Paper ID #47683Assessing accessibility and challenging ableism in Unit Operations LaboratoriesDr. Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University Jennifer L. Cole is the Assistant Chair in Chemical and Biological Engineering in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and the Director of the Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research at Northwestern University.Dr. Chris Barr, University of Michigan Dr. Christopher Barr is the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. at University of Toledo in 2013 and is a former Fellow in the
Paper ID #48650Assessing Air Quality at HBCU Engineering Laboratories to Enhance StudentSafety and LearningGrace Yemisi Balogun, Morgan State University Grace Yemisi Balogun is a Ph.D. student in Bio-Environmental Sciences at Morgan State University & an Environment, Social and Governance analyst. With a professional background in environmental, health & safety (EHS) consultancy and ISO 14001:2015 auditing, she blends research with impact. With her work in ESG strategy, nanoparticle application for heavy metal mitigation, air quality monitoring, and wastewater management, she continues to traverse science and
Paper ID #47292Faculty Professional Development in Engineering Lab Writing Pedagogiesthrough a National WorkshopDr. 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
Paper ID #46708Design Curriculum in Introductory Circuits Laboratory Assignments and theInfluence on Innovation Self-EfficacyMs. Heather Michelle Phillips, University of Pittsburgh Heather Phillips is a BPhil graduate in Engineering Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and an incoming Electrical Engineering PhD student at Stanford University.Mr. Nicholas Anthony Nobile, University of Pittsburgh Nicholas A. Nobile is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh who studies Integrated Photonic Computing with a focus in Memory Control and Optimization. He has presented at multiple conferences including CLEO and
Paper ID #46868Exploring Minority Undergraduate Students’ Hands-on and Research Experiencesin a Summer QISE Laboratory CourseYiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shawn Sun is an Engineering Education PhD student at Virginia Tech. He is co-advised by Dr. Qin Zhu and Dr. Jenni Case. He is also the Assistant policy analyst fellow at Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET, Taiwan). His research interests include Emerging technologies-informed engineering education; Engineering ethics; Engineering culture; Global engineering education; STEM policy analysis
under the advisement of Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory (ECRL). In 2024, Erin was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). She completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University and a M.S. in Engineering Design at Pennsylvania State UniversityCatherine 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 M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research
partnership betweenChicago State University (CSU), a small, Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), Quilt, a non-profit community organization, Argonne National Laboratory and industry partners designed toprepare individuals with the skills necessary to start new careers in the semiconductor andmicroelectronics industry in the Chicagoland area. The project focuses on reskilling workersthrough a series of compensated experiential learning activities. The impetus for the programarose from work at CSU’s Center for Information Security Education and Research (CINSER),which is an Intelligence Community, Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) [6]. A strategicgoal of CINSER is to prepare individuals for careers in critical and emerging technologies and
Engineering Education, 2025 Development of Engineering Component Curiosity Challenges (ECCCs)AbstractEngineers have to adapt to rapidly changing technology throughout their careers, and this isespecially the case for selecting engineering components which often evolve quickly. This paperdescribes the design and evaluation of Engineering Component Curiosity Challenges (ECCCs), asuite of self‑directed laboratory modules intended to cultivate intrinsic motivation for lifelonglearning among senior‑level mechanical‑engineering students. Each module juxtaposes twofunctionally similar components—e.g., a spring‑powered versus a flywheel‑powered toy car; DCversus stepper motors—and requires students first to articulate hypotheses regarding
” (EDSI) which has a “physical Lab” component anda “curriculum” component that will impact all AE majors.The Experimentation and Data Science (EDS) course is inherently an evidence-based program dueto the heavy active learning component (hands-on laboratories). Such experiment-centricpedagogy has been successful in promoting motivation and enhancing academic achievement [4].Active Learning in Engineering CoursesActive learning in engineering education refers to instructional strategies that engage studentsdirectly in the learning process through activities like problem-solving, group work, hands-onexperiments, peer instruction, and inquiry-based learning. This encompasses a broad range ofteaching methods considered pedagogies of engagement
challenges through specialized IoT securitycourses 3 .This paper outlines the design and implementation of a hands-on IoT security class which isoffered in Florida International University that educates students about the fundamental conceptsof IoT and the most common security threats. By exploring various attack vectors, the courseaims to prepare students to develop generalized security solutions for these technologies.The course structure is innovatively designed to include a combination of immersive homeworkassignments, laboratory exercises, and a student project. Using a bonus-based grading system, thecourse aims to motivate students and enhance learning outcomes, as evidenced by improvedacademic performance throughout the course. The
