(Research Experience for Teachers) program is a 6-week, paidvirtual summer internship designed to immerse computer science, technology, and programmingteachers in discovery-based STEM research. Funded by the NSF Engineering Research Centerentitled Precise Advanced Technologies and Health Systems for Underserved Populations(PATHS-UP; EEC-1648451) and NSF Expeditions in Computing grant entitled Seeing Underthe Skin (NSF #: CCF-1730574), the SWITCH RET program offers teachers the opportunity togain hands-on experience in computer science, engineering, and health technologies. Theprogram aims to enhance teachers’ understanding of STEM fields, provide them with researchexperience, and help them develop classroom-ready lessons to inspire students to
Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certification in 2008 and an MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2018. Ms. Perkins is a former Assistant Engineering Educator in the Engineering Technology Department of Wichita State University. She has also taught Secondary Mathematics courses in both public and private school settings. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 I Have to Get Back in the Classroom: A Graduate Student's Journey Navigating Dual Academic Identities.IntroductionMany who endeavor to teach engineering in higher education pursue doctoral degrees to securethe minimum credentials required for their desired career. During their doctoral studies, somefind they have to set
of the School of Engineering’s promotion and tenure policies for tenure track faculty, lecturers, and professors of practice; served a three-year term as the UD Learning Teaching Center’s Faculty Development Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion, provides workshops on inclusive teaching and anti-racism for the university community; participates in the American Society of Engineering Educators Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and provides workshops and webinars for the Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network’s community of graduates of the Sloan Minority PhD Program. Dr. Crosson is a 2018 HERS Leadership Institute alumna and an alumna fellow of the 2021-2022 Executive Leadership in Academic Technology
generous donation from an alumnus, who wished togive back to their alma mater and improve the quality of teaching and learning in the Faculty.The endowment pays for dedicated staff and supports different activities and programs centeredon enhancing educational excellence focused specifically on best practices for engineeringeducation instruction, research, and educational technologies. ELATE has no recognition norstatus as a center of engineering education or as an academic unit, and it is not a branch of theuniversity’s Teaching and Learning Service. It should be noted, though, that two members fromELATE are also appointed with the university’s Teaching and Learning Service, highlighting thestrong connection and collaboration between the two
research focuses on fostering self-regulated learning, technological innovation for student-centered learning environments, and strategic approaches to develop equitable educational opportunities.Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida Michelle Taub, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Research and Core Faculty of the Faculty Cluster Initiative’s Learning Sciences Cluster at the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on measuring self-regulated learning across research and learning contexts, such as STEM classrooms.Dr. Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida Dr. Sudeshna Pal is an Associate Lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the
interviews are greatly appreciated for making this researchpossible.References [1] K. Mangaroska and M. Giannakos, “Learning analytics for learning design: A systematic literature review of analytics-driven design to enhance learning,” IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 516–534, 2018. [2] D. B. Knight, C. Brozina, and B. Novoselich, “An investigation of first-year engineering student and instructor perspectives of learning analytics approaches.” Journal of Learning Analytics, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 215–238, 2016. [3] O. Talbi and A. Ouared, “Goal-oriented student motivation in learning analytics: How can a requirements-driven approach help?” Education and Information Technologies, vol. 27, no. 9, pp. 12
Paper ID #46911A secondary data analysis of qualitative data to create survey items to measureundergraduate student researcher identityDr. Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Courtney Faber, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo (UB). Prior to joining UB in August of 2023, she was a Research Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was also the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering and Computing Teaching in Higher Education Certificate Program. Her
understanding and thought.3. Writing is difficult. It challenges us to think for ourselves, with our classmates, and for otherpeople we may not know or even like. Requiring students to engage in productively challengingassignments will optimize their learning and growth.4. Writing is vulnerable. Some have characterized writing as a technology of the self [6]. It is away of sharing you with the world, and that if valuable but can also can feel intimidating orscary.5. Writing is ambiguous. There is no one correct way to write a document. This fact mirrors real-life problems, and is particularly relevant in professional engineering where the path forward isoften murky and does not lead to unique correct solutions. In sum, the value of writing
Paper ID #49430BOARD # 65: Bring Your Own Cluster to the ClassroomDr. Chafic Bousaba, Guilford College * Joined Guilford College in January 2008 * Serves as Associate Professor in the Computing Technology and information Systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Bring Your Own Cluster to the Classroom (BYOCC): Enhancing Learning Through Raspberry Pi 5 Cluster ComputingAbstractBringing and utilizing innovative technology solutions in the classroom plays a crucial role inenhancing the learning experience, applying theoretical knowledge, and providing students
