Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #42470Board 1: Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One AviationProgram: Integrating a National Airport Design Competition into the CurriculumDr. Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles Yilin Feng is an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Her research interest is in airport simulation, operation, and management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Underrepresented Minority Students in One Aviation Program

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Yinchien Huang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Derek Carpenter, Purdue University; Jitesh H Panchal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Daniel DeLaurentis, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

inprecise relationship mapping and maintaining consistency regardless of dataset size, LLMs canidentify subtle conceptual connections that might not be explicitly coded in the ontology. Thiscomplementarity suggests that an integrated approach using both paths could provide the mostcomprehensive tool for curriculum development and academic advising. The SPARQL pathensures rigorous logic-based course relationships, while the LLM path enriches this structure withsemantic context and potential relationships that traditional prerequisite structures might overlook.These complementary strengths of both approaches become particularly evident when examiningtheir applications from different user perspectives, as discussed in the following sections.6.2 Bottom

Conference Session

AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Oliver Jia-Richards, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

/s11948-005-0006-3.[6] N. A. Andrade and D. Tomblin, “Engineering and Sustainability: The Challenge of Integrating Social and Ethical Issues into a Technical Course,” 2018.[7] A. Benham et al., “Developing and Implementing an Aerospace Macroethics Lesson in a Required Sophomore Course,” in 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2021, pp. 1–9. doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637172.[8] A. Gupta, “A Practitioner Account of Integrating Macro-ethics Discussion in an Engineering Design Class,” Jul. 2017. doi: 10.18260/1-2–27498.[9] B. Jimerson, E. Park, V. Lohani, and S. Culver, “Enhancing Engineering Ethics Curriculum by Analyzing Students’ Perception,” Jun. 2013, p. 23.530.1-23.530.15. doi: 10.18260/1-2–19544.[10] Palmer

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Maria Smith, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

social andhistorical context [8], and narratives can help learners form complex connections betweentechnical and non-technical content. For example: Halada and Khost [9] used narrative shortstories and case studies to encourage student reflection on the interactions between engineering,technology and society. Finally, narratives put humans at the center of the story, instead oftechnical content. Stolk and Martello [10] showed that integrating a human-centered approachinto their course project increased student motivation and encouraged higher use of criticalthinking. All of this supports ABET student outcome #4: “an ability to recognize ethical andprofessional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Engineering Graduate Students

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Aldridge, The Ohio State University; Nicole M. Else-Quest, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Joseph Roy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE); So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO), Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

as a psychometrician, program evaluator, and data analyst, with research interests in spatial ability, creativity, engineering-integrated STEM education, and meta-analysis. As a psychometrician, she has revised, developed, and validated more than 10 instruments beneficial for STEM education practice and research. She has authored/co- authored more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings and served as a journal reviewer in engineering education, STEM education, and educational psychology. She has also served as a co-PI, an external evaluator, or an advisory board member on several NSF-funded projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 5 - Pedagogy & Aviation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mabior Deng Kuer Mabior, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Caroline K Marete, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

Aviation embodies crucial progress in human advancement. It is a cardinal component ofglobal mobility that facilitates the movement of people, essential commodities, and services andstrengthens socioeconomic links. Consequently, it has emerged as an integral part ofcontemporary society, contributing significantly to cultural interchange and the global economy. However, in recent decades, aviation has undergone steady growth. In 2025, theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that passenger demand (RevenuePassenger Kilometers) will increase by 8.0 percent [1]. Additionally, IATA predicts that for thefirst time in the history of commercial aviation service, the number of passengers is anticipatedto surpass an unprecedented

Conference Session

AERO 5: Student Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Casillas, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #39576Unconventional Applications of Introductory-Level Aerospace EngineeringConcepts: Evaluating Student Engagement and Performance in aFree-Response Exam FormatBenjamin Casillas, Texas A&M University Ben Casillas is a senior aerospace engineering major at Texas A&M University. As an undergraduate researcher at the NUANCED Laboratory, their work focuses on novel presentations of introductory-level curriculum. Outside the lab, their interests include chemical rocket propulsion, spaceflight human systems integration, digital art, and music composition.Dr. Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4 - Teaching Methodology

