Paper ID #42961Board 138: Promoting Sustainable Innovation: Mechatronics and CollaborativeStudent Projects with Campus Sustainability CentersDr. Jheng-Wun Su, Slippery Rock University Dr. Jheng-Wun Su is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Slippery Rock University. Prior to joining the faculty at Slippery Rock University, Dr. Su earned his PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Su’s research interests are in the areas of mechatronics, 3D/4D printing, and soft robotics.Cameron Casey Constantine, Slippery Rock University Cameron Constantine is currently
expertise and interests include process dynamics and control, fuel cell systems and thermal fluid engineering education. He has taught courses in system dynamics and control, process control, energy conversion, and thermal fluids laboratory. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Incorporating Sustainability into Engineering Curricula Through Project-Based Learning (PBL) Aaditya Khanal1, Prabha Sundaravadivel2 and Mohammad Rafe Biswas3 Jasper Department of Chemical Engineering1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering2 Department of Mechanical Engineering3 The University
Paper ID #41762Board 16: Work In Progress: New Pedagogical Strategies for Senior DesignBME Projects Involving Industry PartnersDr. KRYSTYNA GIELO-PERCZAK, University of Connecticut Dr. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak is an Associate Professor in Residence in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. Krystyna Gielo-Perczak obtained her combined B.S. and M.Sc. in Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering and her Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Warsaw. After earning her Ph.D., she participated in the visiting researcher program of the University of Torino’s
Paper ID #43075A Work-in-Progress Study: Exploring Performance-Based Assessment in anInterdisciplinary Projects ProgramAbdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Abdulrahman Alsharif is a research assistant for the Engineering Education Department and a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT).Dr. Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds her B.S. from Purdue University. She is a transdisciplinary researcher, with research interests including community engagement, evaluation in complex settings, and translational work at the socio-technical nexus. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Utility-based Optimization Model for Allocating Student Teams to Community ProjectsAbstractParticipation in community-based projects provides students with invaluable benefits, includinggaining practical experience and developing a sense of connection and belonging within thecommunity. Nevertheless, the projects to which students are assigned can significantly influencetheir overall experience
Paper ID #43141Addressing Societal Challenges through Graduate-level Community-engagedDesign Projects (Traditional Research Paper) ˜ George Mason UniversityDr. Samuel A Acuna, Samuel Acu˜na is a research professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University. He is a biomechanical engineer interested in rehabilitation engineering and human-centered product design. He develops new technologies to address movement disorders that develop after injury, such as stroke, amputation, or traumatic brain injury. He is particularly interested in solving engineering problems for the hospital &
techniques. She developed detailed computer models for lunar rover vehicle andperformed various engineering analyses. This gave her an opportunity to learn well above andbeyond what was expected from a typical high school student. The merits of involving grade schoolstudents in research are discussed. Some details of the student design work are presented.Challenges and advantages associated with working with minors are discussed. Student reflectionsare also highlighted.Introduction:In this paper, a case study is presented where a high school student is engaged in independentresearch in an engineering laboratory at a comprehensive public university. The minority femalehigh school student is the sole participant in this project and is advised by a
Paper ID #43290An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects—MeasuringSuccessKais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar Mr. Kais Abdulmawjood is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University in 2024. He received his Master of Science degree (MSc) in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication from Al-Mustansiriya University (Baghdad, Iraq) in 1998. His B.Sc. was in Electrical Engineering from Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq). Kais is currently a Manager for the laboratories of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program (ECEN) at
Paper ID #44085A Modular Water Bench and Fountain Design Project for an UndergraduateFluid Dynamics LaboratoryDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Assistant Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A
Paper ID #41521A Multi-institution Design Project on Sustainable Cities: The Sustainabilityand Social Entrepreneurship FellowshipMr. Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo Mr. Christopher Rennick received his B.A.Sc., Honours Electrical Engineering in 2007 and his M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 2009, both from the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Chris is the Engineering Educational Developer in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Ideas Clinic at the University of Waterloo, where he focuses on implementing hands-on, real-world design experiences across Waterloo’s engineering programs. Chris is
Paper ID #41752A Framework for CAD Design Projects: Combining Scaffolded Milestones,Design Review, and ReflectionDr. Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago Jamie Szwalek is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago in Mechanical Engineering and has over ten years of teaching experience.Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Framework for CAD Design Projects: Combining Scaffolded Milestones, Design Review, and ReflectionAbstractThis paper provides a framework
Paper ID #43766Engaging Undergraduate Students in Experimental Learning in MaterialsScience through a Hybrid Project-Based LearningOsama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests include manufacturing
planning committee.Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley UniversityJanis P Raje, Janis Raje is a free-lance technical writer for higher education programs. She received her B.A. from Brigham Young University and her M.A. from University of Maine in English. She has a particular interest in STEM programs at the baccalaureate and pre- baccalaureate levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Work in Progress Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CAM) Scholarship ProjectAbstractThis paper presents the practical framework for implementing the Civil and MechanicalEngineering (CAM) Scholarship project, funded by a recently received grant
Paper ID #41071Development of Modeling and Communication Skills through a Project-BasedLearning Approach in the Physics LaboratoryProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of Technology,AIRTON EIRASDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from
Paper ID #41960Board 243: Development and Validation of Learning Through Making Instrument(LMI) Project OverviewMr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 3rd-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and engineering accreditation processes.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #41470Board 266: Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF ProjectProgress ReportDr. Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley Narges Norouzi received her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, focusing on applied deep learning. She has since been involved in working on applied machine learning projects with a focus on biology and education. Her CS education research focuses on using artificial intelligence in the classroom to close the equity gap and leading student-centered programs that promote equity and access. Her work has been supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Paper ID #42582Board 31: Case Study: Reimagining a Design Project with 3D-printed ConcreteAfeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignCasey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignProf. Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Henschen completed his B.S., M.S., and PhD. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007, 2009, and 2018 respectively. He was an Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University until he moved to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Teaching Assistant Professor in June 2020. He serves as the co-chair for the Teaching Methods and Education
equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses.Ms. Ren´e Marie Rosalie Marius, Lipscomb University Ren´e Marius is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University. She is studying Software Engineering with a German minor. Ren´e has been working with Dr. Dodson to research the connections of humanitarian engineering projects affecting views of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Mark Sedek, Lipscomb University Mark Sedek is an undergraduate student at Lipscomb University studying mechanical engineering with a minor in applied mathematics. Looking forward, he plans on gaining more experience within the research field and pursue graduate school
Paper ID #42670Board 354: Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable ChangeAmong Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering FacultyDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is an educator who intentionally works to uplift the voices of and create opportunities for individuals from groups historically marginalized in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) environments. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the College of Engineering, where she is committed to helping to build a culture of
Paper ID #43774Board 391: SUCCESS Scholars: Early Findings from an NSF S-STEM ProjectMs. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University David Hall develops and promotes project-based engineering courses. He believes that projects build intuition and confidence which are important for the effective application of engineering
(GAPS) program and received funding support from the NSF IGE program as the lead investigator. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Crossing the threshold: Improving STEM graduate student education through project management skills trainingAbstractGraduates Advancing Professional Skills (GAPS), a National Science Foundation-fundedprogram, aims to bridge the professional skills gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) graduate education. GAPS is a one-credit course offered since the Fall of2020, and it prepared 72 graduate STEM students to implement project management (PM)techniques to enhance their research competencies and adaptation to their future
research focuses on exploring and understanding engineering learning environments. He harnesses these insights to propose solutions that encourage the creation of safe and inclusive educational environments conducive to learning, professional development, and innovation. His research interests include graduate student mentorship, faculty development, mental health and well-being, teamwork and group dynamics, and the design of project-based learning classes.Dr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Gray receieved his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2000. He then earned a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2002 and 2010
Paper ID #41727Board 357: Psychosocial and Skills-Based Outcomes of Participating in VerticallyIntegrated Projects (VIP)Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is a professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis Chrysanthe Preza is the Kanuri Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, where she joined 2006. She received her D.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at
Electrical Engineering in 2020 and her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Shiraz University and University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2011 and 2013 respectively. Her main area of interest is control systems, system identification and optimization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Control System Design for a Small-Scale Radio Telescope; a Senior Design ProjectAbstract- This paper presents the management of a student-led initiative to launch an Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) award-winning small-scale radio telescope as asenior design project. This challenge provided the students with the opportunity to develop
, 2024 WIP: Exploring the Impact of Partner Assignment on Students’ Decision Making in Collaborative Design ProjectsIntroductionTeam formation strategies are an important element of engineering task design for authentic,collaborative projects. Many engineering educators employ software such as CATME [1] toregulate team formation. These programs, which typically focus on demographics and skill levelswith the goal of creating productive teams, tend to work at the individual project level and maynot necessarily account for students’ participation in a series of multiple projects. Indeed,engaging a classroom community in a series of projects presents the opportunity to strategicallypair students such that their connections with
Paper ID #42543WIP: Using ePortfolios to Enable Life Project Mentoring Among First-YearEngineering StudentsDr. Constanza Miranda, Johns Hopkins University Constanza is a multidisciplinary academic interested in the intersection between the creativity of design, the ethics of cultural anthropology and the tech aspects of engineering. She is the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Mentoring for the School of Engineering, and faculty in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She holds a PhD in Design with a focus in anthropology from NC State University and was a Fulbright grantee
Paper ID #42497Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Generative AI in Project-BasedLearning to Support Student PerformanceEnas Aref, Western Michigan University Enas Aref is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Industrial Engineering Program at Western Michigan University. Ms. Aref is a researcher and a doctoral instructor assistant in the Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management Department at Western Michigan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Team Dynamics And Conflict Resolution: Integrating Gen AI in Project Based Learning to
techniques and student motivation.Dr. Scott Osborn, University of Arkansas ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Undergraduate Level Hands-on Ecological Engineering Course with Semester Long Project and Laboratory ExercisesAbstractOur society currently faces many environmental challenges including: depletion of naturalresources; pollution of soil, water and air; waste disposal; and climate change. To best solve theseenvironmental challenges, society needs college graduates ready to enter workforce that possessan understanding of natural processes along with the ability to incorporate these processes intotraditional engineering solutions. Therefore, a new course in Ecological Engineering and Science(EES
Paper ID #43091Tilt Sensor Design Project Raises Awareness of Rollover Accidents and theirPreventionDr. Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University, and Ph.D. from Lehigh University all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024
Paper ID #41174The Relationship between Mental Health, Professional Identity, and Perceptionsof Inclusion in Project-Based Engineering ProgramsDr. Lin Chase, Minnesota State University, Mankato Lin Chase is an experienced executive with an extensive track record in the successful application of artificial intelligence technologies in complex business environments. She has spent thirty years developing emerging software and telecommunications technologies in the commercial world. Lin earned a B.S. in Physics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University. She was then awarded the NATO/NSF postdoctoral