Paper ID #45462Developing a podcast project to supplement chemical & biological engineeringelective coursesDr. Justin Vento, Villanova University Justin Vento graduated with a chemical engineering degree from Manhattan College and became a process engineer in the petrochemical industry. After a few years, he pursued his PhD in chemical and biological engineering from NC State, where he studied and developed tools for microorganisms within the human gut microbiome. He then worked for a few years as a scientist at a synthetic biology company Ginkgo Bioworks in Boston, MA. He is currently a Visiting Assistant Teaching
Paper ID #48533Analyzing student motivations in joining and persisting in Engineering ProjectExperiencesDr. Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University Dr. Adithya Jayakumar is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University (OSU). He received his Masters and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from OSU.Yuvraj Singh, The Ohio State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work In Progress: Analyzing Student Motivations in Joining and Persisting in Engineering Project ExperiencesIntroductionVoluntary out-of
presented their LCA work at conferences like FYEE and EWRI. Active in service, Dr. Logan is a district director for Tau Beta Pi, and advises student groups on campus including the LGBTQ+ group Open Doors. Dr. Logan was recently recognized as a 2024 Engineering Unleashed Fellow for her work developing an engineering museum exhibit classroom project. In her free time, Dr. Logan enjoys visiting theme parks and watching horror movies with her spouse, and cuddling their four furbabies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Autonomy, Motivation, and Inclusive Teaching: Engineering Museum Exhibit Class Project Lauren H
, effective learning strategies, and mindfulness practices.Through the final project, students apply systems engineering principles to synthesize coursetopics into meaningful groupings, reflecting on their personal and academic growth.The study addresses three research questions: (1) Which course topics do students identify asmost influential and useful for their future? (2) What common grouping strategies do studentsuse, and do these align with the course framework? (3) Does the systems engineering approachfoster unique metacognitive insights? A qualitative analysis of student submissions from the Fall2024 cohort reveals that time management and rest are identified as the most impactful skills.Grouping strategies ranged from simple categories
Paper ID #48861Graduation Project: Using Student Progress Tracking Analytics to ImproveGraduation RatesKristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona Kristi Manasil is a second-year PhD student in the College of Information Science at the University of Arizona. She received her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Arizona. Her areas of focus are data visualization, machine learning, learning analytics and educational data mining.Prof. Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona Gregory (Greg) L. Heileman currently serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Professor of
Paper ID #46774Faculty-Driven vs. Student-Driven Design Projects for Mechatronics EngineeringCapstoneDr. Elissa Ledoux, Middle Tennessee State University Elissa is a Mechatronics Engineering lecturer at Middle Tennessee State University, teaching the senior design capstone course and others. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University in 2013 and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2016 and 2024, focusing on lower and upper limb rehabilitation robotics research, respectively. After working for Universal Robotics in 2017-2018, she joined MTSU in 2018 as
Paper ID #46199Research-Focused Design Capstone Project: Ultra High-Performance Concrete(Case Study)Dr. Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy Dr. Brad Wambeke is currently an Assistant Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He received his B.S. from South Dakota State University; M.S. from the University of Minnesota; and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. He is a member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and Colorado. His primary research interests include structures, construction engineering
Paper ID #48442The Historical Marker Project : A Collaboration between History, Math, andEngineeringAnna Fay Booker, Whatcom Community CollegeProf. Tyler L Honeycutt, Whatcom Community College Tyler Honeycutt teaches precalculus, statistics, and calculus for engineers (and others) at Whatcom Community College. Tyler is passionate about integrating mathematical concepts with real-world applications. As one of the math instructors in a placed-based engineering cohort, they are working collaboratively with history, english, and engineering instructors to connect precalculus principles with Pacific Northwest history and
Paper ID #47606Problem-Based and Project-Based Robotics Engineering Program: An IntegratedApproachDr. Franc¸ois Michaud, Universite de Sherbrooke Franc¸ois Michaud, Ph.D., is an engineer and full professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Universit´e de Sherbrooke, in Qu´ebec Canada. He is the founding director of the Bachelor of Robotics Engineering Program (2017 - 2022) at the Universit´e de Sherbrooke, the first and only one in Canada. He is also a co-founder of Robotique FIRST Quebec (2010 - ).´Elise Richard-B´edard, Universite de Sherbrooke ´ Elise Richard-B´edard is an engineer and