thefundamental principles of electrical engineering such as quantities and their units, providingexposure to electronics and the laboratory environment. Modules cover various aspects ofelectrical engineering in both analog and digital domains such as basic circuits with applications,including historical context, measurement units, and laboratory techniques. The courseincorporates project-based learning with basic component-level design, simulation, and circuit-level practices.Course 2: Electrical Engineering Clinic I: This course focuses on developing a comprehensiveunderstanding of the laboratory environment, covering topics such as laboratory safety protocols,basic equipment operation, requirements interpretation, and test plan creation and
disciplines, particularlyengineering, require hands-on, interactive experiences. Digital twins offer a solution by enabling remoteaccess to virtual laboratories and experimental setups. For example, as Deniz et al. [18] noted, usingdigital twins allows students to interact with lab-based experiments remotely, providing an experience thatclosely mirrors in-person learning. Johra et al. [19] explored how digital twins of building physicsexperimental setups are used for effective e-learning, allowing students to simulate complex experimentsinvolving heat transfer, energy consumption, and airflow in buildings. This remote learning approachenhances students' engagement and understanding of complex systems, as they can actively interact withthe digital
instruction to createclassroom curricula aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The specificobjectives of the program are to: 1. Enhance teachers’ bioengineering content knowledge and pedagogical skills. 2. Enable teachers to translate laboratory research into practical, NGSS-aligned curricula. 3. Address educational equity by preparing teachers to better support diverse, urban student populations.Adopted in Illinois in 2014 to be in effect by the 2016-17 school year, NGSS required complexcurriculum planning on the part of districts. The framework relates science to students’ everydaylives, ensures students learn about being careful consumers of scientific and technologicalinformation, and prepares them with the skills
by utilizing affordable, safe, andportable electronics in various educational settings (classrooms or laboratories). ECP combinesproblem-solving exercises and constructive learning methods with a hands-on, portablemultifunction tool that can be used in place of larger and complex laboratory apparatus. Over atwo-year period, a civil engineering program that integrated hands-on learning through projects,lab exercises, and fieldwork showed substantial gains in students' self-reported efficacy. Surveydata, collected using validated self-efficacy rating scales, indicated significant improvementsacross various categories, including technical skills, problem-solving ability, teamwork, andconfidence. These findings highlight the potential of hands
, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of participating in class remotely in 0.75 terms of increasing engineering laboratories skills (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No-difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of participating in class remotely in 0.76 terms of increasing communication skills (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No- difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of traditional face-to-face learning 0.67 in terms of increasing knowledge theoretically (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No-difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using
apply the knowledge acquiredin the first semester, for example, to replicate in a controlled laboratory environment, real-worldmissions like flight surveillance operations. Students’ schedules in the laboratory overlap toincrease peer interaction, collaboration, and mutual support. This study’s goals were to explore the high-impact research-oriented learning experiencesfor the Latinx undergraduate participants of the ROLE program and how they built strongtechnical skills while sharing space and knowledge with their fellow peers and mentors. Tworesearch questions framed this study. The first research question addresses the qualitative data,and the second research question informs the quantitative section of the study: 1. How did Latinx
Paper ID #46392BOARD # 356: ECR: BCSER: Are Females Better at Debugging Circuits?Andrew Jay Ash, Oklahoma State University Andrew J. Ash is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at OSU and he is a research assistant in Dr. John Hu’s Analog VLSI Laboratory. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma Christian University. Andrew’s research interests include engineering education and hardware security of data converters and neural networks.Dr. John Hu, Oklahoma State University John Hu received his B.S. in Electronics and Information Engineering from Beihang
applications, material corrosion mechanisms, and electrochemical degradation. She is a strong advocate for integrating high-impact practices, such as problem-based learning, into lectures, laboratories, and outreach initiatives to enhance student and community engagement in STEM education.Dr. Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton Dr. Kenya Crosson serves as Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs and Research in the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton (UD), and she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. A UD faculty member since 2007, Kenya teaches undergraduate and graduate courses; manages an environmental engineering research program
Education, 2025 Generation of Peer Mentor Training Modules for Academic Makerspaces (NSF IUSE)This work outlines the course mapping structure of a training program focused onhelping undergraduate peer mentors effectively assist first-year students in academicmakerspaces, design courses, and laboratory classrooms. Student learning inunconventional learning environments such as makerspaces can be challenging,particularly if the learning requires the students to engage in teams to complete thenon-traditional learning activities associated with project and problem-based learning.The goal of the peer mentor preparation program is to provide undergraduate peermentors with the knowledge, tools, feedback, and practice
