Paper ID #47208Student epistemological beliefs and learning attitudes in STEM education ina work integrated learning setting: an empirical assessmentProf. Venkataraman PB, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani A professor of Mechanical Engineering with a combination of industry and academic experience.Preeti Parimi, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Preeti Parimi is currently a Research Associate at Work Integrated Learning Programs, BITS Pilani, India. She holds a master’s in Education and a master’s in Human Resources from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign after studying engineering in her
://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/ing new strategic institutional initiatives, which places greater emphases on real-world practice,interdisciplinary learning, sustainability, and emerging technology in our curriculum.The seven authors of this paper are all faculty members at Olin College. Our primary disciplinesspan a broad range of fields, including anthropology, biology, computing, data science, design,mechanical engineering, robotics, and statistics. Nearly all of the students we teach on a day-to-day basis are engineering majors, though the courses that they take from us are not necessarily allin engineering. Collectively, we have taught a wide range of courses spanning nearly every courserequired of all Olin students. Our team members also span a broad range in our
Paper ID #47861BOARD # 398: NSF ATE: Advanced Manufacturing Professional DevelopmentWorkshops for High School and Community College EducatorsDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for over 35 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the Executive
Paper ID #48303BOARD # 397: NSF ATE: A Virtual Mentoring to Support Community Collegesthrough the NSF ATE Proposal Submission ProcessDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for the past 30 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the Executive Director
Paper ID #46421”Let’s Find Out”Dr. Irina Molodetsky, New Jersey Institute of Technology Irina Molodetsky, PhD, joined Otto H.York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering in the summer of 2017 as a Senior University Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT). She received her BS, MS in Physics from Odessa State University, Ukraine and PhD from Princeton University. She was a Materials Scientist at Princeton Technology Center, Schlumberger. Irina has experience in R&E, as well as manufacturing technologies for nuclear tools developed for oil and gas exploration. As a Principal Materials Scientist
Chair for Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.Dr. Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Audra Morse, P.E., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Her professional experience is focused on water and wastewater treatment, specifically water reclamationDr. David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth David Saftner is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He received a BS in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy and MS and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan.Dr. Camilla M. Saviz P.E
Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal, Bioresource Technology, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, and Combustion and Flame. She is a member of the ASEE, ASME, and the Algae Biomass Organization. Dr. Shuman served as Chair for the ASEE Energy Conversion and Conservation Division. She received a Dipl. Ing. degree in mechanical engineering from Belgrade University and an M.S.M.E. and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She has held the title of Paccar Professor and is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington.Dr. Alan Cheville, Bucknell University Alan Cheville
the recipient of the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award, F. Donald Tibbitt’s Distinguished Teaching Award, The Nevada Women’s Fun Woman of Achievement Award, and the UNR College of Engineering Excellence Award.Daniel Loranz, Truckee Meadows Community CollegeMilinda WasalaJaspreet Kaur GillDr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the author of Making Changes in STEM Education (Routledge 2023) and a member of the ASEE Hall of Fame.Brandon ProtasDr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Amos is a Teaching Pforsoe of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Paper ID #48766Towards a framework for assessing systems thinking in collaborative problem-solvingin STEMDr. Lykke Brogaard Bertel, Aalborg University Lykke Brogaard Bertel is Associate Professor in PBL and digital transformation at the UNESCO center for Problem-based Learning in Engineering, Science and Sustainability at Aalborg University.Dr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rea Lavi received his Ph.D. degree from the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. He is Lecturer and a Curriculum Designer with the NEET program, School of Engineering
Paper ID #47423BOARD # 404: NSF ER2 Project: Exploring the Variation in Understandingand Experiences with Ethical Engineering Research among Faculty in BiomedicalEngineeringDr. Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Justin L Hess is an associate professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Hess’s research involves exploring and promoting empathic and ethical formation in engineering education.Dr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Nicholas D. Fila is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at
profound understanding of physics,chemistry, and engineering principles. The development, deployment, and management ofnuclear energy systems encompass a variety of complex technical challenges, including reactordesign, fuel cycle technology, and waste management. However, addressing nuclear energychallenges requires more than just technical expertise; these issues exist at the convergence ofnuclear technology, policy, and societal interests, thereby exhibiting all the characteristics ofwicked problems [6]. These problems include the need to balance safety concerns, regulatoryrequirements, economic feasibility, and public perception.Moreover, the societal implications of nuclear energy are significant, as they involve public trust,ethical
