positive, inclusive learning environments and the development of professional skills (e..g, team- work, leadership) in engineering education contexts.Dr. Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech Susan Sajadi is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the department of engineering education. She has a BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design from Arizona State University. Prior, she worked as an engineer in the medical device industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using a scenario-based learning approach and instructional technology to cultivate conflict management skills in engineering studentsAbstractThis evidence-based practice
Paper ID #38456Identifying student and institutional factors related to the academicperformance and persistence of vertical transfer students pursuingbaccalaureate engineering technology degreesDr. Courtney S. Green, P.E., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Courtney S. Green, Ph.D., P.E. is a teaching assistant professor and academic advisor for the Office of Student Success and Development within Williams States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds an M.S. in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from UNC Charlotte.Dr. Sandra Loree
the joint medical school (LKCMedicine) at Imperial College London in the UK and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She is a co-author of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Her research interests include educational technology, online learning, digital health, and language massive open online courses (L-MOOCs). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Comparing Computational Thinking Competencies Across Undergraduate Engineering Majors: A Qualitative AnalysisAbstractIn this paper, we seek to investigate the ways and circumstances in which undergraduateengineering students engage in computational thinking (CT). As technology
Paper ID #43539Validating Assessment Instruments for Use in Engineering Education: A Primerfor Conducting and Interpreting Factor AnalysisDr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. She received her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of North Dakota. Her research interests broadly include STEM education, and focus on individual differences in terms of motivation, self-regulated learning, self-efficacy, grit, resilience, and
computing) from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications China in 2015. He worked as a software engineer at Sina for one year after he graduated as a master from China Agriculture University in 2009. He received the Best Paper Award from IEEE Edge in 2019. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: A Study Report in a Web Technologies Course: What Makes Feedback Effective for Project-based Learning? Alaa Jaber1 , Kimberly Lechasseur2 , Khairul Mottakin1 , Zheng Song1 akjaber@umich.edu, kalechasseur@wpi.edu, khairulm@umich.edu, zhesong@umich.edu 1 Computer and Information Science Department, University of Michigan at
Paper ID #38306I Can Be an Engineer: Using Problem-Based Learning to Enhance Students’Engineering Experiences (Fundamental Research)Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Marissa Christina Owens, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Research ScientistJasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 I Can Be an Engineer: Using Problem-Based Learning to Enhance Students’ Engineering Experiences (Fundamental Research)AbstractThis research study investigates elementary students’ experiences regarding engineering as aresult of engaging in STEM-integrated problem
Paper ID #38173Measuring Engineering Students’ Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in anEntrepreneurship Education ProgramDr. Ying Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology Ying Wang is a Postdoctoral Fellow in CREATE-X and the College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology since Fall 2021. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University and Master of Education at Temple University. Ying is an educational psychologist who conducts research on examining how students learn and the effective ways to support students’ learning and their academic and professional successes.Dr. Joy
Paper ID #38700Studying the Development of Design Thinking of Undergraduate Engineer-ingStudents in Singapore: Qualitative Reflection Analysis (Research)Dr. Eileen Fong, Nanyang Technological University Eileen Fong, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. She is also currently the Associate Chair (Students) at MSE, responsible for student matters and admissions. She teaches third-year MSE undergraduates, and have received several teaching awards including the prestigious Nanyang Education Award for School (2019) and College (2021
Paper ID #37354Work in Progress: Quantification of Problem-Complexity andProblem-Solving Skills with Directed Networks in a Sophomore Course inMechanics of MaterialsDr. Radheshyam Tewari, Michigan Technological University Radheshyam Tewari is an associate teaching professor in the Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Me- chanics department at Michigan Technological University. He has taught numerous sophomore to gradu- ate level courses in mechanical engineering. His industrial experiences and research background are in the macro- and micro-manufacturing areas, respectively. His interests include course, curriculum, and pro
Paper ID #38286Validity evidence for measures of statistical reasoning and statisticalself-efficacy with engineering studentsDr. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are engineering students beliefs about knowledge and education and how those beliefs interact with the engineeringDavid S. Ancalle, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kennesaw State University David S. Ancalle is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw
Paper ID #43009Investigating Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Motivations: An Early-StageAnalysisRibhav Galhotra, Nanyang Technological University Ribhav Galhotra is a senior undergraduate pursuing a double degree in Aerospace Engineering and Economics at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is working on research projects relating to undergraduate engineering education as part of Dr. Yeter’s research team. With a keen interest in aerospace technologies and education, Ribhav has a strong inclination to enhance the education systems for the development of future engineers.Panting Yu, The University of
Paper ID #42338Designing and Conducting Research Using an Ethnographic Approach toIdentify Pedagogical Practices in Engineering EducationDr. Hye Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of TechnologyProf. Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology Joe Le Doux is the Executive Director for Learning and Training in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Dr. Le Doux’s research interests include narrative and inclusive pedagogies and practices. ©American Society for
Paper ID #38710Linking Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Outcome Expectations,Interests, Career Goals, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Barriers inSingapore: A Social Cognitive Career Theory StudyMr. Tejas Gupta, Nanyang Technological University Tejas Gupta is an undergraduate student in his second year at Nanyang Technological University, majoring in mathematics. As a member of Dr. Yeter’s Research Team, Tejas is currently engaged in a study on social cognitive career theory. With a strong background in STEM education and data analysis, Tejas has gained a distinct insight into the influence of social and cognitive factors
Paper ID #43012Perceptions of Engineering College Instructors and Their Students TowardsGenerative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools: A Preliminary QualitativeAnalysisMr. Dhruv Gambhir, Nanyang Technological University Dhruv is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. Actively engaged in Dr. Yeter’s Research Team, he specializes in projects at the intersection of engineering education and artificial intelligence (AI). With a unique perspective as an engineering student focused on AI, Dhruv is dedicated to enhancing engineering education in the
Paper ID #42304Enhancing Engineering Education through Transfer of Learning, AuthenticAssessment, and Engineering SimulationsDr. Alfred C. H. Tan, Singapore Institute of TechnologyDr. Christian Della, University of Glasgow Christian Della is currently an assistant professor at the University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS). He obtained his BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Saint Louis University, Philippines, MSc Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, and PhD from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.Mr. Jamil Jasin, Singapore Institute of
Paper ID #42317Exploring Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Perspectives on LaboratoryLearning: Comparing Hands-On, Remote, and Virtual EnvironmentsDr. Yanyao Deng, University of Exeter Yanyao Deng, Ph.D., is a researcher and schloar with a diverse background spanning education, technology, and linguistic. Holding a master and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Exeter, she also did a master in educational technology from Beijing Institute of Technology. Her research expertise lies in engineering education and business innovation, showcased through significant contributions to academic publications and conference
Paper ID #41919How Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Students Defineand Develop Data ProficiencyGodwyll Aikins, Florida Institute of Technology Godwyll Aikins is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology. He also earned his B.S.M.E at Florida Tech. He currently performs research under the supervision of Dr. Kim-Doang Nguyen.Catherine G. P. Berdanier, 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
Paper ID #38373Work in Progress: Caring Means Clear Explanations—The Epistemic ValueofEngineering Students’ Descriptions of Good TeachingDr. Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests are engineering students beliefs about knowledge and education and how those beliefs interact with learning engineering.Shayla Ellington, Georgia Institute of Technology Shayla Ellington is a Georgia Institute of Technology graduate. Graduated in May 2022 with a bachelors in biomedical engineering
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Paper ID #37594IMPACT OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE ON IMPROVING LEARN-ING PERFORMANCE OFSTUDENTSDr. Atefe Makhmalbaf, The University of Texas at Arlington Dr. Atefe Makhmalbaf is an assistant professor at the UTA School of Architecture. She worked for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a research engineer and joined UTA after receiving a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology in Building Science. Dr. Makhmalbaf leads a Building Performance Analytics group at UTA. She develops decision support systems to enhance sustainable built environment. Since joining UTA, she has developed and taught several
andmanufacturing processes look like, and how to identify potential opportunities for energy, cost,or emissions improvements. This is a key skill needed for energy auditors [3] in commercial andindustrial buildings. Research on the engineering students has suggested they were more stronglyactive, sensing, visual, and sequential learners [4-6], indicating that opportunities to supportteaching that aligns with students’ learning styles are likely to lead to improved outcomes [7].Immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) have the potential to support thisrequirement as their availability and complexity of features have increased and their costs havedecreased [8]. However, the methods of use and effectiveness of immersive technology forstudent
