Paper ID #48649Biomedical Engineering Master’s: Aligning Programs with Industry and AcademicStakeholder NeedsDr. Marissa Gray, Brown University Marissa Gray is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Brown University and is the Director of the Biomedical Engineering Master’s Program. Prior to joining Brown in January of 2019, Gray was a Teaching Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Programs at Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr. Gray received her bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2009. She completed her
teach, to educate upcoming engineers in best practices and for them to look to alternative ways and new technology that will improve on current design methods. Dr. Walton-Macaulay believes that fostering diversity in teaching breeds innovation and is currently focused on engineering education research.Bailey A Weber, Pacific University Second year Pacific University student, majoring in engineering physics. Currently as a student I am preparing to step into an engineering career by participating in field related opportunities and gaining relevant course experience. Being career ready means having experience as a learner, leader, and teammate. The ability to step into a mentoring role opened many doors for myself and
arelatively simple historical engineering tool: the Mariner’s Quadrant. This activity not onlyintroduces students to key engineering principles, but does so in a way that is memorable andengaging. While students enjoy examples of technology that showcase current industries theyaspire to, the response to the Mariner’s Quadrant has been exceedingly positive. The quadrant, aprecursor to sextants and surveying instruments, offers students a tactile, analog experience thataccomplishes modern educational objectives.Through constructing and using the quadrant, students gain direct exposure to the principles ofremote measurement, data collection, and data analysis. They also experience the tangible impactof variable sensitivity and uncertainty in real-world
Paper ID #48333The Narrative Turn in Engineering Education Research: Theory and MethodDr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela (Angie) Minichiello is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Her research examines issues of access, inclusion, and identity in the formation of engineers and a diverse 21st century engineering workforce. Angie received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 for her work with student veterans and service members in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering
by both natural forces and human actions… Whatcom Creek is a great example of the possibility of restoring and maintaining the balance between the engineered world and the natural environment.” “It was quite memorable to think about the early intentions of the railroads and the technology which was used at the time. While I did have a rudimental understanding of the “mill town” past, I didn’t realize that Bellingham produced high-quality coal and continued to be a coal exporter well into the 1900s. Coal, as well as lumber, became prime exports to the south and fueled further by the gold rush in California.” “A lot has changed in two decades, even though it seems like a short time- this shows
couldseek to include industry in smaller ways such as supporting career fairs, panels, clubs, andmentorship programs. They can also consider larger structural support by implementing co-opprograms like those at Drexel University, Northeastern, and Rochester Institute of Technology toname a few. Ultimately, the goal is to make practicing engineers an accessible group toengineering students in ways that allow for more students to have the opportunity to berecognized as engineers.7. Limitations and Future WorkAlthough this work exploring industry recognition experience over time has valuable findings forresearch and education, some limitations must be made explicit to clarify its transferability. Theparticipants in the study were engaged in a four
a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Michigan and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to re-joining Michigan, he was an instructor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Understanding the Development of Professional Skills in Extracurricular Engineering Project TeamsAbstractThis Full Empirical Research Paper investigates how students develop professional skills onextracurricular engineering project teams. Previous literature acknowledges that professionalskills are important for engineering students to learn before entering
Paper ID #46794Examining How Required Courses Shape Industrial Engineering Students’Career ThinkingHayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan Hayley N. Nielsen (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include equity-centered teaching, learning, and curriculum in higher education, with a particular emphasis on STEM fields. She earned a B.S. in Physiology and a M.A. in Teaching and Teacher Education from the University of Arizona.Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan Vibhavari (Vibha) Vempala is a PhD student in
Paper ID #47634Illustrating Meritocracy: (How) Do Canadian Engineers See Social Structure?Ms. Saskia van Beers, University of Toronto Saskia van Beers (she/her) is a current MASc. student studying engineering education under the supervision of Dr. Cindy Rottmann. Her research interests include engineering culture, cultural reproduction and transformation, and structural inequity within engineering.Dr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Leadership Education at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering leadership, ethics, and equity in the
Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs: “If there’s people who can’t access it, then it’s not accessible.” Emily Landgren Maura Borrego Walker Department of Mechanical Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA Austin, TX, USA emilyland@utexas.edu maura.borrego@austin.utexas.eduAbstract—This research paper explores what
