Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Academic Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Cenk Erdil, Marist College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

undergraduate education—to (i) have hands-on coding skills at moreadvanced levels, (ii) be aware of how to orchestrate data and computational infrastructures, and(iii) know about contemporary tools and methods to analyze large datasets efficiently.1 IntroductionHealth Informatics is a translational discipline at-large. With recent popularity of big data inalmost every single health informatics field, from bioinformatics and medical informatics, topublic health, two particular skill sets have become increasingly important to train professionalsin these fields to deal with big data: (i) data analysis, and (ii) computational sciences. While mosthealth informatics programs have included courses to equip students with relevant data analysisskills, the

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Facilitating Student Success and Inclusion

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Samuel S. Newton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

author to debrief and discuss the next steps.Results to DateOur summary of intermediate results (n = 8) is presented in Table 1. Our presentation of quotesprovides an example of how we mapped participants’ words (raw data) to the a priori themescorresponding to the CCW framework. Additionally, we include an example of an emergenttheme. The rightmost column in the table indicates whether the participant categorized theirstatement as an unearned advantage or disadvantage (or both). Table 1: Forms of capital and wealth salient in testimony data. Unearned Theme Evidence Advantage or

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

learning style preferences or simply habits that unconsciously dictate their instruction,evaluation, and assessment strategies. That is, we began this study expecting to see that facultyexam problems would reveal inherent biases weighted towards certain preferences.Statistical analysis was performed using an ANOVA followed by a Tukey-test, or Kruskal-Wallis with subsequent Steel-Dwass test as appropriate, all at a significance level of 0.05.Results and Discussion Part 1: Learning Style Profiles across Four SemestersIn all semesters studied, students were given the Index of Learning Styles (ILS) Questionnaire5to evaluate their learning styles using the Felder-Silverman model. Within each dimension theclass learning styles profiles have very little

Conference Session

Pedagogies of Making and Design

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Sustainability).This prototype was still very rough, however, at the end of that summer’s work (2014). Duringthe summer of 2015 the Grand Challenge students chose to work on further testing anddevelopment of the device targeted at Haiti. We were contacted by leaders of a humanitariannonprofit organization affiliated with another university that specializes in work in Haiti. Theleaders of that nonprofit became informal clients for our project, providing feedback andsuggestions to our students as they worked through their design process. The 2015 design can beseen in Figure 1 below. Figure 1: The 2015 Device PrototypeThe students designed the device so that it could be shipped as a kit that is then assembled on theground in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A. Mallory, Western New England University; Matthew Romoser, Western New England University; Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Thomas Keyser, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

importance of EML skills.IntroductionRecently, there has been significant interest in the inclusion of activities based onentrepreneurially minded learning (EML) in engineering courses.1-3 The interest is due to avariety of factors, including feedback from employers that students with EML skills are morehighly sought than those with strictly technical backgrounds.1 Skills that have been identified asbeing important for an entrepreneurial mindset include effective communication, teamwork,customer awareness, learning through failure, and tolerance for ambiguity.1 Since these skillsare not typically cultivated in the traditional engineering curriculum, new EML-based activitiesthat can be implemented in existing engineering courses are highly sought.At

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

. Aresearcher is left with the choice between applying an interview protocol broadly, but lackingtime for other assessments [1]; or interviewing a subset of students and gaining a more limitedpicture of student understanding [2]. An alternative is to convert the interview to a surveyconsisting of open-ended questions that probe the same areas. This study is part of a largeengineering education program of research that is examining student misconceptions in fluidmechanics and heat transfer and using hands-on learning approaches to confront misconceptions.In this paper, we will report on the conversion, to a survey protocol, of an interview protocoldesigned to determine student misconceptions regarding Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics.By utilizing an

