’ objectives for feedback andstudents’ perception of the effectiveness of feedback to improve learning. Mostly, students tendto focus on grades rather than reflect on the feedback and take actions to improve their learning.Even when instructors give detailed personalized comments

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica A Kuczenski, Santa Clara University; Christelle Sabatier, Santa Clara University

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end of this course, students will be able to 1. Reflect on interests and potential career paths 2. Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve the problem of how to create professional relationships from scratch 3. Perform outreach and schedule career conversations, via video chat, with professionals via warm networking and cold networking strategies 4. Effectively conduct career conversations (making small talk, active listening, asking smart questions, expressing gratitude, etc.) 5. Develop a professional brand, including an effective LinkedIn profile 6. Utilize newfound relationships to access

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Yung, Syracuse University

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Framework: The INCLUDE ApproachThe INCLUDE Framework (Innovation, Needs-driven design, Collaboration, Learning throughEmpathy, User-centered solutions, and Diversity-driven Education) offers a transformativeapproach to integrating intellectual disabilities into engineering education. It emphasizes threeinterconnected pillars: Multidisciplinary Collaboration, where diverse teams of engineers,healthcare professionals, sociologists, and disability advocates co-create holisticsolutions; Empathy-Driven Learning, which fosters understanding through immersiveexperiences, user engagement, and reflective practices; and Innovative Assessment Tools, whichevaluate technical feasibility, collaboration, empathy, and social impact using metrics likeempathy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwan K. Khraisheh, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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printed partsfor biomedical prosthetic molds, and reducing cooling loads using highly reflective paints.The specific learning outcomes are highlighted below with reference to selected student’s projects. 1- Structured problem solvingResearch indicates that problem-based learning, such as the one employed in this methodology,increases student engagement and enhances critical thinking skills [7]. As students assume roleswithin their hypothetical company, they not only learn to articulate the need for their chosen projectbut also develop a deeper understanding of its societal impact. This aligns with the findings ofstudies emphasizing the importance of real-world context in enhancing problem-solving abilities[8]. The technical knowledge phase is

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, West Virginia University; Daniel Augusto Kestering; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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program in the Mid-Atlantic region were tasked to write a reflective essay explaining the challenges faced intheir first four weeks in college. A thematic analysis of the qualitative data was used to analyzethe reflective essays.This “work in progress” paper will summarize the main results of the study. Based on theanalysis, we propose interventions to assist these students in their transition from high school tocollege. This project is relevant to institutions seeking to improve the retention of students intheir engineering programs.Background:First generation college students are defined as students whose parents completed only a highschool diploma or equivalent. Some researchers include in this classification those studentswhose parents

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah E. Stanlick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Shamsnaz Virani Bhada, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gillian Smith; Ruth McKeogh, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Riddick, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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identifying ‘humans’ that may be impacted by research. This is especially a challenge for research projects involving technology. Indeed, many undergraduate research projects at WPI, a predominantly- STEM institution, involve the design, development, test, implementation, analysis, and use of technologies. Techno-centrism (at the expense of a human-centric approach to technology) is not unique to undergraduate research projects. Many of the ethical problems with current commercialized technologies such as facial recognition systems are indeed a reflection of the widespread techno-centrism in the tech industry (Morozov, 2013; Sims, 2017). In such a techno-centric framing, either humans become means to

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Waterloo; Gordon Krauss, Harvey Mudd College

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benefits, and environmental sustainability.In response to these complex and interrelated challenges, The Sustainability and SocialEntrepreneurship (SSEF), a collaborative effort between the University of Waterloo in Canadaand Harvey Mudd College in the United States, launched its inaugural iteration in the summer of2023. The SSEF aims to foster innovative, human-centered, and sustainable urban designsolutions through interdisciplinary international collaboration. The SSEF reflects anunderstanding of the multifaceted nature of urban problems and seeks to bring together diverseperspectives and expertise to address these issues.The program was structured as a multi-week, multi-institutional pilot that brought together nineexceptional third-year

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leia Stirling, University of Michigan

