modules, computational modeling, programming microcontrollers, energy conversion process, and interface design for advanced electronic applications. Also, he has more than 12 technology innovations and 68 technical publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: Strengthening the Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline through VLSICurriculum EnhancementAbstractThis article highlights an ongoing funded project that provides the Electrical and ComputerEngineering department at a minority-serving institution with the resources to: (i) purchaseequipment and software licenses to establish a Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) DesignLaboratory, (ii) train faculty and staff in cutting-edge VLSI
Paper ID #46264Academic habits that drive student success - an XAI approach to action-statemodelingProf. Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida Dr. Ismail Uysal has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. He is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director at the University of South Florida’s Electrical Engineering Department. His research focuses on theory and applications of machine learning and AI for sensors and data analytics for engineering education.Rifatul Islam, University of South FloridaPaul E Spector, University of South Florida ©American
-ciency. Initially, we followed Gradescope’s recommended method 9 by creating a separate assign-ment for revised submissions. We instead suggest allowing students to upload a link to their revisedfile via a regrade request for only the problems they got wrong as a solution. This would ensure wedon’t regrade the entire assignment if they only missed one problem and also eliminate the need tomanually consolidate grades via an external spreadsheet, which is prone to human error. Not onlywill this simplify the process and reduce administrative burden, it will also ease the integration ofGradescope with our Learning Management System (LMS). By tying one question to each learn-ing objective (LO) as earlier discussed in conjunction with applying the
, encompassing knowledgedimensions and cognitive processes, which aids in categorizing objectives and aligning themwith activities and assessments. Fink [7] expanded on this by proposing an integrated coursedesign model that aligns learning goals, feedback, assessments, and teaching activities. Hisapproach emphasizes the importance of cohesive course elements to create engaging andsignificant learning experiences.In addition, Harden [8] highlighted practical methods for curriculum mapping, using visualrepresentations to align objectives, content, and assessments. While his work primarily focuseson medical education, these methods are widely applicable across disciplines and supportcontinuous improvement in curriculum design.The importance of course
University Bryan Van Scoy is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Miami University whose research focuses on algorithms in optimization and control. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Results and Evaluation of an Early LLM Benchmarking of our ECE Undergraduate CurriculumsAbstractThe rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering practice necessitatescritically examining our educational approaches. This paper presents an investigation into theperformance of Large Language Models (LLMs) within the context of our Electrical Engineering(EE) and Computer Engineering (CpE) undergraduate curricula at Miami
limited class time can result in suboptimal project outcomes. Moreover,an insufficient understanding of design requirements at the outset can have severe repercussionsduring the prototype development phase by students.In parallel with these and other similar challenges, over the past several years AI-based platformshave gained significant popularity among students, teachers, and researchers [8] [9] [20]Platforms such as Khan Academy, Duolingo, Quizlet, Coursera, and Edmodo have integrated AItechnologies to offer personalized and adaptive learning experiences. These tools analyze userperformance and learning habits to deliver tailored content, adaptive quizzes, and real-timefeedback. This shift has enhanced accessibility to education, enabled
introductory quantum devices course offered in Spring 2024. The (ECFQT) framework comprises seven critical areas, covering foundational concepts and integrating best practices in QIS education. This study addresses the following research questions: (1) RQ-1: In what ways do dynamic visualization and simulation- based slides enhance students’ understanding, applying, and retaining the nine key QIS concepts? RQ-2: How does integrating relevant quantum research articles into classroom instruction affect students’ learning outcomes and engagement in class? We adopted an interpretive paradigm, which served as a framework to understand and interpret the subjective experiences of individuals. A mixed-method study was conducted
Paper ID #45751Applying Problem-solving Before Instruction to Improve Learning Comprehensionin an Electrical Engineering Circuits CourseDr. Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology Ilana is a research associate at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on higher STEM education.Dr. Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center Dr. Yinnon Stav (Satuby) received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and B.A. in Physics in 1995, followed by a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1997, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
, jeopardizing the grid’s integrity,stability, and functionality. Accordingly, this study proposes intrusiondetection strategies on virtual platforms and mitigation methods for FDIattacks. By utilizing machine learning and blockchain technologies, theseapproaches aim to enhance resilience and reliability in smart gridoperations, ensuring the security and efficiency of energy distribution.2. ObjectiveThis study contributes to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)education by aligning with the American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE) objectives of curriculum enhancement and student collaborationthrough laboratory-based research. The findings of this study can beincorporated into the ASEE-ECE curriculum through course syllabi in areassuch as
workforce. The infusion of AI into engineering education addresses the growingneed for engineers proficient in emerging technologies. A report [2] highlights that AI istransforming higher education, particularly in STEM fields, by offering opportunities to enhancelearning outcomes and better prepare students for AI-driven industries. This transformationnecessitates a curriculum that not only imparts AI knowledge but also integrates it across variousengineering disciplines, promoting an interdisciplinary approach to problem analysis and design.However, challenges persist in the seamless integration of AI into existing programs. A study [3]exploring the impact of AI tools on engineering education reveals that while students recognizethe benefits of
