State University Dr. Holly Matusovich is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education where she has also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being
Society Scholar. Dr. Henderson completed his Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a graduate student, he was a NASA Harriet G. Jenkins Graduate Fellow and mentor for the Summer Research Opportunities Program. Dr. Henderson has dedicated his career to increasing the number of students who are in pathways to pursue STEM careers. He believes that exposing students to STEM early will have a lasting impact on their lives and academic pursuits. He co-founded the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy (SEBA). SEBA is an educational intervention that introduces underrepresented and underserved fourth and fifth-grade students and their families to hands-on STEM
. The laboratories focus on three main areas:digital intelligent technology, digital intelligent organization, and digital intelligentinnovation, which primarily establish four research directions: “IntelligentTechnology and Decision-Making Methods”, “Digital Intelligence Technology andFuture Work Design”, “Organizational Change Driven by Digital IntelligenceTechnology”, and “Paths and Policies of Digital Intelligence Technology Innovation”.For an extended period, several research teams have been focusing on the domain of"Digital Intelligence Innovation and Management," conducting research andestablishing a solid research foundation. Subsequently, relying on the laboratory as aresearch platform, they have been awarded a number of major projects
engineering students experienceindustry recognition across a four-year undergraduate program. The extent to which studentsbelieve other people see them as engineers influences how they see themselves as engineers.Students’ engineering identities can shape how they are motivated, persist, and learn engineering[1]-[3] which has inspired calls for the inclusion of identity development as part of theundergraduate engineering curriculum [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. Research has shown that howstudents feel recognized by others as the kind of person who can do engineering is the mostimportant element in the development of an engineering identity [9], [10]. Understandingrecognition is critical for designing high-impact curricular practices that can effectively
]. Librarians cannot ensure they will be involved in graduateclasses, so outreach activities and events are imperative for connecting with graduate students.Recognizing this gap, forward-thinking libraries and institutions are adopting a more nuancedapproach to graduate student outreach by designing programs that build upon students' existingresearch experiences, building on prior knowledge in conjunction with the more sophisticateddemands of graduate-level study [8]. This strategy not only acknowledges the diversebackgrounds of graduate students but also fosters a more inclusive and supportive learningenvironment. This approach enhances students' research skills and boosts their confidence intheir own academic prowess. By recognizing and building from
Paper ID #47803Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Education: A Novel Curriculum forEnhancing Graduate STEM LearningSuryansh Upadhyay, The Pennsylvania State University Suryansh Upadhyay is a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on quantum computing security, adversarial robustness in quantum machine learning, and optimizing multi-tenant quantum computing frameworks. He has contributed to the field through high-impact publications, security frameworks, and quantum-enhanced learning methodologies. He has served as a reviewer for top-tier journals and
number of ideas,limited exploration of solution space, repetition of initial concept features, and use of self-generated default designs, offer a means to qualitatively analyze student discussions and artifactsto identify evidence of design fixation. By understanding the factors that contribute to designfixation and developing methods to identify it, educators can better support students in learningengineering practices and help them to overcome potential limitations during the design process.References[1] National Research Council, Next Generation Science Standards: for states, by states. Washington, D.C.: The The National Academies Press, 2013, p. 18290. doi: 10.17226/18290.[2] T. Moore, A. Glancy, K. Tank, J. Kersten, K. Smith, and M
Institute, and a PhD in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Maryland. Prior to his academic career, Stephen was an acoustical consultant for 5 years. His education research has focused on culture and equity in engineering education, particularly undergraduate contexts, pedagogy, and student support. Through his work he aims to use critical qualitative, video-based, participatory, and ethnographic methods to look at everyday educational settings in engineering and shift them towards equity and inclusion. He also leads the Equity Research Group where he mentors graduate and undergraduate students in pursuing critical and action-oriented research. ©American Society for
learning experiences via her own research and in her professional role supporting interdisciplinary research teams. She uses social network analysis and qualitative methods to understand relationships between team members and plans to develop interventions to build closeness and belonging in teams.Dr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Universidad del Norte Ruben D. Lopez-Parra is an Assistant Professor in the Instituto de Estudios en Educaci´on (Institute for Educational Studies) at the Universidad del Norte in Colombia. His Ph.D. is in Engineering Education from Purdue University, and he has worked as a K-16 STEM instructor and curriculum designer using various evidence-based learning strategies. In 2015, Ruben earned an M.S. in
primarily constructed to generate knowledge about a topic,not to impact practice or address inequities. Disseminating research or best practices alone doesnot create change [1]. Researchers should first study the actions that can create change ineveryday educational contexts and then translate their impacts more widely.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) scholarship is disconnected from classroom practice.While DEI scholarship has made bold critiques and provided important windows into studentexperiences, it tends not to study classroom interactions or critique classroom practices. Sinceclassrooms often constitute the bulk of students’ marginalizing educational experiences, moreresearch is needed to understand the ways inequity manifests in
