researchgroup in 2024. These two non-traditional transfer scholars achieved a first for the College ofEngineering in our institution as the Goldwater scholarship is the nation’s most prestigious awardfor excellence in undergraduate research. Moreover, several of our scholars have shown interest inundergraduate research and graduate school. Currently, 5 scholars are participating inundergraduate research. Similarly, 20 scholars have completed one or two internships. In thesurvey conducted, one scholar stated, “Working with the mentors I have met through the S-STEMprogram is single-handedly the reason I have been able to make the most out of the opportunitiesavailable to me and get accepted in research labs, REUs, and even the Goldwater Scholarship
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incorporate AI into educational curricula and teaching methods. Additionally, Aggrawal mentors students at various levels and is actively seeking collaborative opportunities in her field. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Assessing and Characterizing Perspective-Taking Abilities in Undergraduate Students: A Case Study ApproachAbstractThis Empirical Research Paper (Full Paper, 10 pages) investigates the development ofperspective-taking abilities in undergraduate students utilizing a case study approach.Background: The increasing emphasis on preparing graduates for a globalized workforcenecessitates the development of intercultural communication skills. Perspective-taking is key
two phases of a one-yearplanning project, funded by the National Science Foundation, to increase the representation ofcivil engineers with disabilities in the workforce. The purpose of this project is to build capacityfor engaging industry partners in a long-term collaboration under a shared goal of increasingworkforce accessibility for students with disabilities pursuing careers in civil engineering.Specific objectives for this project include: (1) synthesizing relevant literature; (2) identifyingand engaging industry stakeholders; (3) exploring collaborative tensions and synergies amongindustry stakeholders; and (4) developing a robust research agenda for the next phases of theproject.BackgroundDespite calls from the National Science
better equipped for ethical design. Asan active force, love could also shape communication and collaboration in design, fostering careand a more expansive vision for diverse forms of engagement.This research examines the theoretical foundations and classroom applications of love as a coretopic of knowledge in secondary and postsecondary engineering education. It explores how love,both as a subject of study and conceptual lens, shapes students’ self-reflection, ethicalunderstanding, and relational dynamics in life and design contexts. The paper presents atransdisciplinary framework for love, applies it to holistic design thinking, and outlines theresearch methodology, classroom insights, and potential for future educational pedagogies.It
and in person summer community development projects.Celebrate diversity of faculty and students while reducing gaps in opportunities andresources. In similar ways that we invite our graduate students in the [program deleted forreview], recognizing and valuing differences among Colombian faculty and students allowedthem to position themselves with respect to the histories of development and with specificstruggles of vulnerable communities. For example, during participatory workshops with students,they mapped their perspectives, began to position themselves and their histories in relation to thehistories of struggles in their territory, such as violent conflict around gold mining or Stateneglect in delivering basic services to their communities
focused on critical thinking, time management, and effective communication—skills essential for academic and personal success. Slide 7: Example of Skill Building Workshop • In this skill-building workshop, we focused on three key areas: critical thinking, time management, and effective communication. The session began with an engaging icebreaker where students introduced themselves and shared one personal goal for the semester, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. We then delved into critical thinking, exploring techniques such as questioning assumptions, evaluating evidence, and making well-reasoned arguments. Students participated in group activities that challenged them to analyze
and workforce demands. Some universities have begun developinginnovative doctoral programs that explore alternative defense pathways beyond the traditionaldissertation model. One such initiative is the Pathway to Entrepreneurship Patent Program,which offers a creative, student-centered framework within graduate education [1]. The purposeof this study is to investigate doctoral students’ and faculty’s experiences and perceptions with apilot patent defense program in engineering disciplines. Despite growing interest, there is limitedresearch on an alternative patent proposal defense for engineering doctoral students. Mostdoctoral programs remain focused on conventional academic research and are often less alignedwith applied science and
Paper ID #46536Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in aproject-based laboratory course.Dr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is a Teaching Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University with research interests including lab and design pedagogy, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity in STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Paper from Practice: Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in a project-based laboratory course.Student accommodations for
has worked as a consultant and researcher in tech companies. Amin’s hobbies include exploring the outdoors, trying new food, and traveling.Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto Professor Emily Moore is the Director of Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) at the University of Toronto. She leads research and teaches on topics such as how engineers lead and learn to lead both as students and in practice. She has published on engineering leadership, equity in engineering, and incorporating systems thinking into complex decision making. Emily was appointed as Director of ILead in October, 2018 after more than twenty years in industry. Emily started her career at the Xerox Research
conflicts between profit motives andpublic good, leading some engineers to change careers (1). Common ethical issues includeillegal waste dumping and data manipulation (2). Research suggests a concerning link be-tween academic dishonesty in engineering education and unethical behavior in professionalsettings. Studies have found that engineering students are among the most likely to engagein academic cheating (3; 4). This behavior appears to correlate with unethical conduct in theworkplace, as demonstrated by surveys exploring decision-making patterns in both academicand professional contexts (5). These findings highlight the need for interventions to addressunprofessional behavior. Researchers have identified various approaches, with most interven
