project, students are introduced to IDEO’s five phases of design thinking: empathize (gatherinspiration), define (generate ideas), ideate (make ideas tangible), prototype, and test (testing tolearn).A few weeks before the career development module, students engage in a hands-on exerciseduring class to internalize the different design thinking phases. Student pairs are tasked withdesigning and constructing, or sketching, a wallet for their partner within the 90-minute classperiod [10]. A plethora of resources and guides exist online for facilitating this exercise (oftencalled “The Wallet Project”), which can be completed in a host of settings, languages, andmodalities (e.g., sketches vs. a physical product). Participants were guided to segment
groups in this AI era.Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University Ibrahim H. Yeter, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is an affiliated faculty member of the NTU Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) and the NTU Institute for Science and Technology for Humanity (NISTH). Dr. Yeter serves as the Director of the World MOON Project and holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. He is also the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His
projects funded by NSF, U.S. EPA, Intel, and the USG BoR. Dr. Das has also served as a reviewer for many reputed engineering journals and international conferences.Benjamin Klein, Kennesaw State University Benjamin Klein is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign in 2000, and was a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2003-2020. His research interests include the theory, numerical modeling, and characterization of optoelectronic materials and devices, as well as pedagogical methods for teaching electromagnetics, quantum mechanics
integration. The abrupt shift to onlinelearning during the COVID-19 pandemic intensified these challenges while also introducing opportunities forgreater accessibility, flexibility, and tailored learning experiences. Building on the context of pandemic-inducededucational shifts, this work contributes to a comprehensive study examining neurodiversity within engineeringand computing disciplines at a large southeastern R1 (very high research activity) institution. The research teamemploys a rigorous mixed-methods approach to analyze these dynamics. Undergraduate researchers initiatedthis collaborative project in Summer 2023 by conducting a pilot survey of students, staff, faculty, andadministrators, which offered baseline insights into neurodivergent
. Ignacio is passionate to bring his experience in the construction industry into the classroom.Dr. MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Assistant Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Sustainable Construction from Virginia Tech, and two Graduate Certificates from Virginia Tech in Engineering Education and Future Professoriate and from USFQ in Structures for Construction Professionals. MiguelAndres’s
environment. In this section we discuss prior literature pertaining to both thesetopics.Contextual learning was used in a prior study that emphasized practical applications pertinent tothe area of mechanical engineering by including conservation education into an internshippreparation course [16]. This strategy sought to enhance student learning outcomes and promoteconservation-based behaviors, emphasizing the influence of discipline-specific, useful content onbehavior and student engagement. In another study contextual learning was used by the ChildrenDesigning & Engineering (CD&E) Project, which incorporated design-and-make activities intoK–5 lesson plans that linked science, math, and technology to real-world scenarios modeled afterNew
educators and programs determine if reflection haseffectively contributed to students learning as intended so that teaching approaches can beadjusted to better meet student needs and improve overall instructional quality. Instructors needtools that can help assess reflection activities implemented in their classroom.This study was part of a larger research project to integrate reflection across two engineeringprograms. The purpose of this study was to (1) investigate a tool that instructors can use to assessthe impact of integrating reflection into their courses and (2) demonstrate its use in twoBiological and Agricultural Engineering courses. The intention is to provide validity evidencefor the tool and determine whether it can capture differences
research has been conducted on many different aspects oftroubleshooting in educational and technical training settings. For example, studies haveinvestigated ideas such as: methods to teach students how to troubleshoot more effectively [4];using digital/software tools or intelligent tutors to simulate troubleshooting scenarios for students[5]; examinations of student troubleshooting strategies and techniques for solving said problems [6],[7]; using troubleshooting exercises as a vehicle for students to learn specific technical concepts andskills (akin to problem-based learning) [8]; and the design and implementation of class or laboratoryexercises, projects, or activities focused on troubleshooting [9], [10], just to name a few. This paper
training goals? ● What is the format of your training ? ● What kind of incentives do you use to motivate participation? ● What are your core challenges?Summarizing and disseminating this information can help other institutions and inform futureprojects pertaining to ongoing developments in TA training particularly institutions with limitedresources. Table 1 summarizes the key facets of this work and full details are included below.Who are the key players of TA training?Of the eight programs reviewed for this project, three are administered by a Center for Teaching& Learning (CTL), whether it be at the University-level or College-level, supplemented withsome level of graduate student facilitation. An additional three are directly run
solve introductory problems.Then, at the Analyzing level, students must examine their output to determine if it matches theexpected output of the test cases as well as analyze why either it did or did not. Finally, at theCreating level, students must combine multiple principles, such as nested for loops within afunction, to address real-world problems. Thus, this course’s assessments nourish criticalthinking, problem-solving, and coding principles.Assessments in this course are all hands-on and are designed to coincide with the topic beingpresented immediately. Furthermore, each Lab and Project has a premise, such as “Creating anOnline Business Customer Management Program,” to provide real-world context for a particularprogramming principle
