Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of the U.S. White House endorsed initiative Algebra by 7th Grade, the Commission for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ASEE MIND, the Smithsonian Science Education Center’s Advisory Committee for ’Zero Barriers in STEM Education,’ board member for the Northeast STEM Starter Academy of Mount Vernon, NY, and the Florida-based STEM Xposure. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
Paper ID #49600Designing and Developing Summer K-12 STEM Outreach Programs Througha Tenure-Track Faculty’s PerspectiveDr. Nathan Galinsky, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Dr. Nathan Galinsky is a tenure-track faculty in the chemical engineering department at WVU Tech since 2019. He has been actively involved in outreach within the university running six summer outreach programs since 2021 and being actively involved within the department and university in K-12 outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. His educational research interests are on K-12 outreach, developing more engaging out of class
success in engineering. Justin completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education (’22) and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics (’21) at Purdue University, and two B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Secondary Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (’17). Atop their education, Justin is a previous NSF Graduate Research Fellow and has won over a dozen awards for research, service, and activism related to marginalized communities, including the 2020 ASEE ERM Division Best Diversity Paper for their work on test anxiety. As a previous homeless and food-insecure student, Justin is eager to challenge and change engineering engineering education to be a pathway for socioeconomic mobility and broader systemic
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
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Employee Attrition: Leveraging Machine Learning Explainability to Identify Key Predictors of Turnover Dinh Cuong Nguyen Gregory Lovisolo Dan Tenney School of Engineering Ernest C. Trefz School of Business School of Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA dinguyen@my.bridgeport.edu
students.Developed teaching methodology has a potential to make the understanding of complexmathematical models faster for undergraduate students.References[1] A. K. Sony, B. Bhushan and R. Astya, ”Revolutionizing Transportation System Using Artificial Intelligence Technique,” 2023 International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Intelligent Systems (ICCCIS), Greater Noida, India, 2023, pp. 1171-1176, doi: 10.1109/ICCCIS60361.2023.10425111.[2] K. Holeyannavar, A. C. Giriyapur and R. P. Tapaskar, ”Artificial Intelligence Based Intelligent Social Humanoid Robot – Ajit 2.0,” 2019 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control Systems (ICCS), Madurai, India, 2019, pp. 875-878, doi: 10.1109/ICCS45141.2019.9065883.[3] G
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change.Establishment of Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access and GIANTProgramIn 2019, the Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA), referred to as theIDEA Institute, was established in response to a recommendation from The Grainger College ofEngineering Diversity Committee to form an institute which would be responsible forunderstanding the national and institutional landscape of DEI and evaluating the College’spractices and policies that impact broadening participation among students, faculty, and staff.This research-based institute would also serve as the focal point for DEI activities. In practice,the IDEA Institute acts as a hub for innovation through social justice by encouraging andstrengthening IDEA at all levels
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Innovation, Technology, and Teacher Leadership Development through Online Professional Development Courses in Saudi Arabia Nadia Albishi, Peter Cavanaugh School of Engineering and Technology University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT I. INTRODUCTIONAbstract - This study investigates the relationship betweenonline professional
classroom environments.However, while research trends indicate interest in studying faculty development, there is limitedresearch on faculty motivations specifically, as indicated by a 2019 search that identified 579publications for ‘faculty + development’ but only 87 publications for ‘faculty + motivation’ [24].Understanding faculty motivations for engaging in faculty development programs is essential fordesigning effective faculty development programs that align with faculty interests andinstitutional goals.Despite the recognized importance of CRP, there is limited research on the specific motivationsof engineering faculty to participate in faculty development programs focused on these inclusiveand equitable pedagogical approaches. This paper
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computer vision andmachine learning, are revolutionizing multiple industries [1]. Many companies have integratedAI and machine learning platforms into their customer user face and employee workflowsoftware. This trend calls for preparing the next generation of learners for this transformation,which requires innovation in the education sector, especially within the K-12 system [2].ImageSTEAM, an NSF-funded initiative, was created in 2019 to bridge this gap by empoweringmiddle school educators to integrate visual computing and AI technologies into their classrooms.The program provides professional development workshops for teachers and co-creates learningmodules with researchers, fostering a learning environment where students engage with AIconcepts
Paper ID #45487Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in EngineeringDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching
engineering coursework. Professor Finelli is a fellow of both the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). She previously served as deputy editor for the Journal of Engineering Education, associate editor for the European Journal of Engineering Education, and associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Education. She founded the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at University of Michigan in 2003 and served as its Director for 12 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: Perceptions of InstructionalPractices among EngineeringCollege Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Thermal Management Strategy of a Small Scale Data Center Karen Garza Nhat Pham Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, USA Bridgeport, USA kgarza@my.bridgeport.edu nhatpham
