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Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #45066Full Paper: Integration of Digital Tools and Technologies in First-Year EngineeringCoursesProf. Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology Kapil Gangwar is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology with a background in materials, mechanics and manufacturing. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 Full Paper: Integration of Digital Tools and Technologies in First-Year Engineering CoursesAbstract:In a 15-week semester at Wentworth Institute of Technology, the utilization of digital

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Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Paper ID #45074Workshop: Milestones-Based Structured Active Learning Approach to ImproveStudent Performance in Engineering CoursesDr. Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s (NJIT) Newark College of Engineering (NCE) located in Newark, New Jersey. He has developed and taught several engineering courses primarily in first-year engineering, civil and environmental engineering, and general engineering. He has won several awards for excellence in instruction; most recently the Saul K

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Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #45065Work-in-Progress: Integrating DEIBJ and Inclusive Design Concepts in anIntroductory Engineering Course Using Stand-alone ModulesProf. Lucie Tchouassi, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is interested in first-year engineering curriculum design and recruitment, retention and success of engineering students. He is the coordinator of ENGR101, an application-oriented course for engineering students placed in pre-calculus courses. He has also developed and co-teaches the Fundamentals of Engineering Design course that includes a wide spectra of

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Paper ID #45096GIFTS: Designing and Making an Olympic Cauldron: A First-Year MechanicalEngineering Design ChallengeDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dr. Lande directs the Holistic Engineering Learning Lab and Observatory. He teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply design thinking and

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Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Paper ID #45095Full Paper: Tinkering and Making to Engage Students in a First-Year Introductionto Mechanical Engineering CourseDr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Dr. Lande directs the Holistic Engineering Learning Lab and Observatory. He teaches human-centered engineering design, design thinking, and design innovation courses. Dr. Lande researches how technical and non-technical people learn and apply design

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Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Northeastern Univeristy; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

at University of Colorado Boulder. She is also the Design Center Colorado Director of Undergraduate Programs and a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Kotys-Schwartz has studied design teaching and learning in engineering education for 18+ years. Her work has focused on engineering student learning, retention, and student identity development within the context of engineering design. She is currently performing comparative studies between engineering education and professional design practices.Dr. Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Micah Lande, PhD is an Assistant Professor and E.R. Stensaas Chair for Engineering Education in the Department of Mechanical

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Juval V Racelis, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #45088Full Paper: Examining first-year students’ nascent disciplinary identities andepistemological orientationsDr. Juval V Racelis, Wentworth Institute of Technology Juval Racelis is an Associate Professor specializing in writing pedagogy. His research focuses on pedagogical innovation across multiple contexts. In his teaching, he works in the intersections of writing, language, and culture to enrich students from diverse backgrounds. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28 Full Paper: Examining First-Year Students’ Nascent Disciplinary

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Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University

Paper ID #45094Full paper: Exploring Instructors Insight’ to a MATLAB Code CritiquerMary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University PhD Student in the Dept. of Civil, Environmental, & Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological university.Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University After completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Laura Albrant decided to challenge how she viewed software development, by switching departments. Currently working towards a master’s degree in human factors at Michigan Technological University, Laura pursues interests on both sides of the fence through education

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Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Gisella Lamas-Samanamud, University of Kentucky - Paducah extended campus; Heather Beem, Ashesi University; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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based learning environment. She was previously an engineering education postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest University supporting curriculum development around ethics/character education.Prof. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is a full professor at the University of Houston in the Engineering Technology Department of the Cullen College of Engineering. As the founding director of the Intelligent Sensor Grid and Informatics (ISGRIN) research lab, she has delivered numerous presentations and published over 90 technical articles. Her research interests lie at the intersection of sustainable technology and resilient systems, with a focus on creating

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Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; Mehek Kunal Vora, Tufts University; Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; William Church

Paper ID #45077Full Paper: Supporting Students’ Educational Robotics Experiences throughGenerative AI ChatbotsDr. Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University Dr. Ethan Danahy is a Research Associate Professor at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) with secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science within the School of Engineering at Tufts University. Having received his graduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Tufts University, he continues research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of different educational technologies. With particular attention to engaging

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Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; Mehek Kunal Vora, Tufts University; Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; William Church

Paper ID #45082Full Paper: A Generative AI Approach to Better Teamwork in First-YearEngineeringDr. Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University Dr. Ethan Danahy is a Research Associate Professor at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) with secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science within the School of Engineering at Tufts University. Having received his graduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Tufts University, he continues research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of different educational technologies. With particular attention to engaging students in the

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Cory Budischak, Temple University; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University

classroom problem based learning and design thinking, he also co-founded the STEPS program (funded through NSF S-STEM) to support low-income, high-achieving engineering students. Budischak holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and enjoys outdoor activities with his family.Dr. Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware Haritha Malladi is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Director of First-Year Engineering at the University of Delaware. She received her Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is a teacher-scholar working in the