Paper ID #47202BOARD # 46: Work-in-progress: Evidence-based scope and selection of thresholdconcepts for the design of computational notebooks in undergraduate statisticscourses for chemical engineeringDr. Viviana Monje, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dr. Viviana Monje is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB), SUNY. She teaches undergraduate statistics for chemical engineers and a course on molecular modeling theory and applications offered for graduate and undergraduate students. Her research expertise is on computational
and machine learning & softcomputing). The major in AI requires the four courses listed above as well as courses in human-computer interaction, Introduction to Machine Learning, Introduction to Analysis of Algorithmsas well as one psychology course focused on cognitive science as well as four courses from achoice among electives in computer science, industrial engineering, mathematics or psychology.The emphasis on cognitive science came out of research collaborations among variousdepartments in engineering, computer science and some humanities disciplines within arts &sciences. This unique nature also allowed for the degree to be developed with only one newcourse.Additionally, at MSU, engineering students take a required technical
computer science majors into productive STEM careers. This evaluation report is based on quantitative andqualitative data collected by the external project evaluator and The following overarching goal and four objectives guideshared by the research team from observations during the project as it seeks to broaden the participation ofprofessional learning and dissemination sessions, review of underrepresented students in STEM majors, increasingproject documentation, formal interviews, and informal opportunities for advanced graduate education and promotingdiscussions with the project PI, Co-PIs, students, graduatestudents, mentors, and survey
thecontext of international STEM graduates who is crucial in addressing workforce shortages in theU.S. While existing literature has explored general trends in Gen Z employment behaviors, thereis limited research focusing on international graduate students in STEM fields, especially thosefrom Asia and India, who contribute significantly to the U.S. economy. Gen Z faces severalbarriers in finding jobs that align with their skills and aspirations. However, their specificemployment preferences and retention factors remain underexplored. This study investigates theemployment priorities of international graduate students from a U.S. regional university in theMidwest, focusing on factors that will keep them in or chase them from an organization. Thestudy
creativity is essential for addressingcomplex modern problems. The discussion includes the contributions of E. Paul Torrance, a pioneer increativity research, whose work emphasizes that creativity can be nurtured and developed in students.Relevant educational frameworks are briefly reviewed. Drawing on their experience in teaching courseslike Creative (Product) Design and Capstone Design, the authors outline strategies for fostering creativitywithin engineering education. These strategies include collaborative reasoning, project-based learning, andthe application of creative tools such as brainstorming and ideation notebooks. While many engineeringschools have embraced this approach, others must adopt it to prepare students for the challenges of
withstudents) and developing partnerships (Establishing research partnerships with 4-year institutionand NSF while becoming a better educator).Participating educators cited the following among their expectations; note that repeating ones areeliminated. 1. Generating practical ideas and classroom units for the upcoming school year. 2. Conducting research and expanding knowledge in robotics courses. 3. Spending significant time in a lab environment to solve problems and inform curriculum development. 4. Creating engaging content for students. 5. Learning from experts on specific topics and collaboratively creating materials for their classes. 6. To experience 3-D design and delving deeper into the process and implementation. 7
Paper ID #45352Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Engineering Educators in Ecuador:The EENTITLE ProjectProf. Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal, Jos´e Carlos Quadrado BSc, MEng, MSc, PhD, DSc, Habil, SEFI Fellow, iPEER ASEE International Division Chair.Dr. Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network Secretary General of the ENTER Network. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Mathematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has vast experience in coordinating several
grade physicsteacher who has little experience teaching engineering design, taught at a high school also in theSoutheast. All the instructor names are pseudonyms to protect the identity and privacy of theinstructors. The classroom setting was chosen to leverage existing science knowledge, enableinstructor support, and facilitate collaborative learning among students duringstakeholder-focused front-end design activities.3.2 Data CollectionWe collected student responses through the MODS learning management system where studentsdocumented their work through text, drawings, tables, and other digital tools, with responsesautomatically saved in their digital journal for research purposes. The key components withineach of the eight MODS lesson
its various academic programs [2]. UCD lists five reasonsfor performing research by undergraduate students. According to UCD, these are: 1. Exploring career directions 2. Building transferable skills and enhancing resumes 3. Learning to publicly advocate for and defend work 4. Getting a leg up on graduate or professional school 5. Contributing knowledge and impacting the worldAlthough it has some obstacles and challenges, a paper in the 123rd annual ASEE conference inLouisiana in 2016 demonstrated that undergraduate research still has many benefits, as perceivedby the students themselves [3]. The paper was on the efficacy of undergraduate research basedon a survey of undergraduate students. The students’ most common
], and proposes an alternative way to think about the role of self-efficacy in careerchoice development. The motivation of this paper was a quantitative study that produced resultsmisaligned with SCCT and a follow-up qualitative study of the same population that usedPVEST to explore underlying reasons. While empirical studies generally support the SCCTmodel (i.e., mathematics self-efficacy is correlated positively with mathematics performance[2]), research with minoritized youth is much less consistent [3], [4], [5], [6]. For example, Blackstudents had higher mathematics self-efficacy compared to White, Hispanic, or Asian peers, butthat did not translate to performance [7], [8]. Using PISA 2003 data, researchers even found asignificant negative
