quantum technologies. In response to these challenges and building upon successful educational models, we presentEE-597: Introduction to Hardware Security, a pioneering curriculum explicitly designed to ad-dress the cybersecurity of quantum and classical computing systems. The course integrates practi-cal learning through simulations, cloud-based access to quantum hardware, and industry-relevanttools, seamlessly combined with foundational concepts in classical security. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive attempt to advance quantumcybersecurity education through a hands-on, activity-based approach that integrates both classicaland quantum concepts. In future iterations of the course, we plan to further enhance the
a classroom on each day of thesemester, and a lab period covers two regular class periods, there would be 24 − 4 = 20 availableclass slots for the year.Finally, schedule robustness uses the number of class days required per year to quantify therobustness of the schedule to disruptions, either planned or unplanned. An unplanned disruptionmay be a weather day, and a shorter semester would allow one or more flex days to be includedinto the calendar (days when class will only occur if a previous class day is lost, for example dueto snow or icy conditions). A planned disruption might be a finals study day, or other no-class dayadded into the semester in addition to class days. Because fewer required class days leads to amore robust schedule in
!" board game was designed to simulate the decision- making process in disaster management. We chose mitigation of hurricane damage as a specific case. In this interactive activity, students were divided into teams, each with a set of 20 "Mitigation Action Cards" categorized into Standard and Dependent types. Each card represented a strategic action with specific costs, implementation times, and potential to protect residents from an impending hurricane threat. The teams were challenged to formulate a plan that maximized safety while adhering to budgetary constraints and time limitations. The goal of the game was to create an effective mitigation plan that (1) kept the most possible people safe, (2) used the
taking steps to find research opportunities. Of the 20 participants,15 indicated that they have “applied to or are planning to apply to a research experience” for theSpring 2025 and/or Summer 2025 semesters. In addition, three students have alreadysuccessfully secured a research position for this academic year.Figure 1. Change in student attitudes over time (before the start of the program, at the endof the program and after first fall semester) about interest in trying research.Figure 2. Change in student attitudes over time (before the start of the program, at the endof the program and after first fall semester) about ability to find research opportunities.Figure 3. Change in student attitudes over time (before the start of the program, at the
peermentorship should offer to international graduate students. Therefore, there is a critical need toaddress the limitations in provision and assessment of viability of peer mentorship programs toimprove the experiences of international graduate students.MethodologyA graduate women in engineering program designed and implemented a peer mentorshipnetwork intended to support graduate students in the College of Engineering at Penn State. Theprogram obtained IRB approval (STUDY00023846) to evaluate the impact of mentorship on theexperiences of participating graduate students to support future planning and implementation ofsimilar programs. This specific paper explores the impact of this peer mentorship network on theexperiences of new graduate student
slowdown the consummation of our natural resources and let the earth flourish more so that we havea steady stream of resources for future generations.” The importance of project planning and riskmitigation strategies was also noted: “With good project planning it can directly tie intodeveloping strategies for mitigating risks.”Word CloudThe word cloud generated from the students’ responses to the open-ended questions (Figure 2)provides a visual representation of the concepts and themes emphasized by the students during thecourse. The open-ended questions that guided the students' reflections were: “What aspect of thisclass helped you understand the role of engineers in ensuring solutions are sustainable long-term?” and “Which sustainability skills
questions, embrace their mistakes, collaboratewith other students, and focus on building on incrementally in the areas of their knowledge,skills, and competencies. According to Table 2, the discussion happened at the start of class andthe spatial skills activities were implemented in the middle of the class. The students wereencouraged to work with their table-mate friends and sketch on a board in a game-like manner.This playful experience motivated more students to join in and learn through trial and error,observations, and feel more confident and safer to experiment and try things in a supportiveenvironment.Table 2: List of Interventions Fun Icebreaker Questions Spatial Skills Topics - Class Game Travel/Summer plans
