groupconsciousness [because it strengthens] their ability to membership and social identity as they are factorsidentify injustices, including how technology might that influence collective action (Watts et al., 2011).contribute to injustices” (Kantharajah, 2022, p. 10).Reform in engineering education lies in critical Techniques or carefully developed and testedthinking, engaging in community contexts with a focus approaches are needed for transformingon problem-posing education, and dialogical praxis consciousness (Montero, 2009).to reflect and act (Trbušić, 2014; Kantharajah, 2022). 7 Limited knowledge of
Discriminatory Work Environment factor, underscoring the influence of these factors on workplace experiences. Further, a third of women reported experiencing harassment or discrimination in their current role, indicating this is a persistent issue in the engineering and technology workplace. Our analysis has identified professional stagnation, isolation, and overwork as harmful elements of workplace climate in addition to harassment and discrimination. Future work should investigate these areas and support efforts to improve workplace culture and climate.I . Introduction Diversity in engineering fields is vital to ensure greater innovation and problem
Activities in Electromagnetics Courses at Other InstitutionsThe electrical-engineering curricula at many research-oriented universities favor EM courseswhich are heavy in theory; most hands-on lab activities do not fit within the scope or the timeavailable [1]. Electromagnetic experiments are usually reserved for graduate courses,specialized in high-frequency circuit analysis and/or wireless technologies. Some schools offeradvanced-EM courses as electives; there, circuit design software can be used to draw andsimulate EM structures (e.g. microstrip circuits). Schools equipped with a milling machine canexport those drawings and etch radio-frequency (RF) and millimeter-wave designs (e.g.amplifiers, couplers) [2]. In a dedicated lab course, students
Engineering Network), a learning resource program designedinteractive to inspire creativity among these students. Student to foster creative thinking in engineering. The Keen Program’sfeedback suggested that adding interactive electronic devices to resource, an e-module selectively available to students throughthe module would help to inspire design creativity. Based on this the University’s primary online course content site, was writtenfeedback, the authors suggest implementing a modified KEEN e- to help foster innovation among engineering design students.module that uses advanced technology and/or immersive virtual The module focuses on bringing awareness to the processesreality (VR) to assess and enhance
Paper ID #49750Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for ScientificText Categorization Using Prompt EngineeringAniruddha MaitiSamuel AdewumiTEMESGEN ALEMAYEHU TIKUREZichun WangNiladri SenguptaAnastasiia Sukhanova, Marshall Community & Technical CollegeAnanya Jana, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparative Analysis of OpenAI GPT-4o and DeepSeek R1 for Scientific Text Categorization Using Prompt Engineering Aniruddha Maiti1 , Samuel Adewumi1 , Temesgen Alemayehu Tikure1 , Zichun Wang1 , Niladri Sengupta2 , Anastasiia Sukhanova3 , Ananya Jana3
Background Engineering is largely dominated by cisgender, heterosexual, white men (ASEE, 2023; Lee et al., 2020) LGBTQ+ people in engineering must contend with a heteronormative and hypermasculine climate. (Miller et al., 2020; Cech and Waidzunas 2011) TGNB people face additional discrimination and alienation both on campus and within engineering. (Haverkamp, 2018; Haverkamp et. al. 2019; Campbell‐Montalvo et. al. 2023)Despite broader efforts to improve diversity on college campuses, science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors remain largely dominated by cisgender,heterosexual, white men [3], [4], [5]. In order to create change and
. Concurrently, she examines approaches to enhance workforce development for future and current learners for innovative technologies. She has co-authored 6 book chapters, 100 peer reviewed journal and 103 conference publications. She was recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2023 and Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) in 2013. She received the 2015 Distinguished Engineering Educator Award by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), 2022 WEPAN Exemplary Service Award, 2022 SAMPE DEI Impact Award. She is a life member of SHPE, SWE, NSBE and Girl Scouts and a member of American Chemical Society.Hector R. Siller, University of North TexasDr. Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North
vital role in the automation of manufacturingprocesses. CAM software works with CAD software to convert a 3D model into a set ofinstructions that a machine can use to manufacture a product. CAM software has many benefits,ranging from increased manufacturing efficiency to improved quality control. As Nikolov andPanayotov [12] describe, CAM systems are critical in generating optimal technological strategiesfor machining mold elements using CNC machines. In addition to integrating CAM and otherdigital tools in the engineering design process, CAM software can integrate with additivemanufacturing to further enhance the manufacturing process and increase production efficiency.Feldhausen et al. [13] explored how the use of CAM and AM strategies
systematic reviews and meta-analyses: The PRISMA statement. PLoS Medicine, 6(7), e1000097.Potkonjak, V., Gardner, M., Callaghan, V., Mattila, P., Guetl, C., Petrović, V. M., & Jovanović, K. (2016). Virtual laboratories for education in science, technology, and engineering: A review. Computers & Education, 95, 309-327.Rodriguez, M. A., Thompson, S. E., & Wilson, K. R. (2018). Phased implementation of AI tools in large public universities. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 30(3), 478-493.Roll, I., & Wylie, R. (2016). Evolution and Revolution in Artificial Intelligence in Education. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 26(2), 582-599
Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2introducing a one-hour problem solving course to prepare students for Engineering Statics 1. Thisintervention led to modest increase in the passing rate of Engineering Statics in the first semester, buta study on the long-term effect of this intervention has not been conducted.PLTL is a pedagogical approach that emerged in the 1990s as an active learning approach to enhancestudent learning, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Researchhave shown that PLTL improves student performance, retention, and commitment to engineering 2,3.Contrary to traditional
