our teaching.IntroductionOn Monday, November 4, 2024, during a closed-book test for Statics given on computers, onestudent saw another copy a question, paste it into ChatGPT, and enter the answer just before timeran out on the test.The student cheated, of course, but the argument was made that the test question which askedanything that easily answered by a computer isn’t a good question to ask anymore. For some portionof our teaching careers, it was still good practice to make sure that the students knew the basicsbecause they might not always have a search engine handy. At this time and in the future, it is timeto assume that the students will always be able to look things up easily and quickly.At its heart, education is about preparing our
Science, focusing on healthcare applications, and aims for a career in academia.Cooper Medved, Mississippi State University Senior undergraduate Computer Engineering major at Mississippi State University with research experience in edge computing and real-time data stream processing. Also interested in research involving VLSI design and testing. Plan to pursue a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on VLSI, to further his knowledge and impact in the field.Claire Johnson, Mississippi State University Computer Engineering Senior at Mississippi State UniversityAsad Waqar MalikProf. Samee U Khan, Mississippi State University ©American Society for Engineering
to increased student persistence within their degree [1], studentretention in pursuit of science careers [2], and increased rate of graduate education [3]. Inparticular, researchers have noted that undergraduate research creates pathways for minority andunderrepresented students to pursue careers in science and foster a diverse STEM workforce[2][4]-[5].Mentorship is also viewed as a strategy that helps students define career pathways [6]. Thecombination of research experiences and mentorship has been shown to increase a student’sinterest in both learning and STEM that is sustainable [7]-[8]. For example, [7] found that facultymentorship as an environmental factor led to positive outcomes on a student’s motivation toachieve. The inclusion of
new instrument - the Academic and Career Cultural Wealth (ACCW) scale - tomeasure Latine STEM students’ Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) and its relationship to STEMidentity (Estrada et al., 2011; Yosso, 2005). We focus on Latine students, in particular, because theyremain underrepresented in STEM despite a strong desire to enter these fields. Latines make up 16% ofthe U.S. adult population, but only 6% of STEM research doctorates, and 17% of the U.S. labor force, butonly 8% of STEM workers (Fry et al., 2021). These disparities do not result from lack of interest, as theproportion of Latine freshmen intending to major in STEM (42%) remains higher than that of White(37%) students (National Science Board, 2018). Instead, the blame lies in
applications of autonomy to the maritime environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering for One Planet Sustainable Engineering Leadership Microcredentialthrough General Education Credits with Maritime TargetsBackgroundThis paper details the first stages of a pilot project to generate meaningful student experienceswithin the general education experiences of students at a maritime-focused institution. Theprimary goal of this effort is to create engineers who are trained to see their non-major courses asboth meaningful and impactful for their careers while learning how to mentor others. This will beaccomplished by collaboratively developing a series of courses offered outside of theengineering
one of the most fruitful experiences of my academic career." Students highlighted the collaboration between distance and on-campus participants as a unique strength of the course. At the start of the semester students provided a bio outlining their industry experience, academic background, and technical skills. These bios were used to form diverse groups that deliberately paired individuals with complementary expertise and perspectives. The resulting collaborative environment mirrored the dynamics of professional interdisciplinary projects, fostering teamwork, knowledge sharing, and innovative problem- solving
National Laboratory. As part of the Center for the Space Environment Modeling at University of Michigan, she was a core member of the software developing team for the Space Weather Modeling Framework. She is a recent awardee of the NSF CAREER, NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator and Air Force Young Investigator Program awards.Nan Kang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Nan Kang is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also earned her B.S. degree. She is currently collaborating with Prof. Raluca Ilie to develop a self-guided virtual reality learning tool focused on enhancing the study of electromagnetism
University of Michigan and has been an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As part of the Center for the Space Environment Modeling at University of Michigan, she was a core member of the software developing team for the Space Weather Modeling Framework. She is a recent awardee of the NSF CAREER, NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator and Air Force Young Investigator Program awards. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 BYOE: Building Robust VR Learning Environments: Best Methods to Visualize divergence-free Vector FieldsIntroductionThe theory of electromagnetism (E&M), encapsulated in the four Maxwell’s equations, is at thecore of
impact their learning the most. The priority of the learning environmentamong the online, in-class, and hybrid learning options, participants choices depended on their lifeconditions that relied on having a family, a part time or full-time job, and availability of thecoursework in the associated environmentKeywords: Cybersecurity education, cybersecurity learning factors, cybersecurity learningenvironments, online learning, in-person learning, hybrid learning, professor, social media, self-study. 1 1. Introduction.Cybersecurity careers are continuing to increase with the demand rate increasing over time. Theanalysis presented in the Cybersecurity
. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on engineering culture, workplace preparedness and career trajectories of undergraduate and graduate students, and student well-being. She is the 2025 recipient of the Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award and the Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award.Dr. Yusong Li, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Yusong Li is the