Paper ID #46363Enhancing Chemical Process Control Education: A Self-Paced, AI-AssistedApproach to Strengthen ODE Modeling and Simulation SkillsChloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova UniversityBrianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova UniversityHenry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova UniversityDavid Kaicheng ShenChristopher SongChenhao A ZhaoDr. Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University Zuyi (Jacky) Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Villanova University. He teaches Chemical Process
Paper ID #49243Integrating Design Futuring into Engineering EducationDr. Maryam Heidaripour, University of the Pacific Maryam Heidaripour is an Assistant Professor of Design, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of the Pacific. She holds a Ph.D. in Design from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an MBA in General Management from the University of Tehran. She also spent two years as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Indiana University Bloomington’s Department of Informatics. Her research interests include design strategy, new venture development, and exploring future interactions with advanced energy
Education Opportunities Background on STEM Education and Inclusion Historically, children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities (ID) and extensivesupport needs (ESN) have been largely excluded from meaningful participation in scienceinstruction. This exclusion has often been based on the assumption that these students cannotaccess or benefit from grade-aligned academic content, especially in complex fields like science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The American Association on Intellectualand Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) defines ID as a condition with onset during thedevelopmental period (before 18 years of age) that involves intellectual impairments (e.g.,reasoning, problem-solving
all levels.Dr. Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University Greses A. P´erez is a Ph.D. student in Learning Sciences and Technology Design with a focus on engineering education. Before coming to Stanford, Greses was a bilingual math and science educator at public elementary schools in Texas, where she served in the Gifted and Talented Advisory District Committee and the Elementary Curriculum Design team. As a science mentor at the Perot Museum, Greses locally supported the development of teachers by facilitating workshops and creating science classroom kits. She taught in bilingual, Montessori and university classrooms in Texas and in Dominican Republic. She earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Santo Domingo
with materials influence their human-material interactions and STEM learning during informal engineering projects and maker spaces. Major themes of her work include the intersections of culture and making, material agency, and collaborations in K-12 informal learning spaces.Dr. Greses Perez P.E., Tufts University Greses A. P´erez is a Ph.D. student in Learning Sciences and Technology Design with a focus on engineering education. Before coming to Stanford, Greses was a bilingual math and science educator at public elementary schools in Texas, where she served in the Gifted and Talented Advisory District Committee and the Elementary Curriculum Design team. As a science mentor at the Perot Museum, Greses locally
Paper ID #49160BOARD # 253: IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges,and Next Steps for Design ToolsShiho Nakamura, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focus is on design methods, theory, and engineering education with a particular focus on innovation and conceptual design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges, and
1980s, ‘convergence’ has become a familiar term in conversationson science and engineering policy. This was, of course, a result of multiple factors that includethe rise of ‘Big Science’ projects such as the Human Genome Project, the digital revolutionacross a range of scientific disciplines, and the growing awareness of the interconnected natureof scientific, environmental, and social challenges. While the idea of convergence offers a general framework for the generation andintegration of knowledge that needs to exist beyond disciplinary boundaries, the initial emphasiswas on the overlapping areas of technological research among nanotechnology, biotechnology,information technology, and cognitive science [8]. In 2016, the U.S. National
Sustainability • Energy Systems • Polymers (Science) • Environmental • Petroleum Engineering • Semiconductor Processing (Engineering) (Science) • Sustainable Energy (Chemical Engineering) Technology • Environmental Chemical Engineering • Sustainability • Sustainability and the
this multidisciplinary team.Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar Osama Desouky is a Technical Laboratory coordinator at Texas A&M University in Qatar. Osama is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is responsible for assisting with experimental method courses, 3D printing, mechanics of materials, material science, senior design projects, and advanced materials classes. Osama’s professional interests include manufacturing technology, materials science, 3D printing, experiments, and product design,Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad, Hamad Bin Khalifa University Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad joined Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) as an