engagedin scientific research. Hence, we answered the following research questions:1. To what extent does the introduction of immutable research records impact scientific ethics given that researchers are aware of such record keeping?2. How does the efficacy of an intervention such as a mandatory Data Management Platform (DMP) for managing immutable research records influence individual- and group level research ethics in science labs?methodologyThis three-year study was based on a simple before-after design (N =16) that did not follow arandomized controlled trial, but rather a pre- and post-intervention assessment. We developedand introduced an online data management platform to five participating labs, recruited 16participants, and carried
, with significant factor loadings and acceptablecomposite reliabilities [17]. These results support the ECQS’s suitability for assessing culturalintelligence in diverse contexts.However, during our research process, we received feedback indicating that the ECQSinstrument had the potential to cause significant harm to participants. In line with ethicalresearch practices, we decided to revise our study design, shifting from directly deploying thesurvey to conducting cognitive interviews to evaluate how the survey items were perceived andwhether they functioned as intended. Consequently, we deployed a small pilot study employingcognitive interview techniques to understand whether and how, if at all, international and U.S.domestic engineering
Lab, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he founded a student-run maker club to promote hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. He previously worked at Ford Motor Company, crafting learning experiences that taught human-centered practices to non-designers in cross-functional teams and community organizations.Ms. Alessandra O. Napoli, Stanford University Alessandra Napoli is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and a member of the IDEAL Research Lab in the Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on supporting students through academic challenges and resilience growth, especially in project and making courses. She earned a MS in Mechanical
Paper ID #47029Developing Engineering for Social Impact Beliefs among Migratory HighSchool Students Through a Culturally Responsive Engineering Design Activity(RTP, Diversity)Dr. Timothy Wells, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Timothy C. Wells (PhD, Arizona State University) is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Polytechnic School at Arizona State University. He has expertise in embodied learning, restorative practices, and cultural and education. His research draws upon social theory, historical context, and experimental methodologies to bring insight and innovation to the challenges of contemporary schooling
Paper ID #46131Connecting academia and industry: Piloting an industry mentor program ina first-year engineering design courseDr. Grace Burleson, University of Colorado Boulder Grace Burleson is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder where her research focuses on advancing design theory and methodology. She earned her PhD in Design Science from the University of Michigan and a dual MS in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Anthropology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. She was an ASME Engineering for Change Fellow from 2017-2021.James Harper PhD, PE, University of Colorado
, institutions can create a sustainable framework for VIP courseadoption. Ultimately, the successful implementation of VIP courses requires a commitment to continuousimprovement, informed by student feedback and best practices. By addressing these challenges,universities can unlock the full potential of VIP programs, equipping students with the skills andexperiences necessary for future success while advancing institutional goals and societal impact. Inconclusion, the Vertically Integrated Projects model represents a significant advancement in the field ofhigher education, offering a framework that effectively integrates research and teaching while promotingcollaborative learning and community engagement. By empowering students to become
statistics and natural language processing, with a PhD from Virginia Tech and specialized training in Responsible AI from MILA. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) Fellow, a Global Perspectives Program (GPP) Fellow, and was inducted in the Bouchet Honor Society in 2017. Sreyoshi is committed to demystifying and democratizing generative AI solutions and bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications using AWS technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI in Engineering Education: A Scoping Review of Applications and Innovations1
behaviors thatimprove their general CAD abilities and increase their modeling efficiency. Manufacturingawareness may also be a major contributor. This work aims to address the following researchquestions: RQ1. To what extent does exposure to different manufacturing processes impact students’ approach to computer-aided design in an engineering context? RQ2. What evidence exists, if any, for relationships between additive manufacturing processes, subtractive manufacturing processes, and computer-aided design feature usage?To address these research questions, the authors formulated the following hypotheses: H1. Participants exposed to a manufacturing demonstration will use fewer features when modeling their part
applications, material corrosion mechanisms, and electrochemical degradation. She is a strong advocate for integrating high-impact practices, such as problem-based learning, into lectures, laboratories, and outreach initiatives to enhance student and community engagement in STEM education.Elizabeth Generas, Wright State University Elizabeth Generas is an external evaluator for education and social justice projects. She completed a graduate certificate in Program Evaluation from Wright State University, where she is also a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Organization Studies program.Dr. Amy Anderson Amy Anderson is the Associate Provost for Global and Intercultural Affairs and Executive Director of the Center for
developed, organized and led activities for several outreach programs for K-12 impacting well more than 4,000 students.Dr. Nathan H Bean, Kansas State University Dr. Nathan Bean is a Teaching Associate Professor at Kansas State University Department of Computer Science and Co-Director of the Advancing Learning and Teaching in Computer Science (ALT+CS) Lab. His research is focused on the need to grow the body of students skilled in computing – both within the field of Computer Science, and within other disciplines that increasingly rely on the tools computer science makes available to advance their own work. Thus, his research involves investigations into how to effectively reach a broader and more diverse audience of
