Paper ID #48942Generative AI as a Thinking Partner in Doctoral Education: An AutoethnographicExplorationDr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Dr. Jennifer Turns is a full professor in the Human Centered Design & Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Washington. Engineering education is her primary area of scholarship, and has been throughout her career. In her work, she currently focuses on the role of reflection in engineering student learning and the relationship of research and practice in engineering education. In recent years, she has been the co-director of the
Paper ID #47884BOARD # 82: WIP: A scoping review of AI agent systems supporting students’navigation of open-ended problems: Towards a model to support design thinkingMr. Siddharthsinh B Jadeja, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Siddharthsinh Jadeja is a passionate and driven engineering education graduate research student in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, deeply committed to enhancing engineering education through innovative, human-centric design approaches. With a strong foundation in engineering principles and a keen interest in educational methodologies
support faculty career development and education research.Dr. Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Philip Brown is an Associate Teaching Professor in Undergraduate Education at Rutgers School of Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. He teaches, coordinates and develops curricula focused on engineering design, computer programming and data literacy. He also co-coordinates faculty development and peer-support groups based on pedagogical development and peer teaching observations. His research interests include student and faculty motivation, computer programming pedagogy, and faculty pedagogical development.Mary Elizabeth Emenike, Rutgers, The State University of
University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He uses elemental and isotopic tracers, together with petrology and mineralogy, to study the Earth’s mantle and the early Solar System. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF AISL: Incorporating Linear Algebra in An AI Literacy Curriculum in Informal and Formal Learning SettingsAbstractThis paper summarizes the progress made since fall 2023 on a research grant funded through theNational Science Foundation (NSF) DRL: Collaborative Research: Cultivating Tomorrow'sInnovators Through Exploring Planetary Images with Artificial Intelligence. The major goals ofthe NSF project to be accomplished over three years are: (1) to design, develop and
Paper ID #47350Interpersonal power dynamics between STEM faculty advisors and disabledgraduate students: an arts-based research compositionDr. D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder D. C. Beardmore earned their Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. They are currently the Engineering GoldShirt Program Manager for the Broadening Opportunities through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) center at the University of Colorado Boulder. Their current and historical positionality statements can be found at dcbeardmore.com.Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E., University of Colorado Boulder Angela
programs to help CUNY faculty better understand the expectations of funding agencies and write more competitive proposals. Her intensive NSF CAREER and Grants 101 bootcamps, which are open to CUNY faculty across all its colleges, have supported 21 NSF CAREER awards, and prepared over 150 faculty to submit and win awards. Linda was part of the planning committee and a presenter for NSF’s Engineering CAREER workshops for 3 years and organized a CUNY-wide Convergence Workshop in 2018 as well as Broader Impacts presentations. Linda has a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; her postdoc, through the University of Arizona, focused on art and technoscience collaborations. She
. Various Learning Styles: Engaging Diverse Minds - LearningMole. LearningMole. https://learningmole.com/games-and-activities-suit- various-learning-styles/ IV. CONCLUSION [3] Marise, & Connolly, M. (2024, June). Solving Puzzles This project provided invaluable experience with the Together: Enhance Cognitive Skills - LearningMole. entire design, engineering, and manufacturing workflow. Not LearningMole. https
Paper ID #45500Fast-Track to Research Writing Mastery: A 9-Week Intensive Course forGraduate StudentsDr. Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama Dr. Shenghua Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His research areas include civil engineering materials characterization, pavement performance evaluation and modeling, design, and maintenance, multidisciplinary approach to address complex engineering issues, as well as STEM education. He holds multiple leadership roles, including the Director for Interdisciplinary Center for Sustainable
Paper ID #46692Laboratory Fixture for Heat Transfer Using a Hair DrierProf. timothy C scott, Sweet Briar College Engineering Professor of Practice, Wyllie Engineering ProgramMr. Lemuel T Curran, Sweet Briar College Lem Curran is a licensed educator and mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in engineering design, advanced fabrication, and STEM education. He currently manages the engineering lab at Sweet Briar College, supporting student projects, faculty research, and curriculum development in courses such as Capstone, Thermodynamics, and CAD. He has also taught engineering, robotics, and fabrication at
