includes: transportation infrastructure planning and design, infrastruct ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engagement in Practice: A Case Study in Construction Engineering Practicum Course at The CitadelIntroductionSuccessful Construction Engineering programs engage students in meaningful projects thatmotivate them to exceed minimum expectations. Undergraduate capstone projects, ofteninvolving real clients, site visits, and milestone briefings, prepare students for professional roles.However, students sometimes overlook the community impact of their work. Beyond estimates,schedules, analyses, and design, hands-on construction experience is essential. While
undergraduate students fromunderrepresented groups. The desired outcome of this project is to generate interest among theseundergraduate students to explore careers and graduate study in the field of pavementengineering. Another outcome is to expose students in general to the research process and how toget involved in undergraduate research and later apply to graduate school. In addition, we hope toprovide a framework for a low barrier to entry competition which can be replicated in otherregions of the country but does not require participating universities to have extensive laboratoryor computational facilities. In fact, this framework may be replicable at the high school level infuture competitions. This paper presents a literature review on the
using their engineering judgment. Building upon these suggestions,our funded project will leverage data gathered from students and design instructors to assess thestrengths, limitations, and negative consequences of employing Generative AI in design pedagogy.IntroductionGenerative AI presents novel and unprecedented pedagogical possibilities, and there is a currentemphasis on developing resources for the responsible use of Generative AI in many sectors of theUS [1], including education [2]. As indicated in Biden’s 2023 Executive Order on Safe, Secure,and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence [3], it is a national imperative to develop resources for “theresponsible development and deployment of AI in the education sector” that promote “safe
Paper ID #47786BOARD # 391: LSAMP/B2B: C6-LSAMP – Reflections on C6’s Fall UndergraduateResearch SymposiumProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), has served as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the Two-Year College
example, work by Borrego et al.(2013) systematically explored how team-based projects are utilized in engineering education tomeet various “professional” learning outcomes [15]. This study explored the professional learningoutcomes aimed at by team projects and identified common negative team behaviors that educatorstried to reduce. It highlighted a gap between the desired educational outcomes and the use ofresearch-based methods to achieve them. This further emphasizes the need to better understandthe motivations and learning objectives within specific teamwork contexts to inform pedagogicaldecisions.MethodsSurvey Development and DisseminationTo explore the landscape of teamwork in engineering classrooms, a survey tool was developed
Paper ID #47434GIFTS: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Foster Students’ Sense of Belongingin EngineeringDr. Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Nichole Ramirez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at the University of Texas at El Paso. Previously, she served as the assistant director of Vertically Integrated Projects at Purdue University. Her research focuses on engineering education and the stigma surrounding mental illness. Dr. Ramirez also worked as a research data analyst in Purdue’s Department of Institutional Data Analytics & Assessment. She earned
findings aim to inform curricular improvements and contribute to broader discussions onhow to effectively teach design thinking at the secondary and postsecondary levels.IntroductionEngineering design has long been a central component of ABET-accredited engineeringprograms, with many programs emphasizing the design process early in the undergraduateexperience. First-year design courses are widely implemented, focusing on realistic projects,teamwork, and the integration of technical skills [1], [2], [3]. A spiral curriculum approachreinforces and builds upon design knowledge throughout the four-year program [4]. Thesecurricula aim to develop attributes desired by industry employers and enhance students’ designcompetencies. Engineering design
aerospace at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in community services of offering STEM workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests include dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing, artificial intelligent in Manufacturing, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Engineering History in the First-Year Engineering Experience CourseIntroductionEngineering is not just about designing and
Paper ID #48409Work-in-Progress: KICK 4.0 - AI Chatting Skills in the Engineering LaboratoryMr. Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal Johannes Kubasch is a mechanical engineer and research associate at the Chair of Technical and Engineering Education at the University of Wuppertal. As a engineer in automotive engineering, he initially worked in the automotive supply industry in the development of airbag systems before moving to the University of Wuppertal to work in the field of engineering education. In the past, he worked on the AdeLeBk.nrw project to digitize the university training of prospective teachers at
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and her B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla (same school, different name). At Rose-Hulman, Michelle is co-leading a project to infuse an entrepreneurial-mindset in undergraduate students’ learning, and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Michelle also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwater pollutants in engineered wetlands. Michelle was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and was recognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell Awardee.Sophie Wang, University of Illinois at Urbana
