understanding of how to design effective,impactful programs.This evaluation highlights what women engineering students value most in programming, topics,and engagement opportunities, offering practical guidance for institutions seeking to bettersupport their success. By taking into account what women want, such as technical training,professional development, and research programs, institutions can design offerings that alignwith students’ priorities while fostering academic success and professional growth. The findingsalso emphasize that a one-size-fits-all approach is not sufficient. The varied needs of subgroups,such as first-generation and low-income women, must be considered. While focused on women,these insights are also relevant to enhancing the
2022 National Science Foundation’s Graduate research fellowship. Her research interests include engineering identity formation, high-impact learning experiences, and Latino/a/x & first-generation college student pathways in engineering. Through her research, Lili hopes to amplify the voices of historically underrepresented populations in engineering to foster an inclusive space in engineering education for diverse students through asset-based and culturally relevant approaches. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Empowering Adolescents from Migratory Backgrounds with Gamification andCulturally-Responsive Engineering Design Instruction: A summary of 2-yearsof effort (EHR:BCSER
weretaught Design Patterns using POGIL performed better thereby improving their programmingskills, critical thinking, problem-solving as well as communication skills. It also resulted in muchbetter concentration level and leads to guided thinking in arriving towards a solution. To the bestof our knowledge, this is the first reported study on applying and evaluating the impact ofPOGIL to teach design patterns.Workshop design and elementsWorkshop GoalsWhile POGIL is a proprietary term, we utilize a slightly modified version of POGIL calledPOGIL-Like for our workshop. POGIL-Like is identical to POGIL but lacks the official scrutinythat the POGIL Consortium requires to certify a set of activities as POGIL [40]. Hence, we usethe term POGIL-Like
shown a wide range of interests in the AI-in-education domain, with themajority focusing on the applications, impacts, and potential of GenAI in education [2]. Studiesexplore the effects GenAI may have on academic practices and how it could shape the wayindividuals participate in academic activities and achieve educational outcomes. For example,Oguz et al. and Kasneci et al. examined the effectiveness of tools like ChatGPT as educationalaids in personalizing learning [14], [15]. Abedi et al. investigated the integration of LargeLanguage Models (LLMs) and chatbots in graduate engineering education, highlighting theirpotential to enhance self-paced learning, provide instant feedback, and reduce instructor workload[16]. Alasadi and Carlos, as well
; development of an awareness training for institutional agents comprises one aspectof the project plan. The broader goals of the project team focus on increasing inclusion of andopportunity for SVSM within engineering and STEM disciplines. The team adopts an anti-deficit, asset-based mindset by focusing research on the unique strengths of SVSM inengineering to improve inclusion and awareness within and beyond classroom settings.The first author brings a strong commitment to equity and inclusion to the project. Havingextensive experience working in and developing programs for university-level equity andinclusion spaces, the first author supports the project team in adopting best practices forcommunicating across multi-level groups, introducing student
serve as a foundational guide for robotics educators in enhancing course design,formulating policies for the use of Generative AI, and providing training that leverages the benefitsof Generative AI while maintaining academic integrity.Methodology:Survey Design: A structured survey titled “Generative AI in the Robotics Graduate Program” wasconducted using Google Forms. The survey was divided into five sections: (1) BackgroundInformation, which gathered respondents' program years (first, second, or final semester) andacademic paths (Research Thesis or Capstone Project); (2) Usage of GenAI Tools, which examinedthe GenAI tools used by students and the related tasks; (3) Impact and Effectiveness, whichcaptured usage frequency and perceived
negative with class 2. This suggests students with fewer approved units in the secondsemester are more likely to graduate on time, aligning with prior studies and enhancing ourFigure 3: SHAP summary plots highlighting key features and their impact on XGBoost's decisionsfor each class in the students' academic performance datasetunderstanding of factors impacting students academic success[32].For the student academic performance dataset, SHAP values identified VisitedResources as themost important feature. Fig. 3 shows its relationship with each class: higher values have a strongnegative correlation with class 0, a moderate positive correlation with class 1, and a positivecorrelation with class 2. This suggests that students who access resources
