University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a certified teacher who taught PK-3 to 12th grade for 16 years. She is currently an Education Specialist in the Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design coordinating the NSF NHERI REU, NHERI GSC, and NHERI Summer Institute, with the NSF NHERI Education Community Outreach. She previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) for the NSF TRESTLE project supporting active learning course transformation across engineering courses, the NSF Computer Science Grant CS4SA, the COEHD’s integration of technology across the education preparation program, and coordinated the Power-Up Learning Conference. Her research interests include supporting self-efficacy and growth
Paper ID #45592BOARD # 72: Leveraging Large Language Models to Create InteractiveOnline Resources for Digital Systems and Computer Architecture 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.Ricardo Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Vic¸osaJos´e Nacif, Universidade Federal de Vic¸osa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Leveraging Large Language Models to Create Interactive Online Resources for Digital Systems and
and a short survey. Thesemi-structured interviews provided an initial understanding and led to the idea of a shortersurvey that we could administer to a larger sample.Both the interviews and the surveys were collected during attendance at professionalconferences. The interviews were conducted at the co-located Expanding Computing EducationPathways (ECEP) Summit and Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering,Computing, and Technology (RESPECT) Conference held in May 2024. The ECEP Summit wasconvened to bring together state teams of policy makers, researchers, and computing andeducation experts to share and plan their progress on institutionalizing and operationalizing K–12computing education in their states. RESPECT draws
Paper ID #46584BOARD # 382: Integrating Music and Flow-Based Programming Builds Teachers’Confidence in Computer Science. An ITEST program.Zifeng Liu, University of Florida As a second-year Ph.D. student at University of Florida, Zifeng Liu’s research interests span multiple fields, including the application of artificial intelligence in education, data mining, and computer science education. Zifeng Liu is dedicated to exploring how to integrate the latest technologies and methods from these areas to enhance the educational process and learning outcomes.Ms. Shan Zhang, University of Florida Shan Zhang is a Ph.D. student
Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, anAnne-Marie Nunez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How Non-Tenure-Track Faculty and Staff in Computing Departments in Hispanic-Serving Institutions Empower Undergraduate StudentsIntroduction The purpose of this WIP paper is to explore how institutional agents, notably staff andnon-tenure-track (NTT) faculty, in Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) can disrupt exclusionarydiscourses and practices in computing and engineering
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by helping develop the next generation of STEM workforce. He has patents in various technology areas and is the author and co-author of several books. Dr. Schubert is a Senior Member of the IEEE, Senior Member of ACM, and Senior Member of IISE. He is also Vice Chair of the Ozark Section of the IEEE Computer Society and is the ASEE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Delegate to the Commission on P-12 Engineering Education (CP12) and the DSAI Delegate to the Interdivisional Town Hall.Dr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Carol S. Gattis is an Associate Dean Emeritus and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. She has over 34 years of experience in STEM education
, special education, student success in higher education, nursing, and environmental chemistry.Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington Seung-Jin Lee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. His research focus is on the life cycle sustainability of emerging technologies, such as transportation, biofuels, green buildings, and consumer products. His tools of research include life cycle assessment (LCA), industrial ecology, material flow analysis, energy efficiency, market diffusion models, reuse and recycling, and sustainable development. He has published in leading journals in sustainability and environmental engineering, including the Journal of Cleaner Production
Paper ID #48762Creating Peer-Led Faculty Learning Teams to Promote Social Responsibilityin ComputingDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and broadening participation in computing and engineering fields through equitable educational policy and practice.Dr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is a Professor
Paper ID #47992Experiences Using Live Streaming as an Informal Learning Tool in the FormalClassroomElla Kokinda, Clemson University Ella Kokinda is a PhD candidate at Clemson University’s Zucker Family Graduate Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Her research surrounds live streaming, software and game development, and developer communities.Dr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University
Paper ID #47661A Small, Low-Cost Undergraduate Laboratory for the Study of Graph Theoryand the Networked Control of Multi-Agent SystemsDr. Erick Rodriguez-Seda, United States Naval Academy Erick J. Rodr´ıguez-Seda received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, in 2004 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. From 2011 to 2013, he was a
