.; supervision, L.A.G.; project administration, A.F.; funding acquisition, A.F.,L.A.G., M.S., R.dS., and S.L. Acknowledgments This work was supported by the National Science Foundation, NSF, Award# 1930464,provided through the NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(S-STEM). The Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning M.S. degree programMarCC Lab graduate student researchers who assisted with data collection, transcription,coding, and some initial analysis, for this project included: Chantel Early, Lenz Bayas, JustinBeaudry, Audry Fisher, and Shweta Shukla. We would also like to thank Drs. Donald Plumleeand Tammi Vacha-Haase for their help with securing the original
’ engineering identity development and critical incidents related to thetransfer process.The participants arrived at community college at various life stages. Approximately three-fourthswere recent high school graduates, while the others had pursued careers that did not require aformal degree such as military service or construction. Those older students were more uncertainabout starting a STEM degree program which would require considerable math.About half of the participants identified as first-generation college students and had limitedexposure to the engineering profession beyond related high school coursework. They may havecompleted technical courses such as CAD or a pre-engineering program such as Project Lead theWay in high school. Other
Dynamics, and a grade of C in Dynamics to advance to Dynamic SystemsModeling (a differential-equation-based modeling course). Additionally, Dynamic SystemsModeling requires passing grades in both Differential Equations and Electric Circuits. Althoughstudents who struggle with these prerequisite courses have opportunities to catch up, this oftendelays Dynamic Systems Modeling (and its successor, Controls) to the senior year, or requiresadditional time and financial investment through summer or J-term courses. These delays mayresult in overloaded senior-year schedules and limit students' ability to apply foundationalknowledge in their senior courses and capstone projects. Figure 1: Curriculum map, as analyzed by CurricularAnalytics.Figure 2
college in 1995, and created an integrated freshman engineering curriculum in1998. Louisiana Tech has a long history of educational innovations in engineering education,with a hands-on project based approach implemented in 2004, and four other NSF fundedprograms to increase student success in engineering since 2007.The SUCCESS Scholars Program (SSP) is an NSF funded effort established in Fall of 2022 tobuild on these prior efforts by providing financial, academic, personal, and professional supportto engineering students starting in their first year of college through four years of academicstudy. Two cohorts of students have completed their first year of this program which includedthree to four additional days of supplemental instruction a week
Projects. Within these categories, thegenerative AI tool offered support in creating “real-world case studies and examples to illustratekey concepts and engage students,” and “group project ideas that encourage collaboration andpractical applications of knowledge.” These suggestions closely aligned with the instructorgoals to leverage generative AI to introduce more robust case studies when updating a course.One prompt suggested by Copilot was, “What are some relevant case studies to include in acourse on [specific subject] for mechanical engineering students?” Instead of a specific subject,the instructor also tried specifying an energy source, an energy technology, and a type of energysystem to generate various responses. Based on the original
, on-campus centers for teaching and learning should consider incorporating innovative pedagogical methods into training and promote the use of tools and strategies available on the SoTL Accelerator project website. 4. Finally, Provost’s Offices should consider updating promotion and tenure guidelines to encourage faculty participation in professional development for teaching.6.2 Limitations and Future ResearchWhile this faculty professional development program successfully integrated quantitativeassessments to evaluate its effectiveness, several limitations should be acknowledged. First, thestudy primarily relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to biases such as socialdesirability and personal interpretation of
issues. The study identified criticalsuccess factors, including management commitment, customer focus, strategic alignment,organizational infrastructure, and project management skills. Findings revealed mostorganizations had implemented Six Sigma for over three years, achieving an average sigmaquality level of 2.8 (98,000 DPMO). This work provides valuable insights for academics andpractitioners into Six Sigma's role in improving service performance. In their work, Antony et al.evaluates the potential of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) as a business improvement methodology toenhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HEIs [10]. It explores challenges, barriers, criticalsuccess factors, and useful tools for LSS implementation in HEIs. The study highlights