focus on first-year and foundational courses that serve multiple engineering majors. He leads the Surface Sciences research group which focuses on issues that link biology, tribology, and design. This includes extensive work with the friction and wear of polymers, orthopedic biomaterials, tactility of polymer materials, and skin tribology. He has a special focus on using skin tribology investigation to improve tactual assistive technologies for persons with blindness or other visual impairment. He is a licensed professional engineer and an active engineering consultant. He has taught courses in the areas of engineering design, kinematics, materials science, mechanics, statistics, and tribology, and has been
would work with which mentors based on shared interests.Faculty mentors then met bi-weekly with their mentees to discuss and develop individualresearch interests and on the off weeks met all together as part of a group session about broaderresearch concepts. Group sessions covered included an introduction to research methodologies,how to write research questions and conduct literature reviews, communicating science andscientific writing, ethics and scientific misconduct, presenting data and best practices for oral &poster presentations. During the last week of the semester, all scholars presented their researchquestions and literature review in a group setting which led to rich conversations and critiques ofthe research ideas present in the
environments. To the best of our knowledge, theapplication of VR specifically for teaching syntax trees remains unexplored.Our work addresses the gap by introducing a web-based VR tool specifically designed for syntaxtree construction and analysis. Unlike existing two-dimensional tools, our VR application im-merses students in a virtual environment where they can intuitively construct trees through drag-and-drop interactions. This immersive embodiment approach fosters engagement and a deeperunderstanding of hierarchical structures. Moreover, the tool incorporates auto-grading capabili-ties, providing immediate feedback while reducing the grading workload for educators.3 MethodsThis section describes the VR tool and its functionality, followed by
C6’s Fall Undergraduate Research SymposiumAbstractThe California Central Coast Community College Collaborative (C6-LSAMP, C6) is a NationalScience Foundation Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Bridge to theBaccalaureate grant project (NSF/LSAMP/B2B). C6-LSAMP is a cross-disciplinarycollaboration across eight California community colleges. The C6 alliance leverages existingsupport structures and best practices to address inequities in STEM outcomes for a population ofstudents comprised of the underserved: Hispanic/Latinx and other traditionally underrepresentedpopulations. The primary LSAMP population within the five counties served by the C6 collegesis Hispanic/Latinx. Within these counties, only 16
spearheads various DEIA initiatives. One of her most impactful initiatives is Research Exposure on Socially Relevant Computing (RESORC), funded by Google Research, to increase both the exposure and visibility of undergraduate research at EECS. With more than 200 students participating in RESORC over the past 3 years, she has designed and facilitated multiple virtual workshops to help undergraduate students develop computing identity, research skills, practice teaching strategies, and explore research topics in computing and engineering domain. Dr. Rahman’s research and mentoring initiatives has been supported by many funding agencies, including the National Science Foundation, Google, NCWIT, Google TensorFlow, and
educationThe purpose of the paper is to identify strategies to encourage and facilitate stronger industryengagement among engineering faculty. A continuous engagement between industry and facultyis essential for faculty to understand current best practices in the industry and build strongerlinkages with theories and concepts. This knowledge, when brought back to the classroom,enriches students with practical skills and abilities to be successful in their careers. Additionally,engaging and working with the industry to design solutions helps higher education institutionsfulfill their broader mission of advancing research, providing meaningful education, andpromoting lifelong learning.ProblemTraditional industry-university collaborations in engineering
Paper ID #46276Work-in-Progress: Integration of Matlab Live Scripts and Simulink for TeachingChemical Process ControlMr. Dat Huynh, University of Delaware Dat Huynh is a PhD candidate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He received his B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2019. Before beginning his graduate studies, he worked as a process engineer at ExxonMobil. He is a recipient of the GAANN Fellowship and the Departmental Teaching Fellowship at the University of Delaware. His research focuses on sustainability
Paper ID #46490Integrating Visual Thinking into Design EducationDr. Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University Dr. Mark Povinelli was the Kenneth A. and Mary Ann Shaw Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Syracuse University, where he also serves as an adjunct professor in the Ren´ee Crown University Honors Program. He has taught at the secondary level in the New Vision Engineering College Preparatory Program and at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. With a professional background spanning research, design, development, and management roles in advanced radar and systems technologies
