Paper ID #49137BOARD # 192: Helping Students on Academic Probation: Lessons Learnedfrom a Support ProgramDr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering Program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and completed postdoctoral training in Neural Tissue Engineering and Molecular Neurosciences. She has managed several NSF-funded educational research projects, including those focused on studying critical thinking, self-regulation, metacognition
-efficient computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 ECR: BCSER: Are Females Better at Debugging Circuits?IntroductionIn the semiconductor industry, debugging is sometimes called “The Schedule Killer” due to itsunpredictable and costly nature [1]. Some electronics engineers spend up to 44% of their time ondebugging tasks [2], yet this industry-critical skill is frequently omitted from undergraduatecurricula [3], [4]. Instead, students are often expected to develop debugging skills indirectlythrough projects and labs without targeted training. These challenges make teaching debugging a“million-dollar” question [5] that could improve undergraduate student outcomes and increaseworkplace
communities that focus on fostering students’ sense of belonging, identity and self-efficacy in their academic careers.” [6] In fact, stEm PEER Fellows’ projects are anticipated toimpact over 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and over 690 faculty in the next fewyears based on recent data.Preliminary research indicates that stEm PEER Fellows have “demonstrated professional growthin their understanding of the national engineering education pathway landscape, utilizing data toinform their program efforts, elevating implementation and scale of evidence-based practicesthat alleviate students’ barriers to success, and most importantly, building relationships thatengage stakeholders at their own institutions, in their region and nationwide.” [6
that promote researcher well-being,inclusion, and collaboration? Findings offer insights about how members of the [Name ofResearch Network] perceive the network to foster psychological safety, therefore uncoveringinsights and providing recommendations that can guide leadership and administrators of thesenetworks in improving their organizational cultures. Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces for Researchers: Insights from Multi-Institutional Research Collaboration (Research)BackgroundOver the past four decades, U.S. funding agencies for science and technology have increasinglyinvested in large-scale, centralized research projects, often through block grants and researchcollaborations. Various research collaborative
ontechnology or infrastructure projects. This approach can reinforce existing inequalities andcolonial mindsets by perpetuating power dynamics between socially dominant students andmarginalized communities [15]. These educational dynamics mirror challenges in professionalpractice, where marginalized practitioners are burdened with navigating institutionalizedpractices rooted in colonial practices. Specifically, local practitioners and racial minorities reportthat structural racism is deeply embedded in the international development sector's culture andpractices, affecting how they perceive their communities and engage with international NGOs[3]. This dynamic is further compounded by a prevailing color-blind understanding of globalinequality that may
2024.Ms. MONICA ITZEL PEREZ OLMEDO, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Monica Perez Olmedo is a 2nd year Ph.D. student in the Engineering Education Department at the University at Buffalo. She holds a B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, a specialization in Higher Education, and experience working with utilities companies. She has been actively involved in developing and implementing project-based learning modules that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. Her research interest is enhancing the student experience through educational initiatives that empower students academically and link them to real-world opportunities and future careers.Dr
-on industrialexperience.[13,14] Virtual chemical reactors have received some attention due to their inherentrisks and costs. Early efforts at the University of Michigan initiated in the 1990s resulted indevelopment of several educational VR models through the Vicher (Virtual Chemical Reactor)project.[15,16] More recently, Schofield described design of an educational module involving aVR polymerization plant.[17] Tehreem and Pfeiffer described a virtual chemical reactor in which ahazardous material (n-butyllithium) is used to carry out a procedure. [18-19] Falconer and Hendrendeveloped a virtual catalytic reactor simulation intended for use as a laboratory experiment or aproject in a chemical reaction engineering course. [20] VR simulations
, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Idaho [3]. These investmentsunderscore the urgent need for a competent workforce. McKinsey projects that by 2030, the U.S. semiconductor industry will require 300,000additional engineers and 90,000 skilled technicians. According to reports by the National ScienceBoard [4] and the Committee on STEM Education National Science and Technology Council [5],the U.S. faces a significant shortage of STEM majors and graduates. With STEM occupationsprojected to grow [6], there is a pressing need to broaden participation in STEM fields, withparticular emphasis on exposing students to the niche areas of semiconductors andmicroelectronics.Opportunities with Informal Education The need to grow the US share of
Kelly Tatone (she/her), M.Ed., is a research project supervisor at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her graduate degree in 2022, working full-time and going to school part-time as a post-traditional student. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1990 with a B.A. in English Literature. She is the proud mother of three amazing women, which is her greatest source of pride.Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis (he/him) is a higher education PhD student and scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. His broad research interests include equity and social justice in higher education, first-generation college students, Black students, and student success. Prior to beginning his
developing interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences, building networks between university, industry, and community sectors, and expanding engagement in science, engineering, arts, and design. McNair’s current projects include building the Interdisciplinary Projects (IDPro) program and a 3D manufacturing module series in undergraduate engineering at Virginia Tech, framing the da Vinci Cube innovation model, and co-designing tools with communities for collaboration on Alaska housing issues. She earned a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Chicago, and an M.A. and B.A. in English at the University of Georgia.Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto Rubaina Khan is a research associate in Queens University and a
