literacy trainingto teachers and to test AI tools to allow for flexibility and adjustment as GenAI tools continue toevolve [20]. Pre-service teachers are primed to enter a career where AI tools are unavoidable;Teach@Mines is working to support future teachers and give them the best preparation possibleto use and provide informed education about GenAI tools.References [1] J. Qadir, “Engineering education in the era of ChatGPT: Promise and pitfalls of generative AI for education,” pp. 1–9, publisher: IEEE. [Online]. Available: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2a0b612f-929e-3d8b-bd60- 63a5e17519ba [2] P. Zhang and G. Tur, “A systematic review of ChatGPT use in k-12 education,” vol. 59, no. 2, p. e12599, eprint: https
engineering studentscomplete a two-semester capstone design sequence as part of their graduation requirements. Thesecourses are structured around independent student projects that challenge students to design, build,and troubleshoot fully functional systems. The primary goal is to engage students in solvingcomplex, real-world problems by utilizing the technical competencies developed during the firstthree years of the curriculum. Capstone projects not only reinforce professional skills but also helpprepare students for careers in industry, making them a vital component of the electricalengineering curriculum.The primary objectives of senior projects are to simulate industry-relevant project developmentand to build expertise in four key areas
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
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levels in the university.Lastly, electives, as previously surveyed, often play a large part in the courses that students taketo complete a specialization. Thus, there is a connection between the two. Specializations areoften viewed within a discipline as a way to demonstrate the ability of that major to lead toadditional career paths (e.g., a pre-medicine major in chemical engineering), to advertise thecollective expertise of the faculty (polymers), or to help a student show a commitment to anarrow part of the field (any of the bio-type specializations). The major is typically the basis ofthe profession, often evolving while maintaining its core focus; the specialization is a way todemonstrate change to show the applicability of the major to
projects in the lab and testing them in real lifeNext, we discuss how Tinkercad is currently used in our ECE and PIN courses.3.1 Implementation in ECE 101The ECE 101 course is a level-one introductory course with light math prerequisites such asfunctions and trigonometry. It is typically taken by Freshman in their first quarter at PSU.Therefore, the course has the challenge, as discussed above, of a wide range of studentbackgrounds in math, science, writing, reading, etc. This course therefore tries to instill commonpractices and knowledge that will be needed in the years to come. This leaves the course with awide range of topics including career paths within electrical and computer engineering, researchand writing as a scientist, digital
45 ethical misconduct. Asked to take shortcuts I feel are unacceptable. 48 Work I have to undertake makes me feel ethically compromised. 53 Often find myself at odds with my employer when it comes to acting ethically. 58Engineering ethics are extremely important because of the potential danger of some types ofequipment. The author spent an entire career working on industrial combustion equipment whichis inherently dangerous. Failure to properly design, build, operate, and maintain such equipmentcan lead to serious injuries and even fatalities.According to the National Academy of Engineering (2016) [5], ethics are crucial in engineering,“Ethical practice in
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shiftedtheir abilities to successfully solve engineering problems. In recent years, industry employershave reported a gap in academic vs industry performance standards, attributed to new graduatesfulfilling technical skills, but falling short in other attributes of real-world practice. Core designcompetencies refer to a set of fundamental skills that, if acquired, ensure student success in bothacademic and industry environments, given that any deficiencies are identified and addressedwith interventions early in the design curriculum [6]. Semi-experiential learning is a documentedapproach to strengthen competency as a practicing engineering, so an integrated program tointroduce students to the nuances of design early in their academic careers would be
this role, Dr. Griggs drives initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented groups pursuing degrees in engineering and strives to foster a welcoming environment that celebrates culture and inclusion. She is the advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers and co-advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Multicultural Engineering Graduate Association. Her passion lies in mentoring through meaningful career discussions and helping students gain confidence as well as succeed in their chosen degree fields.Eduardo Granata Rodriguez, Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Enrique D Gomez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
career, pursuing what I want to, and being problems, their future, and financially stable are big factors that give me their health anxiety. Doing well in school is certainly a big pressure that gives me stress too." Participant 15 Students name similar coping "Recently, I have been trying to get better at mechanisms that they meditation and deep breathing when I feel mentioned in the first stressed out. After meditation I often feel reflection, more students start refreshed and my head almost feels
Implementation Strategies: Encourage educators to use examples and case studies to connect the EDP stages with real-world applications, fostering student engagement and practical understanding. This approach can foster student engagement by demonstrating the relevance of engineering design to everyday life and diverse career paths.Broader ImpactsThis study contributes to the growing body of research on pre-college engineering education by sheddinglight on how educators perceive and teach the EDP. The findings emphasize the critical need for targetedprofessional development and adaptable teaching resources that bridge gaps in iterative, evaluative, andcollaborative practices. By addressing these gaps, educators can better prepare
research involves water and wastewater, she has strong interests in engineering education research, teacher professional development, and secondary STEM education. In 2021, Erica received the ASEE Pacific Southwest Early Career Teaching Award and two awards at UNLV for mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. She also received the Peter J. Bosscher Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award in 2019 from Engineers Without Borders and was recognized as a Nevada Woman in STEM by Senator Jackie Rosen.David Earl James, University of Nevada - Las Vegas ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Assessing development and retention of engineering design skills
using finite element modeling techniques. In 2010, he started his career teaching in all areas of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He loves teaching all of the basic mechanics courses, and of course his Vibrations and Finite Element Analysis courses.Dr. Phillip Cornwell, U.S. Air Force Academy Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy and an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989, and his current interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell received the SAE