Camp, “Freshman Engineering Student Perceptions of Engineering Disciplines,” in Proceedings of the ASEE Southeast Section Annual Conference, 2010, pp. 1–11.[3] S. Zahorian, M. Elmore, and K. J. Temkin, “Factors that Influence Engineering Freshman to Choose Their Engineering Major,” in 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, 2013, pp. 1–13.[4] M. A. Jacobs and Z. Shahbazi, “Best practices in Encouraging STEM Majors Among 6- 12 Students,” in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida, 2019.[5] M. B. Sarder, “Designing STEM Curriculum for K12 Students,” in 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013.[6] G. Hein, K. Torrey, J. Hertel, D
Kames is an Assistant Professor at Florida Polytechnic University. Her focus is on engineering design and manufacturing, with special focus on engineering education within the mechanical engineering department. Her research focuses the impact of motivation on performance and persistence in mechanical engineering, design cognition and neurocognition, and manufacturing training in design courses. Elisabeth is an active member of ASEE, ASME, Tau Beta Pi, and Order of the Engineer.Jim Dewey, Florida Polytechnic University Jim Dewey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science and Business Analytics and Director of Economic Analysis at Florida Polytechnic University, where he is a founding faculty member
for translational research development, strategic planning, and implementation of major projects. Ms DeChant is a dynamic leader with 20+ years of experience in higher education, and earned her MBA at Case Western Reserve University, her MS in Cell Biology at Cleveland State University, and her BS at Ohio State University.Prof. Erika Swift, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Erika Swift is a Professor of Practice and Center for Medical Innovation Director at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Before joining Penn State University in 2015, she worked in various industry sectors, including medical devices, dental equipment, and consumer goods. She has over 25 years of experience
these and other reasons, there is a trend in engineering education toward integrating a“spine” of content that develops core competencies across multiple courses—at all curricularlevels—as a best practice. For example, embedding a “spine” of context-specific communicationskills across core engineering courses is widely viewed as a best practice in engineeringeducation [15]. Similarly, numerous examples exist of curricular innovation to develop a design“spine,” also referred to as a design backbone, across engineering curriculum with a growingnumber of examples in biomedical engineering education specifically (e.g., [16], [17], [18], [19],[20]) to support students’ deep mastery of design learning outcomes. In addition to the designspines of many
, vibration analysis, and data acquisition. In addition to technical knowledge,the course emphasizes critical skills such as data analysis, error evaluation, and technicalcommunication, essential for engineering practice. The course accommodates approximately 30students, divided into two sections of 15 students each.ABET Criterion 3 states that "engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates havean ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs." However, designinstruction is typically limited to freshman and senior years, with little emphasis during thesophomore and junior years as students focus on engineering science courses [1-3].This fragmented approach limits opportunities for students to develop design
prompt reflection and integration of sociotechnical perspectivesinto every step of the design work students engage in, which requires students to keep thebroader impacts of their work in mind both in the course and beyond the classroom inprofessional practice. To properly understand the development and implementation of the CEQs,background on the course will first be provided.Course HistoryIn 2019, administrators at a large public mid-Atlantic university began a study of their FYEprogram to evaluate whether it was providing students with the skills and knowledge that wouldbe most useful to them in their professional careers. To do so, a survey was sent to engineeringfaculty, university alumni, and employers who had hired university graduates in
interact with organizational culture, governance models, and institutionaleffectiveness. Moreover, it provides insights into the competencies and strategic approachesnecessary for fostering leadership excellence in HEIs. Ultimately, this research seeks to informbest practices for university governance, ensuring that leadership decisions align withinstitutional goals and stakeholder expectations.METHODResearch designThis study employs a qualitative, inductive research design to explore the perspectives ofacademic leaders in Chilean Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). By adopting a case studyapproach, the research seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the leadershipdynamics within HEIs, considering both public and private institutions
