cultivation of intercultural competence. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal is a lecturer and research scientist in Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology. Her work explores how project-management frameworks, teamwork dynamics, intercultural competencies and AI tools can enhance STEM and engineering education. She also serves as a technical program manager at Google—industry experience that underpins her research on data-driven project management and agile methodologies. She is currently leading efforts to
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Paper ID #47902BOARD # 190: A Call to STEM Exposure: Reinforcing Young Women andPlanting SeedsMadeleine Mickle, MoLSMAP As an Afro-Latina women , I have always been interested in math and science and I wish to see young women especially those of color to take education seriously and learn how to grow for a lifetime. Therefore I try to be a leader and mentor in the field not only helping those on my College campus but children in Highschool and Middle school through nonprofit organizations.Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at
Paper ID #48801How Engineering and STEM Librarians Support Disabled Students: CurrentPractices and Future DirectionsMs. Elizabeth C. Novosel, University of Colorado Boulder Elizabeth Novosel is the Computer Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences librarian at CU Boulder, where she supports a wide variety of subject areas, including information science, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, and humanities.Savannah Paige Crowl ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025How Engineering and STEM Librarians Support Disabled Students: Current Practices and Future
Paper ID #47191Work in Progress: Qualitative methods for studying women’s informationexperiences in engineering educationMs. Laura Woods, University of Sheffield ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Qualitative methods for studying women’s information experiences in engineering educationAbstractThis work-in-progress paper outlines the methodology and initial findings of a doctoral study.The phenomenon investigated by the study is the information experiences (incorporating bothinformation behaviour and information literacy) of women engineering undergraduateswithin their highly
Paper ID #46211Leveraging NLP for Classifying Student Ethical Responses in an EngineeringNarrative GameMs. Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut Tori Wagner is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying Engineering Education. She has a background in secondary science education, playful learning, digital game design, and Natural Language Processing.Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his B.S. in
Paper ID #49291Computational Modeling in Materials Science and Engineering: Student Responsesto a Restructurated Introductory CourseDr. Jacob Z. Kelter, Northwestern University Jacob Kelter holds a PhD in computer science and learning sciences and is the executive director of NetLogo based at Northwestern University. His research interests include using agent-based modeling for science education and creating digital infrastructure for better connecting educational research and practice.Prof. Jonathan Daniel Emery Jonathan Emery is n Associate Professor of Instruction in Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern
positive response corresponds to 4 or 5.3.1 Comparison of Results from Part I to Part IIThe survey results are presented in this paper and compared to Part I to determine if there arenoticeable differences and if these change any conclusions drawn. This is a baseline test to verifythe previous study results and confirm that the second cohort of students (Part II) are also open tothe design review process, they benefited from design review, and they recognize themselves asmechanical engineering designers.How open are students to the design review process? The responses indicate positive attitudestoward the process: design review can be a powerful learning tool (Q2, 85.2% positive response),students are growth minded regarding their design
interconnectedness of moral responsibilityand user-centric design in product development. Ethical principles ensure that products aredeveloped with fairness, privacy, and societal well-being in mind, while psychological insightsfocus on understanding user behavior, motivations, and emotional responses. This conjunctionprovides a clearer pathway for integrating ethical awareness with behavioral insights, enablingstudents and practitioners to critically evaluate both their own intentions for innovation andfactors influencing how humans engage with technology. . As ethical concerns in AI/MLcontinue to grow, this integrated approach ensures that emerging technologies align withhuman-centered values, fostering a more conscientious generation of engineers and
Paper ID #47192Maintaining Hope Amidst Critique: The Role of Social Change Frameworksin Sociotechnical Engineering Ethics EducationNicholas Rabb, California State University Los Angeles Nicholas Rabb (he/him) is a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles, where he is working on the NSF-funded Eco-STEM project. He completed his PhD at Tufts University in the areas of computer science and cognitive science, contributing to the development of quantitative models and tools used to study the influence of news media on adoption of
entrepreneurial workforce," "translating technologies," "enablingpositive economic impact," and "nurturing an innovation ecosystem," [16] effectively bridgingthe gap between translational research and entrepreneurship. Additionally, literature ontranslational research often includes many desirable skills these researchers should have, whichalso coincides with what is expected of an entrepreneurially-minded individual [17], [18], suchas leadership, building interdisciplinary connections, generating innovative ideas, and focusingon societal impact [1], [6]. It is crucial to prepare biomedical engineering students for a modernengineering industry that focuses on translational science [1], [4], which can also mean trainingstudents to develop an
Paper ID #46083Providing engineering education researchers and stakeholders with easy accessto granular, disparate data sourcesJordan Esiason, SageFox Consulting Group Jordan Esiason has been working in STEM education research since 2018. He has been awarded an NSF CSGrad4US Fellowship and is currently pursuing a doctorate in computer science. Jordan’s current work includes developing data visualization tools for researchers, as well as tools for affect-responsive game-based learning environments. His interests broadly involve applying data mining and machine learning techniques such as natural language processing and
RiborgMann, in which he claims that 80% of engineering success in engineering is due to “soft” skillsand 20% due to “hard” skills as exhibited by working engineers [3]. The term “professionalskills” is more current in modern literature and will be used for the duration of this paper.Definitions such as skills pertaining “to personality, attitude and behavior rather than to formal ortechnical knowledge” and “soft skills engender automatic chains of psychological, emotional,and psychological responses which have an immensely real impact within the mind, body, andsociety at large” [4] are included in professional skills. Collegiate undergraduate engineering programs are tasked with preparing students toenter the engineering industry. Typically
Paper ID #46078Lost in Translation: The Hidden Toll of Mismatched Advisor Relationshipson International Engineering StudentsMs. Himani Sharma, Arizona State University Himani Sharma is a third-year Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Systems & Design at ASU. She completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at ASU and then worked in the industry for 2.5 years before returning for her Ph.D. Her research focuses on improving the academic experiences of international STEM students by exploring the cultural and institutional factors that influence their journeys and enhancing the understanding of the student