executing tasks efficiently while managing resources to meet projectdeadlines. Integrating these attributes to project-based engineering courses helps studentspractice continuous development, collaboration, risk management, and resource allocation [12].Wong and Donald investigate a sequence of four interdisciplinary design courses at theUniversity of Guelph, each integrating project management to varying degrees [13]. They arguethat while project management is fundamental to engineering careers, there are challenges inteaching it effectively. These challenges include reduced student motivations, as they prioritizegraded activities and often treat project management as peripheral, and curriculum overload, astime constraints prevent deeper
(they take CEGR1523 Introduction to Civil Engineering).The focus of this paper is on ENGR1513 and ENGR1523, so more information will be providedon these courses.ENGR1513 Introduction to Engineering Practice I catalog description reads as follows: “An introduction to engineering as a career, including problem solving, engineering disciplines, design, teamwork, and communication. An introduction to engineering graphics is included, with an emphasis on solids modeling.”And, the overall course objectives are as follows: “This course provides an introduction to the engineering profession, including the use of graphical modeling. The SolidWorks program will be used for the introduction to graphics. The focus of the
the skills needed to tacklecomplex, real-world challenges. The dual-track structure, with domain depths in Physical Design& Manufacturing and Digital User Experience & AI, allows the program to bridge the physicaland digital aspects of product and system development while maintaining a focused and in-depthlearning experience.As the program prepares to launch in fall 2025, this work-in-progress paper highlights thefoundational processes and principles that guided its development, which may be of interest toother institutions seeking to develop similar programs. We plan to explore the program’s impacton student pathways, sense of belonging, skill development, and career outcomes in future work.References[1] A. Preston and K. Fletcher
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. Maria Isabel Doval, Universidade de Vigo PHD in Psychopedagogy. Associate Professor at Faculty of Education Sciences (University of Vigo, Spain)Breixo Martins-Rodal Breixo Martins Rodal holds a PhD in Geography and Territorial Planning from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He has taught tourism, geography and international relations at the University of Vigo. His career is developed as coordinator and director of international research and education projects in both public and private entities. He has extensive experience in international cooperation projects, cross-border research development and cooperation for higher education management. He is currently a researcher in projects for the development of
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 development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award, and the 2023 AIChE Excellence in Engineering Education Research Award.Dr. T. Michael Duncan, Cornell University
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Paper ID #49275Pressure-enthalpy diagram centric approach to open-system component, Braytoncycle, and Rankine cycle analysis in a thermodynamics courseCmdr. Matthew Schell, United States Naval Academy Commander Matt Schell is a Navy Reservist currently recalled to active duty as a Master Instructor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy. He started his Navy career on active duty as a nuclear-trained submarine officer. As a civilian, he worked for ten years at the Navy Nuclear Lab in the Pittsburgh Area. At Navy Nuclear Lab he had cognizance over various aspects of the Navy
Ch. 17-20 Project: FP mult-add 12 Benchmarking; Linux Ch. 21-22 Project: Special cases 13 FPGA Implementation Ch. 23 Project: Rounding 14 RISC-V Market & Careers Project: Report dueThe instructor spent the first 7 weeks describing the Wally core while, at the same time, thestudents installed and used the tools and experimented with Wally using the labs. For the last 7weeks, the instructor taught about the cache, the bus, peripherals, and extensions while
human talents contribute to our profession’s social and global relevance.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Stifling Dissent: Engineering PhD
product development lead at zyBooks. Joe is also an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island teaching software engineering. Prior to working at zyBooks, Joe was an award-winning career and technical educator, teaching computer and software engineering to high school students. He is President of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) of Rhode Island and is a member of the CS4RI (Computer Science for Rhode Island) board, where he serves as a voice for CS educators and the computing industry.Chelsea L Gordon, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand Chelsea Gordon received her PhD in Cognitive Science at University of California, Merced in 2019. Chelsea works as a research scientist for zyBooks, a Wiley company that
design provides a usefulexperience that will help them negotiate the challenges of differing personalities as they movethrough their careers. This study raises many questions that the authors hope to address insubsequent work.AcknowledgmentThe authors thank the Capstone Design program, the Fanning Institute for LeadershipDevelopment, and the Engineering Education Transformation Institute (EETI) at the University ofGeorgia College of Engineering.References[1] Agrawal, V., & Jariwala, A. S. (2017, June). Web-based tools for supporting student-driven capstone design team formation. ASEE 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition.[2] Funk, C., & Parker, K. (2022, July). Diversity in the STEM workforce varies widely across jobs
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #45721 and lifelong learning, continuously seeking opportunities to expand his expertise and contribute to impactful projects. He is preparing for a career in engineering that combines technology with meaningful solutions. Jeremy seeks roles that reflect his technical acumen and dedication to lifelong growth.Anthony Ware ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Micro-controlled MailboxIntroductionThis is an ongoing project, spearheaded by a team from Kennesaw State University's SouthernPolytechnic College of
showed very little knowledge of theIndustry 4.0 technologies [4]. These studies help provide insight on students’ awareness of theIndustry 4.0 technologies. Though the studies do not necessarily discuss graduates’understanding of these technologies, they do point to the students’ in process understanding ofthe technologies and an opportunity to introduce these technologies in their education.A recent survey from the Cengage Group showed that many graduating students do not feelprepared for using AI technologies in their careers. This survey showed that a majority (70%) ofstudents felt that basic generative AI should have been taught to them in class while the majority(55%) believe that their programs did not adequately prepare them to use these
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Paper ID #45689The Role of Teacher Feedback in Shaping the Curriculum of a Pre-CollegeEngineering Program (Evaluation)Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal, Ph.D., is an Associate Director of Scholarly Initiatives and Assistant Research Professor of Engineering Education Systems & Design within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her career as an engineering educator and researcher focuses on addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. Specifically, her research seeks to