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Chinmay Mahabal; Feyza Achilova; Shakhnoza Kayumova; Eleanor Richard

youngpeople. In this work-in-progress paper, we examine some emergent patterns found in thejoint activity systems of a STEAM summer program; especially we describe two emergent,distinct patterns of collaborative interaction which we label as “type 1” and “type 2,” oneof which we find to be more conducive to the kind of collaboration that can foster“relational just” interactions. Within diverse engineering classrooms, research suggests that creating andmaintaining equitable and productive joint activity can be a continual challenge forteachers as part of a larger complex and difficult process (Shah & Lewis, 2019). Withinthis study, we choose to view learning activity through a joint activity lens due to the factthat research suggests this

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Kathleen A. Lamkin-Kennard; Margarent B. Bailey; Michael G. Schrlau

female and male students in undergraduate engineering programs.1. Introduction Initiatives designed to diversify engineering have generated many positive impacts, however,women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are still severelyunderrepresented in undergraduate engineering majors and in the engineering labor force [1].The participation of women, in particular, remains relatively low. Of the engineering bachelor’sdegrees awarded in 2017, 18% were awarded to women and only 6% of the degrees wereawarded to women of color [2]. Within the science and engineering workforce, the disparities areeven greater. Only 28% of the college-educated workforce in science and engineering arewomen and only 15% are concentrated

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Andrea Mecquel; Rafe Steinhauer; Jeremy D.W. Clifton

(Work-in-Progress) Embodying Design: Increasing Self-Efficacy through Somatic EducationAbstractBackground: Self-efficacy is a known factor in academic performance—for example, see[1]—and student retention—for example, see [2]—in engineering. Bandura [3], [4] proposesfour modes to increase self-efficacy, one of which is physiological and affective states.Research suggests that all four pathways are correlated with academic outcomes amongundergraduate engineering students [1], yet there are no known interventions that specificallyattempt to increase engineering students’ self-efficacy through somatic education, includingtraining students to be more aware of physiological and affective states.Purpose

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Sarira Motaref P.E.

-life examples and allowing students to contribute tothe class materials by employing their strength, interest, and talents may enhance the students’engagement and improve their learning experience.To investigate this hypothesis, the evaluation data from an anonymous survey completed by theparticipants and instructor’s observations are presented and discussed. Because the evaluationactivities used to inform this paper are limited to “systematic collection of information about theactivities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program (orprocesses, products, systems, organizations, personnel, or policies), improve effectiveness,and/or inform decisions about future program development,” [1] the author did not

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Kai-tak Wan; Mir Masound Ale Ali; Bjorn Kierulf; Adam Hametz-berner; Ahmet Coskun

tackle engineering problems. One example problem is depicted inFigure 1 for water. Isotherm (constant temperature) line for 230oC drawn using linear interpolationbetween data point entries in the property tables, indicates unrealistic pressure variation versusspecific volume around 200 bar, rather than expected smooth curve, due to large interpolationerror. Nonlinear interpolation is needed to eliminate such problems at least in certain data ranges,making such toolkits much more valuable. Figure 1. Error arising due to linear interpolation and insufficient data points. The toolkit, which is currently work in progress, in its present state has the potential to saveusers a significant amount of time when solving problems by

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Kai-tak Wan

in our Statics course. A more novel pedagogy is necessary, however,due to the shift from the equilibrium approach to the abstract concept. This paper details a project thatcombines experiment and theory to give students an understanding of VW. (a) (b) (c) (d) Figure 1. (a) Sketch of a roly-poly comprises a top cylinder with fixed height H and a hemispherical base with radius R. (b) Horizontal force F applied at the center of base area tilts the roly-poly at an angle . Center of gravity is xc from the cylinder- hemisphere interface. (c) Vertical force is applied at one corner while the roly-poly lies on

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut; Vraj Patel; Tina Huey

(AI) has enhance learning experiences. Additionally, concerns over AI’sintroduced transformative opportunities in education, ranging potential to exacerbate existing educational inequities—suchfrom automated grading and intelligent tutoring to person- as disparities in access to AI resources or biases in AI-alized learning and curriculum design [1]. These tools have generated recommendations—underscore the need for inclu-the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning, offering sive and responsible AI policies.educators new ways to enhance efficiency, engage students,and provide adaptive support tailored to individual needs. II. L ITERATURE R

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Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

maintaining ainformed the design of AI-related interventions introduced consistent and effective structure. The key components of theduring the course. Further details on the pre-semester survey framework are as follows:can be found in the Results and Findings section. 1) Establish GuidelinesC. Integration of AI Tools. This component establishes the foundation for the eth- AI tools were integrated into the course to enhance learning ical and effective use of AI tools, introduced at theoutcomes while promoting critical thinking and ethical aware- beginning of the course and reinforced throughout vari