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. The Intersection of AI, Creativity, and Design Thinking: Implications for Artists, Artworks, and Museums Haneen Alzahrani Arthur C. McAdams III Department of Technology Management Department of Technology Management University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport, CT halza@my.bridgeport.edu
Braille, a script that translates typed computer text into a 3D printable braille lithophane, which was nominated for best student paper at the 2024 ASEE NCS Conference. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work In Progress: “Spark of Imagination: Creating Interactive Elements On Student Tours” Dax Amburgy Grant Bell Grace Hattery Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Student Undergraduate Student Undergraduate Student Logan Hille Lincoln Kuba Katherine O’Connell Computer
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2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Challenges in Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Engineering and Higher Education PS. Dhanasekaran Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology State University of New York (SUNY Canton), Canton, NY USA. dhanasekaran@canton.edu evolved into intelligent tutoring systems (ITS), whichAbstract
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Exploring AI in Education: A Review of Its Impact on Classrooms, Learning Management, and Pedagogical Strategies Susrutha Babu Sukhavasi Suparshya Babu Sukhavasi Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Wentworth Institute of Technology University of New Haven Boston, MA, USA. West Haven, CT, USA. sukhavasis@wit.edu
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Enhancing Engineering Curricula Through Laboratory-based Learning: Pedagogical Approaches, Challenges, and Innovations Marvin Gayle, Danny Mangra Queensborough Community College The City University of New York [CUNY] Queens New York, USA Abstract—Laboratory-based instruction is a critical underscore ways to evaluate the effect of laboratory education oncomponent of engineering education. It
. Dewsbury and C. J. Brame, “Inclusive Teaching,” LSE, vol. 18, no. 2, p. fe2, Jun. 2019, doi: 10.1187/cbe.19-01-0021.[12] D. Mitchell and D. Sutherland, What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education: Using Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies, 3rd ed. Third edition. | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020.: Routledge, 2020. doi: 10.4324/9780429401923.[13] S. Brookfield, Becoming a critically reflective teacher, 1st ed. in The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1995.[14] L. Schlemer, L. De Greef, and T. Harding, “Stories of Change: Faculty in Reflective Dialogues,” in 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Columbus, Ohio: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2017, p
its various academic programs [2]. UCD lists five reasonsfor performing research by undergraduate students. According to UCD, these are: 1. Exploring career directions 2. Building transferable skills and enhancing resumes 3. Learning to publicly advocate for and defend work 4. Getting a leg up on graduate or professional school 5. Contributing knowledge and impacting the worldAlthough it has some obstacles and challenges, a paper in the 123rd annual ASEE conference inLouisiana in 2016 demonstrated that undergraduate research still has many benefits, as perceivedby the students themselves [3]. The paper was on the efficacy of undergraduate research basedon a survey of undergraduate students. The students’ most common
, Justin is a previous NSF Graduate Research Fellow and has won over a dozen awards for research, service, and activism related to marginalized communities, including the 2020 ASEE ERM Division Best Diversity Paper for their work on test anxiety. As a previous homeless and food-insecure student, Justin is eager to challenge and change engineering engineering education to be a pathway for socioeconomic mobility and broader systemic improvement rather than an additional barrier. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized reviewAbstract:This systematized literature
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Exploring optical microscopy methods to measure size distribution of airborne particles Alexander Puttré Vinh V. Vu Department. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wentworth Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, USA Boston, USA apputtre@gmail.com vuv1
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Design and Testing of a Heavy-Lift UAV for Obstacle Avoidance Using Multi-Sensor Fusion Gabriel Grant Djedjiga Belfadel David Haessig School of Engineering and School of Engineering and Robotics in Flight, LLC Computing Computing New Jersey, USA Fairfield University Fairfield University Fairfield CT, USA Fairfield CT, USA Abstract— Unmanned Aerial
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. The Utilization of AI in Engineering Design A Business Approach Eric P. Flynn Arthur McAdams College of Engineering, Business, and Education College of Engineering, Business, and Education University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA Bridgeport, CT, USA erflynn@my.bridgeport.edu
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Data-Driven Decision Making for Enrollment Trends and Educational Policy Analysis in Higher Education Shruti Brahma Siddhant Alhat Rajendra Ardiana Sula Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Department of Electrical and Computer University of New Haven University of New Haven CT, Engineering, CT, USA USA Computer Science, sbrah2@unh.newhaven.edu
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Teaching Students Essential Survival Skills in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, and Cybersecurity AwarenessTeresa Piliouras, Steffi Crasto, Chinmay Dharap, and Navarun Gupta Pui Lam Yu Department of Electrical EngineeringCenter for Advanced Research on Emerging Technologies University of Bridgeport TCR, Inc. Bridgeport, CT, United States Weston