, project management, and delivering impactful training programs. She holds a Master’s degree in Occupational and Technical Studies. As a Senior Evaluator at Quality Measures, LLC, Combs is committed to fostering continuous improvement and ensuring that programs achieve their intended outcomes. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and communication ensures that evaluation findings are disseminated and utilized for maximum impact.Dr. Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC Dr. Codjo AC Akpovo is a physicist with expertise in laser-produced plasmas, utilizing fast and ultra-fast high-power laser beams. From 2006 to 2024, he conducted and coordinated research activities for numerous scientific grants at Florida A&M
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Circuits Concepts Test Beichner [11] Brief Electricity and Magnetism Assessment BEMA Ding et al. [24] 2006 Inventory of Basic Conceptions - DC Circuits IBCDC Halloun [13] 2006 * AC/DC Concept Inventory AC/DC Holton et al. [14] 2008 Electric Circuits Concept Inventory ECCI Rahman & 2010 Ogunfunmi [15] Simple Electric Circuits Diagnostic Test SECDT Pesman & Eryılmaz 2010 [16
released a report, titled, “The Rise ofAsian Americans” (Pew Research Center, 2012) based on the 2010 U.S. census (U.S.Census Bureau, 2012). The title referred, in part, to the changing demographic andsocioeconomic trends. In 1960, Asian Americans comprised less than one percent ofthe U.S. population, but account for 5.6% today—becoming the fastest growing groupin the country. Immigration is driving much of this demographic change (Alba & Nee,2003; Lee & Bean, 2010). China and India have now surpassed Mexico as the leadingsources of new immigrants to the United States. Demographers project that, by 2065,immigrants from Asia will comprise 38% of all immigrants to the country. As a result,Asian Americans will nearly triple in size, and
studentsto collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams and apply the skills they learn in interactive seminarsand workshops. Student reflections highlighted the project as a unique course experience fordeveloping their teamwork and communication skills. Requiring minimal resources, this courseeffectively combines classroom instruction with hands-on practicum, providing a meaningful andimpactful learning experience within a single semester.References[1] Elif Eda Miskioglu, Krishna S Athreya, Nidhi Bhandari, Michael T Kalkhoff, Diane T Rover,Alexandra M Black, and Nathan D Meisgeier. Work in progress - engineering leadershipprogram: The first year experience. In 2010 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE),pages T4E-1. IEEE, 2010.[2] KS Athreya and
Specific group (if Event name and brief description job career stage or University applicable) role(s) ACS Webinars Multiple Multiple Organization ACS AIChE Academy Webinars Multiple Multiple Organization AIChE Future Faculty Mentorship Future Multiple Organization AIChE Program AIChE Education Division AIChE Career Discovery Multiple Multiple Organization AIChE workshops ASEE Webinars and Short Courses Multiple Multiple
of DC and AC Circuit Design Learning Objectives: Review Priciples of Circuit Design, Analysis, Simulation, and Construction Lab 2: Passive Filters and Frequency Response Analysis Learning Objectives: Understand the Principles and Applications of Electrical Filters Lab 3: Operational Amplifiers in Circuit Design Learning Objectives: Explore Operational Amplifier Configurations and their Applications Lab 4: Audio Signal Visualization and VU Meter Design Learning Objectives: Study Methods for Visualizing and Interpreting Signal Behavior Lab 5
, A. Findley, D. Lewis and J. Mooney, Grounding Considerations for Transmission Line Protection. 2019 72nd Conference for Protective Relay Engineers (CPRE), College Station, TX, USA, 2019, pp. 1-10, https://doi: 10.1109/CPRE.2019.8765866.6. L. E. Fisher, Resistance of Low-Voltage AC Arcs, in IEEE Transactions on Industry and General Applications, vol. IGA-6, no. 6, pp. 607-616, Nov. 1970, https://doi: 10.1109/TIGA.1970.4181239.7. E. A. Nesterova, S. I. Semenenko, A. S. Tavlincev and M. A. Porozkov, Analytical Method for Assessing the Resistance of an Electric Arc, 2023 6th International Scientific and Technical Conference on Relay Protection and Automation (RPA), Moscow, Russian Federation, 2023, pp. 1-15, https
Thinking into the First-yearEngineering Curriculum,” paper 22705, 2018 American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conference, 2018.10. Royal Academy of Engineering, Educating Engineers for the 21st Century, London, June2007.11. B. Roszell, “The Development of a First Year Design Project: Focusing on Creativity,Independence, and Design Understanding,” paper 27994, 2019 FYEE Conference, Penn StateUniversity.12. J. Estell, K. Reid, and J. Marquardt, “Addressing Third World Poverty in First-YearEngineering Capstone Projects: Initial Findings,” paper AC 2010-197, 2010 American Societyfor Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exhibition, 2010.13. G. Halada, “Integrating Humanitarian Values into First Year Engineering Coursework,” paper35336