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Tariq A. Alshugran; Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

C OMPARISON OF AI P OLICIES IN H IGHER E DUCATIONtasks [13]. Research highlights that AI-driven adaptive learn-ing systems can increase student engagement and performance, University AI Usage Policy Privacy Protectionallowing course content to be tailored based on individual Strategylearning patterns [7]. However, the use of AI also introduces Columbia Univer- AI Governance Ethical Usechallenges regarding data privacy and security [3]. Unautho- sity [1] Policy and Institutionalrized access, potential misuse of student data, and compliance

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Maqsood A. Mughal

Creating Interactive Scenes using Open Broadcaster Studio (OBS) Studio for Streaming Virtual Classroom over Zoom and other Platforms Maqsood A. Mughal Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA 01609 AbstractThe idea behind this project is to improve Many educators vision student engagementstudent engagement and create an during the lecture as fundamental forenvironment that increases student acquiring knowledge, skills, and conceptsparticipation in a virtual/hybrid classroom. [1][2]. In fact, for some educators, it is anOpen

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Salem Othman; Marisha Rawlins; Afsaneh Ghanavati

thestudents, benefitting the current and future students of the course. A survey of over 40 studentswas conducted to confirm the simple and effective nature of the proposed system. Over 75% ofstudents who participated in the survey concurred that the system was easy to use, that it was notdistractive, and that communication with the instructor could be strengthened whilst using thesystem.2 IntroductionTeaching and learning, which both contribute to student success, are important topics in highereducation. Improving teaching or learning can be done by investigating and implementingexisting tools, or by developing new tools. Some tools are feedback- or evaluation-centered, suchas Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) [1], holistic student success platforms

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Basile Panoutsopoulos

On a Hybrid Delivery Approach to Science and Engineering Courses Basile Panoutsopoulos Community College of Rhode IslandAbstract:A new hybrid delivery approach to science and engineering courses is proposed. The lecture andrecitation parts of the courses are meeting half of the time remotely synchronous and half of thetime face-to-face. The laboratory will be face-to-face only.Introduction:New approaches on delivering courses were developed during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic [1]. A pandemic is an epidemic occurring on a scale that crosses internationalboundaries, affecting people on a worldwide scale. The delivery of lecture, recitation and

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Kanti Prasad; Abdul Syed

Incorporation of Matching Networks within 5G Chipset for Mobile Communication 1 Kanti Prasad Ph. D.; P. E.; LSMIEEE; Fellow ASEE and 2Abdul Syed1 Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Dept., Founding Director Microelectronics/VLSI Technology – University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), MA and 2Post-Doc. UML, Adjunct Southern NH University, NH Corresponding Author: Kanti Prasad – Kanti_Prasad@uml.edu Subject area: Applied Research and Technology Innovation Abstract — In order to conduct applied research and carry out innovation in Monolithic MicrowaveIntegrated Circuits (MMIC) Design and Fabrication technology, theoretical

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Michael G. Schrlau

principles to analyze anddesign complex thermal systems. It builds upon other core courses such as Thermodynamicsand Fluid Mechanics, to develop and practice the critical thinking skills and foundationalunderstanding needed to analyze, design, and solve real world challenges. These core courseshave traditionally followed the in-person, instructor-led lecture format (traditional classroom),where the majority of class time is dedicated to information transfer and a limited amount ofteam-based, interactive problem solving. In a previous report, we described the restructuring of Heat Transfer as a flipped course toimprove conceptualization, comprehension, and problem solving skills [1]. One of the mainaspects of the flipped course was the utilization

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Wei Wei

I. I NTRODUCTION drawbacks of TPAs: (i) TPA are not due immediately, and Computer programming is a critical component of the Com- hence students are more likely to procrastinate [8], [9]. As anputer Science discipline. It is considered a problem solving example, if a programming assignment is due in two weeks,process, including formulating, planning and designing the many students will not start working on it until one weeksolution, translating, testing, and delivery [1]. For students to before the due date. (ii) When completing a TPA, studentsbe proficient in computer programming, they need to learn the

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Jay A. Weitzen; Dohn Bowden

laboratory section. Control and treatmentinfrastructure in place, including the personal learning devices, groups are summarized in Table 1. Approximately two hundredwithin a week, we instantly switched from our hybrid lab students spread over thirteen laboratory sections were enrolledin the course over the three semesters. Because of the way in III. EXPERIMENT RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS PRE-PANDEMICwhich we do scheduling and the availability of laboratory slots Data were collected over 3 semesters during 2017 to 2018there were 5 control and

