Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia, where he also received the title of Chemical Engineer in 2012. His research interests are grounded in the learning sciences and include how K-16 students develop engineering thinking and professional skills when addressing complex socio-technical problems. He aims to apply his research to the design of better educational experiences.Dr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a Professor in Organization, Information & Learning Sciences and in Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Svihla received the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Scholarship and the NSF CAREER Award, which
, environmental justice, extraction, pollution, sustainable communities),capitalism/consumerism, engineering for conquest (militarism, policing, colonialism,neocolonialism), human rights and equity of access, people's science, engineering identity andculture, alternate careers, and new ways do engineering (disability justice, queer theories,feminism and antiracism in engineering). Because the class included students of varying academic levels (1st to 5th year) and arange of personal experience with social justice issues, the readings for the first three weeks werechosen by the instructors to provide everyone with foundational background information forcontinued discussion. We began with Chapter 3, “Engineering and Social Justice” from DonnaRiley’s
field of systemsengineering and young students interested in pursuing a career in engineering.The need for human resources in the industry with STEM education and practical experience hasexponentially increased over the past few decades. Multiple studies have explored the scope andbenefits of incorporating interactions with robotic platforms as a part of the K-12 curriculum [24,25, 26, 27]. Jdeed M. et al. [28] conducted a study where a swarm robotic platform Spiderinowas utilized in classroom training format for K-12 education. It displayed enhanced interest andappreciation expressed by the students towards application-based learning in STEM. Wilson S. etal. [29] developed a modular multi-robot platform with detachable gripper modules that
Engineering at the University of Washington. Engineering education is her primary area of scholarship, and has been throughout her career. In her work, she currently focuses on the role of reflection in engineering student learning and the relationship of research and practice in engineering education. In recent years, she has been the co-director of the Consortium to Promote Reflection in Engineering Education (CPREE, funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust), a member of the governing board for the International Research in Engineering Education Network, and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Dr. Turns has published over 175 journal and conference papers on topics related to engineering
Paper ID #48812WIP - UDL in STEM Higher Education: A Synthesis Literature ReviewAutumn Cuellar, Utah State University Autumn Cuellar is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education. Her undergraduate and master’s careers were both in Computer Science. She believes that everyone can achieve their goals, regardless of physical ability. This is why Autumn strives to make engineering accessible for everyone.Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education Marissa Tsugawa is an assistant professor at Utah State University who leverages mixed-methods research to explore neurodiversity and identity and motivation
. Additionally, we will examine how different experiments vary inpromoting interactive, constructive, active, and passive engagement.Site and Participants:The study will be conducted within the Online Master of Radiation Health Physics Program atOregon State University, which is the largest program of its kind in the nation. This fully onlineprogram aims to prepare individuals for careers in nuclear energy, ionizing radiation, andhandling of radioactive materials, particularly in the fields of security, national defense, medicalhealth, and safety. Through this program, students will acquire the professional skills necessaryto positively impact society in areas such as energy security, national defense, medical health,and industrial competitiveness. The
Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota and the director of the Minnesota Robotics Institute. His research interests include robotics, computer vision, sensors for transportation applications, and control. He is an IEEE Fellow and author or co-author of more than 400 publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Abstract:The Minnesota Robotic Institute at the University of Minnesota's Master's program in Robotics,located in the United States, prepares students for professional careers focused on research andinnovation within both academic and industrial sectors. The curriculum prioritizes applied learningmethodologies through
]. • Technological advancements: With the advent of new technologies, the nature of capstone projects has evolved. Modern projects often involve cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, renewable energy systems, and advanced manufacturing techniques [2]. • Pedagogical approaches: The approach to capstone projects has also changed. There is now a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary projects that integrate knowledge from various fields of engineering. Additionally, peer review and collaborative learning have become more common, enhancing the learning experience and better preparing students for teamwork in their professional careers [2]. • Global trends: The globalization of engineering education has led to the
