learning, and data visualization [1]. Thisintegration is crucial for handling the increasing complexity and size of data sets in chemicalengineering research and practice [2]. Data science has particularly impacted molecular sciencein chemical engineering, with applications in molecular discovery and property optimization [3].The development of a cyberinfrastructure for data-driven design and exploration of chemicalspace further underscores the potential of data science in transforming chemical research [4].The alignment of data analytics and strategy is transforming the chemical industry, with dataplaying a crucial role in production, research, marketing, and customer service strategies [5]. Theuse of big data and analytics in chemical
Paper ID #41131Investigating the Industry Perceptions and Use of AI Tools in Project Management:Implications for Educating Future EngineersSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses
experiences and observations, this paper delves into crucial strate-gies for success in teaching, research, and service, offering essential principles to guide new facultymembers toward a successful start in academia. The paper discusses strategies for teaching acrossvarious undergraduate levels, establishing and cultivating research groups within undergraduate-focused programs, and actively engaging in service roles within the academic community. Addi-tionally, it emphasizes the importance of advising, mentorship, self-care, and achieving work-lifebalance, particularly with regard to the unique experiences and challenges faced by female facultymembers. By providing practical tools, resources, and best practices, this paper aims to empowernew faculty
and Medicine. He currently holds a postdoc appointment with two institutions at Penn State University—the Rock Ethics Institute and the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education—to facilitate exchange and collaboration between philosophers and engineers. Prior to joining Penn State, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Science History Institute working on the history of engineering ethics education. Shih earned his PhD and MS in science and technology studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. He also has a graduate certificate in engineering education (ENGE) from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University.Dr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State
related to autonomous robots, in which I was able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge acquired throughout my academic and professional career.Marcelo Sacilotti Villas Boas Control and Automation Engineering student in Instituto Maua de Tecnologia, interested in subjects like mechanics, electronics, programming and control, works as intern at Instituto Maua de Tecnologia in a autonomus vehicles research group.Dr. Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Graduated in Control and Automation Engineering from Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia (IMT) (2008). Master in Mechatronics Engineering from the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Aeron´autica (ITA) (2011). PhD in Mechatronics Engineering from the
(2nd ed.). Oxford Press. 4. Leidig, P. A. & Oakes, W. C. (2021-a). Model for Project-Based Community Engagement. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 16(2), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.24908/ijsle.v16i2.14809 5. Howe, S., and J. Goldberg. (2019). Engineering capstone design education: Current practices, emerging trends, and success strategies. In Design education today: Technical contexts, programs and best practices, edited by D. Schaefer, G. Coates, and C. Eckert. Springer.6. Leidig, P. A., Khalifah, S. M. & Oakes, W. C. (2023). Capstone design in engineering community engagement course. Journal of Civil Engineering
President of the Policy Advocacy in Science and Engineering (PASE) student organization at the University of Florida.Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida Dr. Krista Chisholm is a Research Assistant Scientist working for the EQuIPD grant at the University of Florida. She currently manages the development and deployment of the grant’s K-12 Programs which include the Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Program and the Powering the Community: AI Design Contest in school districts across Florida. She was previously the Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12 teachers in Florida and providing professional development. Dr. Chisholm excels in using a system thinking approach to support
Engineering Education in 2008, 2011, and 2019 and from the IEEE Transactions on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr. Ohland is an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE and represents ASEE on the Engineering Accreditation Commission. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS. He was inducted into the ASEE Hall of Fame in 2023. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP Research: Towards a distributed model of teaming: instructor-driven lessons from I-MATTERAbstractThis WIP research paper describes the development of a preliminary practical model to improvehow instructors of large classes can address marginalization amongst
Paper ID #42860Board 114: Amplifying Resilience and Becoming Critical Advocates: ThreeBlack Engineering Students’ Experiences in a Multi-Institutional SummerCamp CollaborationDr. Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina Dr. Jae Hoon Lim is a Professor of Educational Research at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research explores the dialogical process of identity construction among students of color and examines the impact of sociocultural factors on their academic experiences. She has served as a co-PI for multiple federal grant projects, including a 1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation
), retail, and high-rise building construction—Professor Buyones brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his teaching. His primary research interests are focused on education and innovation in construction, the application of artificial intelligence within the construction industry, and construction management.Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile Monica Quezada-Espinoza is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at the Universidad Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile, where currently collaborates with the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit, UNIDA (for its acronym in Spanish), as an instructor in active learning methodologies. Her research interest topics involve university
