Paper ID #49600Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Througha Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveDr. Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Nathan Galinsky is a tenure-track faculty in the chemical engineering department at WVU Tech since 2019. He has been actively involved in outreach within the university running six summer outreach programs since 2021 and being actively involved within the department and university in K-12 outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. His educational research interests are on K-12 outreach, developing more engaging out of class
Paper ID #45747Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Designing Foundry-Guided Strategiesto Develop Interdisciplinary Skills in Student TeamsDr. Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Robby Sanders is an Associate Professor at Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TTU, and his Master’s and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.Dr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an
Paper ID #45250Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative toIncrease African American Semiconductor Manufacturing ResearchersDr. Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Laura Sams Haynes is faculty and Director of the Office of Outreach in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Laura is passionate about developing and launching various outreach initiatives for K12 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) partners, including students and school counselors, as well as fostering HBCU partnerships, collaborations, and pathways, often with a focus on NSF
Paper ID #47536Robotic Opportunities for Rural Communities: Building a STEM Pipelinefor K-12 StudentsFiona Litiku, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Fiona has helped with the New Mexico Tech outreach for a year now, and with the Robotics competition that is a result of the outreach program. She is a teaching assistant for college freshman in the NMT Mechanical Engineering department, allowing her to see first-hand the general scope of knowledge gained from K-12 education in New Mexico. Continued work with the outreach program has allowed Fiona and her co-authors Thomas Pierson, Matthew Tyrrell, and Dr. Curtis
Paper ID #45131Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE FacultyLeadership InitiativeLisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyDr. Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative Lisa A. Kunza1,2, Brooke L. Long-Fox1,2, and Lance A. Roberts3 1Center for Sustainable Solutions, South Dakota School of Mines and
navigate these challenges carefully to educational frameworks represents a significant shift in fully utilize the benefits of AI while preparing students to the way engineering education is approached, with critically engage with the technology (Qadir, 2022). Generative AI tools like ChatGPT leading this The complexity of modern engineering problems transformation. These tools are not only reshaping demands that students not only possess technical curriculum design but are also enhancing the way knowledge, but also advanced problem-solving skills. AI educational content is delivered and interacted with by tools can be instrumental in developing
Administration STEM education initiatives.Dr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is a Teaching Associate Professor for the Fundamentals of Engineering Program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has postdoctoral training in ne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-in-Progress: Survey Development to Examine Connections Between Engineering Identity and Engineering Student SupportIntroductionSeveral instruments have been developed to assess students' science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) identity (e.g., [1], [2]). These instruments include evaluation
three freshman and sophomorecourses for fostering engineering identity. It is expected that the project will generate newknowledge on how to produce a more diverse and innovative engineering workforce, which arecritical for maintaining the United States’ position as a global leader in science, technology,mathematics, and engineering (STEM). IntroductionSTEM education researchers have produced compelling evidence connecting the lack of STEMidentity to high attrition rate and lack of diversity in STEM fields as well as connecting designexperiences to engineering identity formation1. It was found that “intentional implementation,including organization and framing of design thinking pedagogy, was an
Paper ID #49690Systems Engineering Gap Analysis for Aerospace DigitizationPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the
Paper ID #49674Enhancing Engineering Education through Faculty-Library CollaborationChassidy Miles, University of North Texas Chassidy Miles is the Engineering and Learning Technologies Librarian at the University of North Texas. She possesses a unique blend of experiences that includes serving as a public librarian, system administrator, and user experience researcher. This multifaceted background equips her with a profound understanding of the intricacies of library services and the dynamics of user engagement. Her approach is rooted in innovation and tailored solutions, ensuring the library remains a valuable resource
Paper ID #45824Generative AI in Engineering: Tool or Trouble?Dr. Claire Lynne McCullough PE, High Point University Dr. McCullough received her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tennessee, respectively, and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Alabama. She is currently Professor and Founding Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at High Point University, and teaches courses in such areas as Engineering Ethics, Controls, and Engineering Design. Dr. McCullough has over 30 years’ experience in
amcadams@bridgeport.eduAbstract— The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Keywords—artificial intelligence; industry 5.0; automotiveinto engineering design presents a transformative engineering; design optimization; business strategy; educationopportunity to optimize processes, enhance outcomes, and and trainingreduce costs. This paper examines the application of AIthrough a design project from within the automotive I. INTRODUCTIONindustry, focusing on a “blank sheet” design approach for amanifold system. Utilizing AI, the project aims to not only In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the
Paper ID #45426Comparison of Teamwork Assessment Methods in Engineering ClassesMr. Adam Barnes, University of Virginia Adam Barnes graduated with a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He worked in small business and industry for 18 years before returning to Virginia Tech to teach engineering as a professor of practice. He then moved to Charlottesville and began teaching at the University of Virginia in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where he has now been for 5 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparison of Teamwork Assessment Methods
marketingprinciples to engineering students. Student feedback and results will also be used to update thecourse content for future semesters.Key Wordscourse evaluation, interdisciplinary, knowledge transfer, social marketingIntroductionThe National Academy of Engineering announced the 14 grand challenges for engineering in2008. These challenges aimed to call engineers to solve wicked problems such as making solarenergy economical, manage the nitrogen cycle, and provide access to clean water throughengineering achievements. However, a great engineering achievement does not always lead tothe implementation and appropriate usage of technology or product. For example, manytechnology advances focused on agriculture (i.e. nitrogen recovery) have been over the