of meeting anindividual student’s needs and providing them individually with the tools they will need tosucceed. Participant EE3 expressed this sentiment when he stated, “we really need to, to look atways to help the students where they are and what they need at that time.” Understanding theneeds of the students allows educators to identify the best ways to support their students asindividuals. EE8 addressed the gradient of student experience and suggested, “maybe it meansthat your “on ramp” is a little longer, but you could be just as successful, if not more.” Otherparticipants discussed the benefit of connecting the material to the individual students’ interests.EE1 discussed assigning his student a “useless machine” project where they are
Mechanical Engineering in bothundergraduate and graduate degrees, a field historically associated with heavy industry, whichmay contribute to this disparity.This paper aims to surface and explore aspects of these trends, laying the groundwork for alarger book project that will share the stories of women in the Mechanical Engineeringdepartment at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We will summarize the trends of womenin both the engineering workforce and in engineering academia. We will delve into the data forMechanical Engineering relative to other fields and summarize reasons the percentages ofwomen in Mechanical Engineering programs and occupations have stalled.IntroductionWomen are, and have consistently been, underrepresented in STEM fields
) explicitly state the need for ethical and sociallyconscious work. For example, the ASCE BOK states that “civil engineers must be able toaddress the sustainability of a project during planning and to help stakeholders understand theenvironmental, economic, and social impacts” [4, p. 40]. Further, engineers must be able toanalyze situations with conflicting professional and ethical issues in order to determine anappropriate next step [5]. Building these skills in the classroom is critical, and professors mayhave the opportunity to mentor students through the complex problems that engineers solve inpractice. A recent survey of 5,025 college students found that 55% believe professors are at leastpartially responsible for being a mentor of them while 39
rigor,analytical problem-solving, and quantitative metrics, often leaving little room for qualitative,human-centered methodologies. As global challenges become increasingly interconnected andhuman-centered, institutions recognize the importance of empathy-driven, inclusive designpractices grounded in the human sciences and humanities.Programs that successfully integrate Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) principles often adoptinnovative pedagogical approaches, including project-based learning, interdisciplinarycollaboration, and experiential education. Institutions such as the University of Washington andthe University of Michigan Dearborn have developed degree programs that embedhuman-centered values into engineering curricula. Others, including
I believe that the principles of apply modeling, 3D printing, and modeling, 3D printing, and simulation techniques in simulations can be applied to a biomedical engineering wide range of biomedical engineering projects Post Post Pre Pre 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Strongly Agree
], and genre analysis [9] to establish a communication-focusedcommunity of practice [10]-[11] in an EER PhD program at a large, mid-western university. Bydocumenting this project in its pilot phase and the role of our unique expertise in itsdevelopment, we hope to achieve two goals: 1.) to encourage other EER programs to address andexplore the specific challenges and needs of students transitioning from engineering technicaldomain undergraduate programs to EER graduate programs; 2.) to demonstrate how EERprograms can leverage expertise of faculty from writing studies and technical communication todevelop evidence-based practices that support students’ transition.IntroductionGraduate programs within engineering education aim to help students
intricate designsfound in nature, we hypothesize that 3D printed materials can exhibit enhanced mechanicalproperties, structural efficiency, and multifunctionality, opening new avenues for advancedadditive manufacturing. The objective of this project is to explore the mechanical properties ofbio-inspired composite materials. The possible applications of these types of materials run therange of aerospace, automotive, architecture, and biomedical engineering just to list a few. Bystudying nature's designs we are looking to create composites based on PLA-TPU that exhibitimproved mechanical properties, lighter weight properties, and superior resilience.2.0 Methodology:2.1 Design and 3D Printing: In this present study, bio-inspired TPMS structures as
, engineering education, project management, and knowledge management. Dr. Alsayyed has a Ph.D. in Industrial engineering, three Masters: (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management). Dr. Alsayyed is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) since 1997. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Pedagogical Tools for Applied Mechanics Using Physical ModelsAbstractTeaching engineering courses can be challenging especially when they are taught using abstractmethods. While it is safe to assume that engineering in general needs a strong foundation in mathand science, it is also primitive to think about engineering as the real-life application and utilizationof math
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs [3].Goals are being set for net zero or near zero energy buildings to reach climate neutrality.Evidence from research shows it is possible to achieve net zero in most building types andclimates at reasonable costs. Maximizing energy efficiency has become a top priority withindesign and construction. In recent years, nineteen countries have committed to climate neutralityto align with emission scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [4].This means being compatible with the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is a statement thatlimits the global temperature rise to a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius a year [5]. Projects mustlimit their carbon
Projects. Within these categories, thegenerative AI tool offered support in creating “real-world case studies and examples to illustratekey concepts and engage students,” and “group project ideas that encourage collaboration andpractical applications of knowledge.” These suggestions closely aligned with the instructorgoals to leverage generative AI to introduce more robust case studies when updating a course.One prompt suggested by Copilot was, “What are some relevant case studies to include in acourse on [specific subject] for mechanical engineering students?” Instead of a specific subject,the instructor also tried specifying an energy source, an energy technology, and a type of energysystem to generate various responses. Based on the original