Paper ID #45656Student-Focused Videos for Civil Infrastructure Education and PromotionMs. Montana Jane Lang, Mississippi State Montana Lang is a graduate assistant at Mississippi State University.Taylor Cagle, Mississippi State University Taylor Cagle is a Civil Engineer with a focus on hydraulics and environmental restorationDr. Isaac L. Howard P.E., Mississippi State University Isaac L. Howard is the Director of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University. He is a member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Paper ID #47951Using Generative AI to Assist a Smooth Transition from Industry Expert toCollege Professor - A Case StudyDr. Wei Lu, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Lu is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on Higher Education in Agriculture & Engineering, K-12 (STEM) Education, Communications, MarketingDr. Behbood ”Ben” Ben Zoghi P.E., Southern Methodist University Ben Zoghi is the Associate Dean, Advanced Studies and Industrial Partnerships, Executive Director, Hart Center for Engineering Leadership Bobby B
Paper ID #48984Exploring the Impact of Student-Created Review Videos in Two Early ComputingCoursesMr. Christopher Tressler, University of Florida Christopher Tressler is a student researcher with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and currently finishing a Master of Science in Computer Engineering. Both degrees are from the University of Florida. He currently has research interests in engineering education, curriculum development, computer science education, computer architecture, embedded systems, and hardware/software co-design.Dr. Jeremiah J Blanchard, University of Florida Jeremiah Blanchard is the
environments and how institutional agency influences student success. This research spans three different spheres of influence including 1) student experiences, 2) higher education institutions, and 3) societal contexts. Her most recent research considers the intersection of Latinx identity and STEM identity at Hispanic Serving Institutions that are also community colleges.Margarita Rodriguez, University of California, Santa Barbara ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 Bridging Pathways: Empowering Latinx STEM Students Through Belonging, Support, and
Paper ID #45818Coming to America and Helping Communities: Stories from Women in AcademiaDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Education Program. She conducts research related to engineering ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. Bielefeldt is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and a licensed P.E. in Colorado. ©American Society for Engineering
objectives. The author has included in an End Note “A copy ofIntelligence in particular create opportunities and challenges for the Technology in Education Guidelines for these classes.”the engineering education ecosystem. AI presents a uniquedisruption in the way that students acquire knowledge in the A word about the nomenclature of assignments,classroom and apply that knowledge afterwards. This paper assessments and activities for the purposes of this study. Thesefocuses on graduate level project and process management classes generally use a mixture of assignments, assessments,classes that have been taught before AI and will continue to be and activities. They are often interconnected as theytaught to
Paper ID #45601An Analysis of STEM Students’ Ability to Interrelate Derivative, Integral,Power Series, and Function ConceptsDr. Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale Emre Tokgoz is a faculty of Department of Computer Security at SUNY - Farmingdale. His research interests in STEM education include understanding and proposing improvement ideas for advancing undergraduate and graduate students conceptual mathematics, engineering, computing, and cybersecurity knowledge. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025An Analysis of STEM Students’ Ability to Interrelate Derivative
science, technology, engineering, and math. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(12):6476–6483, 2020. [4] Karl A Smith, Sheri D Sheppard, David W Johnson, and Roger T Johnson. Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom-based practices. Journal of engineering education, 94(1):87–101, 2005. [5] Ang´elica Burbano, Katherine Ortegon, Silvia Guzman, and Henry Arley Taquez Quenguan. Active learning: Faculty mind-sets and the need for faculty development. In 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019. [6] Thomas R Guskey and Jane M Bailey. Developing grading and reporting systems for student learning. Corwin Press, 2001. [7] Mark Carl Rom. Grading more accurately. Journal of Political Science Education, 7(2):208–223
Paper ID #48629A Comparison of TA Training Programs Across Multiple InstitutionsMs. Haley Briel, University of Wisconsin - Madison Haley Briel is an instructional design consultant with the Collaboratory for Engineering Education and Teaching Excellence (CEETE) within the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) at UW - Madison’s College of Engineering. Her work focuses on promoting inclusive, evidence-based best practices in teaching for instructional staff and faculty. She is particularly passionate about teaching assistant training as a foundation for graduate students as they begin careers in academia.Dr
Paper ID #49606PolarBear DSP Digital Effects PedalWesley Cole Hanson, Ohio Northern UniversityCody Beagle, Ohio Northern UniversityAaron Altstaetter, Ohio Northern UniversityAmari Shamar Patterson, Ohio Northern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Polarized Sound (DSP Digital Effects Pedal)Introduction:This paper will detail a senior project in which the team design a digital effects pedal formusicians. This effects pedal will give a user the ability to experience a variety of guitareffects that they otherwise would have to purchase individually, all in the
Paper ID #45474AI Unleashed: Navigating Ethical Integration of Generative Tools in an UndergraduateClassroomDr. Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia Bryn Seabrook is an Assistant Professor in Science, Technology, and Society at the University of Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 AI Unleashed: Navigating Ethical Integration of Generative Tools in an Undergraduate ClassroomAbstractAs generative AI tools increasingly permeate educational settings, the need for a criticalexamination of their integration in undergraduate classrooms becomes paramount
