College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Aerospace Engineering Department
Advisor
Madhusudan Vijayakumar, College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Date
10-2025
Abstract/Summary
This project will establish comprehensive guidelines and a strategic action plan for developing an inclusive and accessible computing platform that integrates NASA's Evolutionary Mission Trajectory Generator (EMTG) software with PolySpace, Cal Poly’s in-house space mission design toolkit. Employing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, the project will ensure equitable access and participation for diverse undergraduate aerospace engineering students, emphasizing inclusion for women and underrepresented groups in aerospace. Inclusivity will be promoted by creating detailed guidelines for remote software interfaces and visualization layers specifically designed for diverse learning styles and accessibility needs. A blueprint for an inclusive curriculum module will also be developed to facilitate equitable learning outcomes. To measure the effectiveness of the tools in advancing justice, inclusion, diversity, and equity (JEDI) in STEM education, a student engagement survey will be developed stressing on using metrics such as performance assessments across different demographic groups, and feedback on accessibility and usability. The guidelines produced will directly support complimentary research initiative to implement API/Web-based interfaces for PolySpace. The interface will be universally accessible to students' campus-wide, suitable for senior design projects, classroom activities, and research applications. Further, the web-based calls will be leveraged to deliver outreach activities at local high schools broadly enhancing equity and inclusive STEM education opportunities within the community.
October 1, 2025.
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URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/ceng_surp/174