communication systems. Secondly, limited resources suchas high costs associated with specialized infrastructure and tools, can hinder educationalmodule development [10]. Third, curricula must continually be updated in order to remainrelevant and effective as new technologies and threats emerge. To tackle these challenges,educational strategies must be innovative, leveraging partnerships between industry andacademia, scalable virtual environments, and collaborative learning models [11]. This work in progress presents a low-cost and flexible embedded development kit and aseries of hands-on laboratory modules designed to teach the foundational principles of CPSand IoT security. Real-world components such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs),IoT
Paper ID #47224Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3DModeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course forImproved Student Outcomes and EmployabilityBryce Williams, University of ArkansasPatrick William Kuczwara, University of ArkansasNikolas Ala-Kokko, University of ArkansasDr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toledo. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical
integrate research-based pedagogies into their teaching. Byunderstanding how GTA identities evolve, this study contributes to the creation of more effectivePD programs that support GTAs as they transition into skilled educators.IntroductionGraduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) play a pivotal role in undergraduate STEM education,serving as instructors in laboratories and recitation sections of large introductory courses. GTAsnot only deliver instructional content but also support student engagement and foster activelearning strategies that are vital for effective education. Structured professional development (PD)programs, such as pre-semester workshops, are often implemented to help GTAs navigate theirteaching responsibilities, improve their
Paper ID #49369BYOE: A Multidisciplinary DIY Speaker Design ProjectProf. Brian Scott Krongold, University of Melbourne Brian Krongold received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering in 1995, 1997 and 2001, respectively, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and worked there as a Research Assistant at the Coordinated Science Laboratory from 1995-2001. From December 2001 to December 2004, he was a Research Fellow in the ARC Special Research Centre for Ultra-Broadband Information Networks in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne, Australia
Deceptiveattacks to alter the behavior and performance of a 1-DoF robotic arm. The authors in [10] explorethe use of a 4-DoF robot manipulator to teach topics on human-robot interaction andleader-follower coordination.The teaching of high-level control topics such as the coordination of MASs is reported in [11] viathe use of a simulation-based urban system. Similarly, the authors of [12] report results on the useof Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a simulated environment as a tool to motivateundergraduate control engineering education. In [13], the authors present an experimentalmulti-robot laboratory curriculum using the Khepera IV, while the authors in [14] propose theteaching of the consensus algorithm using the Robotarium at the Georgia Institute
Paper ID #46727Effectiveness of Checklists in Developing Technical Writing SkillsDr. Gautom Kumar Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Gautom Das is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering at UMBC. Prior to joining UMBC, he was a Research Scientist and Lecturer in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University, and a Post-doctoral Scholar at the University of California, Davis. He earned his PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He has worked in research laboratories in the US
plane to flight-ready status, and documenting the work.” Influence of Daily Experiences: “I know the realities of working on unfamiliar aircraft— locating tools, finding the right consumables, referencing manuals, configuring the aircraft, and updating logbooks. My day-to-day experiences influenced the content we included, making sure that the module addressed actual pain points mechanics face.” Challenges in Translating Procedures to VR: “Initially, we wanted a hands-on VR environment for specific Piper Archer tasks. However, building this would have required extensive modeling of aircraft parts, 3D printing physical components, and a much larger budget and timeline. Our goal wasn’t to teach basic tool handling or assembly but to share
Paper ID #47767Work-in-Progress - Enhancing Experimentation Skills in Engineering StudentsThrough Reflective Memos: A Qualitative StudyDr. Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in teaching the fate and transport of contaminants as well as capstone design projects. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and social science
Paper ID #46856Design of an Inquiry-Based Independent Experiment in a Heat Transfer LaboratoryDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Associate Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development.Iakov Gurevich, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign ©American
. 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., Associate Consultant at ChemProcess Technology (CPT) LLC., and Process Safety and Risk Analyst Co-op at Akzo Nobel Functional Chemical, Stenungsund, Sweden. He is a Recipient of the AIChE-Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) 30 years anniversary James Wei award and 2021 MAC distinguished service award. He is
Paper ID #48650Assessing Air Quality at HBCU Engineering Laboratories to Enhance StudentSafety and LearningGrace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University Grace Yemisi Balogun is a Ph.D. student in Bio-Environmental Sciences at Morgan State University & an Environment, Social and Governance analyst. With a professional background in environmental, health & safety (EHS) consultancy and ISO 14001:2015 auditing, she blends research with impact. With her work in ESG strategy, nanoparticle application for heavy metal mitigation, air quality monitoring, and wastewater management, she continues to traverse science and