and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. Ullman DG (2010) The Mechanical Design Process. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill.2. Zenios S, Makower J, Yock P, Brinton TJ, Kumar UN, Denend L, Krummel TM (2009) Biodesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies.3. Dieter GE, Schmidt LC (2009) Engineering Design. McGraw-Hill.4. NASA S (2007) NASA systems engineering handbook. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA/SP-2007-6105 Rev1,5. Walden DD, Roedler GJ, Forsberg K, Hamelin RD, Shortell TM (2015) Systems engineering handbook: A guide for system life cycle processes and activities. John Wiley & Sons.6. Ulrich K, Eppinger S (2011) Product Design and Development, 5th Edition
to art at the end of the class, although three students showed de-creased belief in this application.Students also reported changes in engineering attitudes during interviews seeing how easily ac-cessible it was to use engineering to help them with art. S10 came from an art background and re-ported, “It was [a] lesson that ... it can be DIY work or easily accessible work to create [a] robotor ... automatic loom. Before that ... I thought it’s pretty mysterious how clothes are weaved.”Finally, research question (3) was addressed with a survey measuring attitudes toward interdis-ciplinary collaboration. Although in general that survey did not show a change in the averagescore, some questions showed change. Two students more strongly believe
[19] F. Chollet, “Keras.” https://keras.io, 2015. Accessed: [date you ac-predictive analytics, making it more accessible and actionable cessed]. [20] D. P. Kingma and J. Ba, “Adam: A Method for Stochastic Optimization,”for all stakeholders. 2015. [21] S. G. Makridakis, S. C. Wheelwright, and R. J. Hyndman, Forecasting: ACKNOWLEDGMENT Methods and Applications. New York: Wiley, 3rd ed., 1998
(Slaton 2010). Further,while our larger project is focused on equity in STEM faculty hiring for racially and ethnicallyminoritized individuals, we were interested in collecting and analyzing data (for future studies)that covered several additional dimensions of diversity (e.g., disability, socioeconomic status,gender identity, and sexual orientation). Neither ATDS nor ACES is as comprehensive as thePohan and Aguilar scales with respect to the dimensions of diversity addressed.Data collected from attitude scales is susceptible to participants’ tendency to provide responsesthat are in line with the prevailing beliefs within a given social arena, a phenomenonpsychologists call social desirability bias (Neherdorf 1985). We added items from an
nets which could handle complexlearning tasks. [6]. The development of deep learning in the 2010s significantly improved thecapability of neural nets to handle very large data sets. This enhanced the ability of artificialsystems to handle tasks such as image classification, speech recognition and natural languageprocessing, which had been handled with limited success by traditional programming techniques.A new deep learning technique, introduced by Ian Goodfellow in 2014, was the development ofGenerative Adversarial Networks (GANs), in which two neural nets—a generator and adiscriminator—compete with each other to produce realistic “human-like images, sounds, music,and text [5].” These advances led to the Large Language Model (LLM) platforms
Engineering Education, 2025Navigating Dual Roles: Challenges, Impacts, and Resource Needs of Student-Parents in Engineering ProgramsIntroduction Student-parents embody a unique and growing demographic in higher education, balancing theroles of caregiver and student with determination. Over a quarter of all undergraduate students are studentparents, and almost half of all undergraduate student-parents are enrolled in community colleges (Noll etal., 2017). Additionally, 35.5% of master’s program students, and 28.4% of doctoral program students(National Center for Education Statistics, 2010) in the United States are parents. For these individuals,education is both a personal and family investment, offering pathways to economic mobility
and Llama 3.2,billion parameters, with the 11B and 90B versions optimized allowing for comparative performance evaluation. While bothfor visual recognition and image reasoning, outperforming models classify responses, their output consistency and rea-many existing models on industry benchmarks [16]. soning explanations are analyzed to assess interpretability, ac- 2) Microsoft Phi: Phi-3, developed by Microsoft, is a curacy, and computational efficiency. The classification outputcompact language model designed for efficiency and perfor- is mapped to session security threats such as session fixationmance. The phi-3-mini variant, with 3.8 billion parameters, and hijacking, aiding in real