interactive engagement, potentially fostering critical thinking andinquiry-driven approaches. For example, chatbots can guide students through structured learningpaths, making STEM concepts more accessible and engaging [1,2]. Nonetheless, using AI ineducational settings does not guarantee that students will be critically aware of the AI systemsthey interact with.Critical AI education focuses on equipping students with the skills to evaluate these widely usedAI systems critically, emphasizing digital literacy, ethical reasoning, and collaboration to usethem better. As AI systems increasingly shape societal structures, integrating these educationalobjectives has become vital to preparing students for technology-driven futures. AI for Education(AI4EDU
community organization such as the YMCA or Boysand Girls Club. These projects engage students in STEM activities for early exposure toengineering. Projects can focus on specific ranges such as K-8, K-12, grades 5-8, or grades 9-12. Mentoring-centered projects represent mentorship among various levels such as near peermentoring between undergraduate and high school students, graduate and undergraduatestudents, graduate student peer mentoring, and mentoring of graduate students by faculty andcollege administrators. Professional development projects provide training to enhance specificskills (e.g., research and academic skills, experiential learning opportunities, allyship, orinclusive language). Accessibility-focused projects develop tools in
Paper ID #48499Systematic Review on the Role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in EmpoweringInternational Students in Engineering Education: Addressing Deficit Narrativesand Fostering InclusivityJemal Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University Jemal Halkiyo is a Ph.D. Student in Engineering Education and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University. Mr. Halkiyo has a Bachelor of Science from Hawassa University, and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Arba Minch University, both in Ethiopia. Mr. Halkiyo uses mixed methods to study his primary research interest: engineering education equity and
sustainability," underscoring the importance of developing competencies that enableengineers to operate effectively in diverse, globalized environments.Global competence encompasses adaptability, intercultural communication, and sustainabilityawareness, allowing engineers to engage with people from various backgrounds and addressglobal, intercultural, and local issues [2]. For example, the TA VIE project [3] highlights howinternational mobility experiences enhance critical competencies among engineering students,including communication, flexibility, and collaboration skills. However, research indicates thatgraduates often lack essential global competencies, particularly in interpersonal communication,adaptability, and engineering self-efficacy [1
, are advised by faculty mentors who become free to explore practice and degree-relatedcontent, are prepared for their senior year and graduation. As shown in Figure 1, we see the criticalthinking that happens inside an advising session, and above the line, the critical thinking goes onoutside of an advising session. A sophomore student is going to likely approach advising in thetraditional way, using their advising session primarily to learn critical pieces of information thatinform their thinking. A more advanced student (juniors and seniors) will already have that criticalfoundation and therefore use their advising relationship more critically.Flipped advising, which requires students to complete their “homework” prior to each meetingwith
Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. He has worked as TA of multiple undergraduate and graduate courses during his Masters in ITU and as a Lecturer in the Superior University in Lahore. He aims to contribute to the advancement of educational practices in engineering by addressing both the opportunities and challenges presented by the emerging technologies.Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey McOwen is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with an academic foundation in physics and industrial engineering. Her research focuses on workforce development, professional training for engineering practitioners, and
: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167705.[16] K. Yelamarthi, R. Dandu, M. Rao, V. P. Yanambaka, and S. Mahajan, “Exploring the potential of generative AI in shaping engineering education: opportunities and challenges,” JEET, vol. 37, no. IS2, pp. 439–445, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.16920/jeet/2024/v37is2/24072.[17] K. Patel, D. Beeram, P. Ramamurthy, P. Garg, and S. Kumar, “AI-Enhanced Design: Revolutionizing Methodologies and Workflows,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IJAIRD), Jun. 2024.[18] J. El-Sayed, S. DeLeeuw, and R. Korte, “Preparing Engineering Students for the Future: Report of the Future-ReadyEngineering Ecosystem (FREE) Workshops,” American Society for
students, Purdue boasts a diverseand dynamic student body representing all 50 U.S. states and over 115 countries. The universityis particularly celebrated for its engineering programs, consistently ranked among the top in thenation, which attract high-achieving students with strong academic backgrounds and a keeninterest in innovation and problem-solving. Purdue's students benefit from state-of-the-artfacilities, robust research opportunities, and a culture that fosters critical thinking,interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership development. As a Tier 1 research university,Purdue’s student population includes a significant proportion of undergraduates and graduateswho are highly motivated to address complex global challenges, particularly in
explores the research question, How does PSTs’ self-efficacy for teachingengineering and coding develop through co-teaching robotics with engineering students in anafterschool program for fifth graders? This socially rich environment offers insights into howmastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and emotional responses interactto shape teaching self-efficacy. Understanding these dynamics can guide teacher educators increating collaborative experiences that foster PSTs’ professional growth. Study Context As part of an NSF-funded initiative, this study paired PSTs in an instructional technologycourse with engineering students in an electromechanical systems course to teach