to cultivate and evaluate supportive teaching and learning networks in engineering departments and colleges. He received his doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where he was a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. His dissertation studied the teaching practices of engineering instructors during game-based learning activities, and how these practices affected student motivation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Evaluating the impacts of an integrated, project-based approach to biomedical engineering laboratory teachingIntroductionEngineering laboratory courses serve as a vital component of the engineering
Paper ID #49497Teaching Digital TwinsKari J Lippert, University of South AlabamaProf. Sean Walker, University of South Alabama Dr. Walker is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL and Program Coordinator of the Systems Engineering Program. They received their Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Canada, in 2012. Dr. Walker has taught at the University of South Alabama since 2016 and has won multiple teaching awards from Mortar Board and Tau Beta Pi. Sean’s research interests include Engineering Education, Sociotechnical Systems, and Sustainable
Paper ID #45828Transforming Teaching Evaluations One Department at a TimeDr. Adam Piper, Mississippi State University Dr. Piper serves as a Teaching Professor in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University. He has instructed more than 100 courses and laboratory sections across Industrial & Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and Biomedical Engineering at four institutions in the Southeastern and Midwestern United States. His primary interest lies in the modeling and enhancement of processes, including those related to the assessment of teaching and learning within the engineering
laboratory uniting circuit and system concepts," in IEEE MTT-S Intl. Microw. Symp. Digest, Baltimore, MD, USA, June 1998.[7] D. Hite, C. Murphy and N. Singh, "A relatively inexpensive 5.8 GHz microwave system for exploring electromagnetic phenomena in laboratories," Universal J. Eng. Sci., vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 43-48, 2014.[8] M. A. Jensen, R. H. Selfridge and K. F. Warnick, "System-level microwave design projects," IEEE Ant. Propag. Magazine, vol. 43, no. 5, pp. 138-142, Oct. 2001.[9] F. T. Ulaby and B. L. Hauck, "Undergraduate electromagnetics laboratory: An invaluable part of the learning process," Proc. IEEE, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 55-62, Jan. 2000.[10] R. Bansal, "Teaching fundamentals of electromagnetics in the context of
interests: biotechnology for renewable energy and innovation in engineering education ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Implementation of MyOpenMath in Chemical Engineering InstructionAbstractOften when teaching large classes it is desired to have an automated online grading system forhomework and/or tests, and to have the option of giving each student a different set of parametervalues so that each student has a unique problem set. While some textbooks have onlineplatforms with question databanks for that purpose, many textbooks do not have anaccompanying online system. The textbooks that have the online question and grading systemare frequently expensive for students and limited to databank
Paper ID #45552Multiple Instructors in a Flipped Classroom EnvironmentProf. Sean Walker, University of South Alabama Dr. Walker is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL and Program Coordinator of the Systems Engineering Program. They received their Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Canada, in 2012. Dr. Walker has taught at the University of South Alabama since 2016 and has won multiple teaching awards from Mortar Board and Tau Beta Pi. Sean’s research interests include Engineering Education, Sociotechnical Systems, and Sustainable
in a session where an interactive survey was administered to capture feedback on theeducational areas identified for future projects. Participants were asked to provide their input,suggest additional areas of need, and rank the proposed educational initiatives on a scale from 1to 5, with 1 being the highest priority. Study results indicated that the most critical needidentified by CJC participants was higher education and scholarship training, as well as hands-ontraining of laboratory/field equipment. These findings will guide future MOM Belize programefforts, ensuring that the program continues to meet the needs of CJC and its community.Key Wordsneeds assessment; focus group; service-learning project; international partner
Paper ID #45467Development of a software tool to improve educational outcomes in a timeconstant measurement experimentDr. Kenneth Marek, Mercer University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of a software tool to improve educational outcomes in a time constant measurement experimentAbstract:In a junior level mechanical engineering experimental measurements laboratory course, studentsperform an experiment in which they determine time constants of various electronic temperaturesensors, based on a lumped capacitance heat transfer model. In the past, many students havestruggled with the
2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro studies the unintended behaviors of radio frequency electronics illuminated by electromagnetic waves and he develops radars for the remote detection and characterization of those electronics. In the Fall of 2013, Dr. Mazzaro joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The Citadel. There, he is the primary instructor for Electromagnetic Fields, Interference Control in Electronics, Antennas & Propagation, and Electrical Laboratory courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
Engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Batouli received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Florida International University. He also holds Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from FIU, Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Engineering and Management from IAU, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying from University of Tehran. Dr. Batouli is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in SC. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) international certificate. Dr. Batouli teaches diverse range of courses in civil engineering, construction engineering, and construction/project management. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students
., “The Role of Attendance in Student Engagement in Engineering Education,” J. Eng. Educ., 2020.[5] S. Kumar et al., “Attendance and Performance in Laboratory Courses: A Case Study in Environmental Engineering,” J. Eng. Technol., 2019.[6] M. Davis et al., “Impact of Hybrid Course Delivery on Student Attendance in Engineering Programs,” Int. J. Eng. Educ., 2021.[7] T. Robinson et al., “Teaching Quality vs. Attendance: Which Has a Greater Impact on Student Performance?,” J. High. Educ. Res., 2022.[8] M. A. Karim, “Hybrid and Online Synchronous Delivery of Environmental Engineering During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study on Perception, Attitude, and Assessment,” Eur. J. STEM Educ., vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 01–11, Feb. 2021.[9