Paper ID #49421Navigating Challenges: Women teaching faculty members’ experience in theteaching-focused communities of practice in engineeringDr. Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Teaching and Learning Specialist Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDr. Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jay Mann is Director of the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education (AE3) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Mann is a twenty-five-year veteran educator with previous experience as a high
Paper ID #49009Fostering Success in Transfer Engineering Students: The Role of the EMPOWERProgram Activities and Support ServicesProf. Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego Saharnaz Baghdadchi is an Associate Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. She is interested in scholarly teaching and employs active learning techniques to empower students to attain an expert level of critical thinking. Her expertise facilitates students’ journey towards connecting facts with practical knowledge to tackle intricate engineering challenges. She excels in crafting innovative assessments and explores their impact on
Paper ID #46533Leveraging Student-AI Interaction to Evaluate Competence in Generative AIand Technical Domains in Industrial EngineeringDr. Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven Nadiye O. Erdil is an associate professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering and Operations Management at the University of New Haven. She teaches at the undergraduate and graduate level and has held various academic positions including administrative appointments. Her expertise spans engineering education, quality and productivity improvement through statistical tools, lean methods and application of information technology in
Paper ID #45712Competitive Polling to Enhance Engagement and Learning Outcomes in aMechanical Engineering ClassroomHongbo Nie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Mr. Hongbo Nie is an undergraduate student in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is working with Professor Ke Tang on research of student-centered pedagogies.Dr. Ke Tang, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Ke Tang is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Tang’s research focuses on
National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP) and Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR), offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "A couple of things that comes to mind. [...] I was telling you about the NFIP program, the National Flood Insurance Program. this program is mandatory for properties that are located in special flood hazard areas." (S#006)4. DiscussionOur study showed that all participants from three stakeholder groups, students, faculty members,and public safety professionals, agreed with the importance of educating EDCM standards andguidelines for engineering students, many of whom will grow into engineers and engineeringmanagers. Despite the consensus shown among our
Paper ID #46377WiP: Developing a Contextual and Application-Based Instructional Approachfor Mathematics Education in Engineering ProgramsDr. Poornima Jayasinghe, University of Calgary Poornima is an Assistant Professor in the teaching stream of the Sustainable Systems Engineering Program at the University of Calgary, with a keen interest in developing engineering education research.Placida Amali Dassanayake, University of CalgaryAndre Oliveira, University of CalgaryAnthony Starr Kroll, University of CalgaryIrushi Jayathunga, University of Calgary ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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abroad experiences regarding perceptions of theirintercultural communication development. Findings from the study resulted in higher interculturalknowledge and awareness, willingness to engage in intercultural communications, and verbal andnonverbal sensitivities. In addition to increased cultural awareness, research has found that culturalimmersion experiences results in reflexivity on worldview and attitude, growth in culturalempathy, and adaptation of behaviors and skills [35]. However, very few of these studies haveextended to graduate student populations.Global Competency Development in Engineering EducationIn engineering, given both the globally interconnected industry and ABET accreditation criteria toeducate globally-minded engineers [36
solutions in engineering contexts along with social and cultural values (e.g., habitat, construction, and health that is attuned to and respectful of social values, etc.) by working across disciplines 5. Design with systems dynamics concepts in mind (e.g., feedback loops, complex cause-effect chains, cascading effects, inertia, tipping points, legacy, resilience, adaptation, etc.) 6. Create solutions for use with alternative business models and emerging economic contexts (Anderson & Cooper, 2022, p. 19)3. Work-in-Progress: EOP Mini-Grant Project Context and Objectives3.1 EOP Mini-Grant Project OverviewOur approach to teaching ethnographic design awareness to engineering students is enacted in anongoing EOP Mini
Paper ID #45885Analysis of Mindset in Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiencesfor Mechanical EngineeringSydney Casperson I am an undergraduate research assistant. Currently finishing a degree in Psychology at Pacific University.Dr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education.Dr. Jeffrey Walters, University of Washington Dr. Walter’s research seeks to develop participatory systems-based
Paper ID #46556Knitting the knitters: Building and sustaining leadership teams for equity-orientedinstitutional changeSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and
Paper ID #47387Graduate Students’ Experiences Designing Sociotechnical Modules for Introductionto Circuits CoursesKaren Elizabeth Nortz, University of Michigan Karen Nortz is a first year PhD student in Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan.Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli is the David J. Munson, Jr. Professor of Engineering, a professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a professor of Education, and and Director and Graduate Chair of Engineering Education Research at University of Michigan In her research she focuses on increasing faculty adoption of
Paper ID #45440Faculty Perspectives on Effective Supportive Department LeadershipCol. Joel Sloan, U.S. Air Force Academy Colonel Joel Sloan Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE is the Permanent Professor and Head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. He received his B.S. in civil engineering as a distinguished graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy, M.S. in civil engineering from the University of Colorado, and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He is an ASEE member and a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research interests include geotechnical
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Paper ID #47555BOARD # 41: Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes: ComparingInteractive Simulations with Traditional Clicker Questions in IntroductoryEngineering CoursesDr. Ehsan Keyvani, University of Colorado Boulder Ehsan is a Teaching faculty at CU Boulder. He has taught at private and public schools for more than a decade. He always explores new tools for teaching such as immersive simulation, mixed-reality modules, and in here, he is presenting his use of 2.5 D simulations for teaching introductory concepts in freshmen and sophomore level chemical engineering courses. ©American
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