. More practice with the formulas allow for greater success” - “Professor-prepared equation sheet with the ability to add more equations as needed is most beneficial.” - “Having the practice exams with similar problem types to the exam.” - “While we have a rough guess as to what will be on the exam, the professor preparing the sheets for us ensures that we will have exactly what we will need in order to complete the test. When preparing our own we go through the notes and ensure that we have every equation written, but it is not an uncommon occurrence to go through too many notes, ac- cidentally skip one lesson, or put in equations from further lessons that will not be on the test.” - “I
[1] J. H. F. Meyer and R. Land, ‘Threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge: Linkages to ways of thinking and practising within the disciplines’, in ISL10 Improving Student Learning: Theory and Practice Ten Years On, Oxford Brookes University, 2003, pp. 412–424.[2] J. H. F. Meyer and R. Land, ‘Threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge (2): Epistemological considerations and a conceptual framework for teaching and learning’, High Educ, vol. 49, no. 3, pp. 373–388, Apr. 2005, doi: 10.1007/s10734-004-6779-5.[3] R. Land and J. H. F. Meyer, ‘Threshold Concepts and Troublesome Knowledge (5): Dynamics of Assessment’, in J. Meyer, R. Land, & C. Baillie (Eds.), Threshold Concepts and Transformational Learning, 2010, pp. 61
research in the Hatton group at MIT before joining the faculty of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech in 2006. Dr. Martin’s research focuses on advanced materials and processes for separations, including water purification and carbon capture. The Martin group’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the ACS-Petroleum Research Fund, 3M, and the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Martin has taught across the chemical engineering curriculum, including Mass & Energy Balances, Fluid Dynamics, and Mass Transfer. He has directed the Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory at Virginia Tech since 2007. He has been the recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the
) therefore its totals for each sub-construct range between 0 and 12, with higher values meaning higher levels of each condition.Student agency was measured through the Academic Commitment Scale (ACS), derived fromthe academic commitment model developed by [51], [52], and translated from French for suchwork. It is composed of 14 items measuring three subconstructs: a motivational, a behavioral,and a cognitive component to academic commitment. An example of the cognitive component is“I am perfectly comfortable with the fact that studies such as mine may involve certaindifficulties” and responses varying between (1) Does not characterize me at all to (8)Characterizes me completely. Therefore, its total ranges between 14 and 132.Furthermore
important and identify one or more viable ways to address the problem.EPSA Background and Previously Published WorkIn 2010, the US National Science Foundation funded a study to establish the reliability andvalidity of the method and of the inferences and uses made based on EPSA rubric scores forprogram-level assessment purposes. Data was collected from group discussions of 423 studentsin groups of 4-7 in mechanical, civil and electrical engineering programs from sophomore tosenior levels in both technical and design courses from Norwich University, the University ofIdaho and Washington State University. The project’s theoretical proposition was that the EPSAeffectively elicits and accurately describes the content and constructs that comprise
aspects addressed by theVDI in the process of technology development. Very similar approaches can be found in the“Report of the Future Ready Engineering Ecosystem (FREE)” [5: p.3-2], which was presentedby the ASEE in 2024. With reference to Schwab and Davis, they mention the following keyprinciples: “1) Focus on systems that deliver human well-being, not just on technologies; 2)Manage technologies with diverse human decision-making and agency, instead of giving in toa determinist view of technology; 3) Employ human-centered design thinking, not passive ac-ceptance of technology as the default; and 4) Recognize values as a core feature, instead ofperceiving technology as neutral and values as interference.” It is therefore about responsibleaction