and instructors withdiverse teaching backgrounds. The program curriculum combined conceptual and technicalinstruction in AI, emphasizing experiential learning through project-based activities andreal-world applications. Spanning 4.5 weeks, the program utilized a structured schedule oflectures, workshops, and team-based projects, culminating in a capstone presentation.Research DesignThis study is an iteration of formative assessment in a more extensive design-based research anddevelopment project. In this iteration, we explore instructors' experiences within this uniqueeducational context during the first year of implementation. This design suits the researchquestions, allowing in-depth exploration of complex, real-world phenomena in a
Paper ID #46303WIP: Gamification as an Engagement Tool in ECE CoursesDr. Victoria Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. She has worked with University of New Mexico before joining UIUC where she developed some graduate courses on Electromagnetics. Dr. Shao has research interests in curriculum development, assessment, student retention and student success in
foundational courses requiresthoughtful curriculum design that highlights shared principles and interdisciplinary applications.For example, Schulz et al. [6] introduced interdisciplinary learning in design courses to meetsustainable development goals in design projects [7]. In some cases, it requires creating newcourses as Baker et al. did to promote an interconnected view of concepts [8]. Also, linkingtopics from different fields together is not restricted to a particular level as prior efforts show itseffectiveness in all levels [3-5].The problem is in many introductory programming courses the focus often remains on teachingsyntax, algorithmic thinking, and basic programming constructs. Although crucial for technicalcompetence, this narrow approach
Paper ID #46431Work-in-Progress: TextMatch - A Semantically Enhanced Textbook RecommendationSystemMr. Raiyan Ishmam, University of TorontoProf. Salma Emara, University of Toronto Salma Emara is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto. She received her B.Sc. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the American University in Cairo in 2018, and her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto under the supervision of Professor Baochun Li in 2022. Her Ph.D. research focuses on improving reinforcement learning
be provided before each session, allowing in-classtime to focus on discussions and practical applications. This flipped-classroom approach willmaximize engagement with complex quantum security topics. Group-based activities and projectsusing quantum simulators and cloud-based quantum hardware will reinforce learning while foster-ing teamwork and communication skills. Regular feedback through surveys and focus groups willguide iterative improvements ensuring they remain impactful and inclusive.5 ConclusionThis work highlights the urgent need for an educational shift to address the dual challenges ofclassical and quantum cybersecurity. By implementing a novel curriculum that integrates hands-on quantum and hardware security training with
, and semiconductor physics from an engineering perspective.Seung Joon Paik, Georgia Institute of Technology Seung-Joon Paik is a Senior Research Engineer at the Institute for Matter and Systems at Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea. Since 2013, he has been a research faculty member at IMS, where he has been managing and coordinating laboratory sections of integrated circuit fabrication courses within IMS cleanrooms. He has been providing hands-on instructions to students about microfabrication technologies for CMOS and MEMS devices. His research interests revolve around
; Knight & Novoselich, 2014) and are consistent with the broaderliterature on undergraduate leadership development (Dugan & Komives, 2007)” in spite of alsoclaiming that “co-curriculum is an inefficient method of developing leadership” [6]. Two otherpapers also note the positive association between involvement in co-curricular activities andemployability of graduates in engineering [7], [8].Vertical IntegrationThis method of vertically integrating students has been implemented in several other scenariosincluding the Purdue Vertically Integrated Projects program [9], in which freshman throughsenior students work on group projects to encourage inter-year collaboration. The University ofEvansville also implemented a similar program in their
Paper ID #48300WIP: A Novel real-time circuit simulation tool – JSIMJohn Francis Simonis, The Ohio State University at MarionDr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina is an Associate Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion and teaches engineering and engineering technology courses. She is involved in curriculum development, assessment of learning outcomes and ABET accreditation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Novel real-time circuit simulation tool
visualization ofdifferent waveforms with user specified characteristics. In this study, learners have been surveyedto evaluate their knowledge gain and gather feedback on the VR learning experience.Despite the growing body of research, there is still a need to explore the integration of VR toolsinto engineering education, particularly for college-level courses. Our work seeks to fill this gapby developing and evaluating an innovative VR learning tool that facilitates conceptualunderstanding.VR Experience: Wave Polarization ExperimentThis VR experience introduces the learner to concepts pertaining to wave polarization. In order toprovide real-life context for the applicability of these concepts, the game environment is designedto resemble the experience
subsequent solar tracker development with an iterative engineeringprocess for fourteen months. The student’s active role in the project and their reflectionshighlight the educational and technical impact of a project-based approach to solar trackingtechnology. By designing, testing, and optimizing a dual-axis solar tracker, students engaged inan interdisciplinary engineering project that integrated automation, mathematical modeling,coding, and solar energy research. These reflections are analyzed to assess the alignment of theproject with the intended learning objectives.2. Experimental Methods2.1 Preliminary Lecture and Laboratory SessionThe School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania hosts highly motivated high schoolstudents to ESAP