2004. She is the PI of a recently awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) National Research Traineeship, NRT – Systems Training for Research on Geography based Coastal Food Energy Water Systemsand has served as Director for NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers (Water Awareness Research and Education), and Research Experience for Undergraduates (Tampa Interdisciplinary Environmental Research), and Department of Education funded (Multidisciplinary doctoral graduate fellowship program at the water-energy-materialshuman-nexus) programs. She also served as a co-PI on an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Minority Ph.D. award from 2004-2012 designed to increase minority Ph.D. graduates from baselines of 0 in 2004, and
for some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) andless research-intensive universities to compare the two cases between the same institutionsduring the same time period with very different outcomes, to illustrate some best practices aswell as some pitfalls that could be avoided in the future.The key takeaways can be summarized as valuing cultural differences because ignoring them canhave disastrous results, establishing trust by building personal relationships betweencollaborators, being patient and determined in working through setbacks, and aligningcollaborative activities with existing motivations on both the institutional as well as individuallevel.IntroductionGlobalization is a term used to describe the increasing
Paper ID #41859Evaluating the Efficacy of Project-Based Approach for Teaching HumanitiesCourses to Engineering StudentsDr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research
. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2005.[2] California State University (CSU) (2019). “Graduation Rates for First-Time and TransferStudents Reach All-Time Highs.” Available: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/Graduation-Rates-for-First-Time-and-Transfer-Students-Reach-All-Time-Highs.aspx, [Accessed: Feb. 07, 2024].[3] G. Crisp and A. Nora. “Hispanic Student Success: Factors Influencing the Persistence andTransfer Decisions of Latino Community College Students Enrolled in Developmental Education.”Res. In Higher Education, vol. 51, pp. 175-194, 2010.[4] P. A. Pérez and M. Ceja. “Building a Latina/o Student Transfer Culture: Best Practices andOutcomes in Transfer to Universities.” J. Hispanic Higher
, which are all vital in their respective fields.IntroductionThe Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree arose in the late 1990s to fill a gap betweenoverqualified PhDs and underprepared undergraduates in science fields [1]. PSM programsprovide graduate-level science training plus professional skills valued by employers [2]. Theadvantages of PSM degrees include career preparation, practical experience, high employability,networking opportunities, specialized knowledge, and lower cost versus a PhD. The PSM alignswith best practices proposed for master's degrees by higher education organizations [3], [4], [5].MTSU's PSM program (MSPS degree) meets the requirements for formal PSM affiliation [6].The interdisciplinary MSPS integrates science and
mentoring students working in industry-driven problems. Before joining Virginia Tech, she was tenured Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department, Aalborg University, Denmark, a Senior R&D Engineer in industry and academic research centers in USA and Europe, and the founder and Director of DataLab, George Mason University.Mr. Jianqiang Zhang Mr. Zhang is a Senior Learning Data Analyst at the Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) at Virginia Tech, where he acts as a technical lead for several online teaching & learning platforms, and contributes to the learning data analytics efforts. He earned his Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Instructional Design and Technology (IDT
practices in the ABET criteria.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2215788. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] National Research Council, A framework for K-12 science education: Practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press, 2012, p. 13165. doi: 10.17226/13165.[2] C. L. Dym, P. Little, and E. J. Orwin, Engineering design: a project-based introduction, 4th Ed. New York: Wiley, 2014.[3] R. Lehrer, M. J. Kim, and R. S. Jones, “Developing conceptions of statistics
advancing human and ecosystem health. She considers civil and environmental engineering as a space for Christians to meet the physical needs of our neighbors while showing Christ to the world.Dr. David Brian Dittenber P.E., Cedarville University David Dittenber is an associate professor of civil engineering at Cedarville University, where he has served since 2020. Prior to joining the faculty at Cedarville, David taught at his alma mater, LeTourneau University, for seven years, serving as an associate professor and chair of civil and environmental engineering. He completed his master’s and doctoral graduate studies in civil engineering at West Virginia University. David believes that being a Christian and a civil
, Evelina Dineva, Francesco Maurelli, and Andreas Nabor. A robotics course during covid-19: Lessons learned and best practices for online teaching beyond the pandemic. Robotics, 10(1):5, 2021. [2] Amanda B Click. International graduate students in the united states: Research processes and challenges. Library & Information Science Research, 40(2):153–162, 2018. [3] Elena V Frolova, Olga V Rogach, Alexander G Tyurikov, and Pavel V Razov. Online student education in a pandemic: New challenges and risks. European Journal of Contemporary Education, 10(1):43–52, 2021. [4] Curtis J Bonk. Pandemic ponderings, 30 years to today: Synchronous signals, saviors, or survivors? Distance Education, 41(4):589–599, 2020. [5] Tamer Sari and Funda
Paper ID #43922Redefining Assessment: Implementing an XR Framework for Accreditationin Construction EducationDr. Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Hariharan Naganathan, an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, has made significant contributions to sustainable construction practices through research on energy analytics of buildings and the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in construction education. As a passionate educator, Dr. Naganathan develops a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on AR/VR
Officer for ACM’s Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence (SIGAI). Larry provides consulting services and seminars for managers and technologists on best practices for incorporating science and engineering advances into business, government, and educational organizations. All recommendations include attention to the ethical human-centered design and implementation of technology.VARUNI ANURUDDHIKA SENEVIRATNE, University of VermontDr. Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont Priyantha Wijesinghe is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering and co-Director of Curricular Enrichment for the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) at the University of Vermont (UVM). Priyantha is a
