a positive student learning experience [41]. 5. Ensuring Financial Sustainability and Equity: Developing sustainable funding models that provide access and affordability for all students while supporting high-quality education and research is critical for the long-term health of engineering education systems [42].These differences in learning environments have essential implications for graduates' skills andcareer paths. The UK's structured approach, emphasizing early specialization and industryplacements, may lead to better industry preparedness and a smoother transition into theworkforce. Graduates from UK programs will likely have a deeper understanding of their chosenfield and have practical experience directly relevant
Engineering Education, 2025 Validating a Data-Driven Approach to Scheduling Office HoursAbstractIn this complete evidence-based practice paper, we will present our analysis of student use ofoffice hours in a large introductory computer programming course and how we have used thisdata to best staff office hours for this large course in a way that is accessible and beneficial to ourstudents.For students beginning their foray into the wider world of engineering, hands-on programmingexperience is invaluable to developing an intuition for technical problem solving. As such,ensuring that resources like office hours are as accessible to the student population of a first-yearprogramming course as possible is imperative, especially in larger courses
the Australian construction industry," Science & Engineering Faculty, 2016-04-26 2016, doi: 10.1108/JMD-05-2015-0073.[15] Y. H. Ahn, P. Annie, and H. Kwon, "Key Competencies for U.S. Construction Graduates: Industry Perspective," Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, vol. 138, pp. 123-130, 2012-04-01 2012, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943- 5541.0000089.[16] K. Johare, V. Wagh, and A. Shaligram, "Scope and Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Global Construction Industry," International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences, vol. 10, 01/01 2022, doi: 10.37082/IJIRMPS.2022.v10i04.012
]. Remarkably, an entire academic article written by ChatGPT (withminor human editing) has also been documented in the literature [12].The importance of developing writing skills in science and engineering has long beenemphasized by the researchers, and the National Academies and ABET [13-15]. The AmericanChemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training also expects graduates to write well-organized and concise reports in a scientifically appropriate style [16]. At author’s institution,upper-level courses (400-level) are specifically designed to prepare students for advanced, field-specific writing and the rigors of academic peer review.Considering the rapid adoption of AI tools in writing raises significant questions for educators.How should our
StudentParticipation in Research Experiences for Hispanics (ASPIRE Hispanics). It also introducesstudents to role models, professional networks, and ongoing personal and career developmentthrough professional society partners. Finally, the CBPE -E3 shares promising practices withinstitutions serving largely Hispanic populations so that they can replicate or adapt best practicesat their home campuses through an "Equity in Engineering Education Summit." Infrastructure inphase I will be expanded for national scale-up in phase II. The authors will present the work inprogress and preliminary results from a pilot implementation. This project is funded by NSF EECaward 2217780.IntroductionNeed for National Engagement of Hispanic Students in EngineeringThe 2019 report
Paper ID #48142Critical Thinking (Mis)conceptions of First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Lecturer for Frist-Year Engineering in Engineering and Academic Student Affairs at Texas A&M University. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He has worked as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Engineering Education and Innovation at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and remains a collaborator. His M.S. is in Nuclear Engineering with a focus in
meta-analysis by Richardson et al. [6] identified 42 non-cognitive constructs in 241 data setsand highlighted interrelationships between an array of non-cognitive factors, articulating thechallenge for drawing conclusions and designing interventions based on studies which examinedonly one or two constructs at a time. They recommended researchers distill available constructsand measures into a parsimonious, mechanistic model that simultaneously incorporates multiplefactors to predict performance. Our hypothesized model (Figure 1) draws on this work and heedsthe recommendation that more empirical studies are needed that bring the factors together in acoherent manner [7]. We explored the role of conscientiousness, academic mindsets
student‘should’ be.Our only postdoc, Kay, was already heavily involved in advocacy work. Perhaps the furthestalong in her advocacy journey as well as her technical career, Kay had already designed andtaught a course at her graduate institution titled Scientific Responsibility and Citizenship [16],which “examined case studies in which basic research led to large societal impacts, and how theprocess and outcomes contained inequities to communities historically excluded frominstitutional science”. Kay had also already identified and engaged with feminism in STEM andthe effects of science on society more broadly. She joined the Pilot Course only a few monthsafter arriving at Caltech, hoping to “find a community of like-minded scientists”, who valuediversity
Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering. She is responsible for collaborating with college and departmental leaders and stakeholders to identify needs and priorities, developing and implementing evidence-based strategies, and measuring progress and effectiveness quantitatively against key metrics that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to the undergraduate and graduate student communities. She also conducts research that analyzes trends, driving factors, barriers, and best practices to educate others and support organizational improvement. Prior to joining the University, Ashleigh managed and directed many training and pathway programs that
Paper ID #47782Examining the Effect of Social, Cultural, and Political Factors on the Wellnessof International Students in Engineering Doctoral Programs: A CollaborativeInquiryMotahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. Serving as a research assistant, she brings with her six years of industry experience as a woman engineer. Her research interests focus on the mental health of international engineering graduate students, with a particular emphasis on the
