faculty converged on the final AerospaceEngineering Curriculum informed by benchmarking against peer institutions. It will explore howthe fledgling department will leverage both new aerospace engineering courses and existingmechanical engineering courses for curriculum and faculty optimization. The desired end state isa program that both satisfies ABET Accreditation requirements and maximizes high-qualityinstruction with projects-based, hands-on learning leveraging flight laboratories in thedepartment’s aircraft, a new wind tunnel (under construction), summer internships with DoD andindustry partners, and culminating in a sponsored capstone design project.Key words: Aerospace Engineering, education, curriculum development, program
goals are to enhance hands-on laboratory activities and strengthen students’ problem-solving skills.Dr. Heidi Jiao, Grand Valley State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Practice-Based Learning Activities: Conceptual Understanding and Motivation in a Non-Major Electric Circuits CourseABSTRACT Hands-on activities in the classroom are learning experiences where students physicallyengage with tasks, materials, and technologies to reinforce theoretical concepts introduced in lectures,instead of just passively receiving information during class time. These activities typically involvestudents manipulating objects, models, and tools while participating in
current educational landscape: Demand vs supplyEngineering education in Kazakhstan provides a strong technical foundation, equipping studentswith analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for structured, discipline-specific challenges.Programs are built around core subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, combinedwith specialized courses in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering. Moduleslike Mechanical Design with CAD and Machining Laboratory and Signals and Systems developtechnical precision through computational analysis, simulation tools, and laboratoryexperimentation. However, opportunities for fostering creativity and interdisciplinary collaborationremain limited.This study evaluates the engineering
of the Project FrameworkThe FPGA-based predictive maintenance project was designed as part of the Renewable EnergySystems course, an undergraduate program aimed at equipping students with practical knowledgeof renewable energy technologies and their applications. This Experiment is a part of thecurriculum for junior-level students in the Engineering Technology Department at DrexelUniversity. It is a 3-credit laboratory course offered annually, providing hands-on experience inthe design, simulation, and analysis of renewable energy systems.The objective of the project is to develop a comprehensive framework for predictive maintenancein wind turbines using FPGA technology. This involved creating a virtual simulation environment[4] where
canoe teams use the small teamleadership concept. The next method is Senior Seminar with speakers demonstrating the need forleadership and professionalism in engineering. Finally, hands-on leadership through courses suchas the Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory (FERL) and Senior Leadership Exercisedemonstrates large team leadership to accomplish a shared goal. Figure 1 shows the buildup ofleadership skills throughout the Civil Engineer student’s journey. • Personal, Interpersonal • Introduction to Engineering at a base Sophomore • FERL • Interpersonal, small team leadership • FERL leaders Junior
contacthours of lecture and 15 hours of laboratory. The introduction and radiation interactions reviewnow include a contextual overview of the broader energy landscape, emphasizing the role ofradiation detection within various energy systems. In the sections on counting statistics and erroranalysis, additional content was integrated to discuss the importance of accurate radiationdetection in environmental monitoring and public health. Specifically, modules were added onthe critical role of radiation detection in tracking radioactive contaminants in the environment,monitoring radiation levels near nuclear facilities, and its application in medical diagnostics andtreatments. These additions focus on how accurate detection and error analysis can prevent
and interactions. This paper evaluates theuse of BLE beacons as part of a real-time social interaction capture system, called IDEAS. Ina laboratory setting, the relationship between beacon signal strength (RSSI), distance, and ori-entation was examined to validate a proximity detection metric. A preschool classroom studyfurther tested the ecological validity of the real-time location system by comparing interactionsdetected by the automated system with those recorded by a traditional researcher-led method. Inorder to align the differing sampling methods of IDEAS and the traditional researcher-led method,we developed an algorithm to down-sample the beacon data. The results suggest a partial align-ment between beacon-detected interactions and
Projects: Coordinated 30 aerospace-related projects between 2022 and 2024, sponsored by organizations like NASA, Boeing, and JPL, involving 115 students. ○ Summer Research and Internships: Hosted more than 100 students in education and training activities. This includes 19 NASA summer internships at centers like Kennedy Space Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. ○ Structured Mentorship and Learning Communities: Supported 12 Ph.D. students and 14 M.S. students. Graduate students benefited from co-advised research projects with NASA and AFRL. ○ Professional Collaborations and Employment Pathways: Facilitated meaningful collaborations with NASA and AFRL, leading to employment
prior coursework or experience in fundamental physics,engineering mathematics, and data analysis. While there are no strict formal prerequisites otherthan graduate standing, familiarity with experimental methods and computational analysis isbeneficial.Challenges in Adapting to a Remote FormatAdapting this highly hands-on course to a remote learning format posed significant challenges.Explosive diagnostics traditionally require specialized equipment and facilities, which aredifficult to replicate outside of a controlled laboratory setting. Prior to the transition, campusstudents attended weekly in-person labs. Shifting these labs to an online format required thecreation of detailed video demonstrations and remote assignments to ensure all
education.Positive feedbackEngineering education includes technical material that can be difficult to understand; as a result,many students struggle to stay engaged in a traditional classroom setting. Yousef et al discussedproviding students with online interactive learning platforms will increase students’ engagementby personalizing the learning based on individual student needs, providing interactive virtuallabs, and enhancing collaboration and social learning by connecting students through intelligentdiscussion forums [1]. Using AI and virtual laboratories allows hands-on learning in engineeringwhich will not only increase student engagement, but also help students retain information better[10]. Additionally, AI makes it possible to provide students with
Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), awarded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) since 2001, and a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) awarded by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) since 2004. In addition to positions in the automotive industry, Dr. Ertekin has held faculty positions at Western Kentucky University and Trine University. He later joined Drexel University’s College of Engineering as an associate clinical professor and has been instrumental in course development and the assessment and improvement of the Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, including integrated laboratories, project-based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the
EngineeringImprovement Program (MSEIP). The project was conducted under the ET30 Branch-StructuralStrength Test Laboratory, led by Branch Chief Mike Lau and Lead Structural Test EngineerMark White. Upon arrival at MSFC, the student was assigned to be a mentee for AshleeBracewell, Alternate Test Engineer, and shadow her through the final stages of the highestpriority project for ET30.The student worked on a project in collaboration with the private aerospace company UnitedLaunch Alliance (ULA) and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The project focused ontesting a critical component of ULA’s Vulcan rocket, specifically the Centaur V upper stage.This stage, a tank designed to hold cryogenic propellants, was undergoing test readinesspreparations. The student
opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Reference[1] J. R. Brown, I. Kuznetcova, E. K. Andersen, N. H. Abbott, D. M. Grzybowski, and C. D. Porter, “Full Paper: Implementing Classroom-Scale Virtual Reality into a Freshman Engineering Visuospatial Skills Course,” Jul. 2019. Accessed: Jan. 25, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/full-paper-implementing-classroom-scale-virtual-reality-into- a-freshman-engineering-visuospatial-skills-course[2] D. Moyaki, D. May, N. Hunsu, P. Irukulla, and C. T. Gomillion, “Introduction of a Virtual Reality Laboratory in a Tissue Engineering Course
engineering education with the Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory with Dr. Catherin Berdanier at Pennsylvania State University. He is currently a Research Scientist at Purdue University with the STRIDE research group directed by Dr. Allison Godwin at Cornell University.Dr. Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social
Science, an MS from Louisiana State University, and a PhD from Drexel University. He worked in electronic packaging in C-DOT and then as a scientific assistant in the robotics laboratory at IISc. in Bangalore, India, and as a postdoc at the University of Pennsylvania in haptics and virtual reality. His research interests are in the areas of brain traumatic injury, unmanned vehicles, particularly flapping flight and Frisbees, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality, and haptics, as well as teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in brain traumatic injury, flapping flight, frisbee flight dynamics, lift in porous material, and wound therapy. He is an active member of APS (DFD), ASEE, ASME, and AGMA, and is
laboratory course and other STEM courses," Advances in biology laboratory education, vol. 41, p. 61, 2020.[7] L. Fingerson and A. B. Culley, "Collaborators in Teaching and Learning: Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in the Classroom," Teaching Sociology, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 299-315, 2001, doi: 10.2307/1319189.[8] K. A. Ritchey and S. and Smith, "Developing a Training Course for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants," College Teaching, vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 50-57, 2019/01/02 2019, doi: 10.1080/87567555.2018.1518891.[9] R. M. Ryan and E. L. Deci, "Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being," American Psychologist, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 68-78
conducting the one day program to expose young girls tothe STEM fields. This paper presents our analysis of the Biological Engineering, BiomedicalEngineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing workshops, includingpreparation, implementation, survey data, observations, and findings.Workshop ImplementationIn higher education, laboratory exercises are known to play an important role in engineeringeducation [9-11]. They provide the opportunity for students to work on modern machines, and usetools used in industry [12]. The education of students in our university is enhanced by the manyopportunities to learn by doing. As a university, we have modern machines and tools that a girlscout can be exposed to, which provide high value
guidance, control, and navigation or aerospace systems. He was an engineer and branch chief at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), a flight test engineer the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), and a program manager at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). He joined the faculty at the United States Air Force Academy in 2023 as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for sev
needed credits within each category. However, students have two independent 3-credit-hour elective selection options. Monroe Community College is in Rochester, New York. The College offers an Associate ofApplied Science Engineering (A.A.S.) degree in several areas. The Biotechnology degreeprogram is presented inTable 7 in the semesterformat. The inspection ofTable 7 reveals the definingcharacteristics of theprogram. First, the programhas a four-credit-hourcourse structure. The“extra” hour accommodatesthe included laboratory inmost of the program’srequired courses. Second, the program’s course selection permits higher-level course options intheir respective discipline starting in the first semester of study.St. Lewis Community College is in
is truly grateful for his time at the University of Arkansas, and enjoyed his department, students, and the campus. While in Fayetteville, he also served as a faculty in the Microelectronics-Photonics Program and the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame working in the Nano-Optics Research Lab with J. Merz and A. Mintairov. After this he was a Welch Postdoctoral Research Associate, researching plasmonic nanostructures at Rice University with Douglas Natelson in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. In the summer of 2017 he was a Fellow at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC working with Jake Fontana on tunable subnanometer gap
addition, a facilitator and general support staffwere assigned to oversee the overall progression of the class. The class adopts an integratedformat that combines lectures and laboratory sessions [8]. For the preliminary programming activity, students used a template program created withPictoBlox, a block-based educational programming application designed for beginners.PictoBlox enables visual construction of programs, utilizing predefined blocks that encapsulatecode internally, allowing intuitive operation. Subsequently, for programming tasks related tothe experiment, Arduino IDE was used to implement and execute the required code. In this class, regardless of prior programming experience, students were guided to developlogical thinking skills
enrolled inthe course were from underserved populations. Two female minority undergraduate studentssupported by the mini-grant worked closely with the lead faculty for the course modification anddevelopment of associated laboratory activities.The course provided students with valuable research, analytical, and leadership skills, while alsodeepening their understanding of lunar soil chemistry and its relevance to bioinorganic chemistry.The training specifically focused on techniques and knowledge relevant to NASA's Artemismission, demonstrating a practical application of their learning.Students, especially the two that were supported by DREAM project funds were trained inconducting literature searches using SciFinder, a tool providing access to
the DefenseManufacturing Communities Support Program (DMCSP) and its adaptation to collegecurriculum. This 2-day intensive course introduced participants to rapid tool making methodsbased on 3D printing. Indirect and direct rapid tooling were covered with hands-on activitiesincluding use of software tools. Tooling for multiple processes such as plastic injection molding,sand casting, room temperature vulcanization (RTV) as well as machining jig and fixture designwere included in the curriculum with demonstrations or laboratory exercises. Main targetaudience was technical personnel from small and medium size manufacturing companies, eventhough it was open to similar personnel from all size of companies including start-ups. Thispaper presents
firm, Antoine Technical Consulting LLC, where she she continues to offer process design, scale-up and water management solutions to manufacturers principally in the chemical process industries. Keisha is the holder of two patents and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.Dr. Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University Kazeem B. Olanrewaju is an assistant professor in the department of chemical engineering at Prairie View A & M University. His more than 10 years of experience in the chemical engineering profession both in the public and private sectors includes positions as Chemical/Cement Laboratory Engineer at State Highway Administration, Maryland Department of Transport
Paper ID #45988Complete paper (evidence-based practice): Integrating Sustainability intoEngineering Education: The Impact of Complementary Field Activities onStudent EngagementMorgan F Rooney, North Carolina State University at RaleighNathalie Lavoine, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Since 2018, Nathalie Lavoine has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University (Raleigh, North Carolina, US). She received her PhD degree in 2013 from the Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Sciences, and Graphic Arts under the supervision of Dr. Julien Bras and Dr. Isabelle Desloges, in
offer opportunities for local high schoolstudents, particularly underrepresented and first-generation students, to take college-equivalentcourses that are otherwise not available to them. The study will focus on five main themes thatwere integral to the course design: strategies used to create a cohesive and engaging learningcommunity, methods employed to help students manage their learning in an online environment,building students' self-efficacy in their engineering abilities, approaches used to maintain studentengagement, learning and motivation in a virtual setting, and the implementation of onlinehands-on laboratory sessions that students completed at home. By examining these themes, thepaper aims to provide insights into the effectiveness
Paper ID #47586Exploring the Capability of Generative AI as an Engineering Lab ReportAssessment Assisting ToolDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his collaborators attracted close to
]correlations, annotations and clustering. Jupyter laboratory (X-ray emission, Notebooks. X-ray diffraction, X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission microscopy).Data management, introduction to ML. Python, Data-driven design of [32] Jupyter dielectric materials. Notebooks.Introduction to ML models, ML Python, Scikit- Prediction of bulk
learning techniques, computer-based instruction, andvirtual lab – a web-based student learning tool for thermodynamic concepts related to multi-stagingin compressors and turbines. TESTTM software used in design projects and laboratory was alsobriefly discussed. The authors used the characteristics of the learning systems, their effectivenessbased on students’ performance, student skills developed using the learning systems, and studentfeedback as their comparison criteria. Most of the methods reviewed used computer technologyand multimedia to provide interactivity and visualization. Most of these methods were found toimprove student performance and help develop their skills. Overall, student feedback andcomments were positive and