fully online (i.e., onlineinstructor with individual take-home kits) in Year 1, to hybrid (i.e., in-person instructor weeklyat students’ schools) in Years 2 and 3, to a hybrid for-credit elective class during the school day(i.e., in-person instructor twice a week, teacher of record guiding online learning three days) inYear 4.1 Iteratively, the core curriculum remained stable, yet the modality was revised throughdata review, student feedback in participatory design sessions, and input from gamificationexperts. Over the course of the project, different LMS platforms were adopted: Blackboard,Blackboard ultra, and Schoology. 2 Lastly, the full 10 missions proved to be too much content forOctober to May; the curriculum in Years 2 and 3 was reduced
]. These frameworks ensure that engineering graduates meet industryexpectations, adapt to technological advancements, and foster effective multidisciplinarycollaboration. Given these factors, embedding professionalism into engineering curricula is widelyrecognized as critical to career success and long-term professional development. [7]-[9]As an ABET-accredited institution, in our institution, professionalism is integrated into curricularand co-curricular activities including freshman design courses, senior capstone projects,professional seminars, and extracurricular activities such as ASCE student chapter events, mockinterviews, and competitions. Project-based learning pedagogy has also been incorporated intojunior-level design courses; however
. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University Olushola Emiola-Owolabi graduated from the Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy at Morgan State University with a PhD. She is an engineering pedagogy specialist, researching active learning in engineering classrooms and specializing in qualitative methods research on teaching and learning – particularly in remote synchronous learning environments.Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University Julius Etuke is a COREN-registered civil engineer and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with over 15 years of experience in structural design, construction, and consultancy. He has led major infrastructure projects across Nigeria and holds a BSc in Civil
seetheir mission in response to economic pressures, funding constraints, and the evolvingexpectations of higher education.The Bayh Dole Act passed in 1980, is the legislation that allowed US universities to own patentsemerging from federally-funded research (Mowery et al., 2001). Before the Act, the federalgovernment owned inventions emerging from government-funded projects. Granting universitiesownership and management of their patent portfolios was viewed as a way to promotetechnology transfer, research commercialization, and collaboration between academia andindustry. Universities could demonstrate research's societal and economic impact by developingnew technologies, products, and services. They could also benefit from licensing agreementswith
in Dominican Republic. She earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Santo Domingo Technological Institute (INTEC) and a M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez (UPRM) as well as a M.Ed. degree in School Leadership from Southern Methodist University (SMU). Her current research interests are located at the intersection of science and engineering education, multilingualism and emerging technologies. Prior to starting her career in education, Greses was a project manager for engineering projects and hydrologic and hydraulic studies. ˜ JaveirKoral Melissa NunezL. Clara Mabour, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and OutreachTaisha Pierre, Tufts Center for
. Participating inwhole-class conversations during engineering design experiences can also help students expandtheir engineering thinking to include perspectives of care (McGowan & Bell, 2020) and socio-ethical deliberations.In a multi-year collaboration of university researchers and classroom teachers in first- throughsixth-grade classrooms, we have been enacting and studying five different types of whole-classengineering design conversations, which we refer to as Design Talks. Examples, including videoclips and transcripts, can be found on the project website at www.engineeringdesigntalks.org andin prior publications (Wendell et al., 2024; Wendell, Watkins, Andrews, & Malinowski, 2023;Wendell et al., 2022).As a teacher-researcher community of
and problem-solving skills to prepare them for the challenges of this evolving world.Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Meltem Alemdar is s Associate Director and Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on improving K-12 STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher professional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Dr. Alemdar currently serves as PI and co-PI for research on various NSF funded projects that focuses on engineering education, teacher networks and STEM learning environments. Her expertise includes program
education experience which includes STEM academic and student success/support programming, strategic planning, data analytics, and program evaluation. As a PI, she has garnered funds in excess of $3 million dollars from both NIH and NSF for broadening participation in STEM Undergraduate Education and as an Evaluator has worked on large projects with NSF (Big Data, BioGraph), Google CS-ER, and DOD STEM Student Success. Her distinguished record of STEM programmatic success (at HBCUs and PWIs) is well documented in publications and presentations. Dr. Leggett-Robinson’s latest publications, ”Demystifying Promotion & Tenure: A resource for Black Women” and ”Overcoming Barriers for Women of Color in STEM” are resources
wantedto improve their overall grade) that contained two to four total advanced level problems, and wererequired to work on a semester-long group project designing and simulating a control system fora theoretical unit operations system.35 Students had one opportunity at each problem, whether onproblem sets or exams, and their final course grade was numerically evaluated based onperformance for each assignment.The ungrading approach used in this effort involved eliminating exams, quizzes, and other requiredassignments. This redesigning was in line with the broader goal of refocusing students fromconcentrating on their numerical grade and instead concentrating on how and how well they werelearning. Students were instead tasked with developing a