in mechanical engineering is like. During the spring of her freshman year, the student wasendorsed to apply to the internship by one of her professors based on her dedication and merit inhis course. With an ultimate career goal to contribute to advancing technology and innovation,particularly in aerospace engineering, this was a stimulating endeavor she was willing to conquer.A total of 21 projects were presented to the student applicants, and Project 20, “Design andDevelop Test Equipment for Structural Test,” was chosen by her based on her academic andcareer goals in mechanical engineering. Upon being selected, the internship was executed usingfunding from the Department of Education (DOE) through the Minority Science and
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
training instructors can seek.Best Practices Support Learning for EveryoneComputer Science student Imani explained that they feel motivated when the learning isinteresting, authentic, and engaging in the classroom: Trying to find like that value, they may put it in the syllabus or in the beginning like, hey, these are the learning outcomes. This is what you're gonna be learning from it. This is how it's gonna apply to your future career. So that might be some way they're trying to get that interest. Like, hey, this actually does matter.Here, Imani proposes a variety of best teaching practices that include creating well-defined,straightforward learning objectives in the classroom policy and stating how the learning
Energy Efficiency, and assesses operations focusing on environmental and P2 performance to provide recommendations for improvements and related cost savings. He has also been Co-PI of a Source Reduction Grant from EPA and PI for six projects funded by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). He has trained many undergrad and graduate students on energy and environmental assessments.Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University Patricia A. Sullivan serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruitment in the College of Engineering at New Mexico State University. Throughout her career in higher education, Dr. Sullivan has successfully expanded access to NMSU-based services for communities and businesses across New
Paper ID #47755BOARD # 340: Changing Culture: Policies and Practices for Lasting DepartmentalTransformationProf. Kay Wille, University of Connecticut Dr. Kay Wille is a Professor and Interim Director of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Leipzig, Germany. His research focuses on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), concrete durability, and sustainable infrastructure. Dr. Wille is a recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award and the C.R. Klewin
a steptowards addressing these challenges, this project provides financial scholarships to talented,domestic Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering (BECE) students with documentedfinancial need at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI), to relieve some financial pressure and enable scholars to academically thrive and pursuesuccessful careers as engineers. UTSA enrolls approximately 45% first-generation collegestudents; 49% of undergraduates come from low-income communities. Because of ineffectivestructural support in students’ educational pathways, an education debt[7] prevents us fromproperly identifying students’ academic talents[8]. Current systems often identify academic talentwith
engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the
Medicine at UC Davis. Before joining UC Davis, he was a career-track Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU). Dr. Wang is the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Outstanding Early Career Teaching Award, 2023 UC Davis Biomedical Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, and 2022 WSU Reid Miller Teaching Excellence Award.Tiffany Marie Chan, University of California, Davis Tiffany Chan is a 4th-year undergraduate student in biomedical engineering at UC Davis and the recipient of the 2024 ASEE-PSW Section Undergraduate Student Award. She actively contributes to the cube3 Lab, where her interests lie in community building and inclusive practices. Tiffany is involved in various DEI (Diversity, Equity
problem numerically to find asingle answer, are not preparing them for their careers as practicing engineers” (p. 149, [9]). Thisfinding is consistent with other results suggesting a mismatch between the message studentsreceive about engineering practice through their coursework and the reality of engineeringpractice. Recent work developing and studying the effects of open-ended modeling problems define anopportunity to provide students with challenging problems that simultaneously reinforce theirunderstanding of course material while exposing them to the realities of engineering practice [7][8]. Preliminary results from Miel, Swenson, and Johnson (2022) found that “engineeringscience homework in the form of an open-ended modeling problem can
- Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on engineering culture, workplace preparedness and career trajectories of undergraduate and graduate students, and student well-being. She is the 2025 recipient of the Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award and the Henry Y. Kleinkauf Family Distinguished New Faculty Teaching Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Pioneering a Society for Women in Mechanical Engineering Student OrganizationAbstractThis full practice paper discusses
transfer program leaders who participated in structured discussions duringa two-day convening in May 2024. Key findings highlight the importance of academic preparation,articulation agreements, financial aid, summer bridge programs, and industry partnerships infacilitating smoother transitions. This study offers actionable insights for policymakers andeducators seeking to improve transfer pathways in engineering education.IntroductionThe transfer pathway from community colleges to four-year institutions is essential for expandingSTEM career access and meeting workforce demands. However, barriers such as inadequateadvising [1], [2], misaligned curricula [2], [3] and limited support programs [4] disproportionatelyaffect historically marginalized
