, project management, and delivering impactful training programs. She holds a Master’s degree in Occupational and Technical Studies. As a Senior Evaluator at Quality Measures, LLC, Combs is committed to fostering continuous improvement and ensuring that programs achieve their intended outcomes. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication ensures that evaluation findings are disseminated and utilized for maximum impact.Dr. Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC Dr. Codjo AC Akpovo is a physicist with expertise in laser-produced plasmas, utilizing fast and ultra-fast high-power laser beams. From 2006 to 2024, he conducted and coordinated research activities for numerous scientific grants at Florida A&M
25 engineering students. While the upward trend in enrollment is promising, laboratories and facilities essential for hands-on learning must be expanded and improved, and thus, a "living" engineering laboratory was proposed. This project aims to integrate experiential learning into core engineering courses, aligning with ABET standards. The envisioned outcome is two-fold: first, to enhance the educational experience for students by providing them with practical and real-world learning opportunities within their core courses; second, this initiative aims to align Juniata’s engineering program with criteria set by ABET. This paper will provide an overview of the living engineering laboratory and details of some recent
and supervisory experience. Areas of expertise include performance improvement and reengineering initiatives, systems analysis, and Project Management. She has a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Miami. Nina also has a DBA in Information Technology from Nova Southeastern University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Civic Engagement in Engineering – Creating the Civic-Minded EngineerCivic Engagement is a cornerstone of our democracy and engineers must play a part in thatengagement. Engineers use math and science to solve today’s problems through design anddevelopment of a variety of items. The Engineer’s Council also expands on the definition byincluding
developed a three-course medical device designseries (Course 1, Course 2, & Course 3). In this course sequence, biomedical engineeringstudents are taught how to develop medical devices through progressively more complex projectsrelated to unmet needs in physical therapy.COURSE SEQUENCE STRUCTUREWhen developing these three courses the educational concept of scaffolding was implemented(Appendix 1) [4]. The idea was to provide the most guidance to students in the Course 1 courseand gradually transfer responsibility to the student as the student progresses through Course 2and Course 3. The goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of project-basedlearning taught using scaffolding, particularly with projects related to physical
a host computer, providing this way the capabilities of an SDR. Newer platforms such asADALM Pluto SDR [6] offer better capabilities for a higher price, but for under $250 they are stillat an affordable level for lab settings or even for individuals. Various SDR platforms were introduced and used in the last decade in different classroom orresearch settings, with a recent monography on the use of SDR presented in [1]. The advantagesof using SDR platforms in educational settings was largely discussed in the literature as shown in[7-16], as they were used for either course delivery or project-based learning. Within this setting,collaborative projects conducted between two or more institutions are even a higher step indeveloping hands-on
key student outcome for ABET accreditation is the ability to function effectively on a team.Team projects in first-year courses can be powerful in helping first-year students developcommunity and develop the teamwork skills needed for downstream courses and professionaldevelopment. The goals of student learning in teamwork can work against typical classroomdynamics where grades are assigned individually. As such, students can feel that team-basedassessments are unfair. Students can also feel a lack of motivation towards team projects thatseem like merely classroom exercises. In this work, we sought to overcome these dynamics usinga combination of service learning and contract grading in a first-year mechanical engineeringcourse in computer
Paper ID #45535Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems EducationDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems EducationAbstractThis paper presents an approach to embedded systems education through a constraint-driven pin-ball course project. We introduce a method that leverages
Paper ID #48733BOARD # 325: ATE: Regional Industry-Focused Micro/Nanotechnology EducationPartnershipDr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College Dr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn serves as PI for this NSF ATE funded project at Santa Barbara City College. He has extensive experience in collaborating with the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships and the California NanoSystems Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara, which provides the cleanroom facility for this project. He works directly with many local industry partners and regional stakeholders on this project, including on efforts around its sustainability
for Engineering Education, 2025Enhancing Chemical Process Control Education: A Self-Paced, AI-Assisted Approach to Strengthen ODE Modelingand Simulation SkillsChloe Lok Yee Chan+, Brianna Fan+, Henry Pei+, David Shen+, Christopher Song+, Chenhao A Zhao+, Zuyi(Jacky) Huang*Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085+: Equal Contribution, Alphabetical Sequence of Last Names*: Corresponding author: zuyi.huang@villanova.eduAbstract: This study explores the integration of AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, into engineeringeducation to enhance learning in Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) modeling in the course ofChemical Process Control. A self-paced, AI-assisted project was developed to refresh
Paper ID #48161A Year of IDPro: Lessons LearnedMr. Benjamin Edward Chaback, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Benjamin (Ben) Chaback is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. He uses modeling and systems architecture to investigate undergraduate engineering education and is working towards creating sustainable systems for student success. Ben is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Council on Undergraduate Research and is a facilitator for the Safe Zone Project and the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. He is passionate about
