modules, computational modeling, programming microcontrollers, energy conversion process, and interface design for advanced electronic applications. Also, he has more than 12 technology innovations and 68 technical publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: Strengthening the Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline through VLSICurriculum EnhancementAbstractThis article highlights an ongoing funded project that provides the Electrical and ComputerEngineering department at a minority-serving institution with the resources to: (i) purchaseequipment and software licenses to establish a Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) DesignLaboratory, (ii) train faculty and staff in cutting-edge VLSI
Paper ID #46264Academic habits that drive student success - an XAI approach to action-statemodelingProf. Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida Dr. Ismail Uysal has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. He is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director at the University of South Florida’s Electrical Engineering Department. His research focuses on theory and applications of machine learning and AI for sensors and data analytics for engineering education.Rifatul Islam, University of South FloridaPaul E Spector, University of South Florida ©American
, jeopardizing the grid’s integrity,stability, and functionality. Accordingly, this study proposes intrusiondetection strategies on virtual platforms and mitigation methods for FDIattacks. By utilizing machine learning and blockchain technologies, theseapproaches aim to enhance resilience and reliability in smart gridoperations, ensuring the security and efficiency of energy distribution.2. ObjectiveThis study contributes to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)education by aligning with the American Society for Engineering Education(ASEE) objectives of curriculum enhancement and student collaborationthrough laboratory-based research. The findings of this study can beincorporated into the ASEE-ECE curriculum through course syllabi in areassuch as
Paper ID #47126Development and Success of an Explosive Engineering Instrumentation Labas a Distance CourseDr. Catherine Johnson, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Catherine Johnson is the Robert H. Quenon Associate Professor of Mining and Explosives Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mining and Quarry Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK. Dr. Johnson teaches a range of courses in mining and explosives engineering and is recognized for integrating cutting-edge
Paper ID #49536Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design: An Open Educational Resource.Integrating AR/VR experiences in first-year engineering graphics coursesMs. Edoarda Corradi Dell’Acqua, Illinois Institute of Technology Edoarda Corradi Dell’Acqua is Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology. She also serves as the Director of the Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) program at the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship. After completing an architecture degree at the Politecnico di Milano
Paper ID #46885Incorporating the Envision Rating System as a Teaching Tool for Sustainabilityin Civil Engineering InfrastructureDr. Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Jennifer Mueller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She graduated with her BS in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University and with her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental River Mechanics from Colorado State University. Her graduate work focused on exchange of surface water and groundwater, as
Paper ID #46825Analyzing the Impact of Two Co-Curricular Undergraduate Experiential LearningPrograms on STEM Students’ Career ReadinessDr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Rea Lavi is Digital Education Lecturer and Curriculum Designer with the Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics in the School of Engineering at MIT, where he leads the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and generative A.I. into residential education. He is also Lecturer and Curriculum Designer for the New Engineering Education Program (NEET) in the same school, for which he teaches a first-year problem
Paper ID #48093BOARD # 52: Integrating Material Focused on Climate Change into ExistingCourses in a Civil Engineering Degree ProgramProf. Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Andrew Summerfield is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He received his BSCE (2013) from Tufts University and his MS (2018) and PhD (2021) in structural engineering from Northeastern University. His graduate research focused on the structural dynamics of offshore wind turbines. He is interested in developing teaching materials that help engineering students understand the broader
Paper ID #48111BOARD # 51: Fostering Engineering Enthusiasm and Inspiration: EngagingThrough Collaborative Mind-MappingXiaofeng Wu, Georgia Institute of Technology Xiaofeng Wu is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, working under the supervision of Dr. David Frost. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She recently obtained her Tech to Teaching certificate from Georgia Tech’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL), and was
Paper ID #49095Professional Attitudes Learning Outcome: Development and Assessment ofAffective LearningDr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is Professor of Civil Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Professional Attitudes Learning Outcome: Development and Assessment of Affective LearningAbstractThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Body of Knowledge recommends one of theimportant learning outcomes for civil engineering is Professional
Paper ID #46008Made to order: Python-based approach for creating bespoke problem sets inchemical engineering coursesCarlo Bato Galicia, Cebu Institute of Technology - University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Made to order: Python-based approach for creating bespoke problem sets in chemical engineering courses AbstractEngineering education is largely grounded in constructivist principles, where learningoutcomes are often enhanced by individualized assessments. Research supports theidea that tailored interventions, designed to meet the specific needs of
Paper ID #48176Randomization of problems in online assessments for various courses in mechanicalengineeringShafique Khan, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Shafique Khan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University-Institute of Technology. Currently, he is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as an Engineering Instructor. Prior to this, he has held teaching/research positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, Washington State University, Pullman, Montgomery College, Takoma Park and the University of Maryland
Paper ID #45871WIP: Creating a Framework for Upper-Level Project-Based Courses in Electricaland Computer EngineeringDr. Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science and Technology ROHIT DUA, Ph.D is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University’s Cooperative Engineering Program. His research interests include engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Creating a Framework for Upper-Level Project-Based Courses in Electrical
Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his Master’s and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and his Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Miami, Coral Gables. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Thermal Design Education through Project-Based Learning: An HVAC Project with Real-World DataAbstractThis paper presents the design and analysis of a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning(HVAC) system for a new hypothetical dormitory on campus, using project-based learning tointegrate thermodynamics and heat transfer concepts in a senior level Thermo-Fluid SystemsLaboratory