transformation and artificial intelligence 3. Enhancing Undergraduate Education and 5. Enabling regional initiatives in entrepreneurship Curriculum Improvement and innovation 4. Ethics and Society in Engineering Education 6. Entrepreneurship and innovation to overcome the 5. Government, Industry, and University economic and financial crisis 6. Management of Engineering Education 7. Equal rights, opportunities and spaces for women in 7. Online and Remote Laboratories Latin America and the Caribbean in the 8. Recruitment and Retention in Engineering professional field 9. Technology for
the integration of science and engineering inK-12 classrooms [8]. The foci of energy and engineering also lend themselves to authenticresearch experiences and high-impact teacher PD activities at MSU.MEERC RET Site DescriptionThree overarching goals of the MEERC RET Site: Culturally Inclusive Energy andEngineering Education for Rural and Reservation Elementary Schools include: (1)promoting inclusive engineering identity formation among diverse rural and reservation students,by (2) increasing elementary teacher self-efficacy in culturally inclusive energy and engineeringeducation via (3) enhancing a collaborative ecosystem among regional elementary schools,industry, national laboratories, non-profit organizations and academia that supports
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Mentoring You Supports My Development as a Professional Engineer: How Peer Mentors Benefit from Mentoring PeersIntroductionPeer mentoring programs have become common on college campuses. Frequently, peer mentorsare hired to work in writing centers or math learning centers to tutor students on learning andcompleting assignments. Peer mentors have also been integrated into courses such as with theLearning Assistant (Barrasso & Spilios, 2021) and Supplemental Instruction (Dawson et al.,2014) programs. It is also common for peer mentors to be involved in laboratory courses such aschemistry (Damkaci et al., 2017) and physics (Rehse et al., 2020). More recently, peer mentorsare
semi-structured interviews were conducted withparticipants, including undergraduate researchers on the PURE project with and withoutdisabilities. The objective of each interview is to understand individual factors that contribute tochanges in identities and career interest measured in the surveys. Additionally, the interviewsaimed to assess student perceptions of the research project and its influence on career choice.Example questions include “What influences your choice of research project and laboratory?”and “How did you use aspects of your identity in developing engineering solutions?” Probequestions elicit rich descriptions that support data quality. To understand the context under whichthe research took place, mentoring strategies for
Paper ID #45738Collaborative Interactions on a Senior Capstone Design Project - Impact ofPLM Tools and StrategiesFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He focuses on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Douglas Byrd, Clemson UniversityDr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson
. Sweden’s commitment to preventive medicine isalso present when it comes to the funding of scientific research. As such, there are severalresearch groups in Sweden focused on understanding, predicting and preventing disease, some ofwhich host students as part of this proposal. By working in these laboratories as well as bysimply living in Sweden, students are exposed to the concept of Folkhemmet, which providethem with a unique perspective which is quite distinct from the culture in the United States.Description of IRES Site ActivitiesThis program supports 24 undergraduates (8/year) enrolled in PUIs across the U.S. for ten-weekresearch experiences from June-August of 2025-27. Students travel to Stockholm to participatein cutting-edge AI and data
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 sevDr. Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Christopher Papadopoulos is Professor of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag¨uez (UPRM). He earned B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University (1993) and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornell University (1999). Prior to UPRM, Papadopoulos served on the faculty in the Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanics
, evaluating, planning) in their reflections.Table 2. Prompts for Reflection anchored to Laboratory Assignments Metacognitive Reflection Prompts Regulation Strategy Evaluating What have you done to address the difficulties you identified in the last reflection? Include a description of how your approaches were successful or unsuccessful. Monitoring What was one difficulty you are (or were) most concerned about? Be specific. Include a description of how you know (or knew) you are (or were) having this difficulty. BAE Course 2 Only: If you did not have any difficulty, what is something you learned from this assignment? Include a description of how you know you learned
Paper ID #45964A Call for the expansion of intercultural competency to graduate engineeringeducationErin Johnson, Pennsylvania State University Erin Johnson is a PhD candidate at Pennsylvania State University in Mechanical Engineering. She is under the advisement of Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognitive Research Laboratory (ECRL). In 2024, Erin was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). She completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University and a M.S. in Engineering Design at Pennsylvania State UniversityJiuqing Yu, Pennsylvania State
CAD/CAM softwaretraining and on-machine demonstrations. The CAD/CAM software activity includes fixturedesign and toolpath generation to perform a facing operation on the silicon brass METALmedallion. A CAD model of the METAL medallion machining setup with visible toolpaths isshown in Figure 6. Figure 6. CAD model of the machining setup for the METAL medallion with visible toolpaths.Other METAL level one in-person training activities include mechanical testing (i.e., tension andhardness testing), heat treatment of steel alloys (i.e., AISI 1060 and/or 1045), forging, androlling. The topics for each day of the four-day schedule are summarized. These activitiesinclude both classroom and laboratory sessions. The detailed daily itinerary can be