engineering education with an emphasis on capstone design and teamwork.Mohammad Waqar Mohiuddin, Texas A&M University Possesses a multidisciplinary background in Mechanical Engineering (BS and MS) and cardiovascular physiology (Ph.D.). Currently working as an Instructional Associate Professor in the J Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Areas of expertise and interest include biomedical and mechanical system design, electromechanical systems, computer-aided engineering analysis, and mathematical modeling of physiological systems. Before joining Texas A&M, worked in industry settings to develop various biomedical technologies, ranging from acute neonatal care to long
Paper ID #49755WhatsPhish: WhatsApp AI Phishing Detector ChatbotDr. Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed UniversityHaroon M, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WhatsPhish: AI Powered WhatsApp Phishing Detector Chatbot Muna Abdulla Ahmed Abdelrahman1, Hasa Mohammed Abdulla Alblooshi1, Awatef Adel Ali Ibrahim1, Fatma Outay1, Haroon Malik2 1 Zayed University, Dubai, UAE 2 College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Paper ID #45519Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering LessonsDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Scott Curtis, The Citadel ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering
undergraduate contexts. Thesefindings underscore the necessity for a standardized curriculum that integratestransdisciplinarity into engineering education.ChallengesThe first challenge is the disciplinary barrier. When we searched for literature, we identifiedmultiple transdisciplinary studies in other disciplines. For example, Block et al. [45] explorethe integration of urban sustainability, Mode 2 Science, and transdisciplinary educationthrough the Master Thesis Ateliers of the Ghent Stadsacademie, focusing on complex and"wicked" urban issues. Meanwhile, Tejedor et al. [47] emphasize the growing importance oftransdisciplinarity for achieving sustainability goals within technological curriculums. Arecurring topic in these studies, including the
Paper ID #45688Implementation of MyOpenMath in Chemical Engineering InstructionDr. Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University Priscilla Hill is currently a Professor in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She has research interests in crystallization, particle technology, population balance modeling, process synthesis and engineering education.Dr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor and Director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, holding the Deavenport Chair in Chemical Engineering. Research
State University (Ph.D.).Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ellen Wang Althaus, PhD (she/her) is a collaborative and innovative leader forging new initiatives and building alliances to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In her current role as Assistant Dean for Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign she • Leads the strategy enhancing the Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE)’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. • Develops robust structures to support faculty and staff appropriately
Paper ID #45217Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: TransformingEngineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest ranked academic unit at Wake Forest
mechanisms, which foster deeper understanding and engagement. Moreover, by aggre-gating and contextualizing real-world experiences—including those from novel environments suchas space exploration—the framework bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practicalapplications. This capability holds particular promise for engineering and STEM education, whereinstructors increasingly incorporate examples from emerging technologies like robotics, automa-tion, and virtual reality. Through formative assessments and timely, context-driven interventions,learners can build foundational knowledge while developing the adaptability and critical thinkingskills needed to engage with cutting-edge innovations.Beyond individual learning, this framework has
Copyright©2025, American Society for Engineering Education 9 Session 2025 References1. B ansal, P. and Kockelman, K.M. (2017). Forecasting Americans’ long-term adoption of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 95, pp.49-63. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856415300628?casa_token=I5vPStoUFa 0AAAAA:kPqEPShiJ5qJMrxwo80_UoUUwFCoKpKSDbT1olu_UnsjaT7HnkceEUHf1aWCjqK AXyNZiA 2. Machek, E., Stanford, J., Fischer, S., Canty, K
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Challenges in Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Engineering and Higher Education PS. Dhanasekaran Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology State University of New York (SUNY Canton), Canton, NY USA. dhanasekaran@canton.edu evolved into intelligent tutoring systems (ITS), whichAbstract
Paper ID #45487Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in EngineeringDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching
students in revising and critiquing their written work. These utilizing technology in the workplace. tools help students generate and compare ideas, improving While all eight competencies are crucial for career readi- their ability to critically analyze and refine their own writing.ness, this paper focuses on three key areas—communication, This iterative feedback process has proven to be an effectiveproblem-solving, and teamwork—which are particularly im- method for strengthening students’ analytical and communi-portant for engineering students. These competencies not only cation skills[10]. Additionally, at University of Murcia, an AI
Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on
Paper ID #45451Construction and Engineering Faculty Internships: A Reflective Case StudyDr. Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University Kenneth S. Sands II is an Assistant Professor at Auburn University. His research focuses primarily on education and heat safety. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Construction and Engineering Faculty Internships: A Reflective Case StudyAbstractFaculty internships provide construction and engineering educators with a valuable opportunityto engage directly with industry, gaining hands-on experience that enhances their
: 20th International Conference, ITS 2024, Thessaloniki, Greece,Additionally, exploring how prompt engineering intersects with June 10–13, 2024, Proceedings, Part I*, Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer- Verlag, 2024, pp. 232–243. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-63028-6_18.emerging AI technologies, such as multimodal models or [3] D. J. Woo, D. Wang, T. Yung, and K. Guo, "Effects of a Promptdomain-specific LLMs, could refine its application in Engineering Intervention on Undergraduate Students' AI Self-Efficacy,specialized fields. By addressing
Engineering Education, 2025 Impact of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Project on First Year StudentsAbstractIncreasing student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)continues to be of significant importance in order to satisfy the increasing demand forprofessionals in these fields. The First Year Scholars program at Kennesaw State University(KSU) aims to introduce first-year students to the undergraduate research experience. Studentsare encouraged to apply for projects they find interesting, regardless of whether the projects arein their majors. This program helps students gain early research experience, which sets them on apath for future success. In this study, an