. Farid received his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering degree from the American University of Beirut in 2010, his M.S. in Mechanical EngineDr. Jose M Garcia, Purdue University Biography Dr. Jose Garcia has been involved in several local and statewide recruitment events, where he was able to develop short workshops in fluid power and STEM. He is also working on the development of a new generation of hydraulic components and sysDr. Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research lies in spatial thinking and ability, curriculum development, and professional development in K-16 engineering teaching
Paper ID #45985Environmental Engineering Grand Challenges Revisited: Integrative Reviewof Educational Efforts 2019 to 2024Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he was head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Oerther is internationally recognized for leadership of engineers, sanitarians, and nurses
states, “Since 2010, the average amount of mineralsneeded for a new unit of power generation capacity has increased by 50% as the share ofrenewable has risen.” In short, some opponents of the call for an energy transformation arguethat these alternative energy systems are not better for the environment or society. Rather, thealternatives simply shift the form of energy system impact from greenhouse gas emissions duringtechnology use to (more significant) impacts during the mining, manufacturing, and end-of-lifestages of their life cycles.To prepare students to critically evaluate the complexities of this high-profile, contentious aspectof alternative energy systems, an upper-level undergraduate engineering course has beendeveloped and delivered
numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and technical reports. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, an MBA from the University of Khartoum, and a Master of Science in Law (MSL) from Northwestern University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #47529Dr. Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University Education Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Major: Structure, Minor: Geotechnical, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada(2010) M.S. Civil Engineering, Geotechnical
, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to enhance students’ critical thinking skill in facing the industry 4.0,” in Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Institute of Physics Publishing, May 2020. doi: 10.1088/1742- 6596/1521/4/042040. [2] M. Moayyedian, A. Alateeqi, D. Alzuabi, R. Burhama, and S. Alathari, “Solar Car Chassis Design and Optimization Using PBL and Design of Experiment,” Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 129–139, 2020, doi: 10.5278/ojs.jpblhe.v8i2.5805. [3] T. Ganesh, J. Thieken, S. Krause, and W. Taylor, “AC 2010-2280: Learning Through Engineering Design and Practice: Implementation and Impact
heating or to generate electricity viaa steam turbine. Photovoltaic solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity usingsemiconductors (typically silicon). When sunlight hits the surface of the PV cells, it exciteselectrons in the semiconductor material, creating an electrical current. Inverters convert the directcurrent (DC) electricity generated by the solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is theform of electricity used in homes and businesses. The solar panels are used at the residentialrooftops, commercial and industrial buildings, utility-scale solar farms, and portable and off-gridsolar systems [15].Solar energy is a cornerstone of the renewable energy future. It offers significant environmental,economic, and societal
populous island of thearchipelago and the island of Isabela, the largest of the Galapagos Islands. The Raspberry Pi servers havealso been replaced by industrial grade servers with support from the local Internet Service Provider.Project Example 2: Renewable Energy Project in an Island Community in EcuadorA second project in which Villanova ECE students have been engaged is a renewable energy project onthe island of Cerrito de los Morreños in Ecuador. The island community is located in the Gulf ofGuayaquil along the Guayas River about 20 km from the city of Guayaquil. A picture of the island isshown in Figure 2. In 2010, the European installed solar home systems for each of the approx. 90 homeson the island. Figure 2
areas, organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses. As part of her academic activities, she is currently associate professor at TPU (Department of Professional Higher Education Management and Teaching). As an international expert in quality assurance, she has participated in many visits during the international-level professional accreditation of educational programmes, current member of the EUR-ACE Label Committee. She has facilitated international quality assurance and accreditation workshops as a trainer in Europe, Latin America, USA, Asia and Central Asia.Prof. Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal Jose Carlos Quadrado is an international leader in engineering education