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1 University of MichiganAbstractThe University of Michigan Robotics program focuses on robotics as an embodied intelligence,where robots must sense, reason, act, and work with people to improve quality of life andproductivity equitably across society. ROB 204 is an introductory course for robotics majors thatprovides a foundation for designing robotic systems to address a user need with a sociotechnicalcontext. The course combines lectures, labs, and discussions to teach and reinforce learningobjectives in an equitable and experiential manner. In this paper, we present the lab procedures,required materials, and reflections that operationalize concepts from lecture. Labs collectivelyinclude hardware

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Singelmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Yuezhou Wang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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approach that removessome of these structures to allow for a more nuanced approach to evaluation. In an un-gradingstructure, both instructors and students participate in holistic reflection and assessmentthroughout the course. Proponents of un-grading often note that success outside of the classroomdepends not only on development of knowledge and skills, but also behaviors and practices.Therefore, an un-grading approach often does include assessment of things like participation inclass or timeliness. This holistic approach recognizes that different students have different goalsand interests and makes pathways to success that support the intrinsic motivation of students.A challenge of alternative grading is balancing both structure and nuance

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher George Pierce, University of the Incarnate Word; Okan Caglayan, University of the Incarnate Word

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opportunities fora diverse group of undergraduate research assistants; and 2) To develop a novel adaptive real-timeoptical sensing algorithms in near-Ultraviolet (UV) spectrum by combining reflected-UV and UVfluorescence techniques to transform our ability to detect biological surface contaminants, such assaliva, that could potentially contain infectious pathogens. The reflected-UV and UV fluorescenceimaging methods are used in various scientific, industrial, and medical optical sensing systems,such as in germicidal irradiation (disinfecting), digital forensics, food/agricultural industries,remote sensing, space science (NASA Perseverance), etc. The recent use of UV light surfacedisinfection mobile robot platforms and devices has shown promising

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Mark Berczynski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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assistants. Any studentinterested in applying as an undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) was required to complete aone-credit course titled “Psychology applied to teaching” before they can begin their duties as ateaching assistant. In this program, faculty are instructed to “integrate the student into thedevelopment of the course” and provide mentorship to the students. At the end of the semester,each UTA is given a questionnaire to reflect on their experience as a teaching assistant [5].The psychology department at the University of Scranton [2] used a similar approach in theirtraining of UTAs in their undergraduate coursework. The students must first complete aone-credit seminar to prepare for their teaching assistantship. The training seminar

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua L. Hertz, Northeastern University

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department’s recentlyapproved mission statement obligates themselves to “educate human-centered engineers anddiscover new knowledge in service of the common good” [2]. In addition, the program’seducational objectives include supporting their graduates’ ability to be “discerning about the roleof engineering in society and critically reflect on their contributions to society professionally andpersonally” [2]. There are several aspects of Boston College's Human Centered Engineering program that arefoundationally new or at least notably uncommon: • centering an entire undergraduate program on the concept of human centered engineering; • embracing practices of reflection; • purposefully integrating much of the curriculum across

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Gael Graham, Western Carolina University; Russell Sarwar Kabir, Hiroshima University

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responded to an IRB-approved follow-up survey about their learningexperiences. Reflective student feedback from both multidisciplinary trips indicated thatengineering students deepened their understanding of chosen topics in consideration of global,cultural, and societal factors, and that the non-engineering students enjoyed the visits more thanthey expected and overcame initial fears about engineering-related coursework, discoveringengineering practices in many aspects of their social lives. Overall, the students gave positivefeedback about the multidisciplinary trips and demonstrated achievement of the learningoutcomes. In the future, the authors plan to continue collaborations to further integrate the coursemodules and regularly evaluate the

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ernesto Adolfo Cuesta Alvear, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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academic and professional skills. End-of-semester student reflections written by 80 students were qualitatively coded inATLAS.ti to understand the student experience in the course. Categorization of emergent themeswas guided by Self-Determination Theory, which consists of basic needs around autonomy,relatedness, competence, and motivation. Self-Determination Theory helped to guide findingsemerging from the data which included new soft and technical skills acquired by students,challenges faced, and growth throughout the course. Students described learning skills bothindependently and from peers, by persevering through challenges, and by working on real-worldprojects.Keywords: Interdisciplinary, project-based learning, vertically integrated