Structure of Context-Based Tutorial Sessions and AssignmentsWe designed the tutorial sessions to focus on problem solving, applications of numericalmethods and programming, while also supporting students in working through problem- andproject-based assignments. In the planning and preparation phase, we determined the scope ofthe tutorial, ensuring it focused on problems that could be expanded through programming toaddress larger challenges beyond manual solutions. We then compiled a list of real-life problemsthat could be modeled and solved using the numerical methods introduced in the tutorial,refining it to include problems that were either impossible or impractical to solve analytically,with a focus on sustainability to align with students
and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Lenna Abouzahr, Oklahoma State University Lenna Abouzahr is a junior completing a B.S. in both electrical and computer engineering from Oklahoma State University. She was vice president of her university’s Society of Women Engineers chapter last year, which consists of almost 100 members, and is the current president. She is also a student ambassador for her college. After she graduates next year, she plans to get her master’s degree and pursue a career in the energy and power sector. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Shifting Perspectives: Motivational Factors for Young Women in Engineering
course The literature discussed in this section focuses on the in a consistent manner across all sections. The blueprintcommon goals of identifying why students fail first-year includes descriptions of the required tools, textbook, topics,computing classes, and identifying resources to help them assignments, exams, checkpoint questions for faculty andsucceed. These works present methods, teaching approaches, students, and a sample schedule for the course. Instructors atand insights that highlight the recurring need for improved Wentworth use the information contained in the blueprint whencomputing education. forming their teaching plan. The blueprint was
competencies emphasized in data science teams, suggesting thatadapting such frameworks could enhance collaboration instruction for data sciencestudents.Two of the most popular and widely used are the PISA 2015 CPS assessment model(PISA 2015) 8and the Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills CPS Assessment(ATC21S) 7 . The PISA2015 model of CPS views it as a cross between collaboration and individual problem-solving.The cross between the three collaboration components(Establishing and maintaining sharedunderstanding, taking appropriate action to solve the problem, and establishing and maintainingteam organization) and the individual four problem-solving components(Exploring andUnderstanding, Representing and Formulating, Planning and Executing
Measurement Machine), and TIG welding. After graduation, Colin plans on continuing his work in industry with focus in automation of manufacturing processes. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Pedagogical Framework and Course Module for Building Awareness and Know-How Related to the Digital Thread and Smart Manufacturing Using STEP AP242AbstractTraditional manufacturing and mechanical undergraduate courses fall short in addressing agrowing industry need for more skilled and versatile engineers that can use digital technology tobridge the gap between design, manufacturing, inspection, and enterprise functions. Internationalefforts to develop and implement the
) the effectiveness of each intervention in addressing specificchallenges and 2) the overall most effective intervention. The project is still in its early stages and is notyet prepared to present meaningful quantitative or qualitative results regarding each intervention.However, to carry out this assessment, we will analyze student survey data and participation rates inevents in conjunction with institutional data to discover correlations. Ultimately, we plan to identify themost effective interventions and share them with other feeder 2-year colleges.1. IntroductionThe transfer pathway is a critical route for many students seeking to earn a bachelor's degree. However,numerous studies [4],[5],[7],[8] have highlighted the challenges and
plans.2 Program BackgroundThe METAL program was launched by The Institute for Advanced Composites ManufacturingInnovation (IACMI), also referred to as The Composites Institute, in December of 2023 incollaboration with the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and the University ofTennessee Knoxville (UTK). Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, IACMI was established in 2015as the fifth Manufacturing USA Institute with the goal of hastening the development andadoption of manufacturing technologies for advanced polymer composites to support theautomotive, aerospace, and power generation industries. Financial support and technicalguidance for the METAL program are provided by the DOD’s Industrial Base Analysis andSustainment (IBAS) program with
careers in EmTechfields. Figure 3. REP Scholars Program Activities.TechUp Space Series: REP collaborated with industry professionals from underrepresentedgroups to discuss about the role of AI, including ethical and responsible use, as well as cloudcomputing in the workplace, focusing on applications, practical tips, and implications.Additionally, the #IamRemarkable workshops empowered participants with self-promotion skillsand career-building strategies [15]. One workshop is offered each major term.EmTechConnect: MDC faculty with industry experience serve as mentors to REP scholars,providing guidance on academics, career planning, and personal development [16], [17]. Eachprogram concentration is paired with a dedicated