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Kurt Ryan Rhoads, Case Western Reserve University; Kathleen A Harper, Case Western Reserve University; Michael William Butler, Case Western Reserve University

available for allstudents in our class on using 3D printers and laser cutters.In this work, we describe the addition of an “adventurer” component to the module. In additionto the goals above, we also wanted students to develop additional manufacturing skills.Carbonell et al. [1] found that the integration of the makerspace into various courseworkincreased technology self-efficacy, affect toward design, design self-efficacy, and sense ofbelonging. Gillespie and Nossoni [2] found that students in a first-year engineering courseintegrated with maker space activities visited the makerspace more often and were more likely tochange their beliefs toward engineering to identify skills such as teamwork, problem solvingabilities, and communication as being

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Mohammed El Kihal, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Education at Virginia Tech and a Visiting Professor of Process Engineering at Universidad EAFIT (Medellin, Colombia). Juan holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for more than 10 years, Juan has over 6 years of experience as a practicing engineer, working mostly on the design and improvement of chemical processing plants.Mr. James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University I’ve been an Academic and Career advisor for first-year engineering students for nine years. I help first-year engineering students develop their career

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Angelika Aldea Tamura, University of California, Davis; Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis; Xianglong Wang, University of California, Davis

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," Cambridge handbook of engineering education research, pp. 311-334, 2014.[3] J. Roy and A. Erdiaw-Kwasie, "Engineering and Engineering Technology by the numbers," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2022: American Society for Engineering Education, pp. 1-94.[4] D. Collins, A. E. Bayer, and D. A. Hirschfeld, "Engineering Education for Women: A chilly climate?," Women in Engineering ProActive Network, 1996.[5] B. Bloodhart, M. M. Balgopal, A. M. A. Casper, L. B. Sample McMeeking, and E. V. Fischer, "Outperforming yet undervalued: Undergraduate women in STEM," PLOS ONE, vol. 15, no. 6, p. e0234685, 2020, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234685.[6] A. Godwin, "The development of a measure of engineering identity

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Longfei Zhou, Gannon University; Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Longyan Chen, Gannon University; Ahmed Abuhussein, Gannon University

Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Gannon University, Erie, PA2 Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Gannon University, Erie, PA3 Department of Electrical and Cyber Engineering, Gannon University, Erie, PA4 Center for Manufacturing and Technology, Gannon University, Erie, PA* Corresponding author, Email: zhou009@gannon.edu+ All these authors contribute equally.Abstract: In fall 2023, for freshman undergraduate students majoring in Engineering andComputing studies, Gannon University's School of Engineering and Computing (SEC)implemented the Introduction to Engineering and Computing course. The new Introduction toEngineering and Computing course is a 1-credit course that provides students with an overview

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Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University

Paper ID #45081Post-Pandemic Pedagogical Pivots: Mental Health, AI, and Zoom Zombificationin Engineering EducationDr. Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University Susan Freeman, is a member of Northeastern University’s First-Year Engineering team, a group of teaching faculty expressly devoted to the first-year engineering students and development of courses and curriculum to serve the program at Northeastern University. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice-oriented mission of Northeastern

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

course sequenceTable 1: ‘Beginning’ student response distributions for the two-semester sequence of first-year engineering (N=1930)Take Aways & Implications for Future WorkAfter the collection of first-year GE students’ self-reported data related to their self-regulatedlearning habits, skills, and behaviors we identified three key takeaways:1. Students are self-reporting less agreement with statements related to planning (Q3), staying ontask (Q4), and concentration (Q11 and Q12). The increased use of technology in learningcoupled with the rise in social media has led to a significant amount of multitasking and concernshave arisen with regards to the impact on students’ learning and academic performance [14].What we found interesting is that

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Sukeerti Shandliya, University of Cincinnati; Cedrick Kwuimy, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #45078Assessing transformative learning outcomes of a First-Year Engineering Programusing TROPOS (Full Paper)Ms. Sukeerti Shandliya, University of Cincinnati Sukeerti Shandliya is a doctoral student in Engineering and Computing Education and a GRA in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include engineering workforce development, DEI in STEM, experiential learning, development of global competencies and cultural competencies in higher education and the workforce. She has completed her bachelor’s in Electronics and Communications Engineering from

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Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Raymond Smith Brooks

, translating their theoretical knowledge intophysical models. These prototypes can also serve as an important means of communication,allowing students to convey their ideas and concepts to stakeholders. While maker spaces arebecoming common across universities in the United States, the focus often leans towardsadvanced technologies like 3D printers and laser cutters, over more basic tools that are equallyessential to ground students in the fundamentals. Also, without an introduction to tools in anintroductory engineering course, barriers may still exist for students who do not traditionally feelwelcome in workshops and makerspaces preventing them from participating in future years.Likewise, while students come to the university setting with varying

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Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University; Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Sara Kern, Pennsylvania State University

Paper ID #45044WIP: Micro-Credentialing for the First Year: Creating a Digital Badge forEngineering Information LiteracyMr. Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University Paul McMonigle is the Engineering Instruction Librarian at the Pennsylvania State University. He graduated from Syracuse University with a MS-LIS degree in December of 2018 and from the Pennsylvania State University with a M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology in 2024. His research interests include information literacy instruction for STEM students, student engagement and outreach programs, and the history of STEM subject libraries.Ms. Denise Amanda