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine Mickle, MoLSMAP; Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University

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: Expanding STEM opportunities for females is crucial not only to address longstanding gender disparities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, but also to unlock a broader spectrum of innovation, foster inclusive economic growth, and ensure that future advancements reflect the diverse needs of society. Systemic barriers contributing to the gender gap in STEM disciplines are deeply embedded in societal norms, institutional structures, and cultural expectations, particularly for people of color. Race tends to amplify the gender gap in STEM for women of color by layering unique stereotypes, cultural expec- tations, and systemic exclusions. Addressing the gender

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Liesl Folks, The University of Arizona; Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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infiltrates many areas of engineering andscience. Yet within engineering programs, students often have few opportunities to developexpertise in data science or even to explore how data science is relevant to their degreespecializations. This paper reports on an NSF-funded study of a program that prepares STEMstudents to engage with data science in coursework and then mentors them as they secureinternships and complete a capstone that demonstrates their application of data science expertise.Drawing on a mixed-methods study, including student reflections, capstone project assessment,and survey reporting, this paper suggests not only that students make deep connections betweentheir existing majors and data science but also that students trained in our

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Amazon ; KENNETH OHNEMUS, Amazon; Jessica Blackburn; Anshul Mittal, Amazon; Yan Dong, Amazon; Savannah LaFerriere; Robert Pulvermacher; Marina Dias, Amazon; Alexander Gil; Shahriar Sadighi; Neerav Kumar, Amazon

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reflections of members from a multi-disciplinaryteam. Even though the focus of this particular group is software based, the take-aways for multi-disciplinary collaboration will apply across non-software teams as well. Ultimately, this paperaffords an opportunity for educators to expand on examples of how multiple disciplines cometogether in the tech/engineering workforce. Additionally, the paper implores engineers to engagein lifelong learning as they interact with increasingly multi-disciplinary teams in the workplace.BackgroundMost students who choose to major in engineering do so to become a part of the community ofpractice of professional engineers [1], meaning that they want their college experience to includeadequate exposure to what a career

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wiline M Pangle, Central Michigan University; Itzel Marquez, Central Michigan University

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equitable model to STEM education.1. The InSciTE model1A. The InSciTE mission, values and program objectives:InSciTE was created in Spring 2022 from a coalition of 14 faculty from all 9 academicdepartments at CSE to form a truly multidisciplinary council. The council is formed by facultywith diverse ethnic and intersectional identities, a reflection of the authentic partnership andleadership of faculty impacted by enduring inequities in STEM and of the ethos of InSciTE. Thecouncil guided the creation of the program with all decisions reached through consensusbuilding. The council defined the mission of the program as “to create an equitable student-driven environment for undergraduate students to develop skills on interdisciplinarycommunication

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Resha Tejpaul, University of Minnesota ; Travis Henderson; Nicole Kennedy; Nikos Papanikolopoulos, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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, University of Minnesota, with atotal of 19 students providing responses, reflecting approximately 15% of the current active cohort.The respondents included individuals at various stages of the program, such as first-year students,second-year students, and those in their final semester who are completing a thesis or capstoneproject. This convenience sample aims to illustrate the current experiences of students usingGenerative AI tools within this specific graduate program.Data Analysis: Quantitative responses were aggregated and summarized as percentages or meanratings. We collected statistics on the frequency of tool usage, such as how often students useGenerative AI (GenAI) for academic tasks, and noted specific concerns, like the percentage

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana

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required for developing students’ essential skills [2].Although students who used ChatGPT in project-based, reflective, critical thinking, and research-related writing assessments have faced some challenges and shortcomings, they managed to getsatisfactory results with proper training and input. Therefore, the success rate relies on the level ofstudents’ understanding of ChatGPT usage and expected output. However, there is always a riskassociated with mastering this technique that can alter the balance of risk and reward for students[3].Methodology:This case study involved the introduction of a new module regarding Artificial Intelligence inengineering classrooms by looking at the use of generative and non-generative AI in anengineering technical

