Paper ID #47970Development of Computer Vision Capability for Dexarm Robotic Arms usedin an Educational Automated Manufacturing SystemDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is a Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches courses related to product design, manufacturing processes, CAD, and HVAC. His research interests include manufacturing, finite element, and powder metallurgy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of Computer Vision Capability for Dexarm Robotics Arms used in an Educational Automated
Paper ID #49051Design and Implementation of an Industry Mentorship Program in a First-YearBachelor of Science in Engineering Technology CourseDr. Sandra Soto-Cab´an, The Ohio State University Dr. Sandra Soto-Cab´an received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez Campus, and her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Currently, she is Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at The Ohio State University and Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in
Paper ID #46491DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATORFOR STABLE AND EMERGENCY FLIGHT LINE POWER SUPPLYMr. Sylvester Osinachi Iro P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna I am deeply passionate about solving real-world challenges, especially those involving energy efficiency and technology innovation. As an undergraduate student who majored in Aircraft Engineering Technology at Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, I have always been fascinated by the intersection of engineering principles and their practical applications in everyday life. Growing up in Nigeria, where power instability is a
Paper ID #45660Applied STEM Summer Institute at East Tennessee State University: Recruitment,Engagement and Pathways to Student SuccessDr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin is a professor in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University.Dr. Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University Dr. Johnson is chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying and Digital Media at East Tennessee State University. He has been active with the American Society of Engineering Education for over 20 years. During that time
Paper ID #47529Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students’ AcademicSuccess: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related ProgramsDr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado P, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado is an Associate Professor and Director of the Construction Engineering Technology Program at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), within the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. Her research expertise spans transportation engineering, focusing on traffic operations and safety, vehicle automation, intelligent transportation systems
Paper ID #46557Best Practices for Developing Virtual Reality Education SimulationsMollie Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mollie Johnson is a graduate researcher in the Engineering Systems Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She received her BS in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is furthering her education as a Masters’ student in AeroAstro at MIT.Dr. Olivier Ladislas de Weck, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Olivier de Weck is a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at MIT. His research focuses on the technological
Paper ID #48601Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Composite Materials DesignDr. Kazi Imran, SUNY Poly (DO NOT USE; MERGED INTO SUNY POLY INST (ENG & ENG TECH) Kazi Imran earned his PhD. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. He is currently Assistant Professor at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He has several years of academic experience at different universities, with positions ranging from research assistant to
administrative roles, Dr. Suganthan has significantly contributed to academia as the Associate Dean for the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and Media Arts and Technology, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Technology Programs, Dean of Electronics Programs, and Campus Dean. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he has over 25 years of teaching experience in electronics and mathematics at both DeVry University and Texas A&M University. In the professional arena, Dr. Suganthan is an ABET-IEEE Program Evaluator and has practical experience as an Electrical Engineer at Renco Design Ltd. and as a Test Engineer at Valmet Automation. His professional affiliations include membership in the Eta Kappa
Paper ID #45579Lessons Learned from a Cybersecurity Summer CampDr. Te-shun Chou, East Carolina University Dr. Te-Shun Chou is a Professor in the Department of Technology Systems (TSYS) at East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology (CET). He coordinates the Master’s program in Information and Cybersecurity Technology for TSYS and is the lead faculty for the Digital Communication Systems concentration within the Consortium Universities of the Ph.D. program in Technology Management. Additionally, he serves as the point of contact for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) at
Paper ID #47436Professional Identity Formation in an ET Capstone CourseJeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Professional Identity Formation in an ET Capstone CourseDespite a growing trend in identity-related research in STEM and engineering education, therehas been little focus on engineering technology. This study examined professional identityformation in an undergraduate