Paper ID #38121A Comparative Study on Student Performance using Traditional andInteractive TextbooksDavid PabstLee A. Dosse, University of Pittsburgh Lee A. Dosse is a PhD candidate working with the Engineering Education Research Center at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh.Miss Samantha E Wismer, University of Maryland Samantha Wismer is currently a graduate student at the University of Maryland pursing a Ph.D. in Re- liability Engineering. Previously, she was a student at the University of Pittsburgh where she studied mechanical engineering and conducted research in engineering education.Prof. Matthew M. Barry, University of
Research (VCHR) at Virginia Tech. He teaches construction innovation and emergent technology and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Effectiveness of Supplemental Instructional Videos in Construction EducationAbstractInstructional videos have become a prominent fixture in higher education. However, littleempirical research has tested their direct impact on student performance, particularly in thecontext of construction education. As part of a broader investigation on the use of instructionalvideos in construction education, 46 students in a building construction course at a majoruniversity in the United
Cimino, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Richard T. Cimino is a Senior Lecturer in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. His research interests include the intersection of engineering ethics and process safety, and broadening inclusion in engineering, with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Initial validity evidence for a survey of skill and attitude development on engineering teamsAbstractThis research paper discusses an emerging project that 1) seeks to gather validity evidence for asurvey of engineering student teaming attitudes and skill
Paper ID #42140Predictors of Student Academic Success in an Upper-Level MicroelectronicCircuits CourseDr. Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is the Assessment Coordinator in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, where she guides program evaluation and discipline-based education research efforts. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education Research from Purdue University. Her interests focus on sociocultural norms in engineering and the professional development of engineering students.Sai Paresh Karyekar, Georgia Institute of Technology Sai Paresh
Paper ID #38137Progress Analytics in Support of Engineering Advising and Program ReformHusain Al Yusuf, The University of Arizona Husain Al Yusuf is a second year PhD student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Arizona. He is currently pursuing his PhD with a research focus on higher education an- alytics, with the goal of improving student outcomes and enhancing the effectiveness of higher education institutions. Husain Al Yusuf holds a M.Sc in Computer Engineering from the University of New Mexico and has over 10 years of professional working experience as a technology
Paper ID #42507Investigating Perceptions that Predict Mental Health Related Help-Seekingin First-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky Sarah Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rowan University in New Jersey before attending graduate school for her PhD at the University of Massachusetts.Ava Kay Huth, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Ava Huth is a third-year undergraduate student in materials engineering at Iowa State University.Sara Xochilt Lamer, University of
health and wellbeing in engineering education and their behavioral and cognitive problem-solving capabilities. He is actively involved in research related to the integration of positive psychological tools and methods in engineering education practice and research. Muhammad is also interested in the development and use of new technological and non-technological methods to enhance the learning processes of undergraduate engineering students. He is currently leading a second research project related to use of mobile learning technologies in undergraduate engineering education. This research is exploring available empirical evidence about the role mobile learning technologies may play in improving student accessibility
Paper ID #43928Promoting Equity and Cognitive Growth: The Influence of an AuthenticLearning Assignment on Engineering Problem-Solving SkillsDr. Boni Frances Yraguen, Vanderbilt University Boni Yraguen is an Instructional Consultant with the Vanderbilt Center for Teaching. Boni is passionate about engineering education. She has led and participated in various educational studies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning assignments, the use of technology in the classroom, and graduate education.Elisa Koolman, University of Texas at Austin Elisa is a Ph. D. student at the University of Texas at Austin. They
Paper ID #41444Exploratory Factor Analysis of Students’ Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy: Implicationsfor Survey ValidationAturika Bhatnagar, New Jersey Institute of Technology Aturika Bhatnagar is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication, as well as a Master of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering and Management. Her research is in the area of engineering education and focuses on the development of instruments and advancements in entrepreneurial education.Dr. Prateek Shekhar