Paper ID #47546Challenges in Engineering Statics: Students’ Perceptions of Their DifficultiesMrs. Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami is a third-year PhD Candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research interests include competency development, graduate education, the transfer of learning, school to work transition for engineering students, use of technology in engineering education, students retention in engineering programs and motivation of students in engineering education.Dr. Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska
Paper ID #46813Stakeholder-Informed Review of a First-Year Engineering Program ´Dr. Juan David Ortega Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, Juan also
Paper ID #47211Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering: Benefits and Barriers forFacultyDr. Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama Christy Wheeler West is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of South Alabama, where she also serves as Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. She holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. from the University of Alabama.Dr. Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University Professor and Head, Chemical and Materials Engineering ©American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #45821Autonomy, Motivation, and Inclusive Teaching: Engineering Museum ExhibitClass ProjectDr. Lauren H. Logan, Ohio Northern University Dr. Lauren H. Logan is an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Ohio Northern University. Her expertise lies at the cross-section of engineering, policy, economics, and biology as they relate to both water and energy resources. Dr. Logan is developing new research interests in engineering education, with particular emphasis on life cycle assessment (LCA) in the classroom, as well as motivation and inclusive teaching practices. Dr. Logan’s research group has
Paper ID #45721THE DEVELOPMENT & INSTRUMENTATION OF A MICROCONTROLLEDSMART MAILBOXDr. Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University Cyril B. Okhio is a Faculty at the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering & Engineering Technology, Kennesaw State University and an Adjunct Professor at Clark Atlanta University’s Dual Degree Engineering Program. He earned his B.S. (Engineering) and Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) degrees from and was an (Science and Engineering Research Council) SERC Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of London. He is registered as a Chartered Professional Engineer (C.Eng., C.PEng
Paper ID #46367How to Cultivate Digital Engineering Management Talents: A Case on the”Digital Intelligence Innovation and Management” Engineering Doctoral ProgramYuxin Xue, Zhejiang University Yuxin Xue is a Ph.D student in the School of public affairs, Zhejiang University. Her research interests include Science and Technology Management.Prof. Tuoyu Li, Zhejiang University Tuoyu Li is a associate professor of the Institute of China’s Science, Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University. His research interests include Engineering Education, Science Technology and Education Policy.Min Ye, Zhejiang University Min
and construction, 3D printing and the use of robotic technology to complement 3D printing in construction, and modeling the behavior of structures under typical and extreme loading conditions. Dr. Elhouar has authored and co-authored numerous conference and journal publications, he has co-authored one textbook on mechanics of materials, and he is currently authoring a textbook dealing with the design and construction of steel buildings.Phuong Nguyen, South Dakota State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Investigating the Need for Integrating Automation in Construction CurriculaAbstractAutomation has been playing an
evaluation strategies focused on invention and science education.Dr. Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) Dr. Nathan W. Hartman is the Dauch Family Professor of Advanced Manufacturing in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University, Director of the Digital Enterprise Center, and Director of the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) at West Lafayette. Professor Hartman’s research areas focus on the digital transformation of the manufacturing enterprise; tools and methods for model-based definition creation and use in design, production, and sustainment environments; and data interoperability and standards. Funding for his research has come from a variety of sources
Director of the School of Education where she oversees undergraduate and graduate programs in education. She has expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning, assessment, student success and student affairs leadership. ¨ E. Kremer, University of DaytonDr. Gul G¨ul E. Kremer received her PhD from the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering of Missouri University of Science & Technology. Her research interests include multi-criteria decision analysis methods applied to improvement of products and systems. She is a senior member of IIE, a fellow of ASME, a former Fulbright scholar and NRC Faculty Fellow. Her recent research focus includes sustainable product design and enhancing
thinking into curricula to foster creativity, problem-solving skills.Dr. Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Corey Schimpf is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo. He is the Past Division Chair for the Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) for the American Society of Engineering Education. His research interests include engineering and human-centered design, advancing research methods, and technology innovations to support learning in complex domains. He has a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education.Dr. Carolyn S Giroux, Wentworth Institute of Technology Carolyn Giroux is an instructional designer at Wentworth
Paper ID #46073Identifying the Learning Needs of Construction Professionals for ArtificialIntelligenceDr. Sooin Kim, Wayne State University Dr. Sooin Kim obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she earned a master’s in Construction Engineering and Management. She also holds a bachelor’s in Economics from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea. She is actively involved in research related to engineering education, engineering technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, construction economics, data analytics, and infrastructure