Industry Academia ModelAbstractThis paper describes a collaborative industry-academia model for teaching medical devicedesign, which combines active learning with input from industry experts. The course coversinterdisciplinary topics such as biological testing, human factors, usability engineering, riskmanagement, and regulations, areas that go beyond the expertise of a single instructor. Industryprofessionals contribute through guest lectures, mentorship, and real-world case studies, ensuringthat students gain practical, industry-relevant knowledge. Students work on hands-on projectsthat simulate real-world scenarios, helping them develop critical thinking, teamwork, andproblem-solving skills. Active learning activities like sensor-based labs and
Paper ID #45703Create your 3D Eye: A Lesson Module for Grades 6-8 from ImageSTEAMTeacher’s WorkshopDr. John M Mativo, University of Georgia Dr. John Mativo is Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. One research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K-16. He is currently researching on best practices in best methods of learning Dynamics. A second research arm is in energy harvesting using thermoelectrics to convert waste heat into electricity.Dr. Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia Ramana Pidaparti, is currently a Professor of Mechanical
Horizon Project Sector Analysis. ERIC, 2013.[15] J. Miranda et al., "The core components of education 4.0 in higher education: Three case studies in engineering education," Computers & Electrical Engineering, vol. 93, p. 107278, 2021.[16] N. Blinn, M. Robey, H. Shanbari, and R. R. Issa, "Using augmented reality to enhance construction management educational experiences," in Proceedings 32nd CIB W078 Workshop, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 2015, p. 8.[17] Z. H., "Using 3D Hologram to Improve Classroom, Project, and Laboratory Demonstration: A Proposal for 2017 Innovations in Teaching Using Technology Grant. ," Rowan University, College of Engineering, 2017.[18] T. Consoli, J. Désiron, and A. Cattaneo
Paper ID #45527Exploration of Collaborative Design Spaces: Student Engineering Interactionsand Workflows in Product DevelopmentFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Lead Author Bio: Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is focusing on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Dr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson
Electrical and Computer Engineering. She has worked for companies such the Air Force Research Laboratory in conjunction with Oak Ridge National Labs and as an R & D Intern for Sandia National Labs conducting Natural Language Processing and AI research and was inducted into the Bagley College of Engineering Hall of Fame in 2021.Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University Alexis Nordin is currently an Instructor II in the Shackouls Technical Communication Program in Mississippi State University’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. She has taught technical writing and various other writing- and communication-based courses at MSU since 2004. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Mississippi
andapplication.TheoryAs previously mentioned, one of the main goals of the course is to teach the mathematical controltheory used in AV research. In Table 1, the theory topics to be covered during a semester areshown. Most of the topics were drawn from current research publications on aerial, underwater,surface and ground robotics. Necessary mathematical fundamentals were drawn from varioustextbooks that are available both online and in the library of the university. Additionally, examplesof recent publications related to each individual topic are discussed during the lectures.SimulationNumerical simulations are an essential part of today’s engineering education. They are used aslearning support and understanding tools of complex systems [16] such as an UAV
Chattanooga ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Relating Kinetic Energy Changes to Power Generation in a Mechanical Engineering Wind Turbine Lab Abstract All mechanical engineering students at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga arerequired to take a senior-level experimentation lab that covers topics in multiple areas ofMechanics as well as Thermal Fluid Sciences. Two faculty members teach the course, consistingof a one-hour course and a three-hour lab. One of the main goals of this course is to reinforcemuch of the undergraduate material students have covered in the program's first three years.Recently a Wind Turbine experiment
Paper ID #45824Generative AI in Engineering: Tool or Trouble?Dr. Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University Dr. McCullough received her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee, respectively, and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama. She is currently Professor and Founding Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at High Point University, and teaches courses in such areas as Engineering Ethics, Controls, and Engineering Design. Dr. McCullough has over 30 years’ experience in
Engineering (ICSE), Executive Director for Gulf Coast Environmental Equity Center (GCEEC), Director for the Solid Waste Sustainability Hub, Director for the Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastics Pollution (GC-CAMP), and Director for the Sustainable Asphalt Materials Laboratory, as well as the founding faculty advisor for the Society of Sustainable Engineering. He teaches a mixture of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses. Dr. Wu is a committee member for Transportation Research Board (TRB) AJE35 and AKM 90, a member of American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE), as well as an editorial member for
Construction Science (BCS) program. Dr. Ford has 15 years of industrial experience including corporate work, and 16 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Gender-based Comparative Analysis of Motivations and Challenges in Construction EducationConstruction programs are among majors that were historically considered male-dominant. Thereis a significant difference between the ratio of male and female groups in academic andprofessional construction settings. While there is still a considerable difference between the ratioof female and male students in construction programs
Paper ID #45736Implementation of Multidisciplinary Senior Design Projects within Single-disciplineCourse Section FrameworkDr. Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University Dr. Michael Potter is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering at Francis Marion University (FMU). He teaches both upper and lower-level courses in FMU’s mechanical engineering program. Dr. Potter received bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Ohio Northern University. He then went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical
perspectives. The review also found studentssometimes failed to see the relevance of producing videos. The existence of this review led theauthors of this paper to lessen emphasis on literature that was older than about seven years.Within the past seven years (i.e. after the review documented in [10]), videos were successfullyused during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two examples are [11] and [12]. Therein, implementationof video modules into classrooms has shown students responded favorably and were engaging andcomprehensive as they aided course content understanding. Also, these references showed videoassignments being effectively implemented into laboratories. During this same time frame, [13]showed videos were helpful for peer learning.Based on the