Development Through Student-Designed Soft Robotics Learning ModulesAbstractAs soft robotics emerges in industry, the need for accessible educational material has also risen.Our project focuses on co-developing easy-to-implement soft robotics learning modules withengineering students through a credit-based design experience at our institution. Modules aredesigned to be easily integrated into courses across a mechanical engineering curriculum. Thispaper reports on the lessons learned and progress to date.BackgroundSoft robotics is a novel and emerging field of robotics [1]. Unlike traditional robot mechanics, softrobotics uses flexible, compliant materials instead of rigid parts and linkages [2], which has led totheir increasing
fossil fuels.The rapid expansion of electric vehicles has created a growing demand for engineers withexpertise in this field. There is a recognized need for a large, well-trained workforce capable ofconducting research and development projects in electric vehicle technology. However, thedesign and implementation of electric vehicles are not yet well represented in mostundergraduate academic programs.To better prepare our electrical and computer engineering students for careers in this evolvingindustry, we encourage them to select capstone projects related to electric vehicles. This paperpresents two representative electric vehicle-oriented capstone projects undertaken by students inthese two programs, showcasing their efforts to gain hands-on
Paper ID #47517A Structured Approach to Improving Safety in Capstone CoursesDr. Robert Hart, University of Texas at Dallas Robert Hart is a Professor of Practice in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He teaches the capstone design course sequence and serves as a Director for the UTDesign program, which facilitates corporate sponsorship of capstone projects and promotes resource sharing and cross-disciplinary collaboration among engineering departments. Upon joining UTD in 2012, he developed the capstone design course sequence in the newly formed mechanical engineering
Paper ID #46895Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth: Transforming Higher Educationin Kazakhstan for Labor Market Alignment and Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network Secretary General of the ENTER Network. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Mathematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has vast experience in coordinating several international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research
programming to advanced embedded systems design, real-time operatingsystems, and system integration. Through a series of hands-on lab exercises and three fundedresearch projects in embedded system design, this study explores how hands-on learning in theclassrooms with MISL-ASE boards impacts undergraduate research experiences, including theirunderstanding of embedded systems, research skills, and career interests. Results from ananonymous survey indicate that all undergraduate research students found the practical learningexperiences highly beneficial, significantly enhancing their understanding of embedded systemsand their ability to contribute to research. Additionally, all research students expressedconfidence in applying the skills acquired
Engineering, University of Arizona, Arizona, USAAbstractPrograms and resources aimed at fostering innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset are now commonacross many institutions of higher education. However, industrial engineering students often engageminimally with available innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) opportunities at our institution. Thisproject sought to address this challenge at a large public land-grant institution, aiming to increase studentengagement with these resources. Recognizing that engineering students tend to prioritize activities thatearn course credit, the project focused on bridging the gap between entrepreneurship and engineering. Theprimary objective of the project was to redesign a required third-year industrial
Paper ID #46804BOARD # 172: WIP: Co-Designing Humanitarian Service-Learning Activities:Lessons from Semi-Rural Amazon CommunitiesDr. MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Masters in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies MDI at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with
Curriculum Through the VIP+ Program Michel Khourya, Georges Nasra, Abbas Tarhinib, Evan Fakhourya, Pierre Rahme*,a a School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Lebanon b Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon *Corresponding Author: pierre.rahme@lau.edu.lbAbstract: The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) model offers a transformative approach to highereducation by bringing together undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in interdisciplinaryteams to tackle complex, long-term and large-scale projects. At the Lebanese American University, thismodel has evolved into the VIP+ program, an
) deep learning techniques into undergraduate research at ateaching-focused institution, with an emphasis on data mining and infrastructure performanceprediction.The research projects highlighted in this paper involve analyzing Connecticut’s bridge inventoryand inspection data for forecasting bridge conditions, as well as examining driver behavior,including speed profiles and gap acceptance at roundabouts in Connecticut. These projects areeither internally and externally funded, providing students with opportunities to engage inresearch during the summer, throughout the academic year, or as part of their independent studycourses. Some key student research tasks in these projects include data collection, data cleaning,contextualization, analysis
she led a Neutron Generators technology team. At NJIT, she truly enjoys teaching undergraduates and extensively uses her industrial experience for designing real life laboratory experiment challenges and projects for students; develops courses for a new Materials Engineering Program (started in Fall 2022), currently teaches Mechanical Behavior of Materials and Electrical, Optical, Magnetic and Thermal Properties of Materials (EOMT). She continuous teaching Chemical Engineering Laboratory for Seniors and other undergraduate classes at Materials and Chemical Engineering Department. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Let’s Find
