Paper ID #43374Exploring Engineering Technology: A Multi-Disciplinary, Project-Based Introductionto Engineering TechnologyDr. Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology Benito (Ben) Mendoza is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Dr. Mendoza was the (2020-2021) Chair of the Middle Atlantic Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. He is the co-founder and steering member of the City Tech HSI Steering Committee, which seeks to promote awareness of City Tech’s
Paper ID #41173Engineering Technology Students and Faculty—Bridging PerspectivesDr. Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style, engaging and developing practical skills in the students. Currently, she is exploring underrepresented student participation in engineering technology programs.Dyane Roesel, Purdue University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engineering Technology Students and Faculty - Bridging
, Milwaukee School of Engineering Amii LaPointe is an adjunct Associate Professor of User Experience (UX) and is also the co-chair of the UX Industrial Advisory Board at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). She received her B.S. degree in Technical Communications from the University of Washington and attended graduate school at Mercer University where she earned her M.S. in Technical Communication Management with a focus on User Experience. She teaches courses in UX design, research, emerging technologies, and professional development. Before joining MSOE, Amii worked as a UX leader at a Fortune 500 financial company.Dr. Cindy Miller, Milwaukee School of Engineering .Dr. Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of
fromProject DREAM. MU has developed and piloted 1) a two-week, immersive summer program on"Maker-Neering" targeting teaching 3D printing/design, arduino programming and VR design torecruit students into a new engineering program and 2) piloted the first semester of an innovativeyear-long introductory engineering course using low-cost makerspace technologies (including3D printers, arduino, python programming, and virtual-reality) in project-based experiences toimprove foundational engineering skills. We have successfully implemented the two-weeksummer program and the first semester of the year-long introductory engineering course, wherewe have seen students complete miniature capstone projects that address genuine communityneeds including gamifying
Paper ID #41460Promoting Diversity in Welding Engineering Technology through the Mediumof ArtDr. Mary Foss, Weber State University Dr. Mary Foss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering. With a background in industry, she saw a disconnect between classroom learning and the real-world experience she needed once joining the workforce in the Aerospace Engineering industry. As a result of her industry experience she incorporates project-based learning throughout her curriculum and service and scholarship interests as a means of developing skills in problem solving, engagement, and
from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1
Paper ID #42258Empowering Diversity in STEM: A Collaborative Approach between EngineeringTechnology and High SchoolsDr. Wei Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette Wei Vian is an assistant professor of practice in the program of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She got her Ph.D. from Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University, West Lafayette. She got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees both from Eastern Michigan University.Dr. Maher Shehadi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Shehadi is an Associate Professor of MET in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. His academic experience
Paper ID #42237WIP: Exploring First Generation Engineering Technology Students Acquisitionof the Engineering IdentityDr. Gretchen Dietz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Gretchen A. Dietz is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at UNC Charlotte. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering and qualitative methodologies.Jordan C Bullington-Miller ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Exploring First Generation Engineering Technology Students Acquisition of the
Paper ID #44110Connecting Campus and Community: Applying Virtual Reality (VR) Technologiesto Facilitate Energy Justice and Emerging Technology LiteracyProf. Aditi Verma, University of Michigan Aditi Verma (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. Aditi is broadly interested in how fission and fusion technologies specifically and energy systems broadly—and their institutional infrastructures—can be designed in more creative, participatory, and equitable ways. To this end, her research group at the University of Michigan works towards
Paper ID #41871Designing Equitable STEM Education Modules with Renewable Energy TechnologiesDr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches in the Sustainable & Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology undergraduate programs.Prof. James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleDaniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State UniversityCheron James ElmsKaitlyn Marie QuinnDouglas Andracki ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Designing Equitable STEM Education Modules
Paper ID #41503Teaching to Transgress in a Technology and Society CourseDr. Stephanie Hladik, University of Manitoba Dr. Stephanie Hladik (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Engineering Professional Practice and Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba. She holds BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering, as well as a PhD in Learning Sciences, all from the University of Calgary. Her research interests lie at the intersections of design, equity, and education. She is deeply interested in the roles that facilitators (informal educators, teaching assistants, parents, and others) play in the