Evaluator for ASEE and represents ASEE on the Engineering Accreditation Commission. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS. He was inducted into the ASEE Hall of Fame in 2023.Amanda Katz, Utah State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From Railroads to Electrified Roadways: How Lessons from United States Engineering Education Can Power Tomorrow's InfrastructureIntroductionSome of the largest engineering projects in the United States have been national infrastructureprojects such as the creation transcontinental railroad and the interstate highway system. Theselarge-scale infrastructure projects require a combination of training
industry project (with Local Company A) Semiconductor internship program launched and promotedThe development of a curriculum that aligns with industry needs is a key focus of thedepartment. Examples include courses specifically designed to emphasize the practicalapplications of semiconductor theory. The instructor and department chair collaborativelydesigned these pilot courses to support the department's efforts to secure additional resources andinitiate a partnership with Local Company A. These courses highlight the importance ofexperiential learning and lab-based education, offering students real-world
Kevin.Balbuena@mail.Citytech.cuny.edu 2 Erick.Cabrera@mail.Citytech.cuny.edu Abstract—In response to the growing demand for efficient enterprise IoT market will expand at a compound annual growthwater management in agriculture, this research presents the rate (CAGR) of 19.4%, reaching $483 billion between 2022 anddevelopment of an Arduino-ESP32 based automated irrigation 2027 [1].system. The project integrates an Arduino microcontroller with anESP32 module to facilitate real-time data collection and control of Often described as machine-to-machine (M2M
Using Student Posters to Investigate the Impact of Inquiry-Based STEM Learning on Rural K-12 Students Alexander Aronov1, Daniel Knight1, Angela Bielefeldt2, Joseph Polman3, and Fabiola Palomar1 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder2Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder 3School of Education, University of Colorado BoulderAbstractThis study examines student posters produced as part of the Colorado SCience and ENgineeringInquiry Collaborative (SCENIC) program, which engages rural K-12 students in inquiry-basedSTEM projects. SCENIC leverages low-cost, portable sensor pods that enable students
Paper ID #46757Educating for DEI in Construction Engineering: Translating Findings onDisability Considerations on Worksites into Pedagogy and Course ContentProf. Sarah Jayne Hitt, New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering Dr. Sarah Jayne Hitt is the Lead for Transferable Skills at the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology and Founding Professor of Liberal Studies at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering in Hereford, UK. She specializes in curriculum development as well as integrating ethics, sustainability, and communication into engineering education, and serves as project manager for the Engineering
maintainingboundaries and focusing on actionable behavior [7]. Many months after the return to in-personlearning, I realized that I had been implementing both parenting and MHW communication skillsin the classroom with greatly improved confidence and student outcomes. I felt frustrated that Icould have learned such important skills earlier, and even more frustrated at the lack ofappropriate guides for others in my situation. In AY2023-2024, I participated in ELATES, aprofessional development program for academic leadership in STEM fields. For the requireduniversity-level project, I chose to distill my newfound knowledge into a product that couldbenefit faculty like myself. The final product and editable source files are available atEngineering Unleashed[8
Paper ID #47018Exploring Collaborative Success of Undergraduate Students within a CyberlearningEnvironment Using GamificationMr. Gabriel Eduardo Prieto, Florida International University Gabriel E. Prieto received his BS in Computer Science from Florida International University (FIU) in 2022, and MS degree in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence from FIU in 2024. He is currently the lead iOS developer on an NIH-funded project and anticipates joining a startup company that will leverage the technology developed through this project.Neila Bennamane, Florida International University Neila has a Bachelors of Science in
Vehicle Technology Systems.Dr. Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC Michael Preuss, EdD, is the Co-founder and Lead Consultant for Exquiri Consulting, LLC. His primary focus is providing assistance to grant project teams in planning and development, through research and external evaluation, and as publication support. Most of his work is completed for Minority-Serving Institutions and he publishes regarding findings on a regular basis.Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Initial Results of Chemical and Electrical & Computer Engineering Mixed Reality Lab Modules – Work in ProgressAbstractThis Work in Progress
encourages sociotechnical thinking and practice. The second usedan FOK approach to bring together welding students from a community college andundergraduate metallurgical engineering students to work together on a shared design project.We find that the project helped the engineering students appreciate the FOK of the weldingstudents, laying the groundwork for greater mutual understanding and respect.IntroductionEngineering remains a profession that is dominated by white, able-bodied heterosexual men,despite decades of efforts to broaden participation and support the success of students from otherbackgrounds [1]. Enhancing minoritized students’ senses of belonging – in both engineering as afield and in its educational institutions – is frequently