teaching and research interests include power system protection, integration of inverter-based generation, HVDC transmission, FACTS devices, cyber-physical systems security, and power system resilient control. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Idaho.Dr. Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho Herb Hess is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho. He received the PhD Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. He is currently Program Chair of the ASEE Instrumentation Division. He was named an ASEE Fellow in 2018. His research and teaching interests are in power electronics, electric machines and drives, and analog and mixed signal electronics.Paulo Henrique Barbosa de
-time basis at Robotics Design as a control and robotics engineer. She moved to Meta Vision Systems in 2006- 2007 as a control and applications engineer. In 2008 she joined the electrical department of the Royal Military College of Kingston as an assistant professor, and, in 2009, she was a visiting assistant professor at the American University of Beirut. From 2010 to 2014, she worked as a consultant in control and systems engineering. In 2014 she joined OPAL-RT Technologies where she is currently Courseware Lead & SME Robotics. She also had links with academia as she is a lecturer at Concordia University in Canada, JUNIA in France, and ESIB in Lebanon. Additionally, she intervenes in lectures at H-BRS
in authentication, encryption, access control, communication, anddetecting malicious activities becomes paramount to meet the heightened demands offuture networks Ahmad et al. (2019); Hakeem et al. (2022). This paper proposed integrating security-related concepts tailored for next-generation communication into existing Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)curricula. This strategic integration aims to position security considerations as afoundational prerequisite in the design phase of any system. In alignment with thisvision, the research introduces an innovative, interactive, and visualized hands-onmodule designed to seamlessly integrate into the current curriculum. Additionally,this module is a comprehensive educational tool
energy integration into smart grids, ensuring efficient energy management and grid stability, aiming for a sustainable impact. She is a member of IEEE, ASEE and SWE and has worked on several NSF and NREL funded projects.Dr. Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University Dr. Margarita Takach is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Seattle University. She earned her PhD degree from the University of Washington. Her teaching interests include digital logic, circuits, analog electr ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Reimagining the ECE Curriculum by Bridging Technical Preparation, Professional Formation, and University
Paper ID #47719Effect of Sophomore Cornerstone Course on Senior CapstoneDr. Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University Melinda Holtzman is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Advisor for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Portland State University, where she has been on the faculty for 19 years. Before coming to PSU, she taught at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and University of Nevada Reno, where she also did research in high-speed, frequency-hopping phase-locked loops for telemetry applications. Previously she worked in research and development of infrared sensors at Hughes Aircraft
Paper ID #47639Barriers to Belonging: An Analysis of Student Perceptions of Culture andInclusivity in a Computer Engineering ProgramDr. Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Andrew Danowitz received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2014, and is currently an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. His research interests involve student mental health and accessibility in engineering education.Dr. Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Lynne Slivovsky is the
. Daniele’s primary area of interest is the engineering of microsystems which monitor, mimic or augment biological function. Specific topics of research include wearable and implantable biosensors, microphysiological systems, microfluidics, and process analytical technologies.Dr. James Reynolds, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Reynolds is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State University, where he is heavily involved with advanced research at the National Science Foundation’s Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) and the Institute of Connected Sensor Systems (IConS) at
Paper ID #47523Founding a New College of Engineering at Illinois State University: An Overviewof the Department of Electrical EngineeringDr. Umar Iqbal, Illinois State University Dr. Umar Iqbal is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and a Founding Faculty Member of the College of Engineering at Illinois State University. He specializes in autonomous systems, multi-sensor integration, robotics, control, and intelligent navigation, with over 15 years of interdisciplinary experience. His research contributions include MEMS-based inertial systems, GNSS-challenged navigation, radar, LiDAR, and sensor fusion
is an Associate Professor in the Software and Societal Systems Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Prior to this, he spent over 16 years as a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research. Andrew’s goal is to create inclusive workplaces where all people, especially those with disabilities and the neurodivergent, can be successful, without discrimination. His recent work has helped people on the autism spectrum gain employment and facilitate social interaction, helped blind software developers collaborate with their sighted colleagues, and used affective computing and biometrics to better understand how software developers do their work.Rick Kubina, Pennsylvania State UniversityProf. Somayeh Asadi, University of
development. His research interests are in the areas of engineering education, microwave absorber design, ferroelectrics, photovoltaics, THz sensors, signal integrity, and semiconductor device characterization, design and simulation. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE.Dr. Jamie Lyn Kennedy, The College of New Jersey Jamie Kennedy is currently a Director of Innovation and Research at Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. She has been teaching for over a decade at both the higher education and K-12 levels. Currently, she teaches 6th - 12th grade in areDr. Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University Melinda Holtzman is an Assistant Teaching Professor and undergraduate advisor for the Electrical and Computer