UniversityJordan Osborne, Illinois State University Jordan Osborne is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches courses in Engineering Technology and Computer Systems Technology. Before joining the university faculty, Jordan manufactured and designed switchgear power distribution systems. He has also worked in the electronics manufacturing industry to develop circuitry for high-resolution media broadcast. His research interests include interdisciplinary STEM education and applied educational technology. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Code Name 7408 - Gamifying the Logic Gate Chip
Paper ID #48455Using guided reflections to increase awareness of positive engineering teammember behaviorsMr. Jeffrey Kinkaid, Montana State University - Bozeman Jeff Kinkaid is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at Montana State University in Bozeman. Mr. Kinkaid serves in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Using guided reflections to increase awareness of positive engineering team member behaviorsintroductionTeam projects and assignments are
Paper ID #46378A Novel ”Positive” Approach/analysis for Enhanced Understanding of the”Negative” Statement of the Second Law of Thermodynamics for Heat PumpsDr. Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University Sunil Mehendale is an Associate Professor in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Prior to joining Michigan Tech as a faculty member, he worked for Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, NY as a Staff Engineer and Scientist in the Heat Exchanger and Systems Division. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Novel “Positive” Approach/analysis for Enhanced Understanding of
DoDinvestments. She holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from XXXX, an M.S. in EngineeringManagement from the XXXX, and a Doctorate of Business Administration from XXXX. Herresearch expertise includes cybersecurity, AI, emerging technology, and information warfare.Sierra XXXXSierra XXXX is an AI & Machine Learning Applied Scientist at XXXX, an ed-tech companyleveraging AI to create, classify, and analyze educational content. With a BA in Linguistics andan MS in Artificial Intelligence, Sierra brings a unique perspective to the intersection oflanguage and AI. Her work focuses on effectively utilizing AI to both generate and assesscontent. Sierra is particularly interested in addressing the biases and ethical concerns surroundingAI, both in its
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3 Department of Engineering Education, North Carolina State University, North Carolina, USA 4 Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Michigan, USAAbstractAugmented reality (AR) is gaining traction as a visualization tool for STEM education and professionalpractice. AR technology can facilitate immersive and interactive learning experiences that cannot bereplicated with traditional teaching methods. This methods paper discusses a novel study design andassessment framework that was designed to systematically evaluate an educational AR game-basedlearning (GBL) application (AR-GBL). Using mixed methods to assess learning outcomes over time, thisframework may help address
projects funded by NSF, U.S. EPA, Intel, and the USG BoR. Dr. Das has also served as a reviewer for many reputed engineering journals and international conferences.Benjamin Klein, Kennesaw State University Benjamin Klein is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign in 2000, and was a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2003-2020. His research interests include the theory, numerical modeling, and characterization of optoelectronic materials and devices, as well as pedagogical methods for teaching electromagnetics, quantum mechanics
Paper ID #47101Beyond Calculations: Engineering Judgment as Epistemic Cognition in EngineeringEducationMitchell Gerhardt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Mitchell Gerhardt is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education and a M.S. student in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and worked as a software engineer for General Motors in Detroit, Michigan, before returning to graduate school. Mitchell’s research focuses on learning in STEM graduate education; in particular, how graduate students recognize and learn the ways of knowing and doing typical of their disciplines
Paper ID #45476BOARD # 353: DUE Collaborative Research: Gateway or Gatekeeper: UnderstandingWhy Black Students Choose Engineering Technology or Engineering and theImplication of This ChoiceDr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research on engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style, engaging and developing practical skills in the students. Currently, she is exploring student choice of major and decision-making related to that choice.Dr. Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo Lesley
Paper ID #46946Using digital twin to introduce sustainable manufacturing in engineering educationDr. Anis Fatima, Michigan Technological University I am an accomplished academician in the Department of Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Tech.I have developed and delivered a wide range of courses for graduate and postgraduate level and have supervised numerous PhD and Masters projects. My research is established and focused on digitalization and sustainability of manufacturing processes. My expertise covers optimization and developing processes that reduce environmental impact and yet cost
