Paper ID #49421Navigating Challenges: Women teaching faculty members’ experience in theteaching-focused communities of practice in engineeringDr. Yonghee Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Teaching and Learning Specialist Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDr. Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jay Mann is Director of the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education (AE3) in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Mann is a twenty-five-year veteran educator with previous experience as a high
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
interactive learning experiences [3]. Despite theirpotential, the effective implementation of these tools requires addressing non-technical barriers,including maintenance costs and shareability [1]. Additionally, educators need adequate theoreticalsupport and improved model perception to effectively integrate these technologies into curricula.Overall, computational tools offer valuable opportunities for enhancing chemical engineeringeducation when implemented thoughtfully.Spreadsheets, particularly Microsoft Excel, have become a ubiquitous tool in chemical engineeringfor various calculations and process modeling tasks. Excel has been recognized for its utility inroutine engineering calculations and process design. The integration of Visual Basic
ExamsDespite implementing communication strategies as a mean to strengthen student outcomes,engagement, and attainment, researchers have considered alternative pedagogical schemes to reachequivalent results. Innovative teaching methods have emerged as a critical factor in enhancingskills-based subjects such as engineering and technology. According to Naz and Murad (2017),innovative pedagogy is rooted in the belief that every learner has the potential for success whenprovided with the appropriate tools and strategies. These teaching methods recognize the uniquepersonality characteristics of each student and leverage these traits to optimize learning outcomes[14]. This has led to deliberate efforts by engineering faculty of piloting and experimenting
techniques, statistics and applications, data analysis and information methodologies, projects, engineering, economics, and business.Douglas Lee Robertson, Florida International UniversityJulian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University Julian is a graduate research assistant at Florida International University. He holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Arizona. He is pursuing his PhD degree in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has professional experience in Information Technology, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications in international companies such
Paper ID #47895Student perceptions of standards-based grading in a required, introductorytransportation engineering courseDr. Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Elizabeth G. ”Libby” Jones is a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Her areas of specialty are transportation systems, appropriate technology, service learning, and engineering education. She earned her BS in Civil Engineering at Colorado State University and her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She is active in curriculum activities at UNL at the
capabilities, continuouslearning for basic skills, emergency actions, engineering knowledge, ICS principles,psychological readiness, and financial aspect needs to occur among engineering students.AcknowledgmentsThis work was sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AwardNo. 70NANB23H236. Authors thank those who participated in the interviews and groupdiscussions of the current study.References[1] National Center for Health Statistics, “Health, United States – Data Finder.” 2021. Accessed: Jan. 03, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/data- finder.htm?&subject=Emergency%20departments[2] National Centers for Environment Information, “Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters.” Accessed
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Universidad Andr´es Bello in Santiago, Chile. A National Researcher Level 2 (SNI-CONACYT), he has over 20 years of experience in educational research. His work spans conceptual understanding in physics, active learning, AI in education, and STEM interdisciplinarity. He leads initiatives on faculty development, competency assessment, and technology-enhanced learning. With 100+ publications, he integrates educational psychology, digital transformation, and sustainability. Dr. Zavala also pioneers projects using neuroscience tools and learning analytics to improve student engagement and foster innovative, student-centered learning environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education
design teams, including the Virginia Tech chapter of Engineers in Action. ´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 an Affiliate Courtesy Professor at Universidad EAFIT (Colombia). 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 has more than 6 years of professional experience as a practicing engineer, primarily
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teachers develop teaching efficacy and identity as STEM educators. Through her research, Dr. Hammack aims to advance understanding of how to enhance STEM education in rural schools and communities, providing opportunities to meet the unique needs of rural students.Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota Dr. Julie Robinson is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota and the Director of UND’s Center for Engineering Education Research. Her research explores strategies for broadening access and participation in STEM, focusing on culturally relevant pedagogy in science and engineering. She also investigates strategies for increasing representation in STEM through teacher professional learning opportunities
able to vocalize, such as emergingconceptual knowledge [16], including procedural and spatial information [7]. Engineering lab-based courses afford not only collaborative opportunities for discussionsabout concepts but also group interactions with assistive technologies. By providing opportunitiesfor students to meaningfully co-construct their knowledge in discourse (i.e., collaborative learning[17] students may engage in argumentation to negotiate their positions to establish common ground[18]. For example, a student might discuss the phenomena of torsion as a transversely applied pointload to which a peer may counter that it is a force acting at a distance that causes rotation of thecross-section (i.e., argumentation) [12]. Competing