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David M. Feinauer P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Michael Cross, Norwich University; Ali Al Bataineh, Norwich University; Toluwani Collins Olukanni; Majd Khalaf, Norwich University

identification, machine learning, and energy resilience. He holds a PhD and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.Dr. Michael Cross, Norwich University Michael Cross is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaching classes in the areas of circuits, electronics, energy systems, and engineering design. Cross received degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Vermont.Ali Al Bataineh, Norwich UniversityToluwani Collins OlukanniMajd Khalaf, Norwich University Majd Khalaf is a senior undergraduate student at Norwich University, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is deeply passionate about DevOps engineering and machine learning. Majd has

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Joseph A Lyon, University of Notre Dame; Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

degree in Biotechnology Engineering at Ecuador’s Army Polytechnic School and her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue University. In 2018, she and Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer and Dr. Beth M. Holloway were conferred the Susan Bulkeley Butler Research Fellowship Award. After obtaining her Ph.D., she was appointed as the first post-doctoral fellow of the Women in Engineering Program at Purdue University. Mayari Serrano has worked towards increasing women’s participation in technology and engineering for over eight years previous coming to the John Martinson Honors College. She has authored, co-authored, implemented, and assessed learning activities, outreach activities, and

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Song Wang, University of Hartford; Enrico Obst, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford

”green” FRP materials. Dr. Wang has published his research work in highly ranked journals including ACI Materials Journal, and the Journal of Composites for Construction, as well as national conference presentations including Transportation Research Board (TRB). Before coming to Hartford, Dr. Wang was a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction at Georgia Southern University in 2018 – 2020. He has over three years of college-level teaching experience in structural and construction areas. Dr. Wang holds his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York at

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Mohammad Heshmati, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

proven to nurture learning via practical projects,promoting collaboration, communication, safety consciousness, and critical thinking. Guidelinesof the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the High-QualityProblem-Based Learning Organization (HQPBL), which include, but are not limited to:“Intellectual Challenges and Accomplishments”, “Authenticity”, “Public Product”,“Collaboration”, “Project Management”, and “Reflection” are followed. For this manuscript, ourprimary focus lies on “Authenticity”, which emphasizes the significance of PBL projects thatgenerate tangible benefits for individuals and communities beyond the educational environmentsof classroom and school. Our objective is to fulfill all necessary ABET criteria

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Charity Obaa Afi Ampomah, Ashesi University; Heather Beem, Ashesi University

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experienceIntroductionMany first-year engineering students at African universities are coming from high schools thatrely heavily on rote memorization practices. This can be exacerbated by the challenge ofinsufficient resources to engage students in more experiential approaches. The dominance ofstudents being directed to read and memorize for tests and examinations has been documentedas a common practice in contexts like South Africa [1], but it extends broadly across thecontinent. The authors see this as potentially leading to negatively affected self-perceptionsabout students’ ability to execute as innovators. If this is the case, the ramifications aresignificant, as technical skills and innovation are needed for the development and advancementof technology in

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Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her research interests include engineering education such as broadening participation in engineering, teaching technology innovations, and engineering entrepreneurship, as well as EEE discipline-based topics such as energy-water-environment nexus and sustainable biomanufacturing. Previously, Dr. Zhang was a Teaching Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Virginia University and has successfully led and expanded their summer bridge program for incoming first-year engineering students called Academy of Engineering Success (AcES).Dr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia

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Heather Schwab, The Ohio State University; Peyton OReilly, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

, and Persistence in the Physical Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (pSTEM),” Psychol. Women Q., vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 420–436, Dec. 2017, doi: 10.1177/0361684317720186.[10] “Academic Belonging | Teaching + Learning Lab.” Accessed: Feb. 02, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://tll.mit.edu/teaching-resources/inclusive-classroom/academic-belonging/[11] M. L. Pedler, R. Willis, and J. E. Nieuwoudt, “A sense of belonging at university: student retention, motivation and enjoyment,” J. Furth. High. Educ., vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 397–408, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.1080/0309877X.2021.1955844.[12] A. Gowing, “Peer-peer relationships: A key factor in enhancing school connectedness and belonging,” Educ. Child Psychol., vol. 36

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Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University

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-Champaign, is a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her research interests include engineering education such as broadening participation in engineering, teaching technology innovations, and engineering entrepreneurship, as well as EEE discipline-based topics such as energy-water-environment nexus and sustainable biomanufacturing. Previously, Dr. Zhang was a Teaching Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Virginia University and has successfully led and expanded their summer bridge program for incoming first-year engineering students called Academy of Engineering Success (AcES).Dr. Lizzie Santiago

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Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

Paper ID #45102Panel: Unlocking the Power of Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) in the First-YearExperienceDr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Previously, she worked at The University of Texas at Austin and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She is actively involved in community outreach with a goal of increasing the number of women in STEM and creating effective methods for introducing young children to CS concepts and topics