people did not know to a proactive desire to rebuild institutions better.Stacey Roland, Colorado School of Mines Stacey Roland is a program coordinator for the Colorado School of Mines. Her focus is building programs that address the issues of belonging and inclusion in STEM spaces and how to find solutions that work for all students. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Metropolitan State University of Denver and has experience working in both industry and K-12, as well.Dr. Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines Jessica M. Smith is Associate Professor in the Engineering, Design & Society Division at the Colorado School of Mines and Director of Humanitarian Engineering Graduate Programs. Her research and
. Ko has been the recipient of several teaching awards, including the Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Individual Award) for 2019-20 academic year and Best Teacher Award for 2022-23 academic year at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Hong Kong.Kei Yiu Mo, University of Hong Kong Mo Kei Yiu is a Senior Technical Assistant at the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from HKU in 2024 and is currently pursuing a taught postgraduate degree in the same field. During his studies, Mo led the Design, Build and Fly team, where he oversaw the design, manufacturing, and testing of a scaled unmanned
. Facultyprofessional development is a high-impact lever for promoting student-centered practices [3].Nevertheless, it can be broader than instructional practices, as faculty roles are multifaceted andinclude realms beyond teaching, such as research, service, mentoring, grant funding, anddissemination. Therefore, the programs must not only be holistic and inclusive [4] but alsostrategically designed to meet the needs of faculty at research-focused institutions, where thefocus should be on innovation, not necessarily remediation of what faculty are lacking [5].Due to the growing needs at universities, especially in engineering colleges, faculty developmentoffices and roles have been established at the university level to deliver faculty development in avariety
, and his research interests are in the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics. He is also interested in evaluating the pedagogical approaches optimal for teaching lab concepts and skills, computational modeling approaches, and professionalism within design classes. He is active within the Biomedical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and previously served on the executive committee of this division (Program Chair 2011, Division Chair 2012, & Nominating Committee Chair 2013). Dr. Allen is a fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, and he has received twelve teaching awards and honors at UVA, including the
(SIGAI). Larry provides consulting services and seminars for managers and technologists on best practices for incorporating science and engineering advances into business, government, and educational organizations. All recommendations include attention to the ethical human-centered design and implementation of technology.Dr. Courtney D Giles, University of Vermont Courtney Giles is a Senior Lecturer in Civil & Environmental Engineering and Director of Curricular Enrichment in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont. Her interests center on curriculum design, the first year experience, inclusive teaching in STEM, and supporting the scholarship of teaching and learning work
Paper ID #45574Collaborative Problem-Solving in Mixed Reality Environments for ManufacturingAssembly TasksMs. Israa Azzam, Purdue University at West Lafayette Israa joined the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University as a visiting scholar in September 2021. She conducts research on the design, modeling, simulation, and control of complex fluid power and mechanical systems. Prior to her appointment as a visiting scholar at Purdue, Israa was a graduate research and teaching assistant at the American University of Beirut (AUB) Lebanon from 2019 to 2021. She conducted research on dynamic system control theory
wood to determine what material was best suited for construction indeveloping nations [16]. This study left students with "an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors" - one of the keystudent outcomes outlined by The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)[17]. Research prepares students for the real world by improving their communication abilities,understanding of the research process, and connecting them to a global community in order toprepare them for entering the workforce. Undergraduate design projects are another way forstudents to hone their
construction industry’s complexity demands strong collaboration skills, yet manyengineering graduates are unprepared for this challenge. In Chile, only 49.5% of engineeringstudents report developing practical teamwork skills, revealing a critical gap in their training.Addressing this requires fostering key competencies such as collaboration, leadership,communication, conflict resolution, and a strong sense of belonging and sharedresponsibility. This study aims to determine the impact of collaboration strategies on final-year students' perceptions of teamwork, sense of belonging, and self-efficacy through theanalysis of real cases and group dynamics developed in the Final Construction EngineeringPortfolio Course. This study adopts a mixed-methods
Howard. His research interests are in the broad areas of Energy, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Global Engineering Education. He has published extensively in these areas and has received several awards for his contributions to enhancing teaching and learning. He continues to work collaboratively with colleagues in Africa, Europe, and China in advancing best practices in global engineering education.Aavash Budhathoki, Howard University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Leveraging MATLAB for Non-Linear Thermodynamics Analysis in Engineering EducationAbstractThe introductory and applied thermodynamics courses in undergraduate mechanical engineeringprograms
-based reasoning in science education where 1students learn by solving design-and-build challenges that mirror the practices of scientists andengineers. Ngaile4 highlighted the pedagogical challenges in teaching modern manufacturingconcepts. To address these challenges, a study was conducted in which the students across threeinstitutions worked together on projects related to advanced manufacturing technologies. Theimpact of the course was assessed through pre- and post-surveys conducted by an externalevaluator. The study emphasized the importance of effective communication platforms andguidelines for successful multi-institutional collaborations
