, estimation theory, computational imaging enabled by deep learning, and computational optical sensing and imaging applied to multidimensional multimodal light microscopy and hyperspectral imaging. She received a CAREER award by the National Science Foundation in 2009, and she was named Fellow of the SPIE in 2019 and Fellow of the Optica (OSA) in 2020. She has served as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging, Topical Editor for Optica’s Applied Optics, and as Executive Editor for Biological Imaging, Cambridge University Press.Dr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is a Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. She directs the
Paper ID #46806One Week in Cape Town Clinics: Reflections from an Undergraduate EngineeringExperiential Learning TripSudha S Anilkumar, University of Delaware Sudha Anilkumar graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. During her time as an undergraduate, she was recognized with the Goldwater Scholarship and developed a strong interest in pursuing a research career at the intersection of engineering and medicine.Ruth Wilhelm, University of Delaware Ruth Wilhelm earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. She
expertise include designing neuromorphic computing systems, machine learning, especially deep learning for image processing and video prediction, and designing application-specific accelerators on FPGAs. Dr. Mahmoud is also dedicated to the engineering education development and innovation.Mr. Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1987. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering in 2009, and his M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics in 2012, both from the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University. In 2019, he received his PhD from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is currently
graduates.Dr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in NSBE, SWE, & SHPE. Ultimately, Dr. Lewis aspires to bridge together research and pedagogy within the academy to improve engineering education within the field and across disciplines. ©American Society for
Paper ID #49258BOARD # 244: Generation of Peer Mentor Training Modules for AcademicMakerspaces (NSF IUSE)Dr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.Dr. Louis S. Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas Louis S. Nadelson has a BS from Colorado State University, a BA from the Evergreen State College, a MEd from Western Washington University, and a PhD in educational psychology from UNLV. His scholarly interests include all areas of STEM teaching and lear ©American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #46235BOARD # 268: Mentoring You Supports My Development as a ProfessionalEngineer: How Peer Mentors Benefit from Mentoring PeersDr. Louis S. Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas Louis S. Nadelson has a BS from Colorado State University, a BA from the Evergreen State College, a MEd from Western Washington University, and a PhD in educational psychology from UNLV. His scholarly interests include all areas of STEM teaching and learDr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Paper ID #26427Work in Progress: A Path to Graduation: Helping First-Year Low Income,Rural STEM Students SucceedDr. Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean Emeritus of the Honors College and an adjunct Associate Pro- fessor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Her academic research focuses on STEM education, developing programs for the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse population of students. Carol also serves as a consultant specializing in new program development and grants. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical
Paper ID #12981Designing a Survey for Engineering Undergraduates using Free Listing - AnAnthropological Structured TechniqueDr. Chrystal A. S. Smith, University of South Florida Chrystal A. S. Smith is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Univer- sity of South Florida, Tampa. She is the Co-Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded study, ”The Effects of Social Capital and Cultural Models on the Retention and Degree Attainment of Women and Minority Engineering Undergraduates.” Her research uses anthropological and sociological theories and methodologies to
in Engineering. Dr. Ladeji-Osias’ involvement in engineering curricular innovations includes outcomes-based articulation and online delivery of undergraduate engineering degrees. In addition to conducting research on color image fusion and real-time implementation of algorithms, she is the immediate past chair of the Middle Atlantic Section of the American Society for Engineering Education and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She enjoys observing the intellectual and professional growth in students as they prepare for engineering careers.Dr. Cindy S Ziker, SRI International Cindy Ziker, Ph.D., M.P.H., is a Senior Researcher at SRI International’s Center for Technology in Learn
Jenna L. Gorlewicz received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Southern Illinois University Ed- wardsville in 2008, before pursuing her PhD in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, where she worked in the Medical and Electromechanical DesignDr. Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the design innovation and technology entrepreneur- ship areas. Skilled in Innovation Management, Applied Research & Product Design, Entrepreneurship, and Training Next Generation Innovators and Entrepreneurs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023The HapConnect: Teaching about Haptics and Inclusive Design with Modular