Paper ID #45744Using Portfolios in a Flipped Dynamics Class for Homework Documentationand Pre-Class Work AccountabilityDr. 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 Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, the Dean’s Outstanding
Paper ID #48339BOARD # 224: Analysis of a Teaching School Model for Improving STEMTeacher Education, Development, and K-12 STEM LearningDr. Bridget L. Maher, University of Michigan Marsal School of Education This paper is co-authored by Principal Investigator, Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje, and postdoctoral research fellow, Dr. Rachael Gordon. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF IUSE: Analysis of a Teaching School Model for Improving STEM Teacher Education and K-12 STEM TeachingProviding meaningful and ambitious science, technology, Engineering, and mathematics(STEM), learning
Paper ID #47897TL;DR Students don’t read textbooks: designing online reference pages toenhance student learningJean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand is an undergraduate student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and rising doctoral student at Virginia Tech. His interests are in Operations Research, specifically optimization under uncertainty and Markov decision processes. His current research uses Network Theory and Mixed Integer-Linear Programming (MILP) to determine unintended disparities in the impact of
and developing educational technologies that facilitate various aspects of student learning, such as engagement. Additionally, he is interested in designing instructional interventions and exploring their relationship with first-year engineering (FYE) students’ learning aspects, including motivation and learning strategies. Prior to his time at Purdue, Dr. Butt worked as a lecturer at the University of Lahore, Pakistan, and has been associated with the software industry in various capacities.Dr. Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University Saira Anwar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering, Texas A and M University, College Station. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from
Medvedeva Marcus, University of Florida Viktoria Marcus is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, studying Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a concentration in Human Systems. Her research interests include human-technology interaction and technology acceptance in automation, online learning, and artificial intelligence.Ms. Sanaz Motamedi, University of Florida Dr. Motamedi is an Assistant Research Professor at Penn State University, specializing in human behavior modeling. Her research leverages mixed-methods approaches to explore human-automation interactions, with a focus on their applications in system design across education, healthcare, and transportation. Dr. Motamedi’s work aims to
assistive technology, and ensuring that coursematerials are accessible [8]. The goal of academic accommodations is to create an inclusivelearning environment that fosters the full participation and success of all students, regardless oftheir disabilities. The impact of academic accommodations on the success of STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students in teaching and research universities hasbeen the subject of numerous case studies. These studies have highlighted the crucial role thatacademic accommodations play in providing equal access to education for students withdisabilities and in promoting their academic success.NSF has placed a high priority on the cultivation of a diverse STEM workforce in the UnitedStates [9]. Many
complex concepts for students, fostering practical learning and innovation. She is driven by a commitment to impactful problem-solving, addressing challenges in the medical, education, and technology sectors.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the assistant director of the Center for Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State UniversitMr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
Paper ID #47298Work in progress: Scaffolding faculty success and retention through a learner’sapproach to faculty developmentDr. Jean-Francois Chamberland, Texas A&M University Dr. Jean-Francois Chamberland is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. He currently holds an administrative appointment as the Associate Dean for Faculty Success in the College of Engineering.Dr. Sunay Palsole, Texas A&M University Dr. Palsole is Assistant Vice Chancellor for Remote Engineering Education at Texas A&M University, and has been involved in academic technology for
Paper ID #47138Data-Driven Research Experience for Undergraduate StudentsDr. Clara Fang, University of Hartford ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Data-Driven Research Experience for Undergraduate StudentsABSTRACTData analysis is essential to modern engineering systems and processes. With advancedcomputational tools, large datasets can be stored, processed, and analyzed to uncover keycharacteristics and trends. Developing the ability to make data-driven inferences and predictionsis a crucial skill for today’s engineering students. This paper discusses the integration ofinnovative Artificial Intelligence (AI
on this question.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardNo. 1833918. I would like to thank Alexander Nanni from the RWU Office of InstitutionalResearch for assistance with data collection, and fellow project PIs Karen Bilotti, TraceyMcDonnell Wysor, and Brian Wysor.References[1] U.S. National Science Foundation. “NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM).” NSF.gov. Accessed: Jan. 15, 2025. [Online.] Available: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/s-stem-nsf-scholarships- science-technology-engineering-mathematics[2] U.S. National Science Foundation. “Award Abstract #1833918: Engaging Undergraduates in
, University of California, IrvineMark Warschauer, University of California, IrvineWaverly Tseng, University of California, Irvine ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Integrating Generative AI into an Upper Division STEM Writing and Communications Course (IUSE) Tamara P. Tate1 Beth Harnick-Shapiro1 Waverly Tseng1 Daniel Robert Ritchie1 Michael Dennin1 Mark Warschauer1 1 University of