education, Jennifer taught middle school science for 15 years and earned a BS in Biological Sciences and an MS in Environmental Sciences. She led the Creative Engineering Design project to advance the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center’s roadway electrification efforts in the pre-college engineering space.Dr. Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder Nick Stites is the Director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at CU Boulder and an instructor with the Integrated Design Engineering program. Dr. Stites is the principal investigator (PI) of the Denver-Metro Engineering Consortium, which is a partnership between local community colleges and universities to support engineering pathways for
essential to educateand inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at all levels.This effort will help sustain a robust pipeline of future engineers and computer scientists.Engineering, in particular, plays a vital role due to its profound impact on all sectors of society,industries, the economy, national security, and the educational community. Additionally, thegrowth of the Information Technology (IT) sector and related computer industries is projected toincrease exponentially over the next decade. For instance, the medical and healthcare industrieswill demand innovative hardware and software solutions to manage healthcare systems effectively.This demand is expected to drive a 12.9% growth in engineering and
-based capstone design project. This two-semester, four course, 11 credit hoursequence includes both engineering and technical communication courses and is co-taught byengineering and communications instructors. Each student invests nearly 500 hours in a team-based project. Each team of six to nine (or more) students completes the design, fabrication andflight testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Students document their work through four writtenreports and eight oral presentations (i.e., design reviews and test readiness reviews). While eachteam member has a distinct technical role, all work is completed collaboratively [1], [2].The intensity of the project and its collaborative nature present unique challenges for bothcapstone students and
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presenting them back to the group. Analysis and interpretation use the generated data fromthe discussion to develop a model or answers to the particular questions. Based on the synthesisof the core ideas in the workshops, we have begun to engage small groups in implementingefforts. This aspect of the project is ongoing. In evaluation activities, the team extracted theresults to make sense of how the results can be practically used. Finally, in communication, theresults are shared more broadly with the community. This paper is the progress to date on ourefforts. Although not all collaborative inquiry models or practice reports incorporated every oneof these characteristics, most examples included a majority of them. Furthermore, while
, respectively. Dr. Yang’s research interests include Computer-Aided Design, Computer-Aided Engineering, and Geometry Modeling and Multimedia.Chun Kit Chan, The University of Hong Kong Ryan Chan Chun Kit is a Technical Officer with a title of Student Project Development Officer of Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering, the University of Hong Kong. During his experience working in Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, Ryan has been involving in numerous teaching, development and outreach programmes. Throughout his academic journey, Ryan has excelled in various engineering projects and research endeavours. He has been actively involved in designing workshops on cutting-edge technologies such as embedded systems
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Generation (RAG) system for research-related inquiries at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hossain has published over two dozen peer-reviewed articles in areas including data science, computer algorithms, graph theory, network visualization, information retrieval, information visualization, machine learning, natural language processing, and database systems. He actively collaborates with external groups, students, and researchers at the University of Arizona on a wide range of research projects. With over 20 years of professional experience in research, IT systems development, team management, and innovation, Dr. Hossain is passionate about designing data science systems and leading efforts to solve the university’s
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Unlock the Mystery: Puzzle Box Marlon Jost1,3, Umme Hani Bootwala1,2, Don Heiman1 and Haridas Kumuraku1 1 Department of Physics, 2Department of Chemical Engineering, 3Khoury College of Computer Science Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115 USA Abstract—This project develops an interactive are needed to power the chip, while the other legs are set to be anpuzzle box with an electronic locking mechanism to engage input or output
interdisciplinary research projects focused on institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Antarjot Kaur is currently a Ph.D
secured multiple grants for innovative projects. A senior member of IEEE, he actively contributes to the field through publications and conference presentations. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Case Studies of ChatGPT for Embedded Systems TeachingAbstractThe rise of AI technology, particularly Generative AI, has significantly transformed the landscapeof higher education. Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, has been extensively studied in fields likeComputer Science to assess its effectiveness in enhancing learning. However, its impact on morespecialized areas, such as bare-metal embedded systems, remains underexplored. Bare-metalembedded systems, which include hardware (e.g