Paper ID #47393BOARD # 378: Improving Student Design Through Critical Evaluation: Resultsfrom Four Years of Learning by Evaluating (LbE) ResearchDr. Andrew Jackson, University of Georgia Andrew Jackson is an Assistant Professor of Workforce Education at the University of Georgia. His teaching and research interests are to support design-based learning and teaching in technology and engineering contexts. His past work has bridged cutting-edge soft robotics research to develop and evaluate novel design experiences in K-12 education, followed students’ self-regulation and trajectories while designing, and produced new
Reality(AR/VR) [1] and the overarching influence of AI, which has been a key characteristic since the E.D. 4.0-I.D. 4.0revolution [12]. These attributes are also commonly identified as key enabling technologies characterizing theE.D./I.D. 4.0 to E.D./I.D. 5.0 revolution [51] and learning [50]. In a post-pandemic, more digitally shifted world,Education 5.0 holds the potential to facilitate a more individual, learner-centric environment that leverages the latesttechnological and pedagogical resources to empower the student [2,3]. A transition from a higher educationenvironment to a workplace requires graduates to possess academic and practical readiness [49]. A direct consequenceof this integration is the emergence of pedagogy, engineering
the Women in Engineering Division (WIED) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and an associate researcher in the STEM Latin America Network, specifically in the STEM + Gender group. Her research interests are diverse and focus on university education in STEM fields, faculty and professional development, research-based methodologies, and the use of evaluation tools and technology for education. She is also passionate about investigating conceptual learning in abstract physics topics, developing strategies to improve the retention of first-year engineering students, and enhancing skills and competencies in higher education. Additionally, Monica is dedicated to exploring gender issues in STEM
engagement with complex, forward-thinking concepts, preparing studentsfor the future of the built environment. Recommendations for enhancing assignment design andexpanding the scope of student interactions are also discussed.IntroductionThe construction industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the increasing emphasison sustainability, technological innovation, and adaptive thinking in designing and managingfuture built environments. To prepare students for these shifts, construction engineering andmanagement educators must integrate tools and assignments that cultivate critical skills such asdigital literacy, problem-solving, and creative thinking [1]. This work-in-progress paperexamines how first-year Construction Management (CM
Paper ID #47223Assessing Academic Progress in First-Year Engineering and First-GenerationCollege Students Through Engineering Design Graphics CoursesDr. Erik Schettig, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Erik Schettig is a lecturer in the Technology, Engineering, and Design Education program area of the Department of STEM Education in the College of Education at NC State University. His research interests include developing open-access engaging STEM curricula for K-12 teachers and guiding students in technology, engineering, and design education teacher licensure.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University at
, one focused on development of an apparatus for testing flocculation of small particles, andanother on developing a vibration test platform for experiments on bubbles under vibration.Zahraee [9] also described how the College of Technology (COT) at Purdue UniversityNorthwest (PNW) has pushed to increase engagement with local industry to both direct capstoneprojects for students and work as consultants for student-led capstone projects. Zahraee explainsan initiative within the construction engineering and management technology program that takesthe involvement with industry a step further by allowing students to use an existing technologyin combination with research to create a new, efficient technological application in construction.The
tools not only contributes to current projects, butpotentially helps in the development of future tools as well. This training should start at the mostformative steps; construction engineering and management programs must embrace this burdenof preparing its graduates for work in environments dominated by AI.The benefits of the integration of AI in construction practice have been enumerated by manyresearchers and even labeled as indisputable [1]. According to Regona et al. [2], the benefits ofthe use of AI include the prevention of cost overruns, improvements in safety, increasedefficiency in management of project plans, and growth of productivity on sites. They also statedthat the use of AI technologies has enhanced automated processes
Correspondence email: daniela.galatro@utoronto.caAbstractIndustry 5.0 (I.D. 5.0) envisions an efficient, productive industry with a strong societal role.Education 5.0 (E.D. 5.0) fosters human-centric, personalized, and collaborative learning,integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).Chemical Engineering (Chem Eng) courses like Process Design and Plant Design require studentsto integrate knowledge across disciplines to solve complex engineering problems. This workidentifies gaps in aligning I.D. 5.0 with E.D. 5.0 and present strategies for revamping CHE 334(Team Strategies for Engineering Design), a bridge course between Process Design and the PlantDesign capstone, emphasizing teamwork, leadership
to be STEM strong in knowledge and skills. She is an assistant professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and serves as the director for the University of Texas El Paso’s YES! She Can and STEMShine programs.Victor Manuel Garcia Jr., Victor Garcia is a doctoral student at The University of Texas at El Paso and a research assistant of the Yes She Can program from the College of Education. His research topics are in the areas of characterization and design of pavement materials, civilMs. Sarah Huizar, University of Texas at El Paso Sarah Huizar is a Program Manager for UTEP’s Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREATE). She works across grants as a mentor and project coordinator