Paper ID #46878Work-In-Progress: Using Audience Avatars to Improve GTA Assessment ofStudent Communication in Large Engineering ClassesPeter Griffiths, University of Virginia Dr. Griffiths joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2024 as an Assistant Professor, Academic General Faculty to pursue his interest in researching and creating an engaging curriculum which provides a foundation for students’ future success in their engineering careers. Prior to joining UVA, he was an Academic Professional at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Jill Fennell, Georgia
participation in engineeringDr. Avneet Hira, Boston College Avneet Hira is an Assistant Professor and Sabet Family Dean’s Faculty Fellow in the Department of Engineering with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum and Society at Boston College. She is also an affiliate faculty of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. Her research is in the field of engineering education with a focus on educational technologies and humanistic design. She specializes in community-based participatory design methods and working in informal educational environments with youth and families, for which she was awarded an NSF CAREER award in 2023. Her work is funded by the NSF Directorates of STEM
communitycontinues to discuss what qualifies as “rigorous” qualitative research. Qualitative methods can bemet with dismissiveness, perceived as less valid data sources than quantitative approaches. Somebelieve qualitative methods are by definition subjective and biased and therefore less useful thanquantitative methods, yet that is not the interpretation I learned in my nontraditional career pathstudying with Indi Young in her advanced training and Tom Tullis on the job at FidelityInvestments. Bias infers a partialness or a singular belief. Subjective refers to data rooted in oneperson’s experience or interpretation of events. The criteria for qualitative methods outlined inMiles and Huberman’s Evaluative Criteria [2] include, as noted by the Robert Woods
with industry-standard tools in their future careers. Providing students with hands-on experience using these tools helps prepare them for the practical challenges they'll face in the workplace.ConclusionThe course described in this paper accomplished its goal of teaching systems thinking conceptsand skills to engineering students using a control system model and relevant applications.Feeback from students shows that the course was well-received and they enjoyed their learningexperience. While there was not a required textbook, the supplemental materials provided by theinstructor, including handouts, videos, and PPT presentation were considered as sufficient forlearning the course material. Key highlights of the course include: 1
Paper ID #48333The Narrative Turn in Engineering Education Research: Theory and MethodDr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Her research examines issues of access, inclusion, and identity in the formation of engineers and a diverse 21st century engineering workforce. Angie received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 for her work with student veterans and service members in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering
, Shereen Beilstein3, Karle Flanagan2, Robb Lindgren2, Michelle Perry2, Jason Wade Morphew1 1 School of Engineering Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 2 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL 3 University of Illinois System, ILAbstractThis paper presents a multiple-case study examining first-year engineering students’ conceptualunderstanding and associated gestures for concepts of central tendency including median, mean,and mode, which are critical concepts in statistics and engineering education. Statistics educationis fundamental to STEM careers and relevant to peoples’ everyday lives
the context of their academic careers with GenAIand engineering research.The transcripts were coded first by word and phrase (ex. Chat GPT, code, Python,output, confused), and then combined into categories based on all the participantdata (ex: emotional response to use, method of application, attitude towards GenAI,research use of output). After further analysis of the data from the categories, themesemerged and were reviewed from an ISP lens, and findings are presented below.When all transcripts had been coded, researchers came together and organized allwords into common themes using visual tools and shared Microsoft documents. Thefull coding table illustrating the alignment of emergent themes with ISP stages andGenAI behaviors is provided
homeless fishing to develop career skills for the area’s large fishing industry, and classrooms for developing understanding of ecosystems and conservation. The makerspace is an industrial kitchen that will be used to cook caught fish. 3 Shelter for runaway kids in Seattle, WA in a waterfront area surrounded by gardens and farmlands 4 Provide the homeless with shelter and amenities and a venue for meetings and classes. The design contained a makerspace (for learning) with an accessible green roof, a dormitory building with restrooms, and a building with laundry, kitchen, and
in Architectural Acoustics from Rensselaer Polytechnic 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
. Möhring, and J. Váncza, “Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing: State of the art, perspectives, and future directions,” CIRP Annals, vol. 73, no. 2, pp. 723–749, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.101.[8] S. J. Russell and P. Norvig, Artificial intelligence: a modern approach. Pearson, 2016.[9] L. Da Xu and L. Duan, “Big data for cyber physical systems in industry 4.0: a survey,” Enterp Inf Syst, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 148–169, Feb. 2019, doi: 10.1080/17517575.2018.1442934.[10] Z. Slimi, “Systematic Review: AI’s Impact on Higher Education - Learning, Teaching, and Career Opportunities,” Tem Journal, 2023, doi: 10.18421/tem123-44.[11] A. T. Capinding, “Development and Validation of Instruments for Assessing the