highlights two prevalent issues and correspondingsolutions, providing practical insights for educators and institutions aiming to implement COILsuccessfully. This focused approach ensures the most impactful challenges and actionablestrategies are shared, benefiting practitioners navigating the nuanced landscape of COILeducation.The miniature guide empowers educators to design culturally immersive, interdisciplinarylearning experiences by addressing these challenges and offering tailored solutions. Thisultimately fosters a new generation of globally competent engineering students equipped with theskills and perspectives required to address the complexities of a globalized workforce. Throughthis guide, the transformative potential of COIL as an
reduces the environmental impact of plastic waste while offering acost-effective alternative to virgin plastic filaments, benefiting both businesses and consumersengaged in AM. As the demand for low-cost filaments continues to rise, meeting this needsustainably is essential [8]. However, no comprehensive OERs or hands-on practices currentlyexist to teach the practical and entrepreneurial aspects of filament production from recycledplastics [9]. Project R2 addresses this gap by creating unique instructional materials thatshowcase best practices, demonstrating how to produce affordable, high-quality filaments whilepromoting environmental stewardship.1.3. Portable Sand Casting (foundry-in-a-box)Metal casting, one of the oldest manufacturing
found to be the most ideal asthis individual would have had extensive research and writing practices that can be withouthaving technical expertise become overly specific.Discussion and ImplicationsThe way a student obtains certain skills and can apply and transfer those skills to differentcontexts is of extreme importance (Matsumoto et al., 2005). Our findings can be best used tohighlight for graduate programs in engineering the importance of incorporating professionalskills into their curriculum. We often hear of this need at the undergraduate level, but the samekind of logic also applies at the graduate level. All recent alums stated that they had some on-the-job learning and growth required in certain areas, such as cross-disciplinary work
McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity
overlooked. This imbalancein STEM education can impact graduate students’ preparedness for various career paths in bothacademia and industry. GAPS course design combines active learning and inductive teachingmethods, enabling students to apply professional skills directly to their thesis research throughcommunity-based experiential learning. In-class discussions, online forums, and peer feedbackalso facilitate collaborative problem-solving and reflective engagement.In this study, GAPS was used to evaluate the effectiveness of these pedagogical approaches. Thestudy aimed to understand how these strategies lead to the development of essential professionalskills among STEM graduate students by examining the incorporation of active learning andinductive
power of thorough literature review from previous research. Despite differences in their group work experiences, all students gained valuable insightsinto best practices for effective collaboration, leading to a better-designed product. One of theparticipants mentioned, “So overall, it was like a good collaborative experience working withthem, and I realized how one project requires that if you’re working with a team, you need tounderstand different skill sets and let people lead their specializations or their skills and thingsthat they’re good at, and that’s the only way you can have a successful collaboration. You cannotdo everything on your own, even though you know how to do it” [S05]. In consideration ofleveraging the potential of
graduate students. She also works in the areas of teaming in engineering classrooms and creating instructional tools for engineering in various contexts and educational settings. She has expertise in mixed-methods research designs.Mr. Siddharthsinh B Jadeja, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Siddharthsinh Jadeja is a passionate and driven engineering education graduate research student in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, deeply committed to enhancing engineering education through innovative, human-centric design approaches. With a strong foundation in engineering principles and a keen interest in educational methodologies, Siddharthsinh focuses on integrating design
active member in the vibrant local, national, and international community of 5. DEI engineering education researchers with a rich history 5. promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in engineering and embed considerations and practices for DEI in all aspects of one’s work 1. mentor undergraduate students in developing foundational skills in engineering 1. Professional fundamentals, engineering design, analytical problem solving, computational tools, Development teamwork, and communication. 2. Teaching Utah State 2. prepare graduate
strategies, and engaging in collaborative data analysis, researchersenhance the quality and impact of their work. This approach supports individual researchers andcontributes to the broader academic community by sharing best practices and lessons learned[13].Collaborative DynamicsThe collaborative nature of the project required a concerted effort among researchers withvarying goals and expertise. Each campus group brought unique insights and levels of expertise,enriching the research process and posing challenges. Navigating different work andcommunication styles was often challenging, highlighting the need for clear communicationchannels and shared goals.The research team includes tenured faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students
research focus is in the area of consumer psychology. Specifically, she studies how emotional and structural aspects of stories engage their audiences, and how engagement in stories influence beliefs and behavior in a marketing context. She is also interested in issues related to consumer well-being and examines the psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence risky consumption practices and prosocial behavior.Jelena Pokimica, Boise State UniversityEric Jankowski, Boise State University Dr Jankowski’s interest in efficiency underpins his research in thermodynamic self-assembly for materials and his research into how to best empower students as effective engineers. He is an assistant professor in Boise