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- Ariel Chan, University of Toronto; Saad Yasin, University of Toronto
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modelsand iterated the process to create a functional unit. Such a system can be further modified toenable various configurations of heat exchanger internals that were unavailable in the physicallab. By enabling students to create, combine, and repeatedly use these modular systems, thisexperiential learning enables deeper engagement and personalized learning.IntroductionOne of the hallmark characteristics of chemical engineers are their ability to design, analyze, andoperate unit operations [1], [2]. Their ability to do so usually starts during their undergraduateeducation, where they take a Unit Operations Laboratory (Unit Ops Lab) course. Traditional UnitOps Labs face several challenges with both accessibility and cost, making them only
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Joanne K. Beckwith Maddock is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 “People-Oriented Recitation Problems”: Assessing the Impact of a Contextualized Recitation Intervention on First-Year Student Interest in Chemical EngineeringIntroductionEngineering programs in the U.S. face persistent retention challenges, with 40-60% of allengineering students changing majors or leaving college before completing their degrees [1]. InChemical Engineering (ChemE), enrollment has been declining since 2020 and is expected tocontinue dropping in the coming years [2]. Engineering attrition is
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- Sourojeet Chakraborty Ph.D., EIT, Johns Hopkins University; Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto
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phenomena, fluid mechanics, and the design of complex fluids. Within engineering education, his research interests lie in mapping Industry 5.0 to Education 5.0, curriculum design, pedagogical strategies for innovation, enriching and empowering the student learning experience at Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From Education 4.0 (E.D. 4.0) to Education 5.0 (E.D. 5.0): Bibliometric insights to reach the Society 5.0 global vision. Sourojeet Chakraborty1 and Daniela Galatro2 1 Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins
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- Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephen M. Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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& Energy Balances, is a foundational course for chemicalengineering students, and serves as the entry point into the major at most institutions [1]. Thecourse builds on fundamental concepts learned in introductory chemistry, physics, and mathcourses and generally serves as a prerequisite for subsequent undergraduate courses in thechemical engineering discipline. The course introduces key concepts in conservation of mass(mass balances) and conservation of energy (energy balances) both with and without chemicalreactions, as well as an introduction to concepts in thermodynamics including equations of state,multi-phase systems, and liquid/vapor equilibrium. These concepts are foundational to laterchemical engineering courses including
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- Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University
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allow research orinternship credit frequently had quality requirements or a restriction to 1 or 2 semesters or 3 – 6hours. Minors appear on the student’s transcript at all responding institutions. Concentrationsare transcripted at only half of the institutions, and other specializations at 40% of institutions.Approval is needed at the department level and commonly at college and university levels butnot as often by a governing board, trustees, or regents (35% and lower). Concentrations requirecollege and university approval at lower rates (50%) than minors and other specializations (70%and higher). Most institutions did not report restrictions on specializations, but two institutionsreported that chemical engineering majors are not allowed to
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- Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton
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technical learning by producing podcasts and technical video content.1. IntroductionIn an era when most college students are digital natives, integrating digital media into courseworkis important for fostering a sense of connection and belonging. [1] Podcasts, for example, deliverdigital audio files through the Internet and are a medium to disseminate, transmit, andcommunicate information to a broader audience. More than just a tool for communication, theyare a powerful resource for enhancing learning. A vodcast is produced when a video is recordedin a podcast session, combining auditory and visual elements of digital engagement. Platformssuch as YouTube have significantly enhanced the dissemination of vodcasts/podcasts to diverseaudiences. As of
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- Tamara Floyd Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Gifty Osei-Prempeh, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Yogendra M. Panta P.E., West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Bernhard P Bettig, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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mechanical and civil engineering students. The instructor originallydelivered the course to chemical engineering students and modified it to include content likePascal’s Law of Pressure transmission, a topic that is more relevant to disciplines likemechanical engineering. This paper will share changes the instructor made to the course anddescribe plans for future work. BackgroundThe Higher Education LandscapeAccording to one source [1], institutions of higher education were rightsizing based on aforecasted enrollment cliff as well as state and federal underfunding and then the COVID-19pandemic hit. Some institutions used Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) toaddress financial shortfalls, but
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- Francis Ledesma, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; T. Michael Duncan, Cornell University
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alongitudinal study. By understanding the effect of active learning implementation on thisdepartment, we can better understand the potential for curriculum improvement across allengineering disciplines.IntroductionThe field of chemical engineering has consistently transformed and evolved over time to addressthe novel needs presented in society. From its beginnings in the petrochemical industry to currentapplications in nanotechnology, clean energy, and biomolecular engineering, chemicalengineering has emerged as a discipline at the forefront of technological and industrialadvancement [1], [2]. Despite the ease and swiftness at which the field has evolved its contenttowards novel applications, similar evolution in chemical engineering pedagogy is