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Charles White

dramatically in the conduct of laboratorybased classes [1, 2, 3]. Numerous adaptations to laboratory based classes have been reportedincluding mixed remote and in-person modalities [1], individual instead of group work [2], andcomputer simulation instead of hands-on experimentation [2]. Additionally, the structure ofthe class/lab set up and timing has been revisited in order to accommodate the need forreduced contact and increased distancing. Suggestions have been made to offer multiple shiftsof a lab section, add concurrent sessions, introduce remote observation of live experiments,offer night and weekend lab shifts, and other solutions [3]. The efforts to adjust traditionalapproaches to meet the current needs are varied and worldwide [4].This paper

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Waliur Bhuiyan; Rachmadian Wulandana

from the flowing river, by using the kinetic energy from theGanges (Padma) has an average velocity of 0.5185 m/s pre- rivers current. The hydrokinetic energy harvesting has becomemonsoon, 1.185 m/s during monsoon and 0.4974 m/s post- an attractive topic for investigation as the technology promisesmonsoon, while the maximum and minimum velocity of the a minimum infrastructure requirement and a low impact onriver are 2.7 m/s. and 0.37 m/s, respectively [1]. The freshwater life [4]-[6]. Hydrokinetic technology is stillBrahmaputra (Jamuna) river has an average velocity of 0.75 developing unlike wind turbine that is already mature and hasm/s and the river has a maximum

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Bennett Terrill; Rachmadian Wulandana

Measurement of Turbine RPM with Hall Effect Principle Bennett Terrill Rachmadian Wulandana Mechanical Engineering Program Mechanical Engineering Program SUNY New Paltz, NY SUNY New Paltz, NY New Paltz, NY, USA New Paltz, NY, USA terrillb1@newpaltz.edu wulandar@newpaltz.edu Abstract -- Hall effect sensory devices, invented by to oscillations of the body [1]. To replicate an unsteady Edwin Hall introduced new techniques to obtain regime, a horizontal water tunnel was to be created that measurements wirelessly. Through the presence of a provided

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Sarah Dulac; Jacques Ross; Joseph Silveira; Chandler Jardin; Andrea Elloian; Kevin Raggiani; Dylan Souza; Tyler Viera; Alec Peinkofer; Darion Gregory; Konrad Jamro; Hamed Samandari; Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh

Powering the blue economy through offshore vertical-axis wind and current turbines; from fundamental to two-phase flow experimental testingSarah Dulac1, Ross Jacques1, Joseph Silveira1, Chandler Jardin1, Andrea Elloian1, Kevin Raggiani1, Dylan Souza2,Tyler Viera2, Alec Peinkofer3, Darion Gregory3, Konrad Jamro3, Hamed Samandari1, Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh1 1 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Mechanical Engineering Department 2 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Electrical Engineering Department 3 St. Bonaventure UniversityAbstract

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William Cutler; John Donaghue; Haridas Kumarakura; Don Heiman

Absorption and Fluorescence of Ruby Crystal William Cutler1 , John Donaghue1 , Haridas Kumarakuru1* , and Don Heiman1* 1 Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA * Corresponding authors: h.kumarakuru@northeastern.edu, d.heiman@northeastern.edu Abstract The unique optical properties of the ruby crystal that make it effective as a lasing medium were measured using a simple optical setup. Ruby’s absorption of visible light was shown to be strongest at 420 and 550 nm, corresponding to its physical appearance as transparent pink. While the ruby crystal was

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Stephanie Wettstein

effectively fosterthis development.IntroductionStudents value interactions with industry professionals,[1, 2] but such opportunities are oftenlacking in engineering curricula, leaving undergraduates uncertain about real-world expectations.To address this gap, a Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network (KEEN)[3] Fellowship(AY2023) was used to engage recent alumni and introduce entrepreneurial mindset (EM)principles through interactive classroom activities. A key aspect of EM is the “three Cs,”curiosity, connections, and creating value,[3] which were incorporated into a jigsaw activitydeveloped and led by alumni.Jigsaw activities have proven to be an effective method for fostering an EM in engineeringeducation.[4] By engaging students in active learning

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Jihoon Lim

robot project conducted by amultidisciplinary student team. The novelty of this work lies in the following aspects: (1) Designand evaluation method are developed for a robot project, (2) The proposed work is implementedon the project and carried out by interdisciplinary engineering teams at Seattle Pacific University,consisting of undergraduate students from three disciplines—Electrical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, and Computer Engineering, and (3) Lessons learned are derived from a year-longproject performed in the Engineering Design Course.The paper consists of three main sections. First, the paper describes the entire sequence of theproject, including project ideation, risk reduction proposal, functional specification development,etc