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within four years, and then have the option of entering the classroomto teach, attending graduate school, or working in industry. The NSF Noyce Track 1 grant offers$20k/year scholarships in the junior and senior year that could offset the need to work in industryto pay off school loans instead of entering the K-12 classroom. We have been continuouslyshifting the culture at our institution to highlight the challenging, yet rewarding and impactful,career in teaching. Over the past 4 years (i.e., the duration of our grant), the number of TPPstudents have been increasing, as well as the number who plan to teach math, science,technology/engineering, or digital literacy/computer science at the secondary level (i.e., middleand high school). Roughly 1/3
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addition to her work in higher education, she has experience supporting veterans in a mental health capacity, having worked for several years in inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers.Dr. Vahid Motevalli, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Authorship: Lauren R. Dinse and Vahid Motevalli Ms. Lauren R. Dinse is the Associate Director of Student Aid & Veterans Affairs Dr. Vahid Motevalli is the Quentin Berg Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Increasing the sense of belonging and services for veteran students Lauren R
Florida. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering from Penn State University. Prior to UF, she served as the Kate Gleason Professor and Department Head of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). In addition, she was a member of the faculty and Associate Chair in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Iowa State University. Her research group iMED (Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Engineering and Design) laboratory specializes in research to design scalable hybrid manufacturing techniques of a wide array of material systems ranging from biopolymers, metal alloys, and concrete. Her research
, American Indians/Native Americans, Alaskan Natives,Mixed-Race, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ communities) inScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields [1], [2], [3]. Despitenumerous initiatives to increase representation, underrepresented groups in STEM continue toface poor recruitment and retention [4]. Given this trend, many researchers have identified keyprogram components related to the success of STEM students from underrepresented minoritiesand groups. For example, research experiences and mentorship have been shown to be positivelyrelated to the integration of underrepresented minorities and groups into STEM fields of study[5].Previous research highlights the critical role of research
). Gonzalez holds a master’s degree in STEM education from UTEP and is a member of ASEE, the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), IEEE, and ASCD. In addition to her academic work, she actively supports schools and teams participating in For Inspiration and Recognition for Science and Technology (FIRST), with a particular focus on those comprised of minority students. She also researched teacher preparation programs for bilingual education (BED) and English as a second language (ESL). Currently Ms. Gonzalez is the Senior Coordinator for the Hopper-Dean Center of Excellence for Computer Science Education, at the University of Texas at El Paso.Dr. Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Benjamin C
, with the goal of reducing teachers’ workload and enhancing instructional strategies.Dr. Mohsen M Dorodchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Dr. Dorodchi has been teaching in the field of computing for over 35 years of which 25 years as an educator. He has taught the majority of the courses in the computer science and engineering curriculum over the past 25 years such as introductory programming, data structures, databases, software engineering, system programming, etc. He has been involved in a number of National Science Foundation supported grant projects including Scholarship for STEM students (S-STEM), Researcher Practitioner Partnership (RPP), IUSE, and EAGER. ©American
. and L. Douglas Meredith Program’s Teaching Recognition Award in 2024, and College Educator of the Year award by Technology Alliance of Central New York in 2023. Central to her teaching approach is an active-learning style, which pairs hands-on programming exercises with challenging projects that demand students to cultivate skill in problem solving, debugging and software engineering in general. She is dedicated towards creating equitable education and learning experiences for all students by providing educational opportunities that are inclusive to–and supportive of– women, genderqueer, non-binary, and underrepresented and minority (URM) students. As a diversity spokesperson of the department, Dr. Rahman
University. His expertise includes machine learning, academic integrity detection, and innovative teaching methodologies. Dr. Poudyal actively publishes and presents on machine learning and educational analytics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A CNN-Driven Hybrid Classification Model to Predict Students’ Academic PerformanceAbstract - Large amount of data is obtained from online courses, e-learning platforms, andinstitutional technologies. Educational Data Mining (EDM) leverages these data to makeinformed decisions that improve the educational experience, student outcomes, and institutionalefficiency. As academic achievement is one of the key aspects for assessing