Paper ID #48306Teaching Mechanical Properties of Materials through CrochetDr. Sarah A Goodman, Georgia Institute of Technology Sarah A. Goodman is a Lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Georgia Tech. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she taught MSE at Stevens Institute of Technology for 2.5 years. Her teaching and research interests include the use of active learning in graduate courses, applying the funds of knowledge framework to teaching materials science, and helping students develop a sense of community and belonging in the field of engineering. Prof. Goodman has experience teaching 4th
University of Michigan and has been an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As part of the Center for the Space Environment Modeling at University of Michigan, she was a core member of the software developing team for the Space Weather Modeling Framework. She is a recent awardee of the NSF CAREER, NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator and Air Force Young Investigator Program awards. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 BYOE: Building Robust VR Learning Environments: Best Methods to Visualize divergence-free Vector FieldsIntroductionThe theory of electromagnetism (E&M), encapsulated in the four Maxwell’s equations, is at thecore of
Paper ID #45752Development of an AI student assistant in the VR thermal fluids lab andevaluation of its impact on students’ learningDr. Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Jessica Ohanian Perez is an associate professor at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a focus on STEM pedagogy. Jessica earned her doctorate in education, teaching, learning, and culture from CGU.Dr. Yitong Zhao, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Yitong Zhao is an Associated Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department of Cal Poly Pomona (California State Polytechnic University
Paper ID #47605How We Teach: Transport Phenomena and ApplicationsDr. Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa Laura P. Ford is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She teaches engineering science thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, separations/mass transfer, process control, and chemical engineering senior labs. She is an advisor for TU’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders - USA.Dr. Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis Janie Brennan is a Senior Lecturer of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research
Paper ID #47259A process safety framework for teaching and learningProf. Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University Tracy Carter is a faculty member in the Chemical Engineering Department at Northeastern University. She is also a faculty facilitator for the Industry/CCPS Faculty Workshops on process safety. In addition to her academic work, she has 9 years of R&D experience in industry. She has 15+ years of experience teaching unit operations laboratory and process safety to undergraduate and graduate students. She also has 5+ years mentoring graduate students on technical communications in the NU College of Engineering
Paper ID #48474Case Studies of ChapGPT for Embedded Systems TeachingDr. Guoping Wang, Purdue University Fort Wayne Guoping Wang, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 2003, following a Master’s from Nanjing University and a Bachelor’s from Tsinghua University. Dr. Wang’s research interests include the Internet of Things, edge computing in machine learning, embedded systems, FPGA for DSP applications, and computer security. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence and
and seepage, volumechanges, effective stress, strength and compaction. A variety of strategies are used in the class tobalance efficiency and innovation. Additionally, efforts are being made to highlight thecontributions of female engineers to the field, ensuring that students encounter role models whoreflect the diversity of the profession. These include lecture, discussion, peer teaching, hands-ongroup activities, labs introducing standard laboratory procedures, labs supporting inquiry, casestudies, and real or virtual field trips. Examples of how IE cognitive tools are used in the classare shown in Table 2. They include extensive use of the following cognitive tools: story, mystery,fantasy, heroism, extremes of reality, theoretic thinking
completed his B.S., M.S., and PhD. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007, 2009, and 2018 respectively. He was an Assistant Professor at Valparaiso University until he moved to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a Teaching Assistant Professor in June 2020. He serves as the co-chair for the Teaching Methods and Education Materials Committee at ACI and the co-chair of the Committee on Faculty Development at ASCE.Prof. John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign John Popovics is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Drexel University and his
Paper ID #48410”Living” Engineering Laboratory: Enhancing Undergraduate Learning ThroughPlace-Based Education and Lab-Scale Engineering ModelsDr. Kushal Adhikari, Juniata College Dr. Adhikari currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Juniata College and brings in his teaching experience from Cal Poly Humboldt and Texas Tech University. Dr. Adhikari strongly believes in experential learning and strives to create research opportunities for students while creating an impact on human lives and society. His research interest lies in integrating sustainability dimensions into