Paper ID #48463Professional Skill Development in Engineering Economics and Project ManagementDr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University Robert Rabb is the associate dean for education in the College of Engineering at Penn State. He previously served as a professor and the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United Military Academy and his M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and
Paper ID #48169WIP: Building Buy-In for a Campus Wide Interdisciplinary Projects ClassMr. Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Benjamin (Ben) Chaback is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. He uses modeling and systems architecture to investigate undergraduate engineering education and is working towards creating sustainable systems for student success. Ben is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Council on Undergraduate Research and is a facilitator for the Safe Zone Project and the Center for the Improvement of Mentored
Paper ID #48603Utilizing Project Management Principles to Administer a Graduate EngineeringRecruitment InitiativeDr. Colleen L. Coulter, Purdue University College of Engineering Dr. Colleen Coulter serves as the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She previously spent nearly 15 years at Purdue University West Lafayette leading innovations in recruitment, admissions, retention, and curricular design for interdisciplinary graduate programs. As a national expert in graduate recruitment, Dr. Coulter served as the inaugural president and founder of the Midwestern Association
engineers capable of building SC they should get familiar with new technologiesand experience them with hands-on activities so they can engage with real-world applications. Thedevelopment of SC Technologies in universities needs diverse approaches that engage studentsfrom various fields, such as civil engineering, architecture, computer science, and social sciences[4]. Also, incorporating projects that focus on sustainable energy management including solarpower energy, enhances students' understanding of SC frameworks [5] and integrating cognitivecomputing and data analytics into civil engineering education can create a learning atmospherethat increases student engagement in SC Technologies [6].To fill the mentioned gap, the Experimental-Centric
Paper ID #48085Surviving the Storm: An Assessment of Natural Hazards Experiential LearningActivities for Civil Engineering Students Facing a Changing WorldDr. Jose Capa Salinas, University of St. Thomas Jose Capa Salinas is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Capa Salinas has led and been involved in research projects for state departments of transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and private companies. Dr. Capa Salinas’ research interests include structural health monitoring, infrastructure inspection, drone applications, steel and concrete behavior
Paper ID #46146A multi-course project for mechatronics, system dynamics, and control experimentationcourses.Dr. Bo Yu, Utah Valley University Dr. Bo Yu is currently an associate professor in Mechanical and Civil engineering department at Utah Valley University. Dr. Yu’s teaching interests are in the area of system dynamics, vibrations, and controls.Dr. Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2006. Matthew received his doctorate from Clemson University in 2011 in Mechanical Engineering, focused
Paper ID #46123A project module in an upper-division Thermodynamics course that addressesEOP Systems ThinkingDr. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Professor Teodora Rutar Shuman was the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University for 12 years. She was also the PI on an NSF-RED grant. Her research also includes electro-mechanical systems for the sustainable processing of microalgae. Her work is published in venues including the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal
Paper ID #49201Explore the Possibility of Monitoring Project Member Interactions UsingNatural Language ProcessingKaiwen Guo, New York University Tandon School of Engineering Computer Science Senior at New York UniversityMalani Snowden, New York University Tandon School of EngineeringProf. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Li earned his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from the Imperial College of London and his doctoral degree in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Explore the Possibility of Monitoring Project Member
) disciplines to expose students to designcompetencies early in their degree programs. These courses are typically deemed "cornerstonedesign," or "cornerstone" for short, and aid as an introduction for first-year students to engineeringdesign. Outside of the formal design or theoretical concepts required by the students in thesecourses, they also teach competencies such as multidisciplinary teamwork, time management, andprofessional skills that are required of them entering the industry post-graduation. Cornerstone canconsist of a single semester, two semesters, or a quarterly project, depending on the institution. Ata primarily undergraduate, STEM-focused university, the cornerstone course teaches design andSTEM principles and culminates in an
Paper ID #47686Instructor Experiences Implementing Two Engineering Graphics Courses usingMastery-Based Grading and Project-Based LearningSamantha Hoang, Seattle University Dr. Samantha Hoang is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University. Dr. Hoang earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in 2022 and her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College in 2017. Her dissertation was on the high-fidelity modeling and simulation of large multi-rotor drones. She plans to continue her research on multi-rotor drones with the help of undergraduate researchers