Daniel Raviv, Juan D. Yepes and Michael Cuomo Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Emails: ravivd@fau.edu, jyepes@fau.edu, mcuomo2016@fau.eduAbstractAs technology becomes an integral part of daily life, students are adopting new waysof learning and increasingly favor visual, intuitive, and interactive methods. Theyare exposed to a wide array of videos, websites, and applications that enable them toexplore topics, often without relying on traditional textbooks. These modern toolsare perceived as more engaging and informative compared to conventional lecturesand reading materials. To align with these evolving learning preferences, educatorsmust adapt their teaching
Paper ID #47139Improving Features and User Experience of a Web-based Linkage AnalysisTool through User StudiesProf. Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Pradeep Radhakrishnan is an Associate Professor of Teaching in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Radhakrishnan teaches fundamental courses in mechanics and design at the undergraduate level.David C Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute David Brown is a Professor Emeritus in the Computer Science Department of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He specializes in Human Computer Interaction and the uses of
Paper ID #47498Development of a Web-Based Automated Grading SystemDr. Keith Hekman, California Baptist University Dr. Keith Hekman is a full professor in Mechanical Engineering. He has been at California Baptist University for sixteen years. Prior to teaching at CBU, he has taught at Calvin College and the American University in Cairo. His Ph.D. is from the Georgia Institue of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of a Web-Based Automated Grading SystemAbstractAutomated grading is helpful for students, providing them with rapid feedback, which allowsthem
Paper ID #45618BOARD #160: EFFECTIVE MENTORING PRACTICES FOR UNDERGRADUATERESEARCHEMINE FOUST, United States Military Academy ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 EFFECTIVE MENTORING PRACTICES FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHAbstract Review Paper: The integration of teaching and research in higher education is a foundationof effective engineering pedagogy, with mentorship playing a pivotal role in this synergy. Whileinvolving undergraduate students in research can significantly enhance their educationalexperience, it also presents unique challenges for faculty members, who lack formal training
-BasedExperiences) play a vital role in equipping students with academic and professional skills thatextend beyond the classroom (Corwin et al., 2015; Krim et al., 2019; Linn et al., 2015; NAS,2017). However, how can these programs be further enhanced to help STEM students build thesocial capital and networks needed to succeed in their fields, cultivate a strong science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) identity, and develop the confidence to thrivein STEM spaces? This work-in-progress (WIP) paper explores a federally funded initiativedesigned to empower key agents—faculty, staff, and administrators—at Hispanic-ServingInstitutions (HSIs) to strengthen experiential learning programs tailored to the needs of STEMstudents at their respective
Paper ID #48984Exploring the Impact of Student-Created Review Videos in Two Early ComputingCoursesMr. Christopher Tressler, University of Florida Christopher Tressler is a student researcher with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and currently finishing a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Both degrees are from the University of Florida. He currently has research interests in engineering education, curriculum development, computer science education, computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware/software co-design.Dr. Jeremiah J Blanchard, University of Florida Jeremiah Blanchard is the
research on higher education in the deep south. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: “When You Know Better, Do Better”: Measuring the Climates of University Computer Science DepartmentsIntroductionThis WIP research paper explores how computer science (CS) students perceive and experiencepostsecondary CS department environments. University CS departments have long attributed alack of diversity to perceived “deficits” (e.g., lack of access to physical devices, preparatory K-12 computing courses, computational thinking skills, self-efficacy, and interest) in students fromgroups that are historically underrepresented in computing by race, gender, socioeconomicstatus, and/or
project is significant because there is a need to diversifythe professoriate, and the STEM workforce in general, which begins with increasing persistenceand retention rates of minoritized students though inclusive academic environments. Minoritizedstudents, as defined in this work, are Latinx and Black students. Faculty play a key role inestablishing positive academic cultures through intentional and focused efforts. The WIP sessionpresenters prefer seats in rows lecture style and will present a PowerPoint presentation.IntroductionScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree completion disparitiescontinue to persist between minoritized and non-minoritized undergraduate students at USpostsecondary institutions [1], [2], [3