Excellence in Student Leadership award and the 2025 Outstanding Leadership and Service in Mechanical Engineering award for her contributions to student mentorship and leadership. In addition to her academic work, Taylor is an Engineering and Computer Science Ambassador, where she supports recruitment and outreach efforts. She interned with Lockheed Martin Space from May 2024 to August 2025 in both mechanical and electrical engineering roles. She is a member of the Beta Beta chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, the Mechanical Engineering Honor Society, and is active in Aero at Baylor, where she served as project manager for a 3D Printed Aircraft competition team (2023–2024) and treasurer (2024–2025). Upon graduation, Taylor plans
themission of serving Black and Native students especially (i.e., HBCUs and TCUs).References[1] “The Data Buddies Project,” CERP. Accessed: Jan. 10, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://cra.org/cerp/data-buddies/[2] A. N. Washington, “When Twice as Good Isn’t Enough: The Case for Cultural Competence in Computing,” in Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, in SIGCSE ’20. New York, NY, USA: Association for Computing Machinery, Feb. 2020, pp. 213–219. doi: 10.1145/3328778.3366792.[3] A. N. Washington, S. B. Daily, and C. Sadler, “Identity-Inclusive Computing: Learning from the Past; Preparing for the Future,” presented at the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
(our learning management system). The quizzes were generally conceptual or requiredminimal computation and could be easily completed in 30-60 seconds by students who knew thecontent well. Students were given other work to silently prepare for the lecture when theyfinished the quiz. The instructor could monitor scores coming into Canvas and start lecture whenall students had submitted their responses. If the scores were particularly low, the instructorcould project the quiz on the screen and review the concepts. Digital assignment scores and PCQscores were combined to represent 15% of the course grade. Extra credit points from Masteringcould make up for lost points on PCQs. Although some students earned as much as 110% by theend of the semester
, established a rigorous selection process, and identifiedexceptional mentors for the award. This initiative also serves to disseminate best practices inmentorship across the college’s fifteen departments. Attendees of the mentorship lectures haveprovided overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the events have motivated under-mentored orisolated faculty members to seek additional opportunities for mentorship support. The awards notonly highlight the College of Engineering’s commitment to valuing mentorship but also foster agrowing community of mentors who share effective approaches. This initiative can be viewed asan example of project-based learning (PBL) in action.Focus on Education: The Office of the Dean hosted an interactive session on the
series of investigations to understandempathy in design [4], [14], [15], [18], and leveraged interviews from 28 students who engagedin a wide range of engineering design courses and projects. Building from these investigations,we met weekly throughout the fall 2024 semester evaluate what constructs supporting empathyare of particular importance for further understanding in engineering design. We discerned fourconstructs that support understanding empathy in design across four design phases includingunderstanding users, setting requirements, concept generation, and solution evaluation.Step 2: Determining facets and generating descriptionsThe second step includes the identification of the main facets of the constructs. Guided byGuttman Facet
, all tailored to nurture the comprehensive growth of our students in line with the APP Model. This holistic approach ensures that students are supported academically, nurtured personally, and guided professionally. Mr. McCune works with the Director of the STAR Office to lead the Successful Transition and Enhanced Preparation for Undergraduates Program (STEPUP) for first-year engineering students. STEPUP is a year-round program starting in the Summer that equips the students through engineering design projects, an introduction to research course, critical tracking engineering course workshops, corporate tours and other experiential learning opportunities honing their skills as they launch into their engineering
, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, projects-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Scaffolding Study Strategies in First-Year EngineeringI. AbstractThis WIP paper will describe the development of a pedagogical
) Member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and educational researcher focused on issues of equity in Black and Brown education in the United States. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025BackgroundThis Work-in-Progress (WIP) paper is part of a larger project focused on promoting fairness inengineering assessment. It explores the undergraduate engineering classroom exam experiencesof racially minoritized students at Primarily White Institutions (PWIs). Despite efforts in theUnited States to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering (e.g., [1], [2]), significantdisparities in educational outcomes persist between White engineering students and their raciallyminoritized peers [3