can succeed in aSTEM career (mean = 4.45, SD = 1.63). These findings suggest that while students may feelneutral about their social connections within the classroom, they do perceive a positive impact ontheir overall academic engagement and motivation when they feel included and supported withinthe academic community.9Table 3- Sense of Belonging Measures Peer Panel A Support Std. Variables Observation Mean Min Max Dev. Peer Help
, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #48650Dr. Oludare
, camera-view management, and depthperception remain areas for refinement. Future improvements—ranging from robustauto-reconnection protocols to more sophisticated remote 3D visualization—will furtherstrengthen TeleopLab’s effectiveness and scalability. Beyond manufacturing contexts, TeleopLabholds the potential to transform how students and professionals across STEM disciplines engagewith real-world equipment and processes, bridging physical distances and fostering the practicalskills essential for career success.AcknowledgmentThis work is supported by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The authors thankJulie Diop (Manufacturing@MIT), Dr. John Hart (MIT), and Dr. Dennis Rebelo (BIC) forsourcing resources for this study. Special thanks
, student attitudes about co-op opportunities are significantly positive.Students value co-ops due to the opportunity to gain career experience and develop networkingskills to increase their chances of finding full time employment after graduation [12]. As aresult, the ability to redesign course lessons to allow students to gain skills and knowledge to bemore competitive for co-op opportunities should also improve student self-efficacy.Course Redevelopment ObjectivesYork College engineering courses typically get reviewed and experience minor revisions on aroutine basis but the strength in the redesign for the site design course was a focus on utilizingsenior civil engineering students’ co-op experience in developing and implementing
out additional information.This type of learning is expected to inspire students to pursue careers in renewable energy andcontribute to the transition to a sustainable future [9]. 2. Proposed Education FrameworkThe proposed framework attempts to provide a comprehensive learning environment forstudying wind turbines, particularly fundamentals of blade designs. The integrated learningsystem consists of three pillars of engineering education and practice: (1) theoretical foundation,(2) computational aided design and numerical analysis as well as (3) hands-on experimentationusing a small-scale commercial wind turbine model. Designated for junior and seniorundergraduate levels, the platform focuses on practical applications and lifelong
information, and compiling indicators may be inappropriate ifthe set is too limited or contains extreme values 14 .1.1 Bibliometric Reports for Individual ResearchersFaculty members request information on their publications when applying for grants, awards ortenure. To meet this need, the library offers personalized bibliometric reports. These reportsconsist of a first section, common to all users, containing automated graphics highlightingdifferent metrics such as number of publications by year, and article by journal impact. Thesecond section of the report is tailored to the researcher’s profile, career stage, scientific orteaching activities, and specific elements they wish to highlight.Developing an automated solution with flexible parameters for
4 20% 91% PR: CoT; zero-shot In-class Participation N/A 2.5% (assumed) 100% N/A Career Assignments N/A 2.5% (assumed) 100% N/A Final Score 88.56% (Letter Grade B+)5.2 Benchmarking CSE 274Table 2 provides the breakdown of grades for different CSE 274 assessments. ChatGPT-4excelled in both the Final Exam and Midterm Exam, scoring 90% in each. Then, for Labs,ChatGPT-4 achieved a score of 97.2%. Next, in Quizzes, ChatGPT-4 scored 92.14%. Finally, thehighest performance was observed in Homework Projects scoring 98.40%. The tool consistentlydemonstrated high performance across various course components, achieving an overall score of93
]).The significance of lightweight design extends beyond its technical applications; it embodiesa philosophy of maximizing efficiency and innovation, which are valuable skills in any field.The rationale for targeting students of this age group, particularly those who may not yet beinclined towards a technical education, is twofold. First, early exposure to complex conceptshelps demystify science and engineering, potentially sparking interest in STEM subjects(science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Second, the skills developed throughunderstanding and applying the principles of lightweight design ̶ such as analytical thinking,problem-solving, and creativity ̶ are universally applicable and crucial in a wide array ofacademic and career
the rapidly changing learning and career needs in theinformation age.2.4 The digital transformation of engineering education High-quality engineering talent is an important internal driving force to promotethe development of a country's manufacturing industry. The digital transformation ofmanufacturing industry not only puts forward new requirements for industrialdevelopment, but also puts forward new requirements for the training of engineeringtalents. The digital transformation of manufacturing industry needs a large number ofcompound talents who know both manufacturing knowledge and digital knowledge.Therefore, engineering education in the new era must cultivate new engineeringtalents with both professional and digital skills. In