plan for future learning and how you will continue to make progress in your intercultural journey, especially as a future leader in energy.For these live sessions, the first ½ hour was reserved to discuss the content of the learning modulewith the instructors and with other graduate students in breakout rooms; the second ½ hour wasreserved to listen to invited speakers and then ask them questions.1Also, each graduate student participant received a year-long license to Country Navigator, adynamic, interactive online tool for improving intercultural knowledge and engagement(https://www.countrynavigator.com/), with audio and video content for easy learning on bothgeneral topics related to Cultural Intelligence, as well as country
, management, and successful completion of real-world engineering challenges.Throughout the course, students integrated previous knowledge to complete engineering analysis;practiced elements of the engineering design process; developed and implement project plans; andpracticed professional skills, such as working on teams and communicating technical outcomeseffectively. Industry mentors/clients were recruited and provided topics for teams that resulted inthree industry sponsored projects, one startup based, and one student organization project. Anonline platform (EduSourced) was implemented for external mentors, in addition to the universityblackboard system (Canvas) for internal use to grade assignments and monitor progress. Studentswere assigned
data transfer between theflight system and the ground station. This will ensure reliable transmission of real-time teleme-try during ascent and descent. Additionally, we plan to integrate three supplementary payloads:(1) a 5.7k resolution 360° camera for flight documentation, (2) a SPOT Trace GPS tracker forredundancy in tracking and recovery, and (3) a venting system to regulate internal pressure andtemperature of the balloon. These components were core elements of the University’s contribu-tions to the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project from 2022 to 2024 [5].Result & Discussion The preliminary findings from this research reflect not only strong technical progress toward asuccessful flight in June 2025, but also highlight the
Curricular Pathway in Environmental EngineeringAbstractCurrently, students majoring in civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology(RHIT) do not get exposure to discipline-specific course content in environmental engineeringuntil the final quarter of Year 3. We’ve noticed that many students we’ve advised come into theirfirst year with an interest in environmental engineering, but they tend to choose different pathsbefore they even have a course in environmental engineering. We developed a plan that re-envisions the pathway for the environmental engineering curriculum. We evaluated differentscenarios of curriculum pathways to provide students with exposure to environmentalengineering content earlier in their academic career. Through this
-task a student is willing to spend on learning. 4. Quality of Instruction: Clearly identify what is to be learned, connect students with learning materials, carefully planned and ordered steps. 5. Ability to Understand Instruction: Language comprehension, ability of student to understand what the learning task is and how to learn it. For engineering classes, language comprehension may mean mathematics background.One experimental test of Carroll’s theory is presented in [6].Carroll’s definition of aptitude as the time required to learn, rather than the ability to learn hasfundamental implications for engineering education, particularly for retention in an era ofreduced math skills. The time spent learning will actually be the
SYSTEMS THINKING PROJECTModule Name Learning Outcome/Objective Framework UtilizedSystems Thinking The objective of this project is to introduce [17]Project systems thinking to the cohort and further their thinking mindset by promoting leadership and situational thinking in a systemic way.Action Plan Template Each systems thinking project group is [17] asked to provide a detailed description of the problem and why it is an important problem to solve, create a system map of the different systems that may be involved
) Grading can stimulate effort, (d)Grading allows faculty to recognize and document mastery, (e) Grading can form part ofprogram assessment activities. Also discussed the impact of grading and reminded that mostliterature finds that grading is inherently demotivating, especially for intrinsic motivation (ascontrasted with extrinsic motivation) [12], [13].What should we grade: Discussed the concept that NOT everything needs to be graded andlinked having a grading plan back to the ‘why’s’ of grading. Discussed spot grading, rotatinggrading, completion credit (with potential benefits of time efficiency, targeted feedback andimproved student focus). [14]When should we grade: Discussed grading rhythms (grading earlier in the semester is moreuseful for