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Chetana R. Bayas

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Manufacturing

described here. For some of the image-processing basedmethods, the detection of flaws (broken grid lines, scratches) can be an additionalfunction.Most of the methods of surface characterization can be broadly categorized asoptical non-contact methods, and mechanical contact methods. Some methodsinterrogate a small region of the sample, while others integrate information froma large area (∼1 cm2). Some measurements can be performed in a few seconds,with little or no sample adjustment, while others may take much longer. Ofparticular interest is the use of CCD cameras for non-contact inspection of solarcells for quality assurance and process control, as these methods can be readilyintegrated into a production mode, e.g., solar cell production in belt

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

) HVAC control Upgrade: This project involves the recommendation to change the controls throughout the 20+ story building from 50-year old pneumatic thermostats to wireless controls. Previously, consultants recommended changing the controls but this was many years ago before wireless controls were popular. Also, the previous data was collected when utility prices were significantly different than today, so it makes sense that this project is worth evaluating. Below are photos from the tour given by the building staff. Figure 1: First picture from tour of mechanical Figure 2: Second picture from tour of mechanical room current controls room – condensate pumps• Geothermal Well Expansion

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

David A. Vaccari

(EAC) of ABET,engineering programs are required to have eleven documented student outcomes[1], commonly referred to as “a through k.” Five of these student outcomesrepresent technical attributes that engineering educators are familiar with teachingand assessing. However, six of these student outcomes are, for many facultymembers, difficult and purportedly subjective to assess. These include: (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) An ability to communicate effectively (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal

Conference Session

Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Leah Granger, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

the STEM pipeline as the programs defined as STEM at colleges anduniversities do not always align with occupations classified as STEM in national databases.These inconsistencies add difficulty in tracking the retention of STEM graduates in STEMcareers, and consequently, hinders studies on the challenges and barriers faced byunderrepresented populations throughout their educational and professional careers.Examination of the literatureThe literature reveals some scattered efforts to look at data through different lenses. Byrd, et al.[1] in 2013 looked at national data in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System(IPEDS) dataset. They argued that forcing non-US students into a group category ignored theirrace/ethnicity, which might

Conference Session

Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Charles Barkdull, University of Utah; Stacy K Firth, University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Association forEngineering Education (ASEE) indicated that nearly all institutions include PID controllers intheir process control curriculum and survey respondents indicated that the need for moreconnections to the “real world” was a particular challenge [1]. There has long been a perceivedgap between approaches to teaching PID control that often rely heavily on theoretical derivationsand simulations, and the industrial practice of process control [2]. Integrating hands-on projectsinto the curriculum allows students to explore PID concepts through direct application,enhancing comprehension of theory [3] and student motivation in their own learning process [4].Process dynamics and control introduces students to new topics of dynamics process

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajendran Swamidurai, Alabama State University; Uma Kannan, Alabama State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Fall 2020 to Spring 2024 that include those that focus on cybersecurityprofessional skills. Our external evaluation data shows that students demonstrated particularconfidence in their ability to solve problems, persevere in seeking solutions, and acquireknowledge in cybersecurity. They also expressed confidence that they will be able to understandwhat they learn about cybersecurity.1. IntroductionCyberspace and the Internet serve as the foundation of any country's modern economy andnational security since they have become part of the country's homeland, much like cities,mountains, and coastlines, and practically all of our daily activities, such as shopping andbanking, take place in cyberspace [1]. Because a breach or attack will inflict

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 9: Hands-On Foundations - Building Confidence, Belonging, and Engagement in First-Year Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville; James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Brian Scott Robinson, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

activity in the last decade [1]. Active learning is aninteractive teaching model that puts students at the center of their own learning process throughengaging, often hands-on, activities [2]. Active learning often incorporates media to attract andmaintain the attention of students to benefit their learning. Ultimately, the purpose of activelearning is to prevent students from being passive listeners in a classroom [3]. Active learningtechniques have been studied numerous times and results provide strong indications of improvedstudent persistence [4] [5].One specific example of active learning is project-based learning. Project-based learning placespedagogy in the context of a particular system and often incorporates teamwork to addsocialization