structured design challenges in fostering engineeringcompetencies, providing actionable insights for integrating similar activities into first-yearengineering curricula. The paper offers practical guidance for educators to adapt this approach,emphasizing iterative learning and real-world problem-solving.Keywords: Design process, Rapid prototyping, First-year engineering, 3D printing1. IntroductionHands-on experiences are central to engineering education, as they enhance theoreticalunderstanding and equip students with critical skills for future careers. Iterative design, a keyaspect of this learning approach, enables students to tackle sophisticated, real-world problemsthrough repeated cycles of testing and refinement.The “Will It Float?” project
Paper ID #47993WIP: Developing a Framework to Accommodate Implementation of PriorLearning Assessment in Engineering Design and CAD CourseDr. Daniel Selvakumar Raja, Greenville University Daniel Raja is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Greenville University. He specializes in mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on solid mechanics and computational solid mechanics. His academic journey and professional career are marked by a dedication to advancing engineering education and research. At Greenville University, Professor Raja is known for his engaging teaching style and his commitment to mentoring
Paper ID #49700WIP Engaging Every Student: Understanding Faculty Perceptions of Access,Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a 2 Year Professional Development SeriesDr. Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine Dr. Harris has worked in postsecondary education for over two decades in various capacities. She began her career at Santa Monica College as a counseling aid at the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services office prior to her role as an Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Southern California. She then moved to Cambridge, MA to pursue her Master’s Degree in Higher Education, with a
environment more engaging, relevant, supportive, and adaptable. 2. Peer Mentor Program: Peer mentors, who are former program participants, provide guidance, encouragement, and support to incoming students. Mentors receive specialized training in leadership and facilitation to optimize their effectiveness. Mentors meet with student teams once per week to help them stay on schedule with their project. Studies show that peer mentorship programs help increase retention rates by offering guidance and support, making students feel more connected and less likely to drop out [5]. 3. Professional Competency Workshops: Workshops address essential academic and career readiness skills. Topics range from student success
, their major,figuring out their path to graduation, and emphasizing the importance of ethics and justice,diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering.Academic Advising General academic advising on courses with a primary focus on the importance of each student planning out their flowcharts for their individual path to graduation given the uniqueness of incoming transfer credit for each student; a discussion on concentrations in the major; senior projects; and how to get involved in researchPeer Review Flowcharts and Career Panel After students completed their flowcharts, they were prepared for more in depth discussion on flowcharts that FTFY students typically learn via word of mouth, including: which classes to avoid
youcan elevate your career” .1. “Write an email with less than 150 words on setting up a meeting with your manager”. With thisscenario we want to continue the practice of having concise but meaningful words. We also want to helpour members to have proper email etiquette.2. “Record yourself having a conversation with your manager about issues you are seeing with yourteam”. Having the proper EQ to be able to bring up flaws in a team or flaws in a process the team is usingis important in having good team chemistry. We do not want our members to dwell on the flaws aperson or process may have, instead we want them to point out the problem and elaborate on thesolution.3. “Record yourself having a conversation with your manager to see where you can
Institution, what fields were you interested in? Did you have any hobbiesrelated to these fields? What were they?Why did those interest you?Were you able to take any math classes prior to college? IF YES: Which ones? Did you enjoy them? Why or why not? IF NO: Move to next questionWere you able to take any science classes prior to college? IF YES: Which ones? Did you enjoy them? Why or why not? IF NO: Move to next questionWhen you first came to Institution, what careers most interested you? Why were you interestedin those careers?Are you involved in any groups on campus? What drew you to those groups?Tell me about your friends on campus, what majors are they in, are they interested in the samesubjects as you?Tell me about your
-course design hasbeen applied to course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), to our knowledge,these principles have not explicitly been applied to a traditional apprenticeship model.IntroductionUndergraduate research experiences (UREs) have become a popular program at manyinstitutions to bridge the gap between theory and practice (Ahmad, 2022), engage students in adiscipline (Drake, 2024), encourage students to pursue advanced degrees (Ahmad, 2022; Drake,2024), and inform students about research career pathways (Ahmad, 2022; Drake, 2024; Siby2024). UREs come in different formats such as course-based undergraduate researchexperiences (CUREs), a traditional research apprenticeship, or some unique hybridization of aCURE and an
development,and curriculum [1]. This EM approach to curriculum is one tool for supporting thedevelopment of sociotechnical engineers—preparing students to solve global engineeringproblems utilizing the KEEN EM framework’s 3Cs: curiosity, connections and creating value.When coupled with engineering thought and action, EM is expressed through collaboration andcommunication and founded on character. The sociotechnical engineer uses both technical andnon-technical (e.g. collaboration and communication) skills in order to work effectively. Theengineering capstone course, as a culminating experience for students preparing to embark ontheir professional careers, serves as an ideal site to further train students to to transfertechnicalknowledge gained from