practices affected student motivation.Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Faculty Perception of the GRE as a Graduate Admission RequirementIntroductionThe goal of this paper is to describe a study that assesses engineering faculty perceptions of theGraduate Record Examination (GRE) in terms of its usefulness as an application component foradmission into engineering M.S. Thesis and Doctoral programs
Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed methods research designs for educational research.Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre
Paper ID #36531SeaPerch and SeaGlide Camp ImplementationDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechan- ical Engineering.Vanessa M Barth, George Mason University Vanessa Barth is a PhD Student in the Mechanical Engineering department at George Mason University.Mr. Johnnie William Hall IV, Laboratory and Machine Shop Manager My work with the Mechanical Engineering Department at George Mason University started August of 2018. One of my major rolls has been assisting senior ME students with the fabrication process of their
Paper ID #37149Board 218: Assessing Scientific Literacy across the UndergraduateCurriculum: Preliminary Results from the Collaboration AcrossBoundaries (CAB) Pedagogical StudyDr. S. Monisha Pulimood, The College of New Jersey Dr. Sarah Monisha Pulimood is Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at The Col- lege of New Jersey. She was the Barbara Meyers Pelson Chair in Faculty-Student Engagement during academic years 2018 to 2021. In this role she spearheaded the Collaborating Across Boundaries (CAB) initiative at TCNJ, and with two colleagues, received funding from the National Science Foundation (Award
. She earned her B.S.M.E. at Grove City College. She is currently researching under Dr. Catherine Berdanier in the Engineering Cognition Research Laboratory.Dr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences and STEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, designs research focused on broadening par- ticipation in computer science through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and disciplinary identity; 2) discipline-based education research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women (specifically Black and His
, Washington State University Dr. Olusola O. Adesope is a Professor of Educational Psychology and a Boeing Distinguished Profes- sor of STEM Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation of instructional principles and assessments in STEM. He is currently a Senior Associate Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. Candis S. Claiborn, Washington
narrative research methods and is interested more broadly in interpretive research methods. In her research, Dr. Kellam is broadly interested in developing critical understandings of the culture of engineering education and, espe- cially, the experiences of underrepresented undergraduate engineering students and engineering educators. In addition to teaching undergraduate engineering courses and a graduate course on entrepreneurship, she also enjoys teaching qualitative research methods in engineering education in the Engineering Education Systems and Design PhD program at ASU. She is deputy editor of the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus SHAWN JORDAN, Ph.D
the connection between the two.Ada Barach, Ohio State University Ada recently graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering. Her undergraduate research was in coding education for first-year students. Ada is currently pursuing a PhD in theoretical computer science at Ohio State.Connor Jenkins, Ohio State University Connor Jenkins is currently an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at The Ohio State University. His engineering education research interests include first-year engineering, teaching assistant programs, and technical communication education methods.Ms. Serendipity S. Gunawardena, Ohio State University Sery is an
-bethke-wendellDr. Chelsea Andrews, Tufts University Chelsea Andrews is a post-doctoral researcher at Tufts University in Engineering Education. She received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in ocean engineering, an S.M. from MIT in civil and environmental engineering, and a PhD from Tufts University in Engineering Education. Her current research includes investigating children’s engagement in engineering design through in-depth case study analysis.Dr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, BostonChristine M. Kelly American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Assessing elementary students’ engineering design thinking with
Paper ID #32439Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in AdvancingStudent Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual EnvironmentDr. Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology Yewande Abraham Ph.D., LEED AP O+M, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engi- neering Technology Environmental Management and Safety at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom and completed her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. She