interest. These include project managers [14], materials handlers[15], executive MBA students, and workers in telecommunications, financial services, digitaladvertising and media [16]. Other researchers have provided evidence of validity of the I-ADAPT-M instrument. For example, Hamtiaux et al. [17] gathered data to provide evidence forthe validity of the first- and second-order structure of I-ADAPT survey and provided evidencebased on relationship with other variables by comparing results from the Career Adapt-AbilityScale (CAAS) to the I-ADAPT-M. However, none of the prior research has examined individualadaptability in the context of teaching in engineering education. Therefore, there exists a gap inunderstanding the individual adaptability of
knowledge. Breaking downcomplex ideas into simple visual representations and sketches ensures that everyone involved ina project can understand and contribute to the discussion. The informal nature of hand sketchingmakes it especially useful when quick adjustments and real-time feedback are needed. These on-the-spot sketches enable efficient decision-making and help prevent misunderstandings or errors.For example, a simple sketch on construction sites can clarify complex plans, prevent costlymistakes, and streamline project execution.Fostering Creativity and InnovationCreativity is key to effective problem-solving, helping students think beyond traditional solutionsand develop new ideas. Creative problem-solving involves exploring multiple
Paper ID #45889Minding the Gap: Methods for Understanding Teacher Capacity when DevelopingHigh School Computer Science Graduation RequirementsRebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Dr. Jacqueline McCune, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Jaci McCune brings over 15 years of experience in education, serving as an educator, professional learning facilitator, researcher, and Nevada state computer science supervisor. Joining TACC at the University
, AR has been foundto be an effective learning tool in science education, particularly in aiding the understanding ofvectors in physics, math, and engineering [4-12].This research study aims to improve students’ learning outcomes in STEM, particularly thosewho struggle with spatial and mathematical reasoning. Developing a deeper understanding ofspatial transformations will serve students in their coursework, retention, and completion ofSTEM degrees. This foundational knowledge will eventually support students in the long run todevelop expertise and have successful careers in STEM.As part of a larger project aimed at understanding the effectiveness of augmented realitycurriculum in learning abstract and 3D physics and engineering concepts, we
Psychology Program at the Mayag¨uez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (RUM), where I completed my master’s degree in School Psychology in the summer of 2024. Previously, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a double concentration in General Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of two student organizations: the Sociology Association (ASOCI) and the Association of Psychology Students (Psy-chi). Additionally, I worked as a research assistant on two projects: the Resilience and Medical Helpseeking project in Cayey (2019-2021) and the Negotiating Dementia project (2021-2022), both under the supervision of Professor Patria L´opez de Victoria
Management. In this role, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering by imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing the next generation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in Construction ManagementAbstract – Despite the growing demand for construction managers, African Americans remainsignificantly underrepresented in both construction management education and the workforce. In2022, only 225 African American students graduated from Construction Education Programs(CEPs), a stark contrast to the projected annual need for over 38,000 new
areas. He is also interested in broadening the participation of engineering education in Ethiopian universities. Mr. Halkiyu has conducted some research in engineering education ecosystems and community service projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Systematic Review on the Role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Empowering International Students in Engineering Education: Addressing Deficit Narratives and Fostering InclusivityAbstractThe global increase of international students in higher education presents unique challenges,including cultural adaptation, language barriers, and feelings of isolation. These challenges cancontribute to deficit
more biased than those with the distant relationships, as inthe case of seeking special recognition.A limitation of the demographic study is that information about the closeness of one’srelationship with veterans is not measured, and the perceived “distance” of the connection isused as a proxy for closeness. Similarly, the number of connections one had in each category wasnot collected. The number of categories of connections could be determined and recorded, butthe number of connections to each cohort was not recorded. Future work will refine thedemographic categories to also include respondents’ age and the age and service era of veteranconnections.As one designs and implements projects and learning activities in the engineering classroom
coursework,and broadening the students’ perspective.IntroductionAlthough the course title might vary, engineering economics is a common component of manyengineering curricula across the United States. The topics in engineering economics aresometimes combined with topics in professional ethics and licensure in a semester-long courseoffering. In the ABET accreditation criteria, two of the seven student outcomes are related toeconomic issues [1]. Furthermore, for a civil engineering program, the curriculum must includebasic concepts in project management and business [1], and engineering economics is typicallythe first course to introduce the principles of microeconomics to civil engineering students if theyhave not taken an introductory course in
project has the potential to significantly advance discipline-based educationalresearch, particularly in engineering fields that rely heavily on thermodynamics concepts, such asMechanical, Aerospace, and Chemical Engineering. By developing GPThermo, a generative AImodel tailored to specific engineering domains, this work contributes to the expanding field of AI-assisted learning and the creation of intelligent educational tools.A key innovation of this project lies in the development of a subject-specific AI model alongsidea companion validation tool, moving beyond general-purpose educational AI. It contributes to thefields of engineering education, AI in education, and educational technology by (1) demonstratingthe feasibility of customizing