Paper ID #47283Presence, Participation, and Pedagogy: Revisiting Face-to-Face Learning inEngineering Programs (Work-in-Progress)Dr. Cristina Diordieva, Arizona State University Cristina Diordieva is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at the Polytechnic School. She is a co-author of two reports published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Her research focuses on inclusivity in STEM, educational technology, engineering education, and qualitative research methodologies.Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Dr. Medha Dalal is an
Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He teaches courses in the areas of thermo-fluids, heat transfer, numerical modeling, and air pollution control. Paul’s main research interests involve exploring how technology can be incorporated into engineering courses. He has served on the ASEE PSW Section Executive Board since 2014, including Chair during 2018-2019. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Using a Podcast to Increase Student Motivation, Desire, and Commitment to EngineeringAbstract:This "Complete Evidence-Based Practice" paper explores using an engineering podcast toincrease college student motivation, desire, and commitment to
repeating the activity is providedfor teachers and practitioners. This paper explores the development of the “Pack for Space”activity.IntroductionEngineering outreach activities seek to increase interest in engineering as a future career [1].Outreach activities outside of school have been shown to be effective in increasing engagementin Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) [2]. Outreach activities are important asnot all schools have access to STEM coursework and after school STEM programs have beenshown to be more expensive than non-STEM programs [3]. STEM outreach involves andimpacts many different groups including the students themselves, administrators, outreachproviders, parents and guardians, universities, K-12 schools
process exercised within and beyond the classroom and a vitalprofessional skill. Engineers, in particular, must adjust to rapidly evolving technologies andpractices that require continuous learning and adaptation long after their initial formal trainingand transition into their professional careers.Education research emphasizes the need for engineering students to hone these lifelonglearning skills. Effective learning requires them to adopt self-regulated learning strategies tosynthesize and apply knowledge, and evaluate problems using engineering principles effectively(Zimmerman, 2000). However, students often default to ineffective learning strategies such asrereading, highlighting, repetition, and rote memorization (Blasiman et al., 2017
Paper ID #47471Libraries’ Role in Enabling New Engineering Research Investments: Workingwith Campus Research Administration UnitsDr. Sarah Over, Virginia Tech Dr. Sarah Over is the Engineering Collections and Research Analyst at Virginia Tech, serving as their Engineering Librarian and representative for their new Patent and Trademark Resource Center. She is also part of a team focused on research impact and intelligence to support the College of Engineering and Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. Dr. Over’s background is in aerospace and nuclear engineering, with years of experience teaching engineering
Paper ID #46985BOARD #483: Student Feedback Analysis Using Natural Language Processing(NLP) and Sentiment AnalysisMs. Sharmin Jahan Badhan, independent researcher Sharmin Jahan Badhan is an independent researcher. She received an M.S. in Computer Science from United International University. In addition to her research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing, she is actively engaged in exploring innovative applications of these technologies in construction site environments.Dr. Rei Samsami, University of New Haven Reihaneh Samsami (Ph.D., P.E.) has joined the University of New
Paper ID #46958Brief: Development of Feedback Literacy Through Reflections in Project-BasedLearning TeamsMs. Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Katie Drinkwater is PhD student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University. Katie researches engineering design, teamwork, feedback literacy, engineering decision-making, extracurriculars, and women in engineering.Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in
roles in the engineering profession.Keywords: leadership, higher education, professional development, leadership profile,leadership in engineeringIntroductionLeadership has become an essential competency for 21st-century engineers, who mustsolve technical problems and lead multidisciplinary teams, make strategic decisions, andadapt to a constantly changing global environment. The increasing complexity of social,economic, and technological challenges highlights the need to train leaders who combinetechnical and professional skills [1]. In this context, higher education institutions are calledto play a fundamental role in developing these capabilities, transforming engineeringeducation to better prepare students for effective leadership roles [2
Paper ID #46790WIP: Using mind mapping to enhance architecture students’ abilities in managingboth practical and lecture-based teaching methodsProf. Ignacio Guerra P., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ Ignacio is a part-time professor of Construction and Sustainability in the College of Architecture and Interior Design CADI at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. Ignacio is an architect from UCE and gained his MBA with emphasis in sustainability from the UCV. Ignacio’s interests are in the areas of sustainable architecture, new construction technologies, new pedagogies for architecture studies and development
co-curricular leadership development program.IntroductionThere has been an increasing interest in developing leadership skills in engineering students toimprove the ability of the profession to influence change in a highly technological world [1].Various pedagogical and programmatic approaches have been employed to help developengineering leaders, including formal courses, certificates and minors, as well as co-curricularprograms [2] [3]. However, an ongoing challenge is evaluating the success of these programs [4].For curricular programs, it is possible to evaluate student deliverables to look for evidence ofskill development, and course evaluations provide other data on how students value the coursecontent and delivery. However, for
courses.IntroductionThe design project is ubiquitous in intermediate- to higher-level engineering courses, preparingstudents to tackle the types of complex, open-ended problems prevalent in the field. Highachievement in these engineering design contexts requires students to exhibit both creativeingenuity and technical proficiency, an integration critical to navigating ambiguities inherent indesign. Cultivating these dual competencies presents a persistent challenge for educators andstudents in project-based making and manufacturing courses, where measures of studentperformance often prioritize mastery of tools, technology, or processes over intentional designpractices.This challenge was evident in an intermediate-level, project-based engineering design
Paper ID #47525Designing a high-impact, short-duration sustainability-focused study abroadprogram for engineering studentsDr. Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida Dr. Joanna G. Burchfield is a Communication professor for the College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of South Florida (USF) where she leads a college-wide initiative to vertically integrate communication education into core engineering courses. She has over 17 years of experience in academic research, higher education instruction, and course design, and is guided by a teaching philosophy founded on growth mindset and systems thinking. Dr
Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #46156Nick Stites is the Director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at CU Boulder and aninstructor with the Integrated Design Engineering program. Dr. Stites is the principal investigator (PI)of the Denver-Metro Engineering Consortium, which is a partnership between local community collegesand universities to support engineering pathways for transfer students. He is also involved with ASPIRE,an NSF Engineering Research Center that is focused on developing the technology and workforce forelectrifying the nation’s transportation system. Dr. Stites earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering (BSColorado State
University of Florida and 10 years with United Technologies Corporation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Best Practices for Industry Liaisons in Engineering Design Projects: Insights from Students and LiaisonsAbstractMany engineering programs provide opportunities for students to work on design teams forprojects that are industry sponsored, such as in capstone courses. In these experiences, thecollaboration between student teams and industry liaisons can be crucial for the successfulproject completion. The end goal of this study is to contribute to a deeper understanding of howthe role of the liaison contributes towards a successful project delivery and a
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Paper ID #49421Navigating Challenges: Women teaching faculty members’ experience in theteaching-focused communities of practice in engineeringDr. Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Teaching and Learning Specialist Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDr. Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jay Mann is Director of the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education (AE3) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Mann is a twenty-five-year veteran educator with previous experience as a high
interactive learning experiences [3]. Despite theirpotential, the effective implementation of these tools requires addressing non-technical barriers,including maintenance costs and shareability [1]. Additionally, educators need adequate theoreticalsupport and improved model perception to effectively integrate these technologies into curricula.Overall, computational tools offer valuable opportunities for enhancing chemical engineeringeducation when implemented thoughtfully.Spreadsheets, particularly Microsoft Excel, have become a ubiquitous tool in chemical engineeringfor various calculations and process modeling tasks. Excel has been recognized for its utility inroutine engineering calculations and process design. The integration of Visual Basic
ExamsDespite implementing communication strategies as a mean to strengthen student outcomes,engagement, and attainment, researchers have considered alternative pedagogical schemes to reachequivalent results. Innovative teaching methods have emerged as a critical factor in enhancingskills-based subjects such as engineering and technology. According to Naz and Murad (2017),innovative pedagogy is rooted in the belief that every learner has the potential for success whenprovided with the appropriate tools and strategies. These teaching methods recognize the uniquepersonality characteristics of each student and leverage these traits to optimize learning outcomes[14]. This has led to deliberate efforts by engineering faculty of piloting and experimenting
techniques, statistics and applications, data analysis and information methodologies, projects, engineering, economics, and business.Douglas Lee Robertson, Florida International UniversityJulian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University Julian is a graduate research assistant at Florida International University. He holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Arizona. He is pursuing his PhD degree in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has professional experience in Information Technology, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications in international companies such
Paper ID #47895Student perceptions of standards-based grading in a required, introductorytransportation engineering courseDr. Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Elizabeth G. ”Libby” Jones is a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Her areas of specialty are transportation systems, appropriate technology, service learning, and engineering education. She earned her BS in Civil Engineering at Colorado State University and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She is active in curriculum activities at UNL at the
capabilities, continuouslearning for basic skills, emergency actions, engineering knowledge, ICS principles,psychological readiness, and financial aspect needs to occur among engineering students.AcknowledgmentsThis work was sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AwardNo. 70NANB23H236. Authors thank those who participated in the interviews and groupdiscussions of the current study.References[1] National Center for Health Statistics, “Health, United States – Data Finder.” 2021. Accessed: Jan. 03, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/data- finder.htm?&subject=Emergency%20departments[2] National Centers for Environment Information, “Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters.” Accessed
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Universidad Andr´es Bello in Santiago, Chile. A National Researcher Level 2 (SNI-CONACYT), he has over 20 years of experience in educational research. His work spans conceptual understanding in physics, active learning, AI in education, and STEM interdisciplinarity. He leads initiatives on faculty development, competency assessment, and technology-enhanced learning. With 100+ publications, he integrates educational psychology, digital transformation, and sustainability. Dr. Zavala also pioneers projects using neuroscience tools and learning analytics to improve student engagement and foster innovative, student-centered learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education
design teams, including the Virginia Tech chapter of Engineers in Action. ´Dr. Juan David Ortega Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and an Affiliate Courtesy Professor at Universidad EAFIT (Colombia). He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also has more than 6 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer, primarily
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teachers develop teaching efficacy and identity as STEM educators. Through her research, Dr. Hammack aims to advance understanding of how to enhance STEM education in rural schools and communities, providing opportunities to meet the unique needs of rural students.Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota Dr. Julie Robinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Director of UND’s Center for Engineering Education Research. Her research explores strategies for broadening access and participation in STEM, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy in science and engineering. She also investigates strategies for increasing representation in STEM through teacher professional learning opportunities
able to vocalize, such as emergingconceptual knowledge [16], including procedural and spatial information [7]. Engineering lab-based courses afford not only collaborative opportunities for discussionsabout concepts but also group interactions with assistive technologies. By providing opportunitiesfor students to meaningfully co-construct their knowledge in discourse (i.e., collaborative learning[17] students may engage in argumentation to negotiate their positions to establish common ground[18]. For example, a student might discuss the phenomena of torsion as a transversely applied pointload to which a peer may counter that it is a force acting at a distance that causes rotation of thecross-section (i.e., argumentation) [12]. Competing