Paper ID #45845Integrating AI/ML Learning in Senior Projects for Mechanical EngineeringTechnology StudentsDr. Wenhai Li, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 yearsˆa C™ experience in Computer-AidedDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc
people and professionals. She particularly enjoys intertwining engineering technical practices and social implications to prepare students to become socially responsible engineers. She seeks to reimagine who can be an engineer, what engineering is, and the impact engineering has on society for a more equitable world.Dr. Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College Dr. Tomas Estrada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Elizabethtown College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusion of Design Justice Principles into an Undergraduate Capstone Project Course SequenceIntroductionThis paper presents the inclusion of Design
propulsion systems and combustion. Dr. Husanu has more than a decade of industrial experience in aerospace engineering that encompasses extensive experimental investigations related to energy projects such as development of a novel method of shale natural gas extraction using repurposed aircraft engines powered on natural gas. As chair of the Engineering Technology Curriculum Committee, she is actively engaged in aligning the curricular changes and SLO to the industry driven student competencies. Her main current research interest is in engineering pedagogy, focusing on development of integrated mechanical engineering technology curricula for enhanced student learning experience. While her expertise encompasses thermo
Paper ID #47219Bridging Theory and Practice: Student Perceptions of Mini Projects in anIntroductory Engineering CourseDr. Latisha Puckett, University of Arkansas Dr. Latisha Puckett is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She received her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas.Dr. Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas Dr. Aysa Galbraith is a Teaching Associate Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She received her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the
Paper ID #49244Building a Framework of Open-Ended Project Ideas and EntrepreneurialMindset for First-year Student TeamsProf. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Li earned his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from the Imperial College of London and his doctoral degree in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building a Framework of Open-Ended Project Ideas and Entrepreneurial Mindset for First-year Student TeamsAbstractThis Complete Evidence-based paper describes a long-term effort of building a framework
Paper ID #46350Conducting an International Med-IoT Project under the Innovation-BasedLearning ModelMr. Victor Tsui, University of North Dakota Victor Tsui is a Professional Chemical Engineer and a multidisciplinary biomedical engineer by train for over 30 years in biotech companies in San Francisco Bay Area. Victor graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnics University and University of Wisconsin with a master’s degree in engineering. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer science and certificate in project management. Victor is a co-founder for ”Powder Pharmaceuticals” a needle-free drug delivery device manufacturing in
Paper ID #46272Continued Study on Using Design Review in CAD Projects in MechanicalEngineering (Part II)Dr. Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago Jamie Szwalek is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been teaching mechanical engineering for over 10 years.Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Continued Study on Using Design Review in CAD Projects in Mechanical Engineering (Part II)This paper continues reporting on design review, a process for
. Ryan earned his BS and PhD in Electrical Engineering and his MS in Systems Engineering. Ryan presently serves as the Director of Systems Engineering and Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Boosting Innovation Self-Efficacy: The Role of Learning Coaches and Project Mentors in Innovation-Based LearningAbstractThis study explores the impact of learning coaches on innovation self-efficacy (ISE) inundergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering students within an innovation-based learning(IBL) program. Innovation self-efficacy, or the belief in one’s ability to successfully engage
Paper ID #47613Bridging the Gap: A Project-Based Approach to Robotics Programming forFirst-Year Robotics Engineering StudentsMahdi Agheli, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mahdi Agheli is an Associate Teaching Professor and the chair of the Curriculum Committee with the Robotics Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Gregory C. Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lewin is an Associate Teaching Professor of Robotics Engineering at WPI.Andre Rosendo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Andre Rosendo is an Assistant Teaching Professor with the Robotics Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic
Paper ID #47688Bridging Information Literacy and Data Science: A Collaborative Approachto Project-Based LearningAbimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Abimelec Mercado Rivera is a Puerto Rican doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Abimelec received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in 2016. After working in the aerospace industry, he returned to the UPRM for his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2017, where he pursued ways to