,highlighting a lack of insight into how these factors affect student outcomes in IBL settings. This study aims to address this gap by examining how varying levels of CD impacts ISEamong students in a biomedical engineering IBL program. We developed a predictive model thatelucidates the dynamics between these variables by analyzing data collected from undergraduateand graduate students over a semester. Our research adds to the expanding body of literature onCD and self-efficacy within educational contexts, providing valuable insights for creatingeffective inquiry-based learning programs that bolster students' innovation abilities and self-assurance.Methods This study was conducted in a biomedical engineering program at XX University
teaching faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. Geoff holds a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University and Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Cedarville University. His research interests are focused on best practices for student learning and student success. He is currently developing and researching SMART assessment, a modified mastery learning pedagogy for problem based courses. He created a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies
thattargets underserved areas. They can advocate for policy reforms that ensure fair access to affordable, safewater and incorporate best practices and technologies to improve water reliability and safety. Engineerscan also contribute to capacity building by training and upskilling local community members to maintainand manage water systems sustainably, ensuring that solutions are both effective and long-lasting. Joneshas done much of this work herself throughout her 30+ year career in civil and environmentalengineering, not only as a professor, but also as former Chair of the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency’s Science Advisory Board and Chair of the National Science Foundation’s Advisory Committeeon Environmental Research and Education, where her
student completing a joint-degree in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Educational Psychology-Learning Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research revolves around application of embodied learning in engineering education with a primary focus on assessments that bring equitable and inclusive practices to the diverse population of engineering undergraduate students. Matthew has been nominated for numerous teacher awards including Early Excellence in Teaching, Innovation in Teaching, and Honored Instructor. His kind nature and consideration brings connection, community, and ongoing mentorship for his students.Kyle Ma, University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMr. Wensheng Hu, University of Wisconsin
design and develop new products and provide a tangible connection point between knowledge acquired during an undergraduate engineering education and the practice of the profession.Co-op Workshops. These workshops introduce students to the purpose and benefits of co-op experiences, help them prepare their resumes, acquaint them with the co-op job interview process, guide them on how to identify and apply for co-op opportunities, and prepare them for success in co-op positions.Undergraduate Research Workshops. These workshops address the purpose and benefit of undergraduate research experiences, discuss the typical role of an undergraduate student in a research project, familiarize students with the research activities underway at
State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Abhilasha is a graduate student in Engineering Management at Pennsylvania State University, with a strong background in software engineering and extensive experience in developing systems to address complex engineering challenges. Building on their professional experience in system design and integration, Abhilasha applies systems thinking principles to better understand the interdependencies within dynamic engineering systems. Their current research focuses on integrating systems thinking approaches into the engineering curriculum, aimed at improving decision-making and problem-solving in complex, interdisciplinary environments. By combining practical industry
ECU. Dr. Chou has extensive experience supervising theses, practicums, and research projects for both graduate and undergraduate students. He has published articles in the areas of cybersecurity, machine learning, and technology education.Xi Lin, East Carolina University Dr. Xi Lin is an associate professor at East Carolina University, US. Her research focuses on seeking best practices to enhance student engagement and interaction in online learning environments. More information can be found at http://whoisxilin.weebly.com/Dr. Biwu Yang, East Carolina University Dr. Biwu Yang is a professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina University. He teaches in the field of data networking, information
studying Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed.Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis (he/him) is a higher education PhD student and scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. His broad research interests include emerging adulthood, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, first-generation college students, Black students, higher education policy, and student success. Prior to beginning his doctoral journey, he worked full-time in student affairs at the
their grades, but their ability to use SE during the process,planning for and reacting to disruptions.This is a major point of departure with respect to traditional experiential learning activities inengineering education. Most of them focus on students building solutions that solve a problemwith set parameters or practicing iterative design skills; they do not try to replicate the normaland unpredictable disruptions that occur in practice, as described in the Background section.However, in this activity the focus is on the process, the engineering journey. The quality of theresults is not measured on how well the system met its original objectives, but how well theteams did SE work to overcome the disruptions that they faced. It is important
Obispo Dr. Peter Laursen, P.E., is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) where he teaches courses on the analysis and design of structural systems, and conducts large scale structural testing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Incorporating AI into a Structural Engineering Computer LabAbstractGiven rapidly increasing sophistication and wide public access to Artificial Intelligence (AI)software, the academic community is struggling with how to best incorporate this newtechnology into the classroom. The challenge is to use and leverage the capabilities of this newtool to enhance the student’s