Conference Session

Industry and Technical Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aakash Alpesh Patel, University of Georgia; Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi, University of Georgia; Sarah Jane Bork, University of Georgia

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Student Division (STDT)

enumerate recommended skills for jobs in electrical engineering onsites such as YouTube. We can then analyze and extract the core competencies recommended byeach source using prompt engineering techniques to ensure consistency and expedite the process.Using this data, we can determine the similarity of the competencies recommended by internetmedia and the existing data on competencies requested from job postings by analyzing thefrequency and emphasis of each of the competencies identified.Introduction Electrical Engineering DatasetThe electrical engineering dataset that was created in the study by Feyijimi et al. [1] gives greatinsight into what employers are potentially looking for when it comes to acquired skills. Itsinnovative use of Large

Conference Session

STEM Education and Intercultural Competence

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

informal, collegial setting. There is nouniversally accepted definition of what constitutes a math circle; indeed, as Saul [1] puts it, “Anysituation in which people are exploring mathematics for its own sake, —for the sake of their ownenjoyment of the subject, —may be termed a math circle.” Math circles aim to exposeparticipants to authentic mathematical problem-solving and discovery, and to foster conceptualunderstanding and an enjoyment of mathematics. They have a long history going back to EasternEurope, where they were a means for professional mathematicians to share their knowledge andlove of mathematics with young students [2]. They gained some popularity in the United Statesbeginning in the 1990s [2], and although the literature on math

Conference Session

Engagement in Practice: Bridging Engineering Education and Community Impact through Collaborative Design and Construction

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally Njoki Kimani, Tumaini Innovation Center ; Mary Wambui Muigai BSc. (Information Technology) – Ongoing, Tumaini Innovation Center; Claudia Chebet Chemweno, Tumaini Innovation Center; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Nrupaja Bhide, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025(Engagement in practice): Collaborative Reflection on Evolution of an Engineering Community of PracticeAbstractCommunity-engaged practices must prioritize reciprocity [1] in university-community engagement, by centering thewants and needs of the community, as identified by the community themself. In this paper, we highlight thedevelopment and evolution of a Community of Practice, emphasizing the role of community members as experts inassessing their own community needs and developing solutions to

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

, preliminarydesign, and critical design. In the spring semester they manufacture the prototype, conductverification tests, conduct a system readiness review, and finally conduct flight tests. Conceptselection is a critical part of the engineering design process usually preceded by conceptgeneration [1]. There are several concept generation techniques like mind maps, brainstormingand concept maps. Typically, the project requirement defines the boundary for which these ideascan exist [2]. To move from generating these ideas to picking an idea(concept) can be dauntingespecially for the novice designer. Usually, at the undergraduate level, qualitative methods likethe Pugh matrix [3] are used to simplify the process and facilitate a reasonable decision

Conference Session

Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Mohammed Tonkal, Tufts University and Kind Abdulaziz University; Chris Buergin Rogers, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

tasks to bothsubgroups and the class as a whole. Additionally, we observed students having high motivation,with everyone focusing on their duty and remaining engaged.Based on our initial analysis, we found that the structure of the systems engineering project andthe use of the project board supported students in developing their coordination and organizingskills. We found that: 1) students were able to coordinate, define their roles, stay focused, andcomplete their duties with less teacher supervision; 2) students from different subgroups wereable to sit together, share, and listen to each other, understand the other teams’ roles in theoverall project, and collaborate effectively as a new group to design new tasks; and 3) students inthe task

Conference Session

New Approaches and Leadership Development Frameworks

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Rebecca Acosta Burdette; Annemarie Galeucia

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

responsibilities—key attributes of engineers according to the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1]. The Studio was established in October 2005as a joint initiative of the College of Engineering and Louisiana State University (LSU)’scampus-wide Communication Across the Curriculum (CxC) program, a program initially fundedby an engineering alumnus, who agreed to a campus-wide program on the condition that it beginin engineering.The Studio began as a support hub for the newly created communication-intensive (C-I) courses,but opportunities to study communications require contexts in which to occur, so the studiomission expanded to include a corporate-sponsored workshop series focused on leadership skillsdevelopment and a tutoring