highlight AI's role in providing real-timefeedback, simulating real-world scenarios, and solving complex problems, thus preparingstudents for industry challenges. Additionally, Harris and Kittur [2]emphasize the need forundergraduate engineering students to leverage generative AI, such as large language models, tostay competitive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. However, concerns about theethical use and accuracy of AI-generated content persist, suggesting that AI's integration intocurricula must be carefully managed to avoid undermining academic integrity [3], [4]. Forexample, Peuker [4] investigates the utilization of generative AI among first-year mechanicalengineering students, showing that while students recognize the potential
-layered selection andSBP frameworks.Conclusions and Future WorkThe recruitment process and SBP subsystems have significantly enhanced the likelihood of first-year retention and academic preparedness among low-income engineering scholars. Futureefforts will focus on tracking academic performance every semester, monitoring shifts inengineering majors, and evaluating career outcomes. Enhancements to mentoring frameworkswill address persistent barriers, such as financial literacy and mental health support. Long-termstudies will provide insights into the program’s sustained impact on scholar success.AcknowledgementThe National Science Foundation supported this work through the Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM
betterment of humanity. She is currently a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) working across the education, engineering, and technology innovation directorates. Prior to joining NSF for a second stint, Olga served as the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2024) from launch to accreditation and led transformational change with a vision to Educate the Whole Engineer for Human Flourishing and positioned Wake Forest Engineering as the 14th Best Undergraduate Engineering Program (2023 US News Report, among 275 US institutions). At Wake Forest University, she had led transformational change to reimagine and rethink engineering education and higher education. Olga has a PhD in
inalmost every industry that relies on engineering components or equipment. They are written byexperts with knowledge and expertise in a particular field. Sources for Engineering Codes and StandardsASME standards: https://www.asme.org/codes-standardsASTM standards: https://www.astm.org/Standard/standards-and-publications.htmlISO and ANSI standards: https://asq.org/quality-resources/ansi-standardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology: https://www.nist.gov/Sustainability Outcomes ● An ability to recognize ethical and professional codes of conduct in engineering design. ● An ability to comprehend the interconnection between environmental, social, and economic systems in relation to sustainability
Paper ID #48158Engineering in Clinical Practices: An Evidence-Based Review of Two-CourseSequenceCharlotte Da Jung Sevrain, Vanderbilt University Charlotte Sevrain is a junior at Vanderbilt University, pursuing a degree in Biomechanical Engineering. She serves as an undergraduate research intern with the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE), where she has contributed to innovative research for a year.Nathan Zhang, Vanderbilt University Nathan Zhang is a undergraduate studying biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University working on biomedical engineering education in conjunction with the Vanderbilt
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technical and educational research. She also holds an M.S.E. in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a B.S.E. in civil engineering from Case Western Reserve University, both in the areas of structural engineering and solid mechanics.Dr. Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles Gustavo Menezes is a professor of civil engineering in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology. His technical research has focused on subsurface water quality and availability. He is interested in investigating the physicochemical processes related to water infiltration through the vadose zone using lab experiments and computer models. More specifically, his research uses
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-ChampaignNancy Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignGrace Elizabeth SlettenAdelia Solarman, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a master’s student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with interests in CS education and AIGCDr. Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Pablo Robles-Granda is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned
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Energy storage Communications Aerospace management Technology Degrees MechEng BS; MechEng BS MechEng BS; MBA MechEng BS; Eng. MBA Management MS3.2 IM Pilot ProgramWe selected two sections (“classes” henceforth) of the same introductory engineering projectscourse to include IMs, both instructed by us (the authors). The classes were both organized intosix teams of 5-6 students. Each class had similar demographics and were held at different timesin the same classroom, which was set up with six large tables, one for each team. The classes metin the early afternoon three times per week for
Paper ID #48067Servingness in Engineering Higher Education: The Crucial Role of Latine/HispanicTeaching Focused FacultyMr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her
Paper ID #46376Student Self-Reported Knowledge Gains from Reflection Implementation inTwo Biological and Agricultural Engineering CoursesChristopher Isaac Camacho, University of Texas at El Paso Christopher Camacho is an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering Innovation and Leadership with a concentration in Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. He serves as a teaching assistant and student researcher at the Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREaTE). In the summer of 2024, he participated in an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of