School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Indianapolis.Amy Foley, University of IndianapolisDr. Stephen J Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis Has been teaching physics at UIndy for more than 35 years. From the implementation of ”flipped” physics class to the modernization of scientific computing and laboratory instrumentation courses, Steve has brought the strengths of his background in physics, engineering and computer science into the classroom. Steve also does IT and engineering consulting.Ms. Joan Matutes, University of Washington Joan Matutes is currently an Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering PhD student at the University of Washington. ©American Society for
guidance, control, and navigation or aerospace systems. He was an engineer and branch chief at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), a flight test engineer the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), and a program manager at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). He joined the faculty at the United States Air Force Academy in 2023 as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for sev
current educational landscape: Demand vs supplyEngineering education in Kazakhstan provides a strong technical foundation, equipping studentswith analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for structured, discipline-specific challenges.Programs are built around core subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, combinedwith specialized courses in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering. Moduleslike Mechanical Design with CAD and Machining Laboratory and Signals and Systems developtechnical precision through computational analysis, simulation tools, and laboratoryexperimentation. However, opportunities for fostering creativity and interdisciplinary collaborationremain limited.This study evaluates the engineering
critical reflection, ethical awareness,and systems-level thinking.The paper adopts a hybrid methodology that combines a review of relevant literature withreflective analysis based on extensive experience teaching design thinking and productdevelopment to engineering students, as well as facilitating futuring activities in community-based workshops and participatory design events. Key recommendations include leveragingmakerspaces as sites for exploratory learning, incorporating futuring tools into instructionalpractices, cultivating institutional support through communities of practice, and buildinginterdisciplinary partnerships.To evaluate the effectiveness of these approaches, the paper proposes preliminary assessmentstrategies including pre- and
firm, Antoine Technical Consulting LLC, where she she continues to offer process design, scale-up and water management solutions to manufacturers principally in the chemical process industries. Keisha is the holder of two patents and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.Dr. Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University Kazeem B. Olanrewaju is an assistant professor in the department of chemical engineering at Prairie View A & M University. His more than 10 years of experience in the chemical engineering profession both in the public and private sectors includes positions as Chemical/Cement Laboratory Engineer at State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Transport
; Brent, R. (2001). Effective strategies for cooperative learning. Journal of Cooperation & Collaboration in College Teaching, 10(2), 69-75.[42] Wilczynski, V., & Adrezin, R. (2016, November). Higher education makerspaces and engineering education. In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Vol. 50571, p. V005T06A013). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.[43] Taheri, P., Robbins, P., & Maalej, S. (2020). Makerspaces in first-year engineering education. Education Sciences, 10(1), 8.[44] Kemp, A. (2013). The makerspace workbench: Tools, technologies, and techniques for making. Maker Media, Inc.[45] Feisel, L. D., & Rosa, A. J. (2005). The role of the laboratory in undergraduate
-specific capstone sequence, utilizing and emphasizing the Human-Centered Design framework.Mr. Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign I am currently the Associate Director of Assessment and Research team at the Siebel Center for Design (SCD) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I work with a group of wonderful and talented people at SCD’s Assessment and Research Laboratory to conduct research that informs and evaluates our practice of teaching and learning human-centered design in formal and informal learning environments. My Research focuses on studying students’ collaborative problem solving processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes in STEM classrooms.Ms
-basedcollaborative tools 11 and virtual laboratories 12, are critical for its effectiveness. When thoughtfullyapplied to courses like tool design, where hands-on learning and collaboration are essential, theflipped classroom model has the potential to revolutionize engineering education 13.1.2. Balancing Traditional and Modern PedagogiesTraditional teaching methods in Tool Design courses, while effective for foundational theoreticallearning, often emphasize rote memorization and isolated problem-solving, limiting creativity andteamwork development. The rigid separation of theory from practical application further hindersstudents' ability to connect abstract concepts to real-world scenarios, particularly in diversesettings like HSIs, where traditional
our current courses throughparticipation in a RHIT-sponsored Sustainability Teaching Network (STN). This community ofpractice (CoP) created time and space for faculty across departments and programs to developcourse updates and provided modest financial compensation for our development work. Ignitedby this CoP, our course updates benefited from a transdisciplinary approach, as Dugan is inmechanical engineering and Chenette is in chemical engineering. This CoP also let us betteralign what we do in the classroom with industry expectations and with our institutions’ newstrategic plan, which has a theme around infusing sustainability into education [7].We embarked on this study to understand students’ learning, interest, and reception of