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Connections and Community

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Jay Mann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBackgroundThe role of communities of practice (CoPs) in improving teaching has been widely documentedin engineering education literature. Faculty CoPs have been shown to promote the integration ofEvidence-Based Instructional Practices (EBIPs) in STEM courses, enhancing student learningoutcomes and fostering collaborative teaching cultures [1], [2]. CoPs allow faculty to share ideas,support each other, and work together to make teaching better and improve students’ learningexperiences.Previous studies have shown that faculty communities play

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanxiao Feng, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Huiran Jin, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

competent to tackle the complex safety challengesthat they will encounter in the workplace after school.Keywords:Smart Sensing Techniques, Wearable Technologies, Undergraduate Education, Active LearningStrategies, Situational Awareness1. IntroductionThe construction industry is a dynamic and high-risk field, requiring continuous innovation tosafeguard worker safety and maintain operational efficiency. Despite advancements in personalprotective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols, workplace accidents remain a persistentchallenge due to issues such as limited customization of protective gear, inconsistent safetypractices, and the slow adoption of advanced technologies [1]. Traditional PPE often adheres to a“one size fits all” design, overlooking

Conference Session

Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

.”1 The Authors thank the Office of Naval Research (ONR), DURIP Award #: 158263, for their support.1 IntroductionTechnological advancements towards high-speed links have escalated data rates up to 800 Gb/s,in electrical and optical channels1-5. This is due to the increasing applications in artificialintelligence, autonomous vehicles, internet of things (IoT), wearables, 5G/6G, machine-to-machine communication, and other data-demanding applications1-2. The building blocks for theabove applications can be broadly listed as: single-chip and multi-chip integration, integratedphotonics and power electronics, MEMS and sensor integration, as well as analog and mixedsignals6-10. These different blocks must be integrated into PCBs with connectors

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

EMINE FOUST, United States Military Academy

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

talents [1, 2, 3]. Students show improvements in theirtechnical knowledge and communication skills, gain more professional confidence, and feel betterprepared for their future careers [1, 3]. UREs create a platform for applying theoretical knowledgeto real-world challenges and encourage students to refine their skills, which in turn bolsters theirconfidence and overall growth. Additionally, these experiences offer opportunities for networkingwith leaders in research. Mentorship often plays a pivotal role in improving retention andgraduation rates, helping students secure job positions or gain admission to graduate programs,giving them an advantage over others [1, 2, 3]. Current literature describes undergraduate research mentoring as a two

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vigdor, Advanced Science Research Center, City University of NY; Rosemarie Wesson, City University of New York, City College; JOSHUA Craig BRUMBERG

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Education, 2025 EAGER GERMINATION: TRANSPIRE – Mentoring Postdocs via a transdisciplinary dialogic pedagogy for conceptualizing research questions with transformative potential Linda Vigdor*, PhD (PI), Rosemarie Wesson, PhD (co-PI), Joshua Brumberg, PhD (co-PI)In an episode of Freakonomics,[1] Brian Nosek spoke about one strategy for addressingacademic research fraud – PIs would pre-register their research designs with a journal, to includethe following: The methodology that you’re thinking about doing and why you’re asking that question, and the background research supporting that question being important, and that methodology being an effective methodology. We’ll review that. We

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Wang, FHI 360; Emily Bolger; Rachel L Renbarger; Taylor Boyd, Western Michigan University; Noah D Finkelstein, University of Colorado Boulder; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University ; Andrea L Beach, Western Michigan University; Scott P. Simkins, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcos Caballero