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- Felipe Anaya, The University of Kansas; Claudia J. Bode, The University of Kansas; Kent Smith, The University of Kansas; Mark B Shiflett P.E., The University of Kansas
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three goals. For example, research shows that studentsof all ages struggle to grasp differences in scale, especially at the size extremes where matter isminiscule or massive [1-7]. While not a new theme in science instruction, it is vital for studentsto understand absolute and relative scales, both for scientific literacy and to become effectivescience communicators. In addition, having a sense of scale also helps drive innovation [8-10],which is critical for the future competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy.Our strategy to achieve these goals involved enhancing conventional chemical engineeringresearch experiences with arts-based learning. Inspired by how companies and universities useincubators [11-13] to promote novel thinking, we
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- Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Hunter Flodman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University
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demonstrate how theory andskills are put into practice.[1] It focuses on modeling problem solving, and scaffolded learning toguide the learner from what they know to what they don’t know. [2, 3] This theory highlights thevalue of taking multiple perspectives, which is important for solving today's complex societalproblems. This theory also highlights the importance of using assessments that are contextdriven in order to measure learning. [4, 5]Similar to the constructivist pedagogy is inquiry-based learning. IBL also uses authenticproblem-based questions and highlights the importance of guided inquiry. The focus of inquiry-based learning is to learn through asking questions. This method encourages learners to questionfirst and begin problem solving
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- Ronald Carl Hedden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jingwen Tan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin Gee, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Brad DeBoer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathryn Dannemann, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Nihat Baysal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Joel L. Plawsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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agriculture, wherefood waste reduction is a pressing issue.[1] Mobile processing plants that can rapidly betransported between sites to recover foodstuffs, chemicals, or other products from wasteagricultural products are attractive, yet there are few reports of detailed designs in the literature.Mobile processing plants require the processing equipment to be packaged in a transportableformat, necessitating compact equipment design and plant layouts with minimal on-site wastegeneration. Additionally, the need to supply utilities (power, water, steam) and packagingequipment in a transportable format poses inherent design challenges, presenting opportunitiesfor educators to involve students from multiple engineering majors. Our collaboration
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- Xiaoye Michael Wang; Jackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; TImothy Welsh, University of Toronto; Ariel Chan, University of Toronto
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cultivating more equitable and inclusive learning using a data analytic approach to identify factors associated with engineering students’ academic performance. Her teaching and research have been awarded Engineering Dean’s Emerging Innovation in Teaching Professorship. She is also the recipient of the Canadian Wighton Fellowship in 2022 and the Northrop Frye Award in 2023. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Work-in-Progress: Development of AI-Assisted, Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Module to Enhance Operation and Procedural Accuracy for Laboratory Education
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- Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University; Marcella McMahon, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Brendan Weil, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University
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promoting environmental awareness at an early stage.1.0 Introduction1.1 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)Life Cycle Analysis is a methodology used to assess the environmental impacts of a product orprocess throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal [1], [2]. It consistsof four main phases: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, andinterpretation. In the goal and scope definition phase, the objectives of the study are set, includingthe boundaries of the system and the impact categories to be considered. This phase ensures thatthe study is aligned with sustainability goals, helping to identify areas for improvement. Theinventory analysis phase involves gathering data on materials, energy inputs
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- Ronald Carl Hedden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Joel L. Plawsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Xiatao Sun, Yale University; Alex Joseph Rishty, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin Gee, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jose Alejandro Luchsinger, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Virtual Reality in Chemical Engineering Laboratory EducationIntroduction Virtual Reality (VR) technology opens the door to tremendous possibilities forengineering educators. Simulation of a fully immersive, virtual environment incorporatingvisual, auditory, and other sensory elements can enable interactive training experiences thatwould otherwise be difficult or impractical to deliver in a conventional classroom. Besideschemical engineering applications, educational VR modules have been developed in the fields ofconstruction and civil engineering,[1] architecture,[2] mechanical and electrical engineering,[3]micro/nanoelectronics,[4] robotics,[5] automotive technologies,[6] control