Patricia Rodriguez The University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractExamining changes in confidence, identity, and attitudes toward science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) careers among Latina/o middle and high school students who are at-riskand low-income is essential for promoting equitable educational opportunities. Conducting thoroughdata collection from community-based STEM programs helps us understand these changes and canguide targeted interventions that empower students in their academic journeys.This quantitative study investigates the effects of an intensive summer pre-engineering programtailored for middle and high school students in a large urban
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. The Relations Between Departmental Communications and External ScholarshipsAwarded to Engineering Undergraduate Students Elizabeth O’Connell Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla, Muhammad Hajj, Ph.D. Stevens Institute of Technology Ph.D., P.E., BCEE Stevens Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Civil, Environmental Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering
education such as broadening participation in engineering, teaching technology innovations, and engineering entrepreneurship, as well as EEE discipline-based topics such as energy-water-environment nexus and sustainable biomanufacturing. Previously, Dr. Zhang was a Teaching Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Virginia University and has successfully led and expanded their summer bridge program for incoming first-year engineering students called Academy of Engineering Success (AcES).Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University PI, is a social sciences researcher at the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in STEM Education. Her research interests include broadening access to and participation in STEM. She
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. WPI Systems Engineering Awareness Digital Badge Program Pilot program in Micro-credentials Terri A. Camesano1, Elizabeth Wilson2, Valerie Smedile Rifkin3 1 Graduate and Professional Studies & Chemical Engineering; 2Systems Engineering Program; 3Academic Technology Center Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA 01609 terric@wpi.edu Abstract— Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has a
North Central Section Conference Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering EducationThe first of these being finding the correct vortex tube to fit the needs of the project. Though vortextubes are not a recent technology, there is not a lot of information regarding different applicationslike the one the team needed it for. Because of this, the team spent a lot of time researching andrejecting varied sizes that would not output the proper velocity needed. After extensive researchand calculations, the team was able to select the correct vortex tube that would be ideal for theapplication.Once the team found the vortex tube that was needed, the next challenge was the size of the tubeitself. To get the velocity needed for the
in the previous course. The course has more reports than theprevious course, and the reports are more involved. Some preliminary results indicate that thestudents can apply the material from the first course and extend it to mid-level course content.IntroductionEngineering jobs frequently involve design, testing, and construction / fabrication. Thoseactivities need to be completed correctly and in a timely manner. However, the results of theactivities must be communicated effectively.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Program Outcome 3 indicatesthat engineering students need to be “able to communicate effectively” [1].In the consulting areas of engineering, written reports are the primary means of communication,but
Paper ID #45817Enhancing Student Engagement in Electrical Engineering: The Impact ofHands-On Learning Tools on Student EngagementDr. Shobhit Aggarwal, The Citadel Dr. Aggarwal earned his Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication from Kurukshetra University, India in 2014, a Masters of Science and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2018 and 2023 respectively. After graduation, he served as an Embedded Firmware Engineer in an IoT-based Engineering organization in Charlotte and held a position as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at a Fortune 500 electrical
Engineering Education, vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 121-130, 2005.[3] A. D. Lantada, "Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Bioengineering," in Handbook on Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technologies for Biomedical Devices, A. D. Lantada, Ed. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2013, pp. 341-354.[4] I. Villanueva, R. L. Manthe, and K. M. Knapstein, "Development of a design-and project- based framework to include scientific reasoning in an undergraduate, introductory-level bioengineering laboratory course," in 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2013, pp. 23.413. 1-23.413. 18.[5] K. Giridharan and R. Raju, "Impact of teaching strategies: demonstration and lecture strategies and impact of teacher effect on academic
industrial and systems engineering (BS and MENG), higher education and student affairs (MSEd), and engineering education (PhD).Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University Malle Schilling is an Assistant Professor in The Polytechnic School. Malle’s primary research areas focus on rural engineering education and how rural students access engineering pathways, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Jacob Grohs is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech with Affiliate Faculty status in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Learning Sciences and Technologies at
mathematical modeling of physiological systems. Before joining Texas A&M, I worked in industry settings to develop various biomedical technologies, ranging from acute neonatal care to long-term space exploration.Jonathan Weaver-Rosen, Texas A&M University Jonathan Weaver-Rosen is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University since August 2021. His research has focused largely on design automation and methodologies – specifically parametric optimization and the design of morphing or otherwise adaptive systems. His passion for teaching lies in preparing future design engineers to properly utilize analysis tools and work effectively as part of a team.Dr