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Best Papers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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document are those of the authors and do not reflect thepolicy or position of the U.S. Naval Academy, Department of the Navy, the Department ofDefense, or the U.S. Government.IntroductionAs the oldest of the 6 undergraduate Robotics Engineering degree programs in the United States,we reflect on national trends and program-level lessons learned since we modernized ourcurriculum a decade ago. After a brief overview of our program, we discuss changes in therobotics education landscape over the last ten years, including the proliferation of degreeprograms, issues in accreditation, challenges in hiring, the expectations of students andadministrative challenges. Some of the content is based on our own program observations andassessments, other data

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Edward Paul Weingart; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Shoshana Armington; Kathryn Libal, University of Connecticut

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and communicate across a variety of disciplines,which might include product design and development, installation, testing, operation, andmaintenance [2].All of these signs reflect a growing awareness of the need for an educational model that willrespond to rapidly evolving challenges. The National Academy of Sciences has raised theconcern that the current educational model should better align existing engineering models withsuch emerging challenges, broadening the context through an increased number of thematic callsand engaging with a wider range of users. In addition, academic literature on Science,Technology, and Society has called for a move towards a heightened awareness of the contextand factors that influence engineering decision

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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peiyun xu, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University, China; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University, China

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viewpoint that identityusually arises in the learning process within the interdisciplinary teaching system andperforms the bridging function in boundary crossing. In this study, we consider theinterdisciplinary teaching system as a tool for developing interdisciplinary identity. Morethan simply the sum of knowledge reflected through a curriculum design or class syllabi, theinterdisciplinary teaching system represents a comprehensive curriculum of study or trainingthat structures students’awareness of learning. By providing multiple interpretiveperspectives across disciplines and creating an experiential teaching environment for real andcomplex issues, situational interests in interdisciplinary learning can be stimulated andpromote the formation of

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Scarlatos, Stony Brook University; Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University

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abilities(reflected as most and least effective) that will affect the progress of the facilities that they workin. Additionally, they have favorite foods; feeding them something other than their favorite willdecrease their hunger but won't completely satiate them. Reflecting complexities of humanbehavior, these diverse preferences, being randomly assigned, can sometimes appearcontradictory, such as when a villager's favorite job is the one they are least effective at. Ofcourse, all of these preferences can change periodically. Players need to carefully monitor thesevillagers and their preferences because unhappy villagers are likely to leave the village, makingit more difficult to achieve the goals of the game before the end of the timeframe.Figure

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Dita Puspita Sari, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Gabriele Trovato; Eiji Kamioka; Darminto Darminto, ITS Surabaya

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student cohorts now included undergraduates from Indonesia, Europe, andSouth America and from other Asian countries such as Thailand, China, and Taiwan,reflecting a more diverse and globally representative student body. The breakdown ofparticipants’ nationalities in each module was as follows: For non-COIL STEM modules, thestudent body at the Indonesian university consisted solely of Indonesian undergraduates,whereas participants in the STEM COILs were a mixture of ‘international’ students in Japan(attending in person) and Indonesian undergraduates attending online. Participants in thehistory modules (both COIL and non-COIL) were mainly from Europe and South America,partially from Asian countries such as Thailand, China and Taiwan attending from

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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program was used,with mentors following a specific form for each meeting.The mentoring sessions involved:Meeting 1: Obstacles to Success and Opportunities for SuccessThis session involved a discussion on what went wrong during the first semester and whatopportunities are available for success. It provided an opportunity for the mentor and mentee tomeet each other and reflect on the previous semester, highlighting both achievements and missedopportunities.Table 1: Obstacles to success. Students were asked to complete this section by choosing the top5 obstacles (number them in order from most important to least important). Study Habits Finding a good place to Going to class study

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yi Cao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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within a group and assess the overall success ofa collaborative project. Performance-based type of assessment measures not only the final outcome but also theprocess, teamwork, and individual skills and contributions. Performance-based assessment islikely a suitable approach if a course uses a broader range of methods, such as projects,portfolios, simulations, presentations, observations, and real-world tasks. These assessmentsevaluate how well individuals or groups can perform tasks or solve problems in authenticcontexts, reflecting their ability to apply their knowledge and skills. Portfolios, performanceappraisals, reflection, and behavioral observations offer the most comprehensive information forassessing performance and professional