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Yuliana Flores; Jennifer A. Turns

engagement can maintain authenticity while navigating researcher positionality.Through autoethnographic methods, this study documents the conception and development of a10-week usability testing curriculum. Data sources include emails, memory traces, andconversation notes with the high school teacher. The analysis focuses on four themes: theproject's origins from personal experience, negotiations with the teacher, building a teachingteam, and the evolution from pure outreach to incorporating research reflection. Findings revealkey insights about authentic community engagement: (1) beginning with genuine curiosity ratherthan research objectives allowed for greater responsiveness to stakeholder needs; (2) pre-existingcommunity connections facilitated

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Jonathan Steffens; Charles Pezeshki

interactions both engaging andbeneficial for conceptual mastery, suggesting that Custom GPTs can offer an effective and easyto implement means to support complex STEM courses. This proof-of-concept lays thegroundwork for broader adoption of AI-driven pedagogical strategies in STEM education, withpotential for refining domain-specific prompts and integrating other adaptive learning tools infuture implementations. 1. IntroductionTeaching a subject to others has long been recognized as an effective strategy for reinforcingone’s own understanding. This is sometimes referred to as the protégé effect. This method helpsto identify misconceptions, deepen engagement with the material, and ultimately achieve a morerobust comprehension [1] [2] [3

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Abdelouahab Abrous

Teaching Computational Fluid Dynamics with MATLAB: A Stream Function and Vorticity Approach for Lid-Driven Cavity Flow Abdelouahab Abrous, Ph.D., P.E. Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, ORAbstractThis paper introduces a MATLAB-based approach for modeling lid-driven cavity flow usingstreamline and vorticity formulations. As a benchmark problem in fluid mechanics andComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), lid-driven cavity flow serves as a practical tool forteaching fundamental CFD concepts. MATLAB [1] is utilized to help mechanical engineeringstudents numerically solve the two-dimensional Navier

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Matthew S. Barner

. While not all CE students will pursue structuralengineering, lack of exposure to structural design courses disadvantages them on the FE.Interestingly, two programs introduce steel and reinforced concrete design topics in a singlerequired structural design course. This could be an option for other programs wanting to preparetheir non-structural CE students for the structural questions on the FE civil exam.Introduction Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exams is one of the first steps towardsprofessional engineering licensure. Civil engineering majors are the most likely to take the FEexam due to many civil engineering careers requiring or expecting the ability to becomeprofessionally licensed [1]. The current version of the FE

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Katherine Kuder; Joshua Hamel; Yen-Lin Han; Wesley Lauer; Michael Marsolek; Agnieszka Miguel; Teodora Shuman

incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into theiraccreditation standards. This initiative aimed to evaluate how well engineering programsintegrate DEI principles into their curriculum (Criterion 5) and faculty awareness and skills(Criterion 6). The process for ABET to approve these optional pilot criteria involved extensiveconsultations with educational institutions, industry stakeholders, and DEI experts. The criteriawere approved by the ABET Engineering Area Delegation in October 2022 for the 2023-2024and 2024-2025 accreditation cycles [1].In the 2023-2024 accreditation cycle, the proposed modifications were piloted. Institutions couldopt to participate by submitting a Supplemental Self-Study Report (SSR) detailing theiradherence to the

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Navarun Gupta; Deana DiLuggo; Junling Hu; Abhilasha Tibrewal; Ahmed Elsayed; Theresa Bruckerhoff

careers. Keywords—ARG Model, retention, undergraduate research • Objective 1: Increase the persistence of Hispanic students enrolled in computer science I. INTRODUCTION and engineering degree programs in their first Fostering Hispanic Achievement in Computer Science and two years of study.Engineering with Affinity Research Group Model (Project • ·Objective 2: Increase the engineering self- 6. To collaborate effectively with a team to solve a efficacy of Hispanic

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Mina Gaber Wahba Ibrahim; Xingguo Xiong; Navarun Gupta; Ahmed El-Sayed

health foundation by integrating an AI accelerator 'Hailo' [9], which a around the world. For instance, In 2025, wildfires in Los promising result has been achieved for advanced data analysis Angeles devastated neighborhoods, with 7,900 buildings and a vision based system for fire verification, culminating in a damaged in the Eaton Fire [1]. The continuous increase and comprehensive, scalable, robust, and efficient wildfire detection intensity of previously mentioned events, provided and derived solution for humanity. by climate change and altered land management practices, open the door for the development of innovative and robust study for II