Paper ID #46677Student perspectives on attendance and instructional methods in a combinedlecture and laboratory courseKara Bocan, University of Pittsburgh Kara Bocan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017, and her BSE in Electrical Engineering and Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2012. She currently teaches courses on data structures and algorithms, introductory programming, software architecture, and simulation and modeling. Her engineering
Paper ID #45670BOARD # 22: Work in Progress: Building Information and Data LiteracySkills in Biomedical Engineering Laboratory CoursesMr. Alexander James Carroll, Vanderbilt University Alex Carroll, MSLS, AHIP, is the Associate Director of the Science and Engineering Library (SEL) at Vanderbilt University. Alex leads the SEL’s liaison program, designing and delivering services to support the research enterprise and the teaching mission of the School of Engineering and STEM academic units within the College of Arts and Science. He received his MSLS degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of
high schools. She also developed and provides professional development workshops for Elementary and Secondary science educators to support their teaching of Engineering within K-12 classrooms. She has developed and implemented a senior-level projects laboratory course in the Chemical Engineering curriculum at the University of Utah, giving students hands-on experience with the concepts she is teaching in their Process Control theory course. Stacy received a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. She then earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research was focused on algorithms used in the processing of semiconductor wafers and resulted in two patents
increasing need for engineers and scientists to meetemerging workforce requirements [5]. However, the United States (US) currently lacks theeducational infrastructure to provide a sufficient number of well-educated incoming engineersand scientists. Typically, electrochemistry is only briefly covered in introductory chemistrycurricula and offered as graduate engineering courses, if at all. Thus, there are not enoughBachelors-level engineers and scientists with an understanding of electrochemical fundamentalsor development of practical systems [5].This paper details the preliminary design of an industrially-situated virtual laboratory as part of alarger project developing educational tools to assist in teaching electrochemistry to chemicalengineering
Paper ID #47299Work-in-Progress: A Living Laboratory: Inquiry-Based Learning in ChemicalEngineeringDr. Francis Ledesma, Cornell University Dr. Francis Ledesma is a Postdoctoral Associate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on incorporating active learning into the traditional core chemical engineering curriculum and studying the resulting effects on both students and faculty. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University.Dr. Allison Godwin
Paper ID #46636Development of a Unique Bioengineering Laboratory Curriculum Focusedon Material Characterization of Musculoskeletal TissuesProf. Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware Dr. Jenni Buckley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. Her teaching practice is focused on product design, (bio)mechanics, CAD, and technical communications; and her recent research work is centered on DEI and curriculum development related to hands-on design and laboratory experiences.Aisley Bergdoll, University of DelawareKyle Alexander Crawford, University of DelawareNikos Demetris Demetriou, University of
Paper ID #46979Development of a Biochemical & Biomanufacturing Track in the Unit Operationsof Chemical Engineering Laboratory CourseDr. Laila Abu-Lail, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Laila Abu-Lail received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She earned her M.S. in Environmental Engineering and her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering at WPI. Professor Abu-Lail has been actively involved in WPI’s
Paper ID #46536Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in aproject-based laboratory course.Dr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is a Teaching Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University with research interests including lab and design pedagogy, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity in STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Paper from Practice: Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in a project-based laboratory course.Student accommodations for
Laboratory CourseAbstractIn the fall of 2025, Mechanical Engineering and Library faculty at California State University,Maritime Academy will develop and pilot Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy learning outcomeswithin Mechanical Engineering and Physics courses. The university currently does not haveinstitution-wide AI literacy learning outcomes or systematic support for AI instruction. Inpreparation, the faculty will collaborate to create an AI literacy framework for courses in whichstudents carry out quantitative experimentation. Instructional and assessment materials designedto teach students about the uses, ethical implications, and limitations of AI throughout thetechnical paper writing process will be created. Students will practice and
detected since the eavesdropping detection destroys the quantum nature ofquantum information which can be checked with Bell’s inequality. This is one of the mostfundamental concepts of quantum communication systems and quantum cybersecurity. Thelaboratory provides investigation of all of these concepts as well as implementation of variousquantum-based security protocols. In this summer QISE laboratory course in 2024 where the paper is centered on, studentsfrom both SCHOOL #A and SCHOOL #B, all from minority backgrounds, were recruited. Thecourse spanned two months, with weekly lecture and laboratory sessions. Two authors in thepapers are instructors and teaching assistant to the course. Each week, two to three topics werecovered, followed