Paper ID #48761Engineering-Girls Framework (Resource Exchange)Dr. Kimberly Wilkens, University of Virginia Kim Wilkens is the founder of Tech-Girls and founding board member of Charlottesville Women in Tech, a non-profit that provides human connections and resources for women and girls interested in or associated with technology. Kim has been at the forefront of K-12 computer science education at the local, state, national, and global levels and has over twenty years of experience integrating computer science in both school and out-of-school time. She completed her EdD in 2023 with a focus on creating equitable
Paper ID #45482Implementation and Evaluation of an Engineering Design Process Course forHigh School Preservice Teachers based on 3D Printer Component AnalysisProf. Weihang Zhu, University of Houston - COE Weihang Zhu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Houston, USA since 2018. He was a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Lamar University from 2005 to 2018. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University (2003), USA and his M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering.Prof. Mariam Manuel, University of Houston - COE Dr. Mariam Manuel is a Clinical
Paper ID #48287Identifying response trends across mental health help-seeking beliefs in first-yearengineering students using Latent Class Analysis (LCA)Ava Kay Huth, Iowa State University of Science and TechnologyDr. Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky Sarah Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rowan University in New Jersey before attending graduate school for her PhD at the University of Massachusetts.Matthew Whitwer, University of Kentucky Matthew Whitwer is a third year PhD student in the department of
Paper ID #49490What makes a competent nuclear engineer?Tina Baradaran Ms. Tina Baradaran is a physicist, higher education educator and a PhD candidate in Nuclear Engineering Education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. Collaborating with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Tina explores the core competencies, essential knowledge, and skills and attributes needed in nuclear engineering and the role of on-the-job training in developing these competencies. As one of the pioneering PhD scholars in engineering education at UNSW Engineering, this research aims to create and
environments where technology meets real-world challenges.Ms. Claudia Chebet Chemweno, Tumaini Innovation Center Claudia Chebet Chemweno serves as a counselor and the Head of Work Readiness and Placement at Tumaini Innovation Center. Driven by a passion for integrating wellness into education, she aims to embed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies into engineering education through a Community of Practice. Her goal is to enhance students’ ability to navigate academic challenges and contribute to a more holistic and effective approach to engineering education.Dr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) Dr. Dhinesh Radhakrishnan is a Research Scientist at Purdue University’s
at James Madison University and has published research using qualitative interviewing, ethnographic and rhetorical methods to examine communication in diverse contexts. ShDr. Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College Dr. Robert Nagel is a Professor and Director of the Department of Engineering at Carthage College. Dr. Nagel, a mechanical engineer by training, performs research on engineering student learning and engagement with a focus on interventions, pedagogies, and design methodologies. He seeks to gain applicable knowledge for increasing student engagement and reducing barriers in engineering, design, and making.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W
. Allison Godwin, Cornell University Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is the Dr. G. Stephen Irwin ’67, ’68 Professor in Engineering Education Research (Associate Professor) in the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. She is also the Associate Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility and a McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development
Paper ID #47867BOARD # 173: Teaching elasticity through jigsaw classrooms: Impact onstudents’ experiential learningDavid Olubiyi Obada, Africa Centre of Excellence on New Pedagogies in Engineering Education (ACENPEE),Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria David O. Obada holds a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, specializing in production/industrial engineering. His research interests include fracture mechanics, advanced materials, and condensed matter physics. Before joining the Atlantic Technological University, Ireland, David was a research fellow at the University
program must remain current with the field. The following areasare of increased relevance since the previous revision to the curriculum. • Advances in LWR technology, including both large Generation III/III+ reactors such as the AP1000, EPR, and ABWR and Small Modular Reactors such as NuScale. • Increased reliance on computational skills by industry and use of modern software tools, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). • Increased tie between climate change and nuclear engineering, particularly as relates to student motivation to select a nuclear engineering major. • Increased interest in nuclear forensics, radiochemistry, and plasma/fusion research.Some of these topics are most
Engineering at The United States Air Force Academy. Prior to his assignment as an instructor, he was stationed at Luke AFB, AZ. There, he served in the 56th Mission Support Group as the Executive Officer as well as in the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron as the Officer-in-Charge of Portfolio Optimization. Owen received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in April 2020. Following his commission, he attended the Air Force Institute of Technology and received his Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Science in March 2022 as a Distinguished Graduate. Owen is also a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Arizona.Col. Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Air Force Academy Colonel Brad