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell William Mailen, Auburn University; Jeffrey LaMondia, Auburn University; Sushil Adhikari P.E., Auburn University; Katharine H. Brown, Auburn University; Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University; Jordan Harshman, Auburn University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

student writing self-efficacy, embodied contemplative pedagogies, and welcoming practices in writing centers. She has published in venues including The Writing Center Journal, WAC Clearinghouse, and Composition Forum. She is a co-PI in the NSF IGE project, ”The Writing SySTEM: A Systemic Approach to Graduate Writing Instruction and Intervention.”Dr. Christopher Ryan Basgier, Auburn University Christopher Basgier is Director of University Writing at Auburn University. In that role, he consults with departments about integrating writing and high-impact practices throughout undergraduate and graduate curricula. His research, which spans writing across the curriculum, writing centers, genre, threshold concepts, and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

labs and experimentation in a separate course. At West Point, the labs aretypically integrated into the appropriate course with an additional 0.5 credit hours. Finally, thebiggest difference was the significant emphasis on hands-on experiences at West Point, toinclude the academic flight program. This is an important feature that will continue to make ourprogram unique. Given the nature of what our graduates will do after graduation compared toaspirant institutions, the decision was to retain it within the program. During the second round of benchmarking, the team focused on the programs offered atUSAFA and USNA, primarily because they operate under similar constraints with a high numberof required courses in the core curriculum. USNA’s

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian . Janke ., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

enables greater innovation in aircraft design and certification while maintaining safety.It is expected that the educational requirements for professionals in this field also need to adapt tomeet these new demands.Drones as Innovative Educational ToolDrones and Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) serve as an effective educational tool to teachstudents the principles of electrical engineering by providing a hands-on and interdisciplinaryapproach. Using drones as a teaching tool can make electrical engineering concepts tangible andengaging for students. These devices integrate key electrical engineering concepts, such as circuitdesign, power systems, motor control, and signal processing, into a tangible, real-worldapplication. For instance, students

Conference Session

AERO 5: Student Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Mary E. Johnson, Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

].” This course would be expanded to include exposure and experience with electric propulsion designs. As the course materials are already designed and implemented, the redesign would be necessary to judiciously reallocate course time to the topics. c) In AT 44502 Aircraft Electronics, this course is “A study of the computer-based electronic systems used to control both flight and engine parameters on modern aircraft. The course examines the various systems with an emphasis on how each component integrates into the electronic structure of the aircraft [14].” The course would build upon AT 11600, AT 26200, and other courses in the program to examine the use of engine control parameters and integration into

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

Paper ID #49461Hands-On Aerospace Engineering – Learning By Doing: RocketryDr. Michael C. Hatfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks Dr Michael Hatfield is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Associate Director for Education at the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. He earned a BS in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University (’84); an MS in electrical engineering from California State University Fresno (’87), and a PhD in Electrical/Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (’99

Conference Session

AERO 1: Rocketry and Space Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Juhyun Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Timothy Plomin, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Heather Ruth Arnett, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu, I-STEM, (Illinois Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education Initiative; Joshua Rovey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

[4]. Therefore, these engaging, accessible, and affordable courses and challenge problemshave been and will continue to be developed to reach more students throughout the state, and inthe future, the country.SLI’s goal is to increase the number of students and enhance the education of students pursuingcareers in space. The objective is to create an integrated set of educational resources, implementthem strategically in undergraduate classrooms, K-12 classrooms, outreach events, andworkshops, and assess their efficacy in achieving our goal. The public benefit of the project isexpanded opportunities, materials, and resources for enhancing K-12, undergraduate,teacher/professor, and public knowledge and understanding of space science and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Erik Nelson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Christine Nicole Nelson; Mason Henry, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

/03043797.2016.1158789 [2] A. Yadav, D. Subedi, M. Lundeberg, and C. F. Bunting, “Problem-based Learning: Influence on Students’ Learning in an Electrical Engineering Course,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 100, no. 2, pp. 253–280, Apr. 2011, mAG ID: 2137085812. [3] A. Wiek, A. Xiong, K. Brundiers, and S. van der Leeuw, “Integrating problem- and project-based learning into sustainability programs: A case study on the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University,” International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 431–449, Aug. 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJSHE-02-2013-0013/full/html [4] A. C. B. Reis, S. C. M. Barbalho, and A. C. D. Zanette, “A