2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Systematic Literature Reviews (SLRs) are rigorous literature reviews designed to evaluate existing research comprehensively and transparently. They adhere to high standards comparable to primary research and are crucial for informing evidence-based decisions in research. Key elements include formulating a clear research question, detailing the authors' perspectives, and outlining the methods for identifying and appraising studies. Protocols for conducting systematic reviews are created by experts in their fields.

The purpose is to identify the major Engineering Education (EE) areas where SLR methodologies have recently been used.

Data was obtained from recent articles that use the methodologies of SLRs published in the 2023 and 2024 ASEE Annual Conferences. ASEE is a recognized leading professional organization in the field of EE. Data collected from the ASEE PEER document repository was verified in the Compendex database. The significant topical terms obtained from Compendex were the basis for an ontological iterative process of thematic analysis.

The results are presented in the forms of tables and topical maps showing six clusters: Education and Pedagogy; Engineering and Technology; Social and Cultural Dimensions; Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences; Data and Computational Technology; and Research Methodologies and Practices. Each cluster is presented with High Frequency Terms and Other Related Terms.