recognizethis characteristic of engineering can lead to the dismissal of students’ everyday lives, and theimpact on the people of color who partake in engineering careers. Often, engineers andengineering educators fail to recognize the impacts of socio cultural practices in engineering,including those that emerge from transnational movements. In addition, the increase intransnational migration has propelled an anti-immigrant sentiment and socioculturaldisplacement from classrooms. That is, Latinx youth continue to be marginalized and excludedfrom educational opportunities that reflect and acknowledge their transnationalism.As a research group comprised of researchers and students from multiple cultural backgroundsthat are continuously underrepresented
Paper ID #29003A Construction Management Competition as the Basis of a CapstoneCulminating EventLt. Col. M. Scott Stanford P.E., US Air Force Academy Lt Col Scott Stanford is an Assistant Professor in the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is an active duty Air Force officer and career civil engineer. He has a B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His research interests are in construction management, project delivery, and engineering education.Dr. Joel Sloan P.E., U.S. Air Force Academy Col Joel Sloan is the Head of the
admittedly there are hurdles, such as the amount of direction each student or teamwould require in order to produce useful artifacts.The rest of the paper is divided into two parts. First, the author describes his own experience andrecounts lessons learned. The second part explores how these techniques might be applied tocourses in other areas of software engineering.2. A Case Study: Object-Oriented Design and DevelopmentEarly in his career, the author developed a course in object-oriented programming and conceptsof object orientation. The course in question is an advanced undergraduate and masters-levelcourse. About twenty years ago, he realized that students in the course could develop webapplications that were useful in managing the course. Early
range of careers in STEM fields such as engineering, computer science, medicine, andenvironmental science. Moreover, STEM education cultivates a mindset of curiosity and inquiry,encouraging students to explore the world around them and seek solutions to real-world challenges[2]. As technology continues to advance rapidly, individuals with STEM expertise are well-positioned to contribute to advancements that benefit society, from addressing environmentalissues to developing groundbreaking technologies. By promoting STEM education, futuregenerations are empowered to be active participants in the global knowledge economy, drivingprogress and ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future. Developing countries that adopt STEMeducation in their K-12
of ”Studying Engineering – A Road Map to a Rewarding Career”.Prof. Alessandro Hill, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Hill is an assistant professor in industrial engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has a background in mathematics, computer science and operations research and primarily teaches analytics related courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Novel Approach to Purposeful Team FormationAbstractThis evidence-based research paper presents a new approach to team formation in engineeringcourses. Teamwork plays a pivotal role in active learning and holds the potential to enhance
barriers to foster an environment where diverse and creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees. Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for Engineering Education John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Service award. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Initial Investigation of Design Cohesion as an IDE-based Learning Analytic for
would suggest swapping the Guatemala and the Caribbean models. The Caribbean model was solvable and particularly interesting. The Guatemala model was more abstract and would be better suited for the term project. 8 Maybe going over one example model to solve a real life problem during the initial weeks of class would help us to understand better how to approach the rest of the models. 9 Modeling is relevant and an interesting way to think about students future careers and can be applied to just about any situation if not all. The course should be available to younger students so they can use it to help to
Teaching Excellence, 2012. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a 15 year computer consulting career in the Risk Management and Insurance Industry.Dr. Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York Ilknur Aydin is an Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York. Dr. Aydin’s research is in the general area of wireless and mobile networks with a focus on transport layer issues including multihoming, SCTP, congestion control, and network coding. Dr. Aydin has mentored undergraduate and high school students on research projects that involve the use of Arduino boxes and Raspberry Pi’s in the context of Internet of Things, and the use of public testbeds such as CloudLab and
appropriate ITSframework and the development of privacy-protecting APIs to protect user privacy.toring. This initiative cultivates a dynamic academic and research milieu, deeply engaging studentsin critical tasks, fostering cross-mentorship, and collaborative research, which not only aligns withthe project’s objectives but also primes students for future academic and research careers, empha-sizing long-term sustainability and the prospect of future joint endeavors. The project deeply engages students in crucial roles, fostering a vibrant academic environ-ment. Students participate in content creation, model evaluation, and notably, disseminate theirresearch findings at national conferences. This exposure not only enriches their academic ex
University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University Adebayo Olude is a doctoral student and research assistant at Morgan State University’s