Paper ID #42622Impact of Students’ Backgrounds on Online Learning Behavior: GenerationZ Technology Acceptance of E-Learning Technology during COVID-19Dr. Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida Sanaz Motamedi is faculty member at Industrial and System Engineering, the University of Florida after her postdoctoral fellowship at the California Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology program, University of California, Berkeley. Her researchViktoria Medvedeva Marcus, University of Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Impact of Students’ Backgrounds on Online Learning Behavior
Paper ID #44544A Novel Curriculum for an Engineering Degree in STEM Education andTeacher PreparationDr. Mohamed Gharib, Texas A&M University Dr. Mohamed Gharib is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and STEM Education programs at the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in the fields of Robotics, Dynamics and Control, Vibrations, and STEM Education. He is an expert in designing, prototyping, modeling, and simulation of robotic systems. He is also a STEM education specialist and program developer, including planning
business process improvement (solving business challenges with technology solutions). His research focus are in cyber executive management, expert crowdsourcing, and decision analytics. Brian is also the Deputy Vice President for Digital Engineering Programs at Parsons Corporation.Dr. Mihai Boicu, George Mason University Mihai Boicu, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Information Technology at George Mason University, Associate Director of the Learning Agents Center (http://lac.gmu.edu), Co-Director of IT Entrepreneurship Laboratory (http://lite.gmu.edu) and Co-Director of ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Considering Professional Diversity as a Factor in a
Paper ID #42856Board 222: CAREER: Engineering in Youth-led Technology-rich Settings:Promoting Belonging and Preventing HarmDr. Isabella Stuopis, Boston College Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Boston College in Human Centered Engineering program under mentorship of Professor Avneet Hira. Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University under mentorship of Kristen Wendell. Interests: undergraduate learning, learning outside of the classroom setting, collaboration in engineering, learning assistants, makerspaces, broadening participation in engineeringKiana Alexa RamosCaitlyn HancockEmanuel Joseph LouimeDr. Avneet Hira
Technology and another in Education, alongside a professional teaching license from the Philippines, Araojo brings a distinct perspective to the challenges and opportunities present at the confluence of technology, education, and sociology. Currently, on the cusp of completing a Master’s degree in Sociology, Araojo is deeply committed to contributing to research that supports underrepresented students across various disciplines, not limited to engineering and technology but extending to other areas as well. Araojo’s academic endeavors are fueled by a steadfast dedication to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for diverse student populations. At the forthcoming ASEE conference, Araojo eagerly anticipates the
Paper ID #43606Utilizing Micro-Credentials to Infuse Renewable Energy Concepts into EngineeringTechnology CurriculumDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Tribology, Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education. Since 2011, He has worked on projects sponsored by The Boeing Company, the National Institute of Standards & Technology, and National Science Foundation. Over the past 8 years, he has developed and taught
Paper ID #43219Board 64: Work-In-Progress: A Scoping Review of Technology Acceptanceand Adoption among Engineering StudentsDeborah Moyaki, University of Georgia Deborah Moyaki is a doctoral student in the Engineering Education and Transformative Practice program at the University of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology and is excited about the possibilities technology offers to the learning experience beyond the formal classroom setting. Her research focuses on improving the educational experience of engineering students using virtual reality labs and other emerging technologies.Deborah
Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Travis received his A.S. in Automotive Technology from Parkland College in 2012, B.S. in Technical Systems Management in 2019, and M.S. in Engineering Technology and Management for Agricultural Systems in 2022. During his M.S. studies, he focused his research on project management education in Engineering and Engineering Technology programs. Travis joined the ABE department full-time in January 2022 and has taught ETMA 439 (Capstone Experience), ETMA 499 (3D Modeling and Printing), and ETMA 100 (Technical Systems in Agriculture).Dr. Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Molly H. Goldstein is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Product Design Lab Director
critical needs identified by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) report on Building Capacity at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) is outlined.The proposed program, developed at Keiser University(KU) Flagship Campus, focuses onredesigning the curriculum to incorporate recent advances in emerging technology, attracting andretaining high-potential, low-income, and Hispanic students in engineering, and enhancingevidence-based student-centered initiatives to support degree completion and career success.Building upon successful STEM research projects, the session discusses the proposed revision ofthe Applied Engineering program at KU, introducing new tracks and certification programs. Theproposal is under review by the academic affairs review