at OCMS, Oxford, and formerly a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, a Recognized Independent Centre of Oxford University. He is also the Founding Director of Samvada International Research Institute which offers consultancy services to institutions of research and higher education around the world on designing research tracks, research teaching and research projects. His first book The Integral Philosophy of Aurobindo: Hermeneutics and the Study of Religion was published by Routledge, Oxon in 2017. For more information, please visit: https://plaksha.edu.in/faculty-details/dr-brainerd-princeSiddharth Siddharth, Plaksha University Dr. Siddharth is the Director of Human-Technology Interaction Lab
programs, whichare beneficial for all students. However, to further enhance student mastery, we propose the useof self-assessment and personalized tutoring.Our project leverages generative AI to develop customized question banks based on coursematerials within the Canvas learning management system. This approach provides a personalizedlearning experience tailored to each student’s needs. The key innovation is to ensure that thegenerated questions are strictly aligned with the course content, avoiding the use of externalinternet sources to maintain relevance and accuracy.Genux, an innovative startup founded by one of our co-authors, has developed 'agentic apps,'which are AI-driven applications that generate context-aware interactive graphical user
Paper ID #46157WIP: Assessing the impacts of engineering educators’ self-determination onstudent learning experiences and outcomesDr. Shaylin N Williams, University of Virginia Shaylin Williams is invested in identifying ways to improve the engineering education experience for future generations of engineers. She is a native of Natchez, Mississippi. As a McNair Scholar at the University of Mississippi, she worked on various chemical engineering projects. Additionally, she completed an REU in healthcare engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Shaylin earned a master’s degree in industrial and systems
interviewing students who entered Cornell College with a declared interest in STEM, butwere not retained in the STEM pipeline. One limitation, however, is that we will be unable tointerview students who left the college. Our goal for this project is to identify which of thesefactors are most impactful for students on our unique schedule to inform future research.Interview Introduction In order to create a conversational flow and gain more in-depth answers to questions, ourinterview protocol begins with introductory questions that are meant to allow the interviewee tobecome comfortable with answering. Research has found that interview protocols are moreeffective when there is a more conversational flow to the work. The initial questions ask
properties [3], [4]. In thepast, efforts have been made to integrate the PSPP framework into lab courses effectively.Some notable approaches to these integrations include assigning students open-ended projects[5], [6], integrating programming modules and computational modeling with the physicallabs [7], [8], and bringing industry speakers for guest lectures [9]. These multiple approachesto designing MSEN lab courses highlight the continuous efforts to improve the labexperience for engineering students. However, another noteworthy aspect is to focus ondeveloping students' ability to communicate the findings from the lab work to a generalaudience.Laboratory writing is not only a task for documenting experiments but has also been used as apedagogical
lasted approximately 45-60 minutes in lengthand were transcribed. The data analysis followed a deductive coding approach grounded inGodwin’s three dimensions of engineering identity—interest, competence/performance, andrecognition—and the framework of future possible selves (hoped-for and feared selves). Forinstance, “interest” was coded using statements such as, “I like tinkering with things and fixingstuff” (Cortex), while “competence” was identified through descriptions of abilities, such as, “Iwas the only mechanical engineer working on the project.” Similarly, “recognition” was codedfrom comments like, “My parents always said I’d be good at this.” Future possible selves werethen incorporated into the analysis, with hoped-for selves
algorithms to solve problems in computer networking algorithms. Currently, her research focuses on developing pedagogical practices to enhance debugging skills for beginner programmers and utilizing natural language processing in engineering education. She believes that engineers learn by doing, which makes her committed to engaging students through in-class activities and problem-solving assignments and projects. She strives to create inclusive learning environments for all students from different backgrounds.Dr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng., University of Toronto Hamid Timorabadi received his B.Sc, M.A.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He has worked as a project, design, and