Paper ID #34117Accessible Playground Design: A Community-Connected ElementaryEngineering Unit Focused on Designing Accessible Playground EquipmentDr. Tejaswini S. Dalvi, University of Massachusetts, Boston Tej is an Assistant Professor of Science Education and is affiliated with Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Center Of Science and Math In Context. She has a PhD in theoretical physics and has active research in field of elementary science and engineering education.Dr. Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Associate Professor of
Paper ID #29636Using A Modularity Analysis to Determine Tool and Student Roles withinMakerspacesMr. Colton Daniel Brehm, Texas A&M University Colton Brehm is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. His research interests include bio-inspired design of complex human networks and industrial networks with a focus on Eco-Industrial Park design.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is an Associate Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineer- ing at the Georgia Institute of Technological. Dr. Linsey
Paper ID #28339Adventures in Collaborative Grassroots Undergraduate STEM Inclusion WorkMs. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas at Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting Texas organizations, companies and individuals working to advance gender equity in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Berry received her B.S. Chemical Engineering degree
Paper ID #31808Full Paper: Herbie: A Platform for Robotics Research withUndergraduate Students, Campus Engagement through Social Media, andBuilding Interest in STEMMs. Angelique BonillaMr. Daniel Charles Jones, California Polytechnic State UniversityAmanda KryslDr. John S Seng, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo John Seng is a professor in the computer science department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Herbie: A Platform for Robotics Research with
Paper ID #35281A Hands-On Online Summer Arduino Workshop for Middle School StudentsDr. Shari Klotzkin, Binghamton University Shari Klotzkin has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Southern California and has taught undergraduate mechanical engineering classes at Penn State, Temple University, and Binghamton University. Currently she is working on a project at AMAG Consulting.Dr. Howard S Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology HOWARD KIMMEL is Professor-Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and Retired Executive Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. In 2019 Dr
her doctorate from UMASS, MS from the University of Rochester, and her BA from Roberts Wesleyan College. She is responsible for leading the university wide effort to infuse applied critical thinking across the RIT student experience. In addition, she leads the RIT Collaboratory for Resiliency & Recovery, supporting the data to decision pipeline in emergency response and recovery, a local volunteer HAZMAT commander, and has been recognized for her work in situational awareness and decision-making.Prof. Maureen S. Valentine PE, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Maureen Valentine, P.E., has been a faculty member at RIT for more than 25 years, serving as a teaching professor, Department Chair for the
Region D Chair for the National Association for Multicultural Engineering Program Advo- cates (NAMEPA). Enrique graduated from the Cockrell School of Engineering with a Civil Engineering degree and pursued industry experience for seven years where he held positions such as Project Engineer, Lead University Recruiter, Logistics Engineer, Cost Engineer and Project Manager.Ms. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting
experiences, and criterion-based course structures.Dr. Robin McCann, Shippensburg UniversityDr. Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg UniversityDr. Bilita S. Mattes, STEM-UP Network at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Dr. Mattes is the Executive Director (and founding member) of the STEM-UP Network, a social enterprise powered by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. STEM-UP is a community that supports women in STEM to persist, thrive and advance. She also serves as the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the Harrisburg University. She has 25 years of experience with leadership roles in higher education to include responsibilities such as program development, faculty development, and academic outreach and
University and Assistant Dean for Student Advancement and Program Assessment in the College of Engineering. Dr. Briedis is involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She has been involved in NSF-funded research in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of ABET, ASEE, and AIChE.Dr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech, where he began his biomedical research career in
inclusivity in engineering education. In particular, she is interested in engineering e-learning and the dis- covery of traversable engineering pathways for nontraditional, low-income, first generation, and veteran undergraduates.Mr. Joel Raymond HoodMr. Derrick S. Harkness, Utah State University I am currently a graduate student at Utah State University working on a Master’s degree in Mathematics with an emphasis in Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 WIP: Methodological Considerations for Constructing NontraditionalStudent Personas with Scenarios from Online Forum Usage Data in CalculusIntroductionPersonas and scenarios each gained popularity as design tools within the fields