this study). Therefore, through thisapproach, universities in the region that have the most appropriate capabilities to lead the developmentand transfer of technology in this field are identified, but they can be applied to any sector and region.This study proposes a comprehensive model to measure the capacity of engineering universities toanalyze the semiconductor and chip sector, evaluating their ability to adapt, create, and transferknowledge and technologies with economic impact. The model, based on a Capability Index, allows forthe identification of institutional maturity levels in key areas such as research, development, innovation,and entrepreneurship (R&D+i+e). Therefore, the objective is to analyze the semiconductor and chipsector
then worked in the aviation industry. After gaining experience, he changed his career path and went to academia as a lecturer at The University of Faisalabad in 2022. He joined Virginia Tech in the fall of 2024.Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey McOwen is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with an academic foundation in physics and industrial engineering. Her research focuses on workforce development, professional training for engineering practitioners, and engineering ethics, with an emphasis on how emerging technologies can enhance continued education. Through her research, service, and academic work, she aims to bridge engineering education and
Paper ID #46847Pedagogical Choices for Navigating and Teaching Sociotechnical Landscapesin Engineering EducationJenna Tonn, Boston College Dr. Jenna Tonn is a historian of science, technology, and engineering at Boston College. She received her BA and MA from Stanford University and her PhD from Harvard University. Her research focuses on the social and cultural contexts of science, technology, and engineering.Brit Shields, University of PennsylvaniaRyan Hearty, The Johns Hopkins University Ryan Hearty teaches in the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s in
. Specifically, he is working on applications of digital twins in engineering design education, elderly healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing.Dr. Tikyna M. Dandridge, The Pennsylvania State University Dr. Tikyna Dandridge is a Postdoctoral Scholar in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Alabama A&M University.Prof. Tahira Reid Smith, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Tahira Reid Smith (publishes under ”Reid”) is a Professor at Pennsylvania State University in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design, the Arthur L. Glenn Professor of
projects, furtherreinforced their identities as scientists, enhancing their skills and fostering a sense of ownershipover their careers. These experiences motivated students to pursue STEM professions withrenewed confidence and determination.International and Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities Offered by the S-STEMProgramIn January 2024, four Applied Mathematics and Biomedical Informatics students participated inresearch activities at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. The current NSFgrant (#1930437) fully supported the students throughout the research trip. Accompanied by thegrant’s principal investigator, Dr. Urmi Duttagupta, the scholars were introduced to researchinvolving advanced chemical engineering concepts
Paper ID #46238Engineering U.S. Responsible AI Policy, A Survey, 2020-2025Daniene Byrne Ph.D., Stony Brook University I study policymaking for emergent technologies as a design process with social justice impacts. As a SUNY PRODiG+ Fellow in Stony Brook’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, in the Department of Technology, AI and Society, I am interested in the controversies, consequences and ongoing development of Responsible AI policies for youth-related technologies in media and education. My social science research, connects policy, STS, science communication, and media studies - all relevant to understanding
Paper ID #45919BOARD # 309: What Works in Implementing EBIPs? Faculty Experiencesof Contextual Barriers and Strategies to Overcome ThemDr. Maya Menon, New Jersey Institute of Technology Maya Menon is a postdoctoral researcher at New Jersey Institute of Technology. She completed her PhD in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Arizona State University and a graduate degree in Robotics and Automation from Amrita University. Her research focuses on understanding how engineering education can empower young engineers to work toward a sustainable future, including
through the development and implementation of strategies geared towards increasing student sense of belonging. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 GIFTS: Addressing Bias in Engineering Design with a Classroom ActivityThis Great Ideas for Teaching, and Talking with, Students (GIFTS) paper presents a classroomactivity designed to address bias in engineering design and foster social responsibility amongfirst-year engineering students. Through analysis of real-world examples of bias in technology,students explore how cultural, personal, and societal factors influence engineering decisions andoutcomes. Analysis of student reflections demonstrates the activity's effectiveness
engaging learning environments that promote students’ sense of belonging, persistence, and success in engineering.Dr. Mehdi Khazaeli, University of the Pacific Mehdi Khazaeli is an Associate Professor in School of Engineering and Computer Science at University of the Pacific. He also serves as Director of Pacificˆa C™s Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Program. He teaches courses in Building InfoDr. Bidisha Burman, University of the Pacific Dr. Bidisha Burman (Ph.D. Louisiana State University) is a Visiting Professor of Marketing in the Eberhardt School of Business at the University of the Pacific. Prior to ESB, she has served as Associate Professor of Marketing at University of Mary Washington
responsibilities—key attributes of engineers according to the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1]. The Studio was established in October 2005as a joint initiative of the College of Engineering and Louisiana State University (LSU)’scampus-wide Communication Across the Curriculum (CxC) program, a program initially fundedby an engineering alumnus, who agreed to a campus-wide program on the condition that it beginin engineering.The Studio began as a support hub for the newly created communication-intensive (C-I) courses,but opportunities to study communications require contexts in which to occur, so the studiomission expanded to include a corporate-sponsored workshop series focused on leadership skillsdevelopment and a tutoring