University I am an undergraduate student at Penn State University pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Currently, I am collaborating with a team of fellow aerospace engineering students on various projects, while also engaging in outreach initiatives at local schools. Our primary objective is to inspire and motivate K-12 students to explore careers in STEM, fostering their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities and educational programs.Mr. Reed Ladewig, Pennsylvania State University I am a second-year undergraduate at Penn State University studying Aerospace Engineering. I am a member of many clubs, namely the Nittany Motorsports FSAE Team as well as the Wind
acceleration, mm-wave radars and communication systems, mm-wave software defined radios, cybersecurity, and attack resilience. He has published more than 100 technical articles and was the PI and co-PI for several funded projects.Prof. Matt Robert Bohm, Florida Polytechnic University Matt Bohm is a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, where he also serves as the Director of Industry Engagement and Capstone Projects. Since joining in 2016, he has developed the capstone program into a thriving multidisciplinary and industry-connected experience. His research focuses on engineering design, design repositories, and automatic concept generation, with an emphasis on improving design
Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions(IUSE HSI Program) NSF grant. We present the initial findings on student perceptions from ayear-long introductory engineering course that employs low-cost makerspace technologies, suchas 3D printing, Arduino, Python programming, and virtual reality, in project-based experiencesto enhance foundational engineering skills. In the first semester students receive instruction inbasic math and physics to supplement those introductory courses as well as comprehensivetraining in how to use 3D design software, operate 3D printers, program circuits, write basiccode in Python and interact within VR environments, culminating in a capstone projectexperience. In the second semester, students apply these
specialized technical skills has becomeincreasingly urgent.The project focuses on developing advanced manufacturing skills that are crucial for the sector'sgrowth, specifically targeting students in applied technology and engineering programs. Theoverarching goal is to create a sustainable talent pipeline that will prepare students to meet theindustry's evolving demands and contribute to its long-term success.Building on the lessons learned from our initial efforts in onshore wind turbine training [2] andthe successful implementation of stackable micro-credentials focused on wind turbine operationand design [4], the current project represents the next phase in scaling up offshore windworkforce development. By adapting the curriculum and integrating
Paper ID #46560BOARD # 360: EDU Core—Engineering Systems Change for Equity: AFocus on Change ProcessesSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and inclusion for faculty
Context for Children with motor-impairmentsbackgroundService-learning experiences provide a rich platform for students to refine their technical skillswhile addressing real-world challenges, particularly in the area of assistive technology forchildren with disabilities. Engineering students often seek practical, hands-on experiences thatnot only enhance their technical competencies but also connect them to impactful projects withintheir communities, thereby enriching the educational experience and fostering empathy amongfuture engineers [1-2]. Organizations such as Tikkun Olam Makers and Makers Making Changematch people with assistive technology needs with makers in the community. Student chaptersof these organizations have been established on
Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS). He is a faculty co-advisor for the K-State IEEE EMBS student chapter. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: A Formal Medical Device Teardown as a Biomedical Engineering Learning ExperienceAbstractThis manuscript describes a course project that guides each biomedical engineering (BME)student through the scripted teardown of an inexpensive medical device: a fingerclip pulseoximeter. Supporting objectives are to increase a student’s experience with the physicalresources required to complete such a task, coupled with an improved awareness of thedocumentation needed to properly archive the process. The project addresses medical
dimensions of engineering. Across those efforts is the commonvision of engineering as a sociotechnical practice [2],[7],[8].Incorporating sociotechnical perspectives into engineering education not only prepares studentsfor the complex problems of contemporary society, but also supports the ongoing project ofbroadening participation in engineering. The traditional technocentric vision of engineering oftenpushes students with nondominant identities away from engineering, undermining efforts topromote equity and opportunity within engineering education [9]-[11]. A more holistic educationalapproach can bring cultural relevance into engineering education to better serve and retainnondominant students while preparing them to address complex sociotechnical
Excellence in Teaching Award at Thayer. She recently co-designed and piloted a Foreign Studies Program focussed on green and sustainable engineering in collaboration with the German department at Dartmouth. At Thayer she furthermore leads an AAU funded Teaching Evaluation Project to develop, implement, and document a more effective and holistic teaching evaluation system. Petra has served as Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Thayer since 2020. In this role she plans, leads and oversees diversity and inclusion efforts at Thayer and in coordination with other organizations internal and external to Dartmouth. Thayer was recently recognized with the ASEE Silver Diversity Award for our progress in increasing
Engineering on Attitudes and Career Interests of Students Working on Assistive TechnologiesAbstractThis paper describes an effort aimed at understanding and highlighting the relationship betweenrobotics and students underrepresented in engineering in a new setting: undergraduate research.Recently, a unique research community emerged as a result of two previously funded projects:(1) a soft robotics undergraduate research group for students underrepresented in engineeringand (2) a robotic wheelchair project called Personalized Unique Rolling Experience (PURE).The PURE project has educational goals for undergraduate students and created a dedicatedmaker lab on campus. Both projects have attracted students with physical disabilities toparticipate