, involving for example site-visits,are often culturally inappropriate, a factor which further enhances the attraction of onlinework.There are six universities in Gaza, five of which offer courses in Engineering. Three of thesecourses take place in mixed-gender classrooms, though at IUG, students are taught in single-sex classes, with separate classrooms in separate buildings; laboratories are shared, but withdifferent time-slots. Female students are taught by both males and females, but femaleteachers can only teach female students (which therefore creates significant workloadproblems for female lecturers, who are required to teach more courses per semester than theirmale counterparts). This study does not present any viewpoint on the respective
Paper ID #48054Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset via Hands-On Learning: A Case Study onProject-Based Learning in Advanced Manufacturing and Additive ManufacturingCoursesDr. Anu R Osta, Rowan University Dr Anu Osta is an Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department at Rowan University. His teaching interests are Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Manufacturing, and Design.Dr. Behrad Koohbor, Rowan University Behrad Koohbor is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset via
’ familiaritywith such multidimensionality that can strengthen their own understanding of what could workfor promoting their wellbeing in their individual case.Finally, we see time management as another space where self-regulation and metacognition canis manifested. Because self-regulation is an essential element in agentic behavior. In particular,the time management activities will also provide an opportunity for students to practice andadvance their self-regulation skills.ContextThe context of this study was a first-year engineering course at the University at Buffalo. Theformat of the class is that of a seminar meeting three times a week for lectures that are 50minutes long, and an accompanying hands-on laboratory that meets for one session of two
, and S.W. Beyerlein, "Using Design, Build, and Test Projects in a Wind Tunnel to Improve Engineering Education," Award Abstract from NSF. NSF grant DUE-9952308, 2002.[3] H.I. Abu-Mulaweh,”Integration of the Design-Build-Test Concept in Undergraduate Heat Transfer Laboratory,” World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, vol. 3, pp. 151–154, 2003.[4] A. Churches, D. Boud, and E. Smith, “An evaluation of a design-and-build project in mechanical engineering,” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, vol. 14, pp. 45-55, 1985.[5] R. Davey, and R. Wheway, “Creative design competitions as a means of teaching design in first year,” Proc. Conference on Teaching
anxious or unqualified to present complex material,particularly in technical courses. The faculty may resist peer instruction because of concernsabout maintaining control of the material delivery or being unsure of the method’s effectiveness.There could be class management challenges – too many students, managing allotted time, fairand even grading, how to ensure quality presentations by the students. Many of these challengescan be offset by structured guidance, clear rubrics, and highlighting the benefits of peerinstruction to the class. There are examples of success in a laboratory setting [10] in which astrong positive relationship between preparation and knowledge of the student-teacher wasshown as well as higher understanding of students
. Theeight topics include communication, the engineering profession, math skills and application,design, global interest, professional skills, academic success, and engineering-specifictechnology/tools [28]. At NJIT, the cross-disciplinary FED course covers all eight categories. Itfeatures engaging and comprehensive lessons designed to provide students with a strongfoundation in engineering principles, practices, and the design process. Through a combination oftheoretical instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and hands-on experiences, students developcritical skills in design thinking, effective communication, and the use of engineering tools. A keycomponent of the course involves laboratory sessions held in a state-of-the-art makerspace
forunderrepresented groups in STEM [19, 20].Course Structure:A traditional lecture-based introductory Materials Science and Engineering course oftenincorporates laboratory activities such as XRD experimentation, tensile testing, and hardnesstesting. While these activities offer valuable hands-on experience, they are typically pre-designed,limiting student engagement in experimental design and data analysis. Even final projects, whichmay require students to design experiments, frequently lack a focus on computational modeling—a critical skill in modern engineering. It should also be noted that this is the introductory levelMaterials Science course with pre-requisites of Calculus III, Chemistry, and at least anintroductory level of programming course (either
universities to one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers,not only bridged a significant skills gap in modern manufacturing but also delivered tangibleorganizational benefits, including a remarkable USD 8.5 million in cost savings annually.1. Introduction The rapid development of Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and machine learning (ML), has radically reshaped the global manufacturing sector. These developments require a skilled workforce to apply and utilize digital tools to meet sophisticated operational challenges [1,2]. Nonetheless, conventional teaching methods do not equip professionals with the capability to meet these challenges, focusing on
Practices Research into effective mentoring practices reveals that successful mentoring programsshare key components, including structured training for both faculty mentors and students alongwith adequate resources including funding and research space. In the current study, the process ofimplementing effective mentorship is broken down into planning and execution phases. During UR mentoring, faculty mentors are involved in a broad range of activities, as notedby Brace et al. [18]. These include setting project expectations and timelines, introducing studentsto laboratory settings, discussing career opportunities, managing resources, teaching scientificresearch methods, holding weekly progress meetings, guiding students to prepare
Paper ID #49071A Web-based Tool for Generating Bond Graphs and Differential Equationsfor Mechatronic SystemsProf. Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Pradeep Radhakrishnan is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Radhakrishnan teaches fundamental courses in mechanics and design at the undergraduate level.David C Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute David Brown is a Professor Emeritus in the Computer Science Department of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He specializes in Human Computer Interaction and the uses of AI