leadership positions for professional organizations such as ASME and ASEE. He is a past chair of the Engineering Ethics Division at ASEE and past chair of multiple groups in ASME. Dr. Barakat is also a program evaluator for ABET and a consultant for engineering programs development and evaluation under other systems. Dr. Barakat is an active consultant who is currently collaborating with international teams of professionals from academia and industry to build capacity and education programs in areas such as: Engineering Leadership, Engineering Ethics, Professionalism, Societal Impact of Technology, Curriculum Development, and Communication. Dr. Barakat expertise and interest include also the areas of Mechatronics, Control
Paper ID #46348Integrating AI Chatbot Development in Construction Engineering and ManagementEducationDr. Anh D. Chau P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Anh D. Chau is an assistant professor in the Stock Development Department of Construction Management at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and his M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Alabama, all in civil engineering. His areas of expertise include quantitative methods, construction engineering education, and artificial intelligence
Paper ID #49134WIP: Gen AI in Engineering Education and the Da Vinci CubeTammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship EcoTech CEO, inventor, MBA, human rights activist, philosopher, and researcher of the intersections between strategic management, institutions, and systems theories.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is Professor of Engineering Education and Director of Arts and Education at the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology (ICAT) at Virginia Tech. She is an executive committee member for a2ru and an editorial board member for Ground Works journal. Her research and teaching interests include
-intensiveindustries, contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation.However, engineers also possess the unique skills and knowledge to develop innovativesolutions, such as renewable energy technologies, sustainable transportation systems, andclimate-resilient infrastructure.Despite this critical role, studies have shown that senior engineering students often holdmisconceptions about climate change [1]. These misconceptions can include underestimatingthe severity of the crisis, lacking a comprehensive understanding of its interconnectedimpacts, and over-relying on purely technological solutions. Faulkner [2] and Cech [3]highlight how engineering education often reinforces a technical/social dualism, wheretechnical aspects
implementing educational videos at Manhattan University, anundergraduate-focused institution. The effectiveness of the AI generated multimedia content isassessed relative to traditionally developed multimedia content through the implementation of amultiple-choice technical assessment and survey focused on student perception and satisfaction.In order for AI to be an effective tool in higher education faculty must be willing to embrace andimplement these technological capabilities into their current pedagogy. Survey data wascollected from engineering educators from various disciplines to better understand currentfaculty perception and usage of AI as an educational tool. The preliminary results reported hereinprovide valuable insights from the study
IntroductionOur engineering and higher education curriculum’s complexity is greater than this projectcontends to explore. However, there are many trends in modern society that we believe must beaddressed in our curriculums in the short term for our students’ benefit: 1. A broad education that includes understanding how computing technologies as tools and essential infrastructure of our world impacts all of us. 2. Modern industry seeks a diverse workforce as this diversity impacts all facets of design. We need to help teach this diverse workforce. This includes pushing the narrative so that all walks of human life can see themselves as engineer, which seems to be directly linked to early efficacy within the fields [1] [2
Paper ID #47251Transforming the Applied Engineering Curriculum: Bridging Student Potentialand Industry DemandsDr. Ali Zilouchian, Keiser University Ali Zilouchian is currently the Director of Applied Engineering Research Center and Program Director at Keiser University, He was the founding Director of a $4.5 Million Dollars grant from DOE.Dr. Robin Y Cash, Ford Motor Company Robin Cash is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. After 31 years of service, Dr. Cash retired from Ford Motor Company where she worked as an
implications of technological advancements. Diversescenarios are analyzed, requiring students to identify key issues, evaluate solutions, and considerconsequences, while structured discussions promote debate and challenge assumptions. In thiscourse, students analyze scenarios and explore the intersection between product development,project management, and the lifecycle and societal impact of technology. Real-world case studiesdemand in-depth analysis of technology-related dilemmas, challenging students to considerethical dimensions and balance economic, social, and technological factors.To reinforce engineering economic concepts, weekly activities in project management topicsallow the students to analyze engineering economics and integrate answers
cooperation. Engineers play a pivotal role in addressing these issues by applying theirexpertise to develop innovative technologies and systems that improve health outcomes globally.Preparing engineers to lead and innovate in this interconnected world requires pedagogical effortsthat foster multicultural competencies. To address this challenge, we implemented an internationalvirtual exchange between biomedical engineering graduate students at the University of Florida inthe United States and bioengineering undergraduate students at Pontificia Universidad Javerianain Colombia. This exchange, conducted over 6-7 weeks, tasked university students with designingan engineering solution to a critical health problem in their partner country. Through
Paper ID #46174Generative Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Engineering: Industry Applicationsand Educational ProspectsDr. Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven Nadiye O. Erdil is an associate professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering and Operations Management at the University of New Haven. She teaches at the undergraduate and graduate level and has held various academic positions including administrative appointments. Her expertise spans engineering education, quality and productivity improvement through statistical tools, lean methods and application of information technology in operations