Paper ID #47756WIP: Engineering History in the First-Year Engineering Experience CourseDr. Bo Tao, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Tao is an associate professor in mechanical engineering. He is primarily involved in undergraduate engineering education in the thermal-fluids area at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Haifa Salman El-Sadi, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr, El-sadi graduated from Concordia university- Montreal, she joined Pratt and Whitney after her graduation- aerodynamic department. On 2011, she joined Wentworth institute of technology- Boston, she developed an AIAA chapter and minor in
community initiatives.Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Lafayette College I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science with an affiliation in Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College. I completed my Ph.D. from the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the Pennsylvania State UnDr. Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Dr. Omar Ashour is Associate Director for Research and a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College. Dr. Ashour received the B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering and the M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in
can be remotely controlled and carry technology that may be used tomap disaster areas and identify survivors of natural disasters.10 Before creating the biobots,researchers used hexbugs, known as nanobugs, to map large, unfamiliar areas, such as collapsedbuildings, after a disaster. This challenge connects real-world engineering research with anengaging K-12 engineering activity for students.The Nanobug Maze engineering challenge involves a hands-on, open-ended activity focused onthe engineering design cycle using nanobugs. The activity was differentiated for multiple levelsof learning since we conduct programs ranging from kindergarten to high school and teacherprofessional learning sessions.The challenge begins by engaging and introducing
Paper ID #47440Integrating Emerging Technologies in Construction Graduate Education: AnExperiential Learning Experience through a Collaborative Digital Twin ProjectMr. Qinghao Zeng, Georgia Institute of Technology Mr. Zeng is a researcher in the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). With a strong commitment to bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application, Mr. Zeng specializes in integrating advanced technologies such as Digital Twins (DT), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and 3D laser scanning into construction education.Mr. Tran Duong Nguyen, Georgia Institute of Technology
Paper ID #49251Harper Academy All Stars: a summer program aimed at improving diversity,innovation, and interest in the nuclear engineering technologiesDr. Katie Snyder, University of Michigan Dr. Snyder is a lecturer and assistant research scientist for the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering. She has been teaching communication, ethics, and design for more than 17 years.Aditi Verma, University of Michigan Aditi Verma (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. Aditi is broadly interested in how fission and fusion technologies
Paper ID #46907Improving Engineering Students’ Writing Skills Through a Text VisualizationToolDr. Donggil Song, Texas A&M University Donggil Song is Associate Professor of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University. His engineering lab (Einbrain Lab, www.einbrain.com) focuses on human-AI collaboration, working on AI engineering for human performance and learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University, an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a B.A. in Religious Studies from Seoul National University (SNU), and also
Paper ID #48699An examination of the applications of Systematic Reviews in EngineeringEducationProf. Nestor L. Osorio, Northern Illinois University Nestor L. Osorio, Professor and subject specialist for engineering, technology and the sciences. Email: nosorio@niu.edu.Prof. Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. He also served as Associate Dean for three and a half years. Before relocating to the US, he worked at the University of Portsmouth and the University of Sheffield in the UK
Paper ID #47584A Review of Basic Factors on How to Recruit Young EngineersProf. Martin Karl Fislake, University of Koblenz Martin Fislake was trained as a mechanic during an apprenticeship in Germany before he got his first and second teacher exam as a vocational teacher for mechanical engineering in 1993. Following that he was hired at the University of Koblenz and is since then continuously working as researcher and full-time lecturer and head of the technology education department where he teaches primary and lower secondary student teachers. In 2001 he received his doctoral in engineering education, higher education
Paper ID #46743Girl Scouts: Students Who Engineer MagicDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Associate ProfessoDr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in community services of offering STEM workshops to middle- and high-school
” (e4usa) project to develop a high school engineering course ”for all”. He is active in engineering within K-12, (Technology Student Association Board of Directors) and has written multiple texts in Engineering, Mathematics and Digital Electronics. He earned a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University, is a Senior Member of IEEE, on the Board of Governors of the IEEE Education Society, and a Member of Tau Beta Pi.Dr. Cheryl Beauchamp, Regent University Cheryl Beauchamp serves as the Director for Regent University’s Institute for Cybersecurity and chair of Regent’s Engineering and Computer Science Department. She earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Computer Science from George