not wish to disclose it in the higher education setting.Project Overview and ContextThe NSF:RED project activities span the entire experience of the undergraduate studentengineering experience, including recruitment and transition into the engineering program,community building, transforming teaching and learning, holistic support and advising, andproviding career support as students prepare to join the work force. This paper focuses on onekey area of the project: the department’s efforts to transform teaching and learning through theredesign of core courses within the department, creating an inclusive learning environment inwhich all students may thrive. Efforts were aimed at enhancing the inclusivity of engineeringcourses for neurodiverse
Science, New York University) Elizabeth Hervias (Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology) Maryom Rahman (Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology) Amina Anowara (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Princeton University)B. Mentor PoolThe research projects performed by the undergraduate students during the summer REU will be within theareas of diagnosis, therapy, and mechanistic modeling of cancer systems. To further this intellectualcuriosity and the innovation spirit, the chosen faculty members are renowned, including multiple NSFawardees (2 NSF Career Award winners). The faculty members have a diverse intellectual focus in cancer,from diagnostic devices, machine learning, and mechanism to therapeutic
personalize the learning experience, leading to adeeper understanding of subject matter, self-regulated learning, improved accuracy of studentdata analytics, and enhancement of essential skills for industrial careers. Supporting this finding,Chen et al. [9] observed a high performance on quizzes focused on assessing business students’ability to recollect and understand conceptual knowledge alongside a consensus on the use ofchatbots to foster higher-order skills such as critical thinking. Similarly, Hwang and Chang [10]highlighted the interactive feature of chatbots as a means of fostering deeper engagement withcourse concepts through conversations that go beyond text and videos.The utility of GAI for assessment has been explored with assessment
research community and to ultimately broaden participation. Dr. Villani is the co-advisor of the Supporting Women in Computing Club where she has mentored many women students in the program. Dr. Villani is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence, 2012. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a 15 year computer consulting career in the Risk Management and Insurance Industry.Dr. Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York Nur Dean is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Systems Department at Farmingdale State College in New York. She obtained her PhD in Computer Science from The Graduate Center, City University of New York and holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Hofstra University in New
sustainability, leveraging her expertise to address pressing challenges in the field.Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate
has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the assistant director of the Center for Advanced Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State Universit
Engineering with Cyber-Physical Systems. He recently retired from IBM after a 31-year career. He held a diverse set of leadership positions across product development (both hardware and software), supply chain and manufacturing, sales operations, research, corporate strategy, leading large teams, and talent development. Nick has led and contributed to many critical projects including saving the mainframe business, taking AIX/Power to the #1 UNIX position, establishing Linux servers in the enterprise market, and was on the team that built the first Bladed architecture for the general purpose x86 market. Nick received a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Massachusetts at Amherst, an M.S
engineering culture and applying cognitive load theory in the engineering classroom. He is currently working on an NSF project attempting to improve dissemination of student narratives using innovative audio approaches. Gabe has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University (USU). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 From Mind Full to Mindful: Proposing Mindfulness as a Proactive Strategy for Safeguarding Mental Health in Engineering EducationAbstractEngineering students are increasingly reporting struggles with stress and mental healthchallenges during their undergraduate careers, yet most will only consider seeking
Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr
Qatar.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University Shane Brown is an associate professor and Associate School Head in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. His research interests include conceptual change and situated cognition. He received the NSF CAREER award in ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Personal Epistemology of Middle Eastern Graduate Students at Oregon State University: Beliefs about Source of KnowledgeIntroductionEducation is an essential aspect of a human's life to achieve better ways of living facilitated byfinancial stability, self-dependency, and social equality. However, standardizing education forevery individual is
her first year in the joint biomedical engineering master’s program offered by UTHealth San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Her decision to pursue a career in biomedical engineering came from her love of healthcare and her love for innovative problem-solving. Upon receiving her Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Jimena hopes to work in the Biotechnology industry.Ms. Brooke McGill, The University of Texas at San Antonio Brooke McGill is pursuing a Bachelor of Science, directed in Chemical Engineering, at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She wishes to specialize in biomedical and medical science within the Chemical Engineering field, which is why she takes her job as Dr. Nehal Abu
. 1, pp. 4–8, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2020.10.010.[10] M.-E. Baylor, J. R. Hoehn, and N. Finkelstein, “Infusing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Throughout Our Physics Curriculum: (Re)defining What It Means to Be a Physicist,” The Physics Teacher, vol. 60, no. 3, pp. 172–175, Mar. 2022, doi: 10.1119/5.0032998.[11] G. Potvin et al., “Gendered Interests in Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering: Intersections With Career Outcome Expectations,” IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 61, no. 4, pp. 298–304, Nov. 2018, doi: 10.1109/TE.2018.2859825.[12] J. Rohde et al., “Design Experiences, Engineering Identity, and Belongingness in Early Career Electrical and Computer Engineering Students,” IEEE Transactions on
eventually led her to a position in IT for a semiconductor IP start-up. Fast forward through coast-to-coast moves to Boston, San Diego and finally Rochester, Kathy spent many years in the fitness industry while raising her daughter, wearing every hat from personal trainer and cycling instructor to owner and director of Cycledelic Indoor Cycling Studio. Kathy draws upon these many diverse career and life experiences while directing WE@RIT. In the spring of 2020, Kathy earned her Master of Science degree in Program Design, Analysis & Manage- ment through RIT’s School of Individualized Study, combining concentrations in Project Management, Analytics and Research, & Group Leadership and Development. An unabashed
ability to produceindependent and productive workers. Rote memorization dominates pedagogical practice acrossmost of the nation.The results of the pervasiveness of rote pedagogies are far-reaching. Directly, studentsdisengage, learn less effectively, and lose interest in STEM careers. Engaging Ghanaian studentsin hands-on activities can, however, significantly counter these negative effects [2,3]. Byextension, rote memorization results in minimal technological innovation that Ghanaians canpoint to with pride as a local output. This falsely perpetuates the negative global narrative aroundwhat capabilities young Africans possess. The concept of stereotype threat has been used tounderstand how students who are viewed poorly because of their identity
have been integrated intofirst-year engineering lab courses to improve curriculum accessibility. This paper evaluates thevalidity of an instrument designed to assess the project's impact on students’ college experiencesand persistence. It builds on prior exploratory factor analysis (EFA) research by presentingconfirmatory factor analysis (CFA) findings to further validate the instrument [1].Introduction Engineering undergraduates have significant career opportunities and potential for socialmobility, but economically disadvantaged yet academically gifted students often lack adequatesupport. Many low-income students juggle part-time jobs and family responsibilities, limitingtheir focus on academics and impacting their social integration
flexibility allows learners to progress at their ownpace while accommodating varied schedules. Moreover, virtual learning enables real-timefeedback and peer interactions, essential for mastering intricate OOP concepts.With the primary objective of designing a flexible OO programming course for engineeringstudents that incorporates multiple learning paths based on profile characterization, this paperaims to address the following question: What are the student profiles in an OOP programmingcourse for an online engineering career? To this end, unsupervised learning techniques, such asclustering, were employed to categorize students based on patterns of LMS use behavior andacademic performance associated with an existing instructional design for an
percent ofstudents identifying as male), nursing suffers an even greater gender bias (e.g., with nearly ninetypercent of students identifying as female). The practical implication of this observation is that thegrowth of the engineering workforce may be most quickly accomplished by attracting morewomen to consider the career, and similarly the growth of the nursing workforce may be mostquickly accomplished by attracting more men to consider nursing.Similarly, despite nearly two million engineers and four million nurses working in the UnitedStates, the racial demographics reported within each profession are different from the racialdemographics of the overall American population (e.g., with nearly 70% of engineers identifyingas white and nearly 80
EOP curriculum. The long-term impacts on both faculty teaching practices and student career trajectories remain unexplored. 3. Institutional Variability: As the study was conducted in a single institutional context, the findings may not account for differences in institutional priorities, resources, and student demographics at other universities.C. Future Research DirectionsTo build upon these findings and address the identified limitations, future researchshould: 1. Expand the Scope of Analysis: Incorporate reflections and feedback from diverse engineering programs and institutions to assess the adaptability and scalability of the EOP framework. 2. Conduct Longitudinal Studies: Investigate the
NSF CAREER Award in 2020 and the Early Career Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM) in 2021 and was honored as a JMM Emerging Leader in 2021 and a Rising Star by Advanced Materials Technologies in 2023. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Investigating the Impact of Game-Based Learning on Student Motivationthrough “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom”AbstractGame-based learning (GBL) has gained significant attention among educators for its potential tomotivate students by enhancing engagement, promoting active learning, and fostering criticalthinking through interactive and immersive experiences. However, it has not been well
new cultural norms, overcoming language barriers, and managing increased academic pressureResearch Objectives The primary objective of this study is to explore the conflicted relationships thatinternational engineering students have with their academic and professional advisors and howthose influence the students' mental health and well-being. Conflicting relationships emanatefrom mismatched expectations about communication, culture, and academic and career goals thathave a significant role to play in affecting stressors in the students' lives [5]. This research thus tries to investigate areas where institutional support may be providedto decrease emotional and psychological burdens that emanate from these mismatches. It