, opportunities to collect data are often limited to a single shot, making explosive testshigh-stakes events, with limited room for error and significant costs associated with each test.Professionals in government, military, and industry roles must not only master the tools of thetrade but also learn to interpret the data to drive decisions. This requires more than familiaritywith instrumentation, it demands the ability to plan experiments, troubleshoot challenges, andcritically analyze outcomes. Developing these skills in a structured and safe environment, freefrom the high stakes of real-world testing, is essential for preparing students for the demands oftheir career.Distance education introduces additional challenges to learning design and
collaborative team projects. This can make it difficult for instructors to pinpoint the root causes of a student’s struggles—whether they stem from programming, mathematical concepts, or the integration of both. Designing effective assessments and providing targeted feedback require additional planning and resources. • Limited field specific knowledge of the students: Students' high school backgrounds offer little common ground due to the national and international diversity of standards. Even at the first year in college, some students excel at their college courses, and others requiring much additional study [9]. 4. Course OverviewThe "Mathematical Analysis" course at Fairfield University
● What would a “just” pay system look like in each of the four Justice in Pay organizational justice areas (distributive, procedural, informational, Processes and interpersonal)? Building ● Developing a professional development program for pay decision- Knowledge About makers Faculty Pay ● Address decision-making AND communicating decisions Communicating ● Engage communication experts Salary-Related ● Consider the audience Topics ● Plan the content ● Anticipate responses in advanceAdditional representatives could be from offices of research, finance, strategic planning andinitiatives, information technology, communications, and/or the
will contributeto refining the survey tool and guiding future interventions to promote a culture of inclusivity,collaboration, and equity in engineering education.Future WorkThe National Science Foundation grant funding supporting this work was terminated on April25, 2025. We are including the following plans for future work that were established prior to thistermination. The research team hopes to carry out these plans in some capacity and encouragesthe broader research community to develop tools for assessing cultural transformation withinengineering education. The next steps in this research involve analyzing the collected survey datato identify trends and insights regarding the dominator-to-partnership spectrum within theCollege of
program requires a student to complete a capstone study that is supervised byat least two advisors representing two different fields of study. The capstone study can be a‘creative component’ or a ‘research report’. The GC is of relatively low cost and can greatly helpstudents wishing to pursue a graduate (MS or PhD) degree in future, besides being helpful inpractice. A student is required to devise a plan of study (POS) in consultation with the two advisorsand requires a contract between the student, graduate college and the school. The graduatecertificate consists of 12 credit hours which can all be double-counted towards the undergraduatedegree.At the time of writing this article, 21 students successfully completed the GC and one student ison
also providing valuable insights to faculty and their mentors asthey plan for continued career development. Moving toward predictive models sets the stage forkey insights that are sensitive to an institutional context—in this case, the primacy ofinterdisciplinary teams for securing initial seed funding.Moving forward, BI dashboards also allow decision makers to steer pilot funding priorities toclosely track with the changing goals of federal funding agencies. By integrating key metrics,such as team strengths and applicant funding histories, a higher resolution footprint of researchimpact against particular grant funding mechanisms can be established.Finally, research administration BI dashboards facilitate continuous evaluation processes
by sequential phrases such as First, Second, and Last;similar patterns can be found in Reflections 5 and 6 (see Appendices D, E, and F).Summary of Reflection 4: All questions were predefined. Question 3 specifically required enumerated responses,facilitating structured reflection (See Appendix D for the complete transcript). Aside from Q3, the other predefined questions in Reflection 5 effectively encouragedstudents to make actionable suggestions and share their thoughts and opinions. Statements like “Iam looking forward to next week’s activity” and “Improving by planning design would save time”show a thinking and a focus on developing future methods. Reflection 5 demonstrates how thesepredefined questions can also help students
topics without using anycomputers [4]. For classrooms that normally use computers to teach and practice computerscience, CS Unplugged activities give students a break from typing at their computer and let theminteract with their classmates face-to-face. Unplugged activities also give students the opportunityto tangibly engage with computer science concepts without the distraction of an IntegratedDevelopment Environment (IDE) interface or the challenges of typing, spelling, and debugging.We take inspiration from CS Unplugged’s “Binary search trees” activity1 , which is designed forages 11-14 and is estimated to take 45 minutes [5]. CS Unplugged’s BST activity plan has theinstructor draw a BST of numbers on the ground, then cover each of the