enhancedengagement, strengthened problem-solving abilities, and aligned with the course’s learningoutcomes. Teaching assistants were present in class to help troubleshoot and guide students.Homework combined manual calculations and simulation tasks. Textbook problems wereexpanded with simulation components to validate solutions or extend understanding. For example,class exercises introduced control strategies such as ratio, feedforward, and feedback control, butonly feedforward was fully covered in class. Students then applied the remaining strategiesindependently in their homework to reinforce learning beyond the classroom. Students alsocompleted a Simulink project based on Process Control: Modeling, Design, and Simulation byBequette[8]. The project
materials. This town has also made itself known for forward-thinkingactivities within domestic infrastructure, such as biogas city buses [1], extensive renewabledistrict heating [2] and production technology [3], as well as higher education. It is a medium-sized Swedish town with links to this industrial history that makes it a main local provider ofgraduated Engineering students. That was also one reason for the online professionaldevelopment course program that was created by this University as an Industry-Academycollaboration, within the ExSus project (EXpert Competence for SUStainable Production).Since the Aerospace and Transport industry are some of the main local stakeholders, it wasnatural to include a strong focus on relevant, so called
areas. He is also interested in broadening the participation of engineering education in Ethiopian universities. Mr. Halkiyu has conducted some research in engineering education ecosystems and community service projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Systematic Review on the Role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Empowering International Students in Engineering Education: Addressing Deficit Narratives and Fostering InclusivityAbstractThe global increase of international students in higher education presents unique challenges,including cultural adaptation, language barriers, and feelings of isolation. These challenges cancontribute to deficit
Management. In this role, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of engineering by imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and nurturing the next generation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in Construction ManagementAbstract – Despite the growing demand for construction managers, African Americans remainsignificantly underrepresented in both construction management education and the workforce. In2022, only 225 African American students graduated from Construction Education Programs(CEPs), a stark contrast to the projected annual need for over 38,000 new
more biased than those with the distant relationships, as inthe case of seeking special recognition.A limitation of the demographic study is that information about the closeness of one’srelationship with veterans is not measured, and the perceived “distance” of the connection isused as a proxy for closeness. Similarly, the number of connections one had in each category wasnot collected. The number of categories of connections could be determined and recorded, butthe number of connections to each cohort was not recorded. Future work will refine thedemographic categories to also include respondents’ age and the age and service era of veteranconnections.As one designs and implements projects and learning activities in the engineering classroom
knowledge. Breaking downcomplex ideas into simple visual representations and sketches ensures that everyone involved ina project can understand and contribute to the discussion. The informal nature of hand sketchingmakes it especially useful when quick adjustments and real-time feedback are needed. These on-the-spot sketches enable efficient decision-making and help prevent misunderstandings or errors.For example, a simple sketch on construction sites can clarify complex plans, prevent costlymistakes, and streamline project execution.Fostering Creativity and InnovationCreativity is key to effective problem-solving, helping students think beyond traditional solutionsand develop new ideas. Creative problem-solving involves exploring multiple
Paper ID #48711Understanding and Addressing Transfer Credit Loss in Engineering EducationDr. Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Jeyoung Woo is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil - Construction) in Texas. He has worked in the industry for nine years and he has conducted several research projects about engineering education, quality management, construction labor productivity, and construction sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Civil
biting in bats and monkeys, also using finite element modeling techniques. In 2010, he started his career teaching in all areas of mechanical engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. He loves teaching all of the basic mechanics courses, and of course his Vibrations and Finite Element Analysis courses.Mr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana Brad holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2001). His past work experience includes eleven years at Delphi (formerly Delco Electronics) as an Advanced Project Engineer, eleven years at Whirlpool Corporation as a Lead Engineer