interventionimparted skills that employers found beneficial, “…as alumni often find themselves in keypositions in their workplace due to the additional knowledge they gained from the course” [3]. AStony Brook University led capstone course sequence possesses a similar purpose of completinga functional sensor based medical device prototype containing an "original patentable idea”which could lead to “…entrepreneurial development and commercialization…” [4]. Start-upcreation, with its attendant focus on business processes and prototyping, drives a two semestercapstone course open to mechanical engineering technology (MET) students [5]. A three coursesequence for graduate engineering and business students aims to generate new products, developbusinesses around
course for upper-level general engineering students. The project had threeobjectives: to apply the course material to a historical aerospace application, to encouragestudents to explore the societal and historical context of aerospace engineering, and to foster adesire for lifelong learning in engineering students. Each student (N = 16) selected a narrativenon-fiction book about aerospace history from a curated list of titles available at the campuslibrary in physical or electronic form. After reading their book, students wrote a short bookreview, answered reflection questions about the intersection of society and aerospace technology,and gave a short presentation to the class in which they related concepts taught in the course(aircraft top
Paper ID #46113Generative Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Engineering Education; Strengths,Challenges and ValidationDr. Pooya Niksiar, The Citadel Dr. Niksiar is assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at The Citadel. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, his M.Sc. from K. N. Toosi University of Technology and his B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Prior to joining The Citadel, he was a lecturer at Clemson University. His research includes the design and development of advanced functional porous materials for bio applications. He has published several
Paper ID #46812Strengthening Ethics Education for Construction Engineering and ManagementStudentsProf. Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Namhun Lee is a professor of Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University. His research focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to improve construction efficiency and collaboration. He is also dedicated to advancing construction education and training through innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches.Dr. Thomas SJ Kim, Minnesota State University, Mankato Thomas SJ Kim is a Ph. D. in Building Construction. He had diverse teaching
participation in engineering, and despite significantinvestments to increase diversity in the engineering workforce by the National ScienceFoundation, engineering industries, and universities, women currently comprise just 25% of allengineering and engineering technology bachelor’s degrees awarded [2]. Black, Indigenous andPeople of Color (BIPOC) receive 22% of undergraduate engineering degrees [2], although theyconstitute 34% of the U.S. population [3]. Women and BIPOC engineering students encountercomplex barriers to retention and degree attainment, including campus climates that are notinclusive and inadequate student support programs at some institutions.The vision of the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation ofCommunities
Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas (UNT). She is the 2022 recipient of the Robert M. Gagn´e Award for Graduate Student Research in Instructional Design for her Ph.D. dissertation at UNT. Currently, she is working on a multi-year NSF grant researching Peer-Led Team Learning in asynchronous online engineering courses for non-traditional military and Veteran college students. Her contributions to this grant include logistical setup for the control and experimental courses, recruiting research participants, conducting interviews, along with collecting, coding, and analyzing the qualitative data from both the student and Peer Leader participants in this unique learning environment
industry links and was awarded tenure. He then moved to Wichita State University’s Biomedical Engineering Dept. to assist in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in students. He later became the inaugural chair of the Engineering Technology Dept., renamed to Applied Engineering. He also established the Applied Computing program, now part of the School of Computing.Mrs. Samantha Corcoran, Wichita State University SAMANTHA CORCORAN has a BS and MS in industrial engineering with experience in manufacturing, lean improvements, and quality control. She served the Wichita State University College of Engineering as Assistant Dean before joining the engineering faculty. She co-founded WSU GoBabyGo, created an Assistive
Paper ID #47062Circuit Building and Control Workshop to Promote Women in ComputerEngineeringDr. Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma Jie Sheng received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2002 from the University of Alberta, Canada. She is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Technology of the University of Washington, Tacoma. Before she joined UWT in 2009, Dr. Sheng has been an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Australia; and an Assistant Professor at the DigiPen Institute of Technology in
making solarenergy economical, providing clean water access, and advancing health informatics, as GrandChallenges for Engineers. These challenges align with the SDGs, emphasizing the vital role ofengineering solutions in achieving sustainable development. Moreover, beyond the NAE GrandChallenges, technology offers solutions (Appendix 3) to global issues like carbon sequestration,grid-scale energy storage, universal flu vaccines, dementia treatment, ocean clean-up, energy-efficient desalination, safe driverless cars, embodied AI, earthquake prediction, and braindecoding. These technological advancements significantly contribute to building a sustainablefuture, showcasing the interconnectedness of global goals and innovative solutions.Global
Paper ID #46109Data Mining Application in an Introductory Engineering Physics LabProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SA£o of Maua Institute of Technology, Professor of theDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from Universidade de S