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

the current context of U.S. higher education and how new technologies cansupport systematic reviews. For example, the NASEM (2024)[1] suggests that more research isneeded to understand how early STEM education innovations can be scaled and sustained so thatstudents can succeed academically in STEM learning through early to postsecondary education.As such, given numerous educational reforms have occurred in the past decade, it is important tounderstand what change strategies have been employed in these reforms and analyze how thesechanges took place. The aim of the overall NSF ECR project is to perform an extensive multi-method metasynthesis of literature published between 2011 and 2023 on strategies for enhancingundergraduate STEM instruction

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 5: Decoloniality and Indigenous Knowledges

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani A AL-Mqadma, Islamic University of Gaza; Bill Guariento, University of Northumbria; Caroline Burns, Northumbria University; Rachid Khoumikham, Northumbria University Newcastle/ and The University of Essex ; Hatem A Elaydi, Islamic University of Gaza

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

governance practices in higher education. His research interests include renewable energy, females in engineering, and quality assurance and governance. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Female engineering academics in the Global North and South: An exploration oflanguage of instruction, using Story Circles and Focus GroupsAbstractSustainable and inclusive development would benefit from an increase in female visibilityand leadership in the field of engineering. Particularly in the Global South, engineering iscrucial to development, and increasingly attractive to female students, but intersectionalbarriers restrict employment / career advancement. Our earlier research, published by ASEEin 2016 [1

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 6.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annie Hui, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Nkenge Wheatland, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Chelsea L Gordon, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Efthymia Kazakou, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Neil Thawani, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Michael Goldwasser, Saint Louis University; Yamuna Rajasekhar, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

quizzes helpful, enjoyable, and worthy of inclusion in the course.IntroductionTo many students, learning to program can be initially overwhelming as the students are requiredto learn and master concepts as well as programming syntax. Laying a strong foundation forprogramming skills is critical to prepare a student for success in an introductory programmingcourse. Having plenty of opportunities to practice coding is essential to enable students to learnprogramming concepts effectively. A lack of effective study strategies combined with anoverload of concepts and not enough time lead to reduced retention and higher drop rates inintroductory programming courses [1].Several research teams have considered the impacts of providing students in

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

engineering fieldevolves rapidly, requiring continuous learning and adaptation. Self-assessment fosters the abilityto recognize knowledge gaps and proactively seek out learning opportunities, a crucial habit forlifelong success. By mirroring real-world practices, self-assessment helps students transitionsmoothly into professional roles. It makes students active participants in their learning process,leading to greater engagement, and enhancing development of professional skills.It is not the author’s intention to present a comprehensive literature review of the self-gradingpractice but rather present a concise report about the status of the work in progress. Some ofprevious relevant published work are listed in the reference section [1-10].MethodAn

Conference Session

WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kat. Nilov, Northeastern University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University; abigail koppes, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

tools tocommunicate artistically. To support the learning from the demo, a six-page comic describingthe steps of making milk-based paint was developed and printed, with half of the participantsreceiving the comic as a take-home learning tool. While student learning will always be uniqueper individual, our research shows comics offer a broad promise as a supplemental tool forSTEM education. These studies have the potential to establish groundwork for comics to be usedas supplemental learning tools in the K-12 space.STEAM & Education in 2025Research has shown STEM-based education as a powerful method for developing criticalthinking skills [1]. However, incorporation of an intertwined curriculum remains challenging [2]impacting children as

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milana Hayley Grozic, University of Calgary / The University of British Columbia; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

incorporating newdigital tools into their everyday lives. Recent data reports that Canadians spend an average of 6hours and 18 minutes per day using digital technology [1]. Additionally, as the use of digitaltechnologies becomes more pervasive and multifaceted, it blurs the boundaries betweenindividuals’ personal, academic, and professional lives. This convergence makes it increasinglydifficult to disconnect and decompress, which may perpetuate a cycle of digital dependency [2].These patterns of high digital engagement raise important questions about how individuals relateto technology in their daily lives, and whether those relationships are sustainable. In response tothese challenges, the concept of digital wellness has emerged as a framework for