, translational collaboration, specified collaboration anddeveloped collaboration. Other scholars focus on the causes of UIC formation and classifysuch collaborations into embedded, emergent and engineered collaborations (Doz et al., 2000;Ring et al., 2005; Al-Tabbaa & Ankrah, 2019). Some also categorize UIC based on itschannels of flow, distinguishing bi-directional, commercial, service, and traditional channels(Nsanzumuhire & Groot, 2020).Regarding UIC forms, these may include information and training, IPR, R&D projects,human resources, commercialization activities, and staff and student mobility. In the contextof open innovation, new forms have emerged, such as Inbound (e.g., sourcing, researchpartnerships), Outbound (e.g., donating IP
outcomes. For instance, Park's study highlights the importanceof structuring authentic learning tasks that encourage peer interactions, which can significantlyinfluence student engagement and performance. However, it is important to note that this studydid not find a direct relationship between behavioral interactions and performance scores. Itsuggests that peer interactions are beneficial but may not always correlate with improvedacademic outcomes[1]. This aligns with findings from Zen et al., who emphasize that project-based learning methodologies can enhance student engagement and academic achievement inonline settings[2]. Such insights are crucial for developing an effective OOP course that meetsthe varied needs of engineering
artificial intelligence to computer science education contexts.Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group Talia Goldwasser is in her third year as a member of the data team at SageFox Consulting Group, where she is responsible for creating and maintaining a number of equity-related data visualizations used by clients. Talia graduated from Smith College in 2021 with a degree in Mathematics.Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent almost 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Dr. Alan Peterfreund, SAGE Alan Peterfreund is Executive Director of SageFox Consulting Group, an education
/PFE:Revolutionizing Engineering and Computer Science Departments (IUSE/PFE: RED) grant teamhas engaged in a project entitled Teams for Creating Opportunities for Revolutionizing thePreparation of Students (TCORPS) to influence faculty perceptions around teaching and teachinginnovation. The grant project’s broader vision is to revolutionize the culture of the MechanicalEngineering (MEEN) department at Texas A&M University by focusing on faculty developmentand culture change to aid faculty in their efforts to implement pedagogical changes and toincrease iterative and measured innovations in teaching. Successful assessment of our facultydevelopment efforts not only involves understanding how faculty perceptions of teachinginnovation change when presented
Oversight employees will learn from the program 2. Make suggestions to the PWD program on what content to teach Program design in the program 3. Make suggestions to the PWD program on how the content should Program delivery be delivered (Content) 4. Provide the PWD program with supportive teaching materials Program delivery (e.g., real-world manufacturing problems/ projects that students can (Material) work on) 5. Offer your employees resource support (e.g., time
Paper ID #47700Exploring the Impact of Unexpected Learning Outcomes Across Cultural andArchitectural Differences: A Comparative Study of Japan and EthiopiaMr. Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology Hiroyuki Ishizaki is a Visiting Professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), a leading Japanese engineering school. His research interests include multidisciplinary teaching and learning, cross-cultural competence, collaborative online international (COIL), technopreneurship, and project/problem-based learning methods. As a Director of the Malaysia Office, he has been expatriated in Malaysia since 2014 and
are continually reduced by the advancement of more sophisticated consumer technology.The inspiration for this work stems from our institution’s success with flipping the mechanicalengineering electronics course sequence to “at-home” labs in 2015 using miniature USBoscilloscopes, function generators, and Arduino microcontrollers. While we were not the first tosee the benefits of this approach (see, for example, [2]), we quickly appreciated students'enhanced interest and sense of mastery of the material, as evidenced by the increased use ofelectronics and sensors in their senior capstone design projects. Two recent studiesdemonstrating the effectiveness of “at-home” kits are given by [3] and [4], the latter of whichstudied a cohort of 290
Abstract Innovation narrative plays an important role in effectively communicating innovationprocesses and products. This important role affects the whole innovation process, starting from theinitiation of innovative ideas through to their implementation and the promotion of past and presentinnovations. Transparent Thinking Approach Solution Factory (TTASF) is an innovative reformapproach that is based on transforming Silo, Fragmented and Carousel Effect Thinking individualinto a TTASF Thinker who is equipped with Genefic (Generic and Specific) Thinking Toolbox. Thewhole story of TTASF Innovation Reform Project is covered in this paper in three parts that willanswer three important questions: Part 1: Why is change needed? Part 2: What is
© 2025American Society of Engineering Education 1AbstractWritten communication is an essential skill for civil engineers working in the consulting field. Theresults of field and laboratory investigations typically include a report, and, in some cases, thereport is the entire artifact of the work. The clients are broad, ranging from other professionals inthe field to persons with no technical background. The engineers writing the reports need toidentify the possible audiences for the report and write for that audience or audiences. Theengineers writing the report need to know the technical aspects of the project; however, this is theprice of entry to the consulting industry. The engineers writing the report also need to
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projects such as the MRT Line 5 South Project and the Karnaphuli Tunnel Project in Bangladesh, prior to his enrollment at Kennesaw State University. He actively pursues research into the use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and synthetic dataset generation, particularly in their impact on Civil Engineering projects.Dr. Da Hu, Kennesaw State University Dr. Da Hu joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University as an Assistant Professor in Spring 2023. Prior to joining KSU, he worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on developing smart and sustainable