3. M. Yilmaz, J. Ren, S. Custer, and J. Coleman, “Hands-On Summer Camp to Attract K– 12 Students to Engineering Fields,” IEEE Trans. Educ., vol. 53, no. 1, pp. 144–151, Feb. 2010, doi: 10.1109/TE.2009.2026366 4. G. Verma et al., “A synergistic approach to outreach and teaching: Combining service learning at the college level with a summer hands-on outreach program in chemical and biomolecular engineering for high school girls,” Chem. Eng. Ed., vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 179- 189, Summer 2024. https://doi.org/10.18260/2-1-370.660-134385 5. J.N.Renner et al., “Analyzing the function of cartilage replacements: A laboratory activity to teach high school students chemical and tissue engineering concepts,” Chem
Joseph J. Brown leads the Nanosystems Laboratory and serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawai’i at M¯anoa. He joined UH in 2017. He received an A.B. in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College in 2000, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He is author of 26 journal articles, 18 conference papers, and 1 book chapter, and an inventor of 11 U.S. patents. He is also a member of 5 professional societies: ASME, IEEE, MRS, ASEE, and AAAS. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Lab Learning and Graduate Aspirations
. He has conducted applied research in collaboration with industry and government partners for over 25 years. He has taught a wide array of classes in economics and data science, including three years teaching and mentoring multidisciplinary teams in Capstone 1 and 2.Dr. Karim Elish, Florida Polytechnic University Dr. Karim Elish is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Florida Polytechnic University. He obtained his PhD and MS in Computer Science from Virginia Tech. Dr. Elish received the Florida Poly ABLAZE Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2017-2018 for his excellence in teaching practices reflecting the highest standards in pedagogy; a record of outstanding teaching effectiveness inside and outside the
program lies in our curricular redesign plan which combines all first-year physics, math and engineering lectures and laboratory instruction in a single, year-longstudio-style course that accounts for twenty-one of the thirty-two credit hours completed by first-year engineering students. The redesigned curriculum satisfies ABET and HLC accreditationrequirements while also keeping our students on the usual 4-year trajectory for an engineeringdegree. The studio teaching approach in physics instruction, or “studio physics”, was pioneeredby the Rensselaer Physics Education Group in the 1990s as an innovative method to improvestudent engagement and conceptual understanding in physics [38]. This approach integratestraditional lectures with laboratory
related to quantum optomechanical sensors, which was followed by a postdoc in physics education research at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since that time, Ben has pursued research on the nature of physics expertise, how expertise is developed, and the relationship between formal education and professional success. This has included research on graduate education, career preparation for optics and quantum jobs, and laboratory education. Ben regularly teaches courses that integrate computation, laboratory work, and projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Investigating Opportunities for Growth and Increased Diversity in Quantum Information Science and
the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Alfred R. Schmidt Endowed Chair for Excellence in Teaching at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She holds a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her research interests include metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and impacts of undergraduate research experiences on student learning.Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University
Paper ID #46771An Elective Course in Chemical Process Safety: Managing and Respondingto Hazardous IncidentsMatthew Senter, Missouri University of Science and Technology Matthew Senter is a lecturer in the chemical engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology where he primarily teaches in the Unit Operations laboratory. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the same department in 2014 and 2022, respectively, and is finishing a Ph.D.Brian Donley PE, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyJason Blair McHaneyDr. Douglas K. Ludlow, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Ludlow has
Ackerman, F., 2017. “A successful multi-course project,” Journal ofComputer Sciences in Colleges. 33, 1 (October 2017), 202–208.[3] Yu, B. (2024, June), “Bridging Theory and Application: A Project in System DynamicsCourse,” 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—48418.[4] Krauss, R. (2022, August), “A Novel Cart/Pendulum System for Teaching Dynamic Systemsand Feedback Control,” 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.10.18260/1-2—41571.[5] Yu, B. (2022, August), “Teach online controls laboratory using a low-cost temperature controllab hardware,” 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2—40395.[6] Schinstock, D., McGahee, K., and Smith, S., “Engaging
Paper ID #47660Characterizing student adoption of generative AI in technical communicationcoursesProf. Angela Lai, Tufts University I am a current Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. I am involved in mentoring students in both the laboratory and in the classroom and am the program director for the capstone for seniors and engineering design process for juniors.Prof. Kavon Karrobi, Boston University Kavon Karrobi is a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, as well as the Manager of the Bioengineering Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (BTEC) at
Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and a Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. His research focuses on multiscale modeling of materials, particularly the mechanics of defects. Dr. Admal has published over 20 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is actively involved in engineering education, especially in incorporating real-world examples into existing undergraduate courses in Solid Mechanics and in creating connections between different courses.Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Wayne Chang is an assistant teaching professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He