. P., Ko, M. G., Friedrich, P., Jenkins, M., Bryan, M. J., ... & Hayes, S. N. (2017). Speaker introductions at internal medicine grand rounds: forms of address reveal gender bias. Journal of women's health, 26(5), 413-419.Freeman, B., Marginson, S., & Tytler, R. (2014). The age of STEM: Educational policy and practice across the world in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Routledge. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=TxwcBQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&d q=Freeman,+Marginson,+and+Tytler+2015&ots=KnnQxxzaFP&sig=C6tp_NJHu5tvuso EYVpl_PtWoQ0Galinsky, A. D., Todd, A. R., Homan, A. C., Phillips, K. W., Apfelbaum, E. P., Sasaki, S. J
Paper ID #45255Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members’ Personal and ProfessionalPerspectives on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Yvette E. Pearson is the former Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The University of Texas at Dallas. A Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), she is recognized globally for nearly 30 years in higher education, particularly for her work to advance sustainability, access, and opportunity in STEM education and practice. Her
Paper ID #45202Empowering Hispanic Engineers’ Success Towards Graduate Education withHybrid MentorshipFederico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research develops wireless system privacy enhancements for Wi-Fi protocols. While at Illinois, he interned at Apple, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sandia National Labs. He served as the Graduate Ambassador in the SHPE chapter on campus to support a community of Hispanic graduate students in engineering. He has
programs.Confidence in digital tools was relatively high, with 49% feeling very confident. These resultshighlight the need for more interactive and adaptive content, robust technical support, and strongerfeedback mechanisms to enhance learning outcomes. This study provides actionablerecommendations for integrating these improvements into engineering and other higher educationcurricula, bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy to meet student needs effectively ina post-pandemic academic environment.IntroductionBefore the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online learning platforms, existingresearch had already explored student preferences and challenges related to online education [1-4]. Both synchronous and asynchronous modes were gaining
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. On Teaching with AI: The Case of Scientific and Engineering Programming in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Basile Panoutsopoulos Department of Physics and Engineering Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI BPanoutsopoulos@ccri.edu Abstract—In this paper, we present a background on the use Customization: AI-based tools can customize the
collaborationthrough the use of peer reviews and teamwork assessments, enhancing interpersonal skills that arevital for success in professional environments. This multifaceted approach not only better preparesstudents for industry challenges but also supports personal and academic development.ALINGING ENGINEERING CURRICULA WITH INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONSIn today's rapidly evolving engineering landscape, it is essential that curricula emphasize coretechnical knowledge to ensure students are equipped with the expertise needed for problem-solving in real-world scenarios. By aligning foundational courses with current technologies andpractices, as showcased in Table 3, students gain the technical foundation required for effectiveengineering solutions. In addition
-proposedsolutions instead of investigating their own ideas with personal critical thinking. Engagingstudents, from day one, in PBL method exploiting efficiently AI, could result in enhancingmotivation of engineering students, even those lacking scientific prerequisites. Practicalexperiments, like disassembling and reassembling technology, combined with PBL, are expectedto reduce students' apprehension of engineering courses.I. IntroductionThe rapid technological innovations in all sectors such as sustainable infrastructures orautomated machines require more engineers with versatile skills. This demand, thoughinequitably distributed around the world, is a global trend. In the US, the CHIPS and ScienceAct, the estimation is that in the semiconductor industry
aid and others seeing it as a risk to independent critical thinking. This study also exploresstudents’ perspectives on integrating AI into future curricula and highlights their suggestions for itsresponsible and effective adoption in engineering education. IntroductionThe rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the education sector. Engineeringeducation has long been at the forefront of adopting technological innovations, reflecting the field'sdynamic and solution-driven nature. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly, Claude,Gemini, Wolfram Alpha are becoming indispensable to enhance learning experiences1,2. Fromautomated routine reminders to facilitating deeper
/colleges-schools/engineering-computing/engineering/civil- environmental-infrastructure/civil-infrastructure-engineering-bs/#requirementstext[12] Old Dominion University. “Academic Catalog 2024 – 2025: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.” Accessed 9 January 2025. [Online] Available: https://catalog.odu.edu/undergraduate/engineering-technology/civil-environmental- engineering/civil-engineering-bsce/#degreeprogramguidetext[13] Virginia Military Institute. “2024-2025 Academic Catalog: Civil Engineering B.S.” Accessed 9 January 2025. [Online] Available: https://catalog.vmi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=2636&returnto=1395[14] Liberty University. “Course Catalog: Civil Engineering (B.S
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Intentional Infusion of Generative AI in a Human-Machine Systems Engineering Course Assessment with Adoptable and Adaptable Strategies B. Kris Jaeger-Helton Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115 bk.jaeger-helton@northeastern.edu