education (Pearson Weatherton et al., 2012, 2015; Sattler et al., 2012). The fact thatthe EOP framework builds on that foundation enables UTA to work toward its sustainabilityinitiatives without having to build an instructional foundation from the bottom up; the EOPframework provides a base to build on.UTA has an established system, called Maverick Advantage, for highlighting courses thatincorporate five different high-impact distinguishing activities into the curriculum (AAC&U,2008): Research, Community Engagement, Global Engagement, Leadership Development, andCareer Development. The Maverick Advantage courses are designed to be educationallytransformational, and students who engage in these courses are eligible to earn a certificate
personal andprofessional settings. Another example is the ‘Professional Continual Learning’ module in ECEGR 3710, a spring quarter course forstudents in their junior year. It is at this point that many students begin thinking about post-graduation pathways and exploringopportunities to strengthen their career preparedness. Finally, ECEGR 4870, the first course in a three-quarter senior design (capstone)sequence and a key touchpoint before students enter the workforce, seemed well-suited for the ‘Social Responsibility’ and ‘Bias andMicroaggression’ modules.Table 1: Pilot Implementation Plan for AY 2024-25. An overview of the modules highlighted is included in this paper.Course Course Title Quarter Program Curricular Outcome
? • What learning methods or learning environments do you think would be the best for the courses? • What skills and knowledge do you expect of engineering students when they graduate?All interviews and group discussions were audio-recorded and transcribed either by built-inautomatic transcription of the teleconference platform or AI-based transcription service such asRev [17]. Average duration of interviews and group discussions was 41.1 minutes (SD=9.9,min=20, max=54). Table 2 provides participant codes, number of participants, and duration ofinterviews and group discussions. Authors used a Thematic Analysis method [18] to identifymajor themes and categories of findings from the
implemented model, exploring its application in other academic programs andeducational contexts. This line would include evaluating its impact on institutions of differentsizes and profiles.Integration of Technologies for Academic Quality Management: Investigate the use of toolssuch as Power BI, Excel, and digital platforms to optimize the collection, analysis, andvisualization of real-time data, promoting more agile and effective decision-making.Impact of Accreditation on the Professional Performance of Graduates: Analyze howimprovements in academic program quality, derived from compliance with accreditationcriteria, impact employability, professional competencies, and international mobility ofgraduates. These research lines provide a framework
Paper ID #48606Countering Systemic Racism in Infrastructure Education: A Group ConceptMapping Study on Priorities for Educating Future EngineersDr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University Dr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. His research, teaching, and engagement align with sustainable design and construction topics. He has received grant funding from federal and state agencies and private organizations. Rodolfo has taught multiple courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and he is well-versed in the
Paper ID #46313An Experience Report on Using a Cyberlearning Environment for CybersecurityCoursesDr. Ingrid Buckley, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Ingrid Buckley is an Associate Professor in the Software Engineering and Computing Department at Florida Gulf Coast University. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Buckley’s research interests focus on software engineering education, fault-tolerant software design, software quality, and cybersecurity education. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the Cyber Florida Capacity Building Program
, especially undergraduate peer-TAs.Dr. Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dr. Jutshi Agarwal is a Research Scientist at the Department of Engineering Education, University at Buffalo. She received her doctoral degree in Engineering and Computing Education from the University of Cincinnati. She also has a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Her primary research areas of interest is in preparing future engineering faculty or teaching professional development of engineering graduate students. She also works in the areas of teaming in engineering classrooms and creating instructional tools for engineering in various contexts and educational settings. She has expertise
the ramp was bothaffordable and practical, they needed to narrow down their choice of manufacturingprocesses, opting forpanels that carefully balanced carrying weight limits for a reasonable setup and theconstraints of manufacturing, as seen in the proposed removable tile design2.Design proposal of removable tiles for the ramp and landings to ameliorate snow loads(2)The team aimed to design a product that would not only be cost-effective but would beeasy to repair, offering users a practical solution that could be easily transported to theconstruction site. In their analysis, the team also considered broader implications oftheir design, such as the impact on the users under extreme weight conditions due toexternal weather circumstances