University, lshamir@ksu.edu Ella Carlson, Kansas State University, ellacarlson23@ksu.edu Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University, weeser@ksu.edu Abstract The field of data science education research faces a notable gap in assessment methodologies, leading to uncertainty and unexplored avenues for enhancing learning experiences. Effective assessment is crucial for educators to tailor teaching strategies and support student confidence in data science skills. We address this gap by developing a data science self-efficacy survey aimed to empower educators by identifying areas where students lack confidence, enabling the design of targeted plans to bolster data science education
umbrella term like“construction” or “construction management” [42]. While “building science” does describedegree programs, it does not describe a career path.Given the existence of various areas that could be explored, one of the areas could investigatehow faculty-student rapport and mentoring translate into career success for the students duringtheir lifetimes using a longitudinal research method. Also, studies can be conducted to determinethe best practices from successful MSI across the nation. Future research can also investigate theimpact of alumni success and student mentoring on student career success.References[1] Statti, A. and Torres, K. (2020). “The Forgotten Minority: Exploring Deficiencies in Accessto Education and Technology in Rural
broaderset of educational applications for ChatGPT – including areas like finance, language, medicine,and law – and catalogued several applications of ChatGPT, including identifying student needs,scaling assessment, personalized tutoring, and generating material. Although the findings fromthese reviews – including others such as [14], [15], [16], [17], [18] – can help conceptualize thedifferent possibilities, guidance about how to implement LLM-powered tools like ChatGPT isunderstandably sparse across these literature reviews.The best practices for using LLM-powered tools in educational research are developing as well,specifically how we go about unlocking their proclaimed benefits. The key is determining whatprompts and practices can be used to
efforts to document and promote the use of evidence-based pedagogy (aka research-basedinstructional strategies, high-impact practices, etc.) in STEM focus on classroom and laboratoryactivities but also do note some updated instructional materials (IM) and a few textbooks thatadopted best practices from disciplinary educational research [5]. Textbook selection practices,particularly OER adoption, have been studied for STEM courses, including engineeringmechanics [7] and health sciences [4]. Other OER-related research includes the positive effectson student learning outcomes [1], efforts to design OER [8], how OER could be better curated inrepositories [9], and detailed case studies [10].For some STEM instructors, there is tension between faculty
employment opportunities. ● Center for Global Engagement (international office)CPT/OPT Workshops: Most international students come to the US knowing that their F-1international student visa comes with the benefit of being able to gain practical experience intheir field of study after graduation and are eager to learn about employment opportunities. Inparticular, students studying in a STEM discipline on the Department of Homeland Security'sofficial STEM Designated Majors list have the added benefit of applying for an additional twoyears of work authorization in addition to their first year, for a total of three years. Therefore,CGE offers workshops on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or internship opportunities andOptional Practical Training
received Best Paper Awards at the American Society Engineering Education (ASEE) in 2020. Dr. Liu earned his B.S. in Applied Physics from Caltech and S.M. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, under an MIT-SUTD fellowship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Educational Simulation for Understanding Atomic Force Microscopy Image ArtifactsAbstractThe atomic force microscope (AFM) is a fundamental imaging tool used to visualize minutefeatures, often on the scale of fractions of a nanometer. This is achieved by scanning a tip overa surface and monitoring the motions of the tip in response to forces between the tip
assessment best practices. She focuses on building and evaluating academic programs that promote inclusive excellence for all learners. Currently, Dr. Cullington serves as the Associate Provost of Academic Programs at Sacred Heart University. Previously, she was the Founding Co-Chair of the Honors Program at SUNY Farmingdale and Associate Director of the Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program where she designed, implemented, and evaluated academic programs to engage students from historically minoritized communities in undergraduate research opportunities. She has served as a principal investigator and educational researcher on number grant initiatives, including grants from the National Science Foundation and the
/1-2--42971ActivitiesThe project has completed its first year and is now halfway through its second. A wide variety ofactivities, key cornerstones for reaching capacity, have been executed and are in place (see Table1). The initial months of the first year were spent on planning and preparation. Implementation ofactivities began as early as the third month of the first year and continue. In addition, tuitionsupport, student ambassadors, continuous improvement research and graduation of scholars whohave been supported by the program, have occurred. A timeline for Year 1 and Year 2 activitiesand milestones is laid out in the table below. Table 1: Overview and Evaluation of Timeline and Related Activities 2to4
education, as well as control and optimization of nonlinear and hybrid systems with applications to power and energy systems, multi-agent systems, robotics, and biomedicine. He is a recipient of UCSB’s Center for Control, Dynamical Systems, and Computation Best PhD Thesis award and a UCI Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting transfer students’ success through articulation agreements: An empirical case study in mechanical engineeringAbstractThe desired diversification of the engineering workforce would benefit strongly from aninclusion of the diverse group of students served by community colleges [1