Paper ID #48637Data-Driven Insights into Academic Success: Analyzing ten years of studentacademic records in an Electrical and Computer Engineering departmentMr. Weiyu Sun, Georgia Institute of Technology Weiyu Sun is pursuing doctoral degree of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Georgia Institute of Technology since Fall 2024. He earned BE and ME degrees of ECE at Nanjing University in China. His research interests/fields include Trustworthy AI, AI4Education, AI4Science, bio-signal processing, and foundation model.Dr. Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is the Assessment
Paper ID #46644Perceived and valued professional roles of engineers among engineering studentsin FinlandDr. Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT Johanna Naukkarinen received her M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Helsinki University of Technology in 2001, her D.Sc. (Tech) degree in knowledge management from Tampere University of Technology in 2015, and her professional teacher qualification from Tampere University of Applied Sciences in 2013. She is currently working as a associate professor with the School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT with main
Paper ID #47608Designing Futures: ECE Graduate Students’ Experience with a ProfessionalDevelopment and Career Planning ModuleProf. Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology Pamela Bhatti is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Bhatti received her B.S. in bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1989 and her Ph.D. in electricaDr. Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is the Assessment Coordinator in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her
Paper ID #45986Panel on Environmental Engineers Solving Problems of Planetary HealthDr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he was head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Oerther is internationally recognized for leadership of engineers, sanitarians, and nurses promoting the practice the sustainable
Paper ID #47159Exploring Student and Program Related Outcomes of the BioFoundry Initiativeat Tennessee TechMr. Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University Dipendra Wagle is currently an NSF-NRT fellowship awardee doctoral student in Chemical Engineering program at Tennessee Technological University (TNTech). He received Master of Science degree in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He also holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at TNTech. His master’s thesis investigated the effect of liposome templated agarose gel for separation of biomolecules, such as DNA and Proteins. His PhD dissertation
Paper ID #46520Utilizing Engagement Survey to Improve ECE Equity and CultureDr. Lakshmi Raju, Georgia Institute of Technology Lakshmi Raju is the Director of Student Engagement and Well-Being, and a faculty member in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her focus is on initiatives and programs that foster a welcoming and inclusive student community while expanding their academic, professional, and personal development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Utilizing Engagement Survey to Improve ECE Equity and
Paper ID #48311Exploring the Role of Data Proficiency in Shaping Engineering IdentityMr. Tanveer Mansur Syed, Florida Institute of TechnologyGodwyll Aikins Godwyll Aikins is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. He also earned his B.S.M.E at Florida Tech. He currently performs research under the supervision of Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, The Pennsylvania State University Catherine G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her
Paper ID #46646Introducing Angle Sensors into Robot Block Teaching Kits Using Non-ContactMagnetic Rotary EncoderDr. Sumito Nagasawa, Shibaura Institute of Technology Prof. Dr. Sumito Nagasawa received Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo in 2001. He is a Professor in Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics at SIT. His research interests include miniaturized robots using Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems technologies and robot education for STEAM.Prof. Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Dr. Hatsuko Yoshikubo obtained Ph. D. in English Literature from Chiba University in Japan
Paper ID #47232BOARD # 175: A Novel Teaching Strategy for Integrating Freshman andHigh School Students in Introductory Mechanical EngineeringDr. Massie Kazemi, Wentworth Institute of Technology Massie Kazemi is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in STEM outreach projects and regularly mentors student research in mechanical and biomedical engineering. Her research interests include advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, multiscale modeling, materials characterization, and engineering education.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth
Paper ID #45681Advancing a Multi-year Longitudinal Assessment Approach for an EngineeringLeadership Program: A Work in ProgressDr. James N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian is a Sr. Lecturer with the Gordon-MIT Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program and serves as Academic Director for the MIT School of Engineering Programs in Technical Leadership and Communication. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Alexander Rokosz
Paper ID #46937Lessons Learned: Adoption of ASCE BOK3 Student Outcomes Consistentwith ABET 1-7Prof. James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. James Hanson is Professor and Department Head for Civil & Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His teaching emphasis is structural analysis and design. He has conducted research on teaching students how to evaluate their analysis results.Dr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is Professor of Civil Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.Dr. John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman
Paper ID #46457Incorporating an engineering standard for a team design project in simulation-baseddesign courseDr. Xiaobin Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor, Ph.D, PE., Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone: 617-989-4223, Email: Lex@wit.edu, Specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue design and reliability design.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively
holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research interests include STEM+C education, specifically artificial intelligence literacy, computational thinking, and engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring problem scoping approaches: A study of third-year engineering studentsAbstractThis work-in-progress (WIP) evidence-based practice paper examines problem scoping as acritical early stage in the engineering
Paper ID #45375Assessing ABET SO6 through Innovative Labs in Solid Mechanics: A comprehensiveguide for Mechanical Engineering InstructorsProf. Kapil Gangwar, Wentworth Institute of Technology Kapil Gangwar is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology with a background in materials, mechanics and manufacturing.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in community services of offering STEM workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her
Paper ID #47590BOARD # 276: NSF IUSE: Art + Engineering: Translating Local MineralResearch to a High School ClassroomDr. Katrina Donovan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Katrina Donovan received her B.S. degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 2010. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Oregon State University in 2019, studying the microfluidic investigations of capillary flow and surface phenomena in porous polymeric media for 3D printing. She worked for multiple years at HP, Inc. in the 3D Printing Department. She is currently a Lecturer at South Dakota Mines and Research
Paper ID #48863Work in Progress: Leveraging Game Learning Analytics for EngineeringFaculty DEI TrainingMs. Isabel Anne Boyd, Georgia Institute of Technology Isabel is a rising second year Ph.D. student in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. She has conducted several mixed-methods and qualitative research projects centered around diversity and inclusion in engineering and is passionate about engineering education.Dr. Kelly J Cross, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Cross is currently an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering