Paper ID #46395Footprint for Engineering Technology Technician EducationDr. Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Senior Educational Advisor of FLATE, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, a part of the FloridaMakes Network. She was previously the P.I. and Executive Director of the Center, initially funded by the National Science Foundation. FLATE serves the manufacturing and engineering technology programs across the state as a resource for curriculum, outreach, and professional development.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South
Paper ID #46170CHIPS, Science, & Secondary Engineering Technology Education (ResourceExchange)Dr. Greg J Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Greg J. Strimel, Ph.D., is the assistant department head and a associate professor of Technology Leadership & Innovation as well as the program lead for the Design & Innovation Minor at Purdue University. Dr. Strimel conducts research on design pedagogy, cognition, and assessment as well as the pre-service engineering teacher education.Deana Lucas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Deana M. Lucas is a PhD student in the Technology Leadership and
Paper ID #46941Integrating Smart Manufacturing into Engineering Technology CoursesDr. Wei Dai Vian, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Wei Vian is an assistant professor of practice in the program of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University West Lafayette. She got her Ph.D. from Purdue Polytechnic, Purdue University, West Lafayette. She got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees both from Eastern Michigan University.Ms. April Cheung, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) April Cheung currently serves as an ETAC Vice Chair of Operations. She chaired the ETAC Training Committee from 2016 - 2019. Her 12
Paper ID #46648Exploring gender differences in age-based discrimination at Finnish technologyworkplacesDr. Susanna Maria Bairoh, Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK Susanna Bairoh holds a Doctor of Science (Economics) degree from Hanken School of Business and a Master of Social Science degree from University of Helsinki. She works as Research Manager at TEK (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland) and is responsible for leading and managing TEK’s research activities and the research team. Through her research, she aims at improving gender equality, diversity and inclusion in technology workplaces and
Paper ID #45572Industry-Academic Partnerships in Capstone Projects for Engineering TechnologyStudentsDr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State College (FSC). His research areas include Engineering Education, Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Tribology.raj shah, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Industry-Academic Partnerships in Capstone Projects
Paper ID #47116Case Study: Developing and Implementing VR Technology for Civil EngineeringEducationCasey J Rodgers, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Casey Rodgers is a PhD Candidate in Civil Engineering and a Masters student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She received her BS in Civil Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Purdue University in May 2020 and received her MS in Civil Engineering at UIUC in May 2022. Her research interests focus on developing computer graphics, computer vision, and machine learning solutions for structural health monitoring
Paper ID #45667BOARD #118: LiDAR Technology in Construction/Engineering Education –Why, How, When?Dr. Farzam S. Maleki P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Farzam S. Maleki is an associate professor of construction management .Dr. Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Hariharan Naganathan, an Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, has made significant contributions to sustainable construction practices through research on energy analytics of buildings and the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in construction education
Paper ID #46405Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) Professional DevelopmentPlatform for Engineering TechnologyDr. Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Senior Education Advisor for FLATE part of the FloridaMakes Network, a Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center. She was the P.I. and Executive Director of FLATE, an ATE Center focused on manufacturing technology education in Florida for over 18 years. Today FLATE is part of the FloridaMakes Network (www.floridamakes.com), the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center in
practical experience, VR is positioned as a transformative tool withapplications that extend beyond entertainment into critical fields like healthcare, engineering,and education [5]. This history highlights VR’s evolution from a niche technology to aninfluential tool in modern society.The applications of VR are vast, spanning entertainment, education, healthcare, and more. Ineducation, VR offers immersive learning experiences, enabling students to explore historicalsites or conduct virtual science experiments. In healthcare, VR is used for surgical simulationsand therapeutic interventions. The versatility of VR continues to expand as technology advances,offering new possibilities for immersive experiences across various fields.2.2 Teaching and
Paper ID #46098Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Technology through the Engineeringfor One Planet FrameworkDr. Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University Dr. Dalya Ismael is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on advancing sustainable design and construction practices through behavioral interventions, immersive visualization, and data-informed decision-making. With over a decade of combined academic and industry experience, Dr. Ismael is also a LEED Green Associate and
United States, participating in a research project sponsored by the U.S. Army. ˜Dr. Jos´e Isabel G´omez Quinones, Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences Jos´e I. G´omez Qui˜nones is the director of the Mechatronics Department at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Campus Monterrey. He holds a double degree in Micro and Nano Electronics from the Universit´e de Grenoble and Information Technology and Communications from Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey, a MSc. in Electronic Systems and a BSc. in Electronics and Communications. His research interests include Bioinstrumentation, Microelectronics and Design of Medical Devices. ©American Society for Engineering
Department Chair at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United Military Academy and his M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Choosing Between Undergraduate Engineering and Engineering Technology Academic Programs for Student VeteransAbstract Student veterans have a unique opportunity to pursue higher education post-discharge viasuccessive offerings of
holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from Virginia Tech and a PhD in Higher Education from William and Mary. She is Lecturer and Programme Chair (Honours BSc in Building Information Modeling/Digital Construction) at Technological University Dublin and Honorary Professor at University College London. She also is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) in the UK. Shannon is Deputy Editor of the European Journal of Engineering Education and has served as Full Professor of Architecture in the USA, Chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN), Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Education, Fulbright Fellow to Ireland, and a Marie
Paper ID #49141Integrating Research Experience into Industry Sponsored Capstone DesignProjects in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Irina Ciobanescu Husanu, Ph. D. is Associate Clinical Professor and Director of the Engineering Technology Program, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She received her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from College of Engineering at Drexel University and her BS/MS in Aeronautical Engineering from Aerospace Engineering College at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania. Dr. Husanu’ s educational background is in
Paper ID #45918Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing a Smart Manufacturing EngineeringTechnology Concentration for the Future WorkforceDr. Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Currently, Dr. Fidan serves as a Professor of the Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology at Tennessee Technological University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, distance learning.Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from University of
Paper ID #49273Design and Analysis of Automatic Control Systems for First-Year EngineeringTechnology StudentsMr. Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Yury A. Kuleshov is a graduate student earning his Ph.D. in Technology degree from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Diploma in Engineering (6-year program) from Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he majored in Robots and Robotic Systems, and specifically Underwater Robots and Vehicles, and his M.S. in Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University. He has experience working as an engineer, a
leadership and strategic communications at industry-oriented higher education, economic development and statewide technology organizations. She collaboraDr. Sandra L. Furterer, The Ohio State University Dr. Sandy Furterer is a Professor of Practice in the Integrated Systems Engineering Department, within the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. She is also Lead Faculty in the Engineering Technology program across the regional campuses. She has applied Lean Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Management tools in healthcare and other service industries. She previously managed the Enterprise Performance Excellence center in a healthcare system. Dr. Furterer received her Ph.D. in Industrial
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Applying Different Modalities to Redesign a First-Year Industrial Engineering Technology Course: Giving Students Flexibility.AbstractFirst-year engineering and technology students face various challenges during their transition tocollege. This study aimed to address these challenges through two course structure modificationsin a first-year industrial engineering technology (IET) program at a metropolitan campus. Thefirst modification was a “choose your modality” offering modal flexibility, and the secondmodification was developing an 8-week recovery option for students who struggled at thebeginning of the semester. The grade distributions were analyzed, and a voluntary survey wasgiven
Paper ID #46838BOARD #114: Empowering Future Engineers: The Role of Advanced Technologyin Construction Safety EducationDr. Yanxiao Feng, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Yanxiao Feng is an Assistant professor of Construction Engineering Technology (CET) in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology at NJIT. She creatively designed two courses focused on construction computing and safety last year, targeting the fundamental and essential skills needed in the industry. This year, she participated in a project aimed at developing a training program for computer-aided construction operations for diverse participants
Paper ID #46792BOARD # 54: Pedagogical Proposal for the Use of Technologies for CollaborativeWork of Construction Management Students.Ms. Mishel Odalis Camargo, Universidad San Francisco de Quito Mishel Odalis Camargo is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ). Her academic and professional interests focus on sustainable practices in engineering and construction. She is currently completing an internship in the Department of Social Responsibility and Community Relations at EP PETROECUADOR, where she supports the development of community infrastructure projects.Dr
Paper ID #49195BOARD # 57: Transforming STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) Education Perceptions in Rural High School StudentsDr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science in the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at The University of Texas at San Antonio.Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio Amani Qasrawi is a civil engineer pursuing a Ph.D. in Construction Science and Management at The University of Texas in San Antonio. She completed her undergraduate studies in Civil
Paper ID #46422Lowering barriers for marginalized students through equitable multidisciplinaryeducation in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsWiline M Pangle, Central Michigan University Wiline Pangle, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the College of Science and Engineering at Central Michigan University (CMU). Her current research is centered on interdisciplinary pedagogy and inclusive STEM education. She directs the national award winning InSciTE (Integration of Science, Technology and Engineering) program where she leads a team of faculty in teaching transferable skills while addressing inclusion in STEM
Paper ID #45845Integrating AI/ML Learning in Senior Projects for Mechanical EngineeringTechnology StudentsDr. Wenhai Li, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 yearsˆa C™ experience in Computer-AidedDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc
mechanical and biomedical engineering. I also run a 3d printing and design lab researching the creation of assistive tools for individuals with disabilities. In addition I compose grants to ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Increasing Students’ Confidence in Engineering through Makerspace Technologies: NSF IUSE HSIABSTRACT: The lack of adequate foundational engineering skills among manyunderrepresented in STEM students poses a significant challenge to retaining students inengineering professions. To tackle this challenge, Marymount University (MU) is implementingProject DREAM (Diversity Recruited into Engineering through Advanced Making) throughsupport from the Improving
Paper ID #48402BOARD # 286: NSF REU: Multidisciplinary Collaborative UndergraduateResearch Experience: Impacts on Engineering and TechnologyDr. Avimanyu Sahoo, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Dr. Avimanyu Sahoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Huntsville, AL. He earned his Ph.D. and Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (previously known as University of Missouri), Rolla, MO, in 2015 and Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India, in 2011, respectively
interdisciplinary topics involving Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science.Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Khosro Shirvani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Khosro Shirvani, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology at Farmingdale State University (FSU). His research areas include surface engineering, heat management in manufacturing processes, fabrication, and characterizationDr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials
Paper ID #45958Course on Renewable Energy How to Revamp the ContentAndrew L. Bennett II, Purdue University, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, School of Engineering Technology Andrew Bennett is a second-year Master’s student in Engineering Technology at Purdue University Polytechnic Institute. He received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Andrew is passionate about renewable energy and has focused his studies on sustainability and renewable energy.Dr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the
Paper ID #48814Insights from a Practice-Based Program: Connecting Women to Technologyand Advancing Diversity in ComputingDr. Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College Dr. Billionniere is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC). Over the past four years, she has helped secure more than $4 million in funding, which has been instrumental in developing innovative educational programs and a high-tech learning hub aimed at empowering underrepresented communities and addressing evolving workforce demands. Her teaching, leadership, and mentorship have garnered significant recognition
Paper ID #45503Expanding Prosthetic Applications: A Multidisciplinary Approach to AssistiveTechnology for Bedridden PatientsProf. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD COE Distinguished Professor Northeastern University 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115Meghna Sridhar, Northeastern UniversityAlexander Sebastian Aschinberg, Northeastern UniversityReid Beland, Northeastern UniversitySiddharth Athota, Northeastern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Expanding Prosthetic Applications: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Assistive Technology for
Paper ID #46757Educating for DEI in Construction Engineering: Translating Findings onDisability Considerations on Worksites into Pedagogy and Course ContentProf. Sarah Jayne Hitt, New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering Dr. Sarah Jayne Hitt is the Lead for Transferable Skills at the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology and Founding Professor of Liberal Studies at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering in Hereford, UK. She specializes in curriculum development as well as integrating ethics, sustainability, and communication into engineering education, and serves as project manager for the Engineering