focuses on making research accessible to students before they take calculus. Her research is centered on understanding and defining the structural properties of graphs that can be partitioned into balanced vertex sets, with a particular focus on equitably dissectible graphs. In addition to her mathematical research, Ann is involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning, exploring innovative methods to enhance student engagement and communication in STEM education.Dr. William C. Long, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech
Paper ID #47465BOARD # 70: Instructor Practices for Supporting Neurodivergent Studentsin Undergraduate Computer Science Courses: Neurodivergent Faculty andStudent PerspectivesMs. Valerie Elise Sullivan, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Valerie Sullivan is a neurodivergent graduate student research assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo working with Dr. Bonnette. She was awarded the Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship to support her education. She graduated in the Spring of 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability at the University at Buffalo
Paper ID #48586Student Research Involvement in a Scholarship for Service ProgramDr. Omar Ochoa, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Dr. Omar Ochoa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Dr. Radu F. Babiceanu, Western Michigan University Radu F. Babiceanu received his Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2005. Currently, he is the Chair and a Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI.Dr. Salamah Salamah
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. AI-enhanced Open Educational Practices (AIOEP) Managing Security, Privacy, and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education Peter Cavanaugh Jun Zhang, Department of Technology Management Department of Technology Management University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA Bridgeport, CT, USA
Paper ID #45470Enhancing Student Engagement in Numerical Methods: The Impact of AlternativeGrading PracticesDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Enhancing Student Engagement in Numerical Methods: The Impact of Alternative Grading PracticesStudent engagement is critical for achieving positive academic and social outcomes, yetmaintaining high engagement levels in challenging math-based courses like numericalmethods can be difficult. This study addresses this challenge by implementing twoassessment-based strategies: a bonus point self-assessment rubric and
Wheeler Dr. Lindsay Wheeler is Assistant Director of STEM Education Initiatives and Assistant Professor in the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Virginia. Dr. Wheeler develops and implements educational development programs and courses to suppor ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Mastery Grading in Calculus: effects on performance and perception across demographicsAbstract: This study examines the long-term effects, demographic impacts, and perceptionchanges from two years of mastery grading in a Calculus I course. Previous findings showednotable benefits from mastery grading for students with the lowest diagnostic scores enteringCalculus I. In this phase, we tracked the
Paper ID #45581Cost-Reduction of Solar Power Plants by Utilizing Plant ByproductsDr. Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida For more than 40 years, Dr. Najafi has worked in government, industry, and education. He earned a BSCE 1963 from the American College of Engineering, University of Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1966, Dr. Najafi earned a Fulbright scholarship and did his B.S., MS, and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia; his experience in industry and government includes work as a Highway Engineer, Construction Engineer, Structural, Mechanical
Paper ID #46485BOARD # 67: Environmental Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’Major-specific Conceptual LearningDr. Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale Emre Tokgoz is a faculty of Department of Computer Security at SUNY - Farmingdale. His research interests in STEM education include understanding and proposing improvement ideas for advancing undergraduate and graduate students conceptual mathematics, engineering, computing, and cybersecurity knowledge.Alyssa Xiang ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Environmental Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’ Major
education, guided numerous Women in Center for Research Advancing With a sharp focus on big-picture Ershela is now channeling her Engineering (WIE) and Minority Racial Equity, Justice, and thinking and a gift for fostering expertise to researching the Engineering Programs (MEP) to Sociotechnical Innovation Centered collaborative connections, she has everyday experiences of those within thrive in today’s competitive in Engineering (RARE JUSTICE) and redefined how clients approach the equity spectrum. As an industry landscape. With a deep an Assistant Professor of creativity in their daily lives, leader, she is
College of Education and the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education. His research focuses on college education issues associated with racially minoritized students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Fostering Tomorrow's STEM Entrepreneurs: Insights from an Innovative STEM Program Promoting Equity-Centered EntrepreneurshipABSTRACT:The representation of Black students in STEM entrepreneurship remains disproportionately low,with only 2% of Black recipients of science and engineering PhDs in 2017 pursuingentrepreneurial careers. This disparity is compounded by systemic barriers faced by entrepreneursof color, including limited access to entrepreneurship