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- Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University; Warren P. Seering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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,andhowthatunderstandingcontributestotheworldoftechnicalclassrooms.To do this, we use the situative framework of figured worlds [1], [2], [3]. Figured worlds are socially constructed spheres where people behave in accordance with collectively imagined roles, acting within context-specific values and truths [3], [4]. “School World” encompasses technical engineering classrooms. Students and instructors play out their figured identities: performing scripted behaviors like quiet note-takingorhand-raisingandreinforcingabounded context where knowledge comes from authority and quickly solving well-defined, single
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. These courses have a lasting impact on engineering students bysetting their expectations for college [1], identifying viable major pathways [2], and supportingmotivation to continue in the major [3], [4]. Often, engineering courses emphasize repetitiveclose-ended problem-solving, high-stakes summative assessments, and content rooted inconventional engineering applications (e.g., petrochemical processes for chemical engineering)[5]. While this course framework has been utilized for over a century, some aspects of this modelnegatively affect engineering identity development. Direct instruction does not encourage muchengagement in class, burdening students with outside-of-class rehearsal as the main learningmode [6]. As such, students may perceive
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- Chloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Brianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Henry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; David Kaicheng Shen; Christopher Song; Chenhao A Zhao; Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University
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not the first type of AI to aid learning for students and researchers. Agent-based modeling (ABM)is a prior approach that has been successfully applied to mathematics and biology education 1.ABM can simulate epidemic outbreaks, urban planning, and evolutionary processes, which allinvolve intricate interactions that can be difficult to predict utilizing traditional models. ABM isan example of how technology and modeling can provide improved pedagogical methods.However, as the number of students pursuing STEM education continues to rise, there is anincreasing demand for more effective and personalized teaching approaches that enhance critical-thinking skills 2. Specifically, in introductory Calculus courses, textbooks have been
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- Viviana Monje, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jinhui Li, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Ashlee N Ford Versypt, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
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; threshold concepts; undergraduate education; cognitiveapprenticeship model; STEM computational toolsIntroductionHow students learn and how to facilitate this process are long-standing questions in education ingeneral. Efforts to develop formal pedagogical frameworks to identify specific roadblocks andaddress them are prevalent in engineering education research. Some strategies that have shownincreased performance in engineering students include cooperative learning, active learningclassrooms, flipped-courses, and interactive assignments [1]. Some of these strategies are easier toimplement in the context of engineering courses, while others require more intentional design toaccomplish the desired learning outcomes of a given course.Chemical
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of complex fluids. Within engineering education, his research interests lie in mapping Industry 5.0 to Education 5.0, curriculum design, pedagogical strategies for innovation, enriching and empowering the student learning experience at Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Chemical Process Design to meet Industry 5.0 competencies. Daniela Galatro1 and Sourojeet Chakraborty2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto ON M5S 3E5 Canada 2 Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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numbers of studentswith anxiety, depression, and other limitations to mental health and wellness (MHW) [1], [2].Despite the growing frequency and awareness of MHW issues for students, few instructors aretrained to address these problems in the classroom [3], [4], [5]. Resources from universitycounseling centers [6] typically focus on acute crisis management and do not address morechronic issues. For example, requesting “wellness checks” from first responders (frequently lawenforcement officers) may not be appropriate for a disengaged student who fails to attend classor submit assignments. Such students are still clearly struggling with personal problems. Facultycannot and should not take on additional roles as counselors or therapists. However
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student motivation, evaluating factorsincluding empowerment, usefulness, success, interest, and caring as relevant to studentproductivity and motivating for overall effort (IRB approval #24-03-17). Students had been morehighly productive with the ungrading approach compared to a traditional homework-and-examsemester; however, adding in a point score component opened parallels closer to the moretraditional approach. The results of the ungrading implementation over three years, studentfeedback, and analysis of student motivation will be discussed in this paper.BackgroundAlternative AssessmentA larger pedagogical movement towards alternative forms of assessment can currently be observedacross disciplines and levels of education.1 Multiple studies
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Association forEngineering Education (ASEE) indicated that nearly all institutions include PID controllers intheir process control curriculum and survey respondents indicated that the need for moreconnections to the “real world” was a particular challenge [1]. There has long been a perceivedgap between approaches to teaching PID control that often rely heavily on theoretical derivationsand simulations, and the industrial practice of process control [2]. Integrating hands-on projectsinto the curriculum allows students to explore PID concepts through direct application,enhancing comprehension of theory [3] and student motivation in their own learning process [4].Process dynamics and control introduces students to new topics of dynamics process