Engineering and has itswriting assignments embedded in a required engineering design course. Both the standalone andembedded course target upper-level students, both have had similar distributions of assignedgrades, and both are led by faculty who have authored well-known textbooks on technicalwriting [1, 2]. This work-in-progress paper presents the theoretical arguments of and the methods fortwo research questions grounded in the third student outcome of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET): “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences” [3]. The two research questions are as follows: 1. Which course strategy (standalone or embedded) provides more value to engineering students in their ability
Paper ID #42779Board 106: A Student Experiential Learning Program: An InterdisciplinaryApproach to SustainabilityDr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston Vassilios Tzouanas is a Professor and Chairman of the Computer Science and Engineering Technology department at the University of Houston -Downtown, in Houston, Texas. He received all his degrees in chemical engineering and obtained his Ph.D. from Lehigh University. Dr. Tzouanas’ research interests include process modeling, simulation and design, process control, and renewable energy systems. Dr. Tzouanas is an ABET Program Evaluator (PEV) for Engineering and Engineering
Paper ID #43281The Intersection of Smart Home Technology and the Disabled PopulationJacquelyn Williams Trost, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jacquelyn Trost is a graduate student at North Carolina A&T University, pursuing a master’s degree in Information Technology. She is a resident of High Point, NC. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Intersection of Smart Home Technology and the Disabled Population Jacquelyn Trost North Carolina A&T
M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She joined the faculty at the University of Toledo in 2004. As the Associate for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives, she leads the development and execution of initiatives and programs to facilitate the recruitment, retention, and success of women, students from underrepresented groups and first generation students. These duties are well aligned with her current research interests and external funding in engineering education. She is the co-president of the Associate of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) and the faculty advisor for the University of Toledo
Paper ID #41443Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Electrical Engineering Education: AParadigm Shift in Teaching and LearningDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2006 from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, and a Master of Science in Energy Management in 2008 from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA. He also holds a Doctor of Technology in Industrial Technology obtained in 2012 from the University of Northern Iowa. His research interests include renewable energy, power electronics, IoT, and embedded systems.Ms
Paper ID #43894Language Fusion in the Lab: Unveiling the Translanguaging Strategies ofSpanish-Speaking Students in Biosystem Engineering Technology and ScienceHector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln H´ector de Jes´us Palala Mart´ınez is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum Studies and new technologies in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. H´ector teaches courses related to the integration of technology for future high school teachers as well as bilingual education, and in all his classes, he promotes justice, dignity, and human rights. Previously, he was a
Paper ID #43559Developing Engineering Identity Through StoryDr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (same school, different name). At Rose-Hulman, Michelle is leading a project to use story to help
Paper ID #40983Experiential Learning for the Mechatronics Workforce in Upper Peninsula ofMichiganProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University ALEKSANDR SERGEYEV is a Professor of the Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering Technology program in the Department of Applied Computing at Michigan Tech. He is a Director of the FANUC Authorized Certified Robotic Training Center and a Director of the Master of Science in Mechatronics degree program at Michigan Tech. Dr. Sergeyev is a member of SPIE, ATMAE, IEEE, and ASEE professional organizations and has mentored numerous undergraduate senior design
Paper ID #43444Design, Development, and Testing of a Wi-Fi Enabled Minirhizotron for AgFarmsDr. Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University Dr. Reg Pecen is serving as a Quanta Endowed Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He previously served as a president and professor at North American University; professor and chairs of Electrical Engineering Technology and Graduate Programs in the Department of Technology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Dr. Pecen holds M.S. in EE from CU Boulder, and a Ph.D. in EE from Univ. of Wyoming. He is a senior member of IEEE
Paper ID #43759Demonstrating a Continuous Improvement Process in Action with an Initiativeto Adopt Computer Algebra System Calculators in an Engineering TechnologyDegree ProgramDr. John W Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University John Blake is a Professor of Engineering Technology at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Demonstrating a Continuous Improvement Process in Action