in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to teaching in the field of electrical engineering, he coordinates the senior engineering capstone program which is a multidisciplinary, two-semester course sequence with projects sponsored by industrial partners. Within this role, he focuses on industrial outreach and the teaching and assessment of professional skills. Prior to joining WCU in 2018, he spent a decade in industry managing and developing innovative technologies across a broad spectrum of applications: SiC and GaN high voltage transistors for energy-efficient power conversion, radio frequency (RF) surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters for mobile phones, and
subscaleswere used for this study to assess a) self-efficacy for doing science with AI and b) self-efficacyfor engaging with AI technologies. The verbiage was adapted to inquire about young people’sbeliefs regarding their self-efficacy for AI. In this study, “science” was appended with “and AI.”For example, the original item for science attitude item one, “I am sure of myself when I doscience,” was adapted to “I am sure of myself when I do science and AI.” Similarly, theTechnology and Engineering subscale of the S-STEM instrument was modified to add “AI”before the word “technologies” in the scale. For example, the item “I believe I can be successfulin a career in technologies” was changed to “I believe I can be successful in a career in AItechnologies
chemical engineering at Oklahoma State University and the California Institute of Technology, respectively. Her research focuses on soft materials mechanics. Her approach to teaching is one of continued growth and improvement, for herself and her students.Callan Luetkemeyer, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Callan Luetkemeyer is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She received her MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2020 following a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Saint Louis University. From 2020 to 2022, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder. She began her tenure
Engineering Education at Purdue University, where she was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and the winner of Purdue’s 2021 Three Minute Thesis competition for her work in developing research and courses on engineering thriving. She also received dual bachelor’s degrees in Industrial Engineering and Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her prior work experiences include product management, consulting, tutoring, marketing, and information technology.Bryan Watson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Bryan Watson, PE earned his Ph.D. at the Georgia Institute of Technology and his B.S. in Systems Engineering at the United States Naval Academy in 2009. After
, 2024, he has been serving as the Co-PI and Use-inspired R&D Lead for the NSF Great Lakes ReNEW Water Innovation Engine. Prior to coming to Chicago, Dr. Chen served as a program director for the Engineering Research Centers program of the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and the director of NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) on Water Equipment & Policy (WEP). He founded NanoAffix Science LLC to commercialize real-time water sensors based on 2D nanomaterials. Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from University of Minnesota in 2002 and was a postdoctoral scholar in chemical engineering at California Institute of Technology from 2002 to 2003. His current research
received her Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India, and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. She is a teacher-scholar working in the intersection of undergraduate engineering education, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement. She teaches the introductory engineering course for all first-year undergraduate students in the College of Engineering at UD. Her undergraduate teaching experience includes foundational engineering mechanics courses like statics and strength of materials as well as courses related to sustainability and infrastructure. Her research interests are in foundational engineering
Paper ID #47310Capstone Course Team Formation: Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaborationand ABET Outcome Achievement by Integrating the CREAC Legal ReasoningFrameworkProf. Carlos R Morales, Purdue University at West Lafayette Carlos R. Morales is an Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University, where he researches, develops, and teaches interactive media and technologies. He holds an M.S.Ed. and a J.D. and is licensed to practice law in California. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Capstone Course Team Formation: Enhancing Interdisciplinary
cleanenergy technology. Similar programs need to be taught so that “engineering for the people”becomes a natural part of the research process as new technologies are conceived and developed.Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that the work was completed as part of theNational Science Foundation #1647722 grant to the Engineering Research Center for Innovativeand Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR). Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. In addition, we would like toacknowledge the contributions of my co-instructor in the program, Dr. Dan Jones, a SeniorIntercultural Learning
Paper ID #46097Fearless Coders: Empowering Students in Programming MasteryDr. Surupa Shaw, Texas A&M University Dr. Surupa Shaw earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 2015 and her B.Tech [Hons.] in Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University, Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). At HECM, Dr. Shaw teaches undergraduate courses in Fluid Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer
Paper ID #48942Generative AI as a Thinking Partner in Doctoral Education: An AutoethnographicExplorationDr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Dr. Jennifer Turns is a full professor in the Human Centered Design & Engineering Department in the College of 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