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tools tocommunicate artistically. To support the learning from the demo, a six-page comic describingthe steps of making milk-based paint was developed and printed, with half of the participantsreceiving the comic as a take-home learning tool. While student learning will always be uniqueper individual, our research shows comics offer a broad promise as a supplemental tool forSTEM education. These studies have the potential to establish groundwork for comics to be usedas supplemental learning tools in the K-12 space.STEAM & Education in 2025Research has shown STEM-based education as a powerful method for developing criticalthinking skills [1]. However, incorporation of an intertwined curriculum remains challenging [2]impacting children as
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Engineering at Rutgers University. During the last year at Rutgers University, she led the efforts of the university advancing the careers in STEM for women at Rutgers as an Associate Vice President of the University. Dr. Ierapetritou’s research focuses on the following areas: 1) process operations; 2) design and synthesis of flexible production systems with emphasis on pharmaceutical manufacturing; 3) energy and sustainability process modeling and operations, including biomass conversion and plastics upcycling, and recycling; and 4) modeling of biopharmaceutical production. Her research is supported by several federal (FDA, NIH, NSF, ONR, NASA, DOE) and industrial (BMS, J&J, GSK, PSE, Bosch, Eli Lilly) grants. Among
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- Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh
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Distinguished Teaching Award, and Excellence in Mentoring and Public Service awards; and is the 2024 ASEE Chair-Elect of the Chemical Engineering Division.Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Community Building in Chemical EngineeringCommon First-Year Engineering Program:At the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) for over twenty years, all first-year engineering studentspursue a common academic program consisting of mathematics, chemistry, physics,humanities/social science electives, and two specially designed first year engineering courses[1].These courses were further refined ten years ago to provide each student with an overview of thefields and
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- Matthew Senter, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Brian Donley PE, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Jason Blair McHaney; Douglas K. Ludlow, Missouri University of Science and Technology
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to three simulated emergencies. In the first weekend, one day isdedicated to covering the necessary instructional material including types of hazards, the incidentcommand structure, resources available to response management, and the type and operation ofequipment used in emergency response which includes live demonstrations. Students are given achance to volunteer for roles in the command structure for the simulation on the second day. Atthe start of second day, the simulation (Simulation #1) is set up, students are informed of theirrole for the emergency response, and the response begins. Once the activity is completed andbroken down, the instructors discuss the response with the students, giving opportunities to findwhat went well and
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- Heather Walker, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; DAESOO KIM, University of Arkansas; Tammy M Lutz-Rechtin, University of Arkansas; Madeline Grace Mondebello, University of Arkansas
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their undergraduate curricula.IntroductionSustainability has emerged as a critical focus in engineering education, driven by pressing globalchallenges, increasing employer demands, and growing student interest. Reports of resourcedepletion, climate change, and environmental degradation underscore the urgency for academicinstitutions to prepare the next generation of sustainability leaders. In response, sustainabilityprograms at universities have grown steadily over the past two decades. The Association for theAdvancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), founded in 2004, states that thereare now 756 institutions of higher education that have developed 4086 programs in sustainability[1]. While sustainability education spans
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responses to provide both short-term and long-term changes that instructors canimplement to move toward an accessibly designed UO lab space and course.POSITIONALITY STATEMENTWe acknowledge that the authors represent faculty, staff, and students from a range ofbackgrounds, identities, and disability status. Those disabilities represented by the authors arefar from representative of the entire community, and we recognize the need for many morevoices in this type of work.FORMATTING CHOICE STATEMENTDeviations from the ASEE author’s kit formatting requirements were chosen to more closelyalign with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 [1] as well as best practices forvarying disabilities. For example, we chose to use Arial instead of Times New
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of a commercial process control system in astudent laboratory, but do not clearly address the reasons for choosing such a system [1] – [3].Many different approaches to demonstrating or incorporating process control in a laboratory arepossible. Using a distributed control system (DCS) is just one option from many.In our analysis, we considered the following questions to determine which control system bestaligns with our educational goals and needs. First, what type of control system might be mostmeaningful to students and provide an introduction to industrial practices? Second, what is thetotal cost of the system? Certain systems may have higher up-front costs but can save money inthe long run because they require less on-going maintenance
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Education, 2025 Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Benefits and Barriers for FacultyIntroductionNot too long ago, including undergraduate students in faculty research projects was uncommonand often limited to students in small honors programs. Then, in 1998, the Boyer Commissionreport offered recommendations on rethinking undergraduate education with a focus on inquiry-based learning.[1] Because of its positive effects on recruitment and retention of students,undergraduate research is now considered a High Impact Practice (HIP).[2] Undergraduateresearch benefits to students are well reported and include: research skills, the ability to think andwork like a scientist, enhanced preparation for