, concerts, and other large-crowd adaptability to real-time conditions. As event venues continueevents often experience long queues that contribute to visitor to increase in scale and complexity, a more sophisticateddissatisfaction. This dissatisfaction arises not only from extended automated queue management solution is required towait times but also from inaccurate wait-time estimates and dynamically adjust queue regulation and improve fairness.perceived line-cutting incidents. This project aimed to developand test prototype modules for an automated queuing system Numerous strategies have been implemented over theleveraging facial recognition to address these concerns. The years to manage
C. Data CollectionEmma will try to minimize it. The traversal continues until it The study was a part of a larger initiative at a public K-8reaches a maximum depth or the game ends. Subsequently, the school located in a mid-sized city in the Northeast USA,algorithm evaluates the game state and returns a score based on involving five different projects, each with the objective ofwhether Emma won, lost, or tied. The score propagates back introducing AI concepts to students in an engaging exhibitionup the tree and guides Emma's decision on the best move. [34][35]. The students participating in this project were 1st,According to Fig. 4, it
engineering mechanics, structural engineering, and introduction to engineering courses and enjoys working with his students on bridge related research projects and the ASCE student chapter. His research interests include engineering licensure policies, civil engineering curriculum, and the use of innovative materials on concrete bridges.Dr. Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville Brian J. Swenty, Ph.D., P.E. is a professor in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Evansville. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla (Missouri S & T) and his M.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida. ©American Society
Paper ID #45529LLM Prompting Methodology and Taxonomy to Benchmark our EngineeringCurriculumsDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs.Suman Bhunia, Miami UniversityDr. George D. Ricco, Miami University George D. Ricco is an engineering education educator who focuses on advanced analytical models applied to student progression, and teaching first-year engineering, engineering design principles, and project management.Brian A Swanson, Miami UniversityDr. Bryan Van Scoy
synchronousmeetings, allowing students to continue working on their projects independently when livemeetings were not possible.Weeks 5-7 Once each team identified a specific health problem to address, they posted short videoson Flipgrid explaining their findings. This allowed other teams to provide peer feedbackasynchronously, ensuring that all students could participate despite differences in time zones andavailability. The asynchronous nature of this activity also helped address the challenge of unequalinternet access, as students could engage at their own pace and within their own technologicalconstraints. After incorporating the feedback, students brainstormed solutions to the identified regionalhealth problems. Teams worked separately in
her own firm, Antoine Technical Consulting LLC, where she she continues to offer process design, scale-up and water management solutions to manufacturers principally in the chemical process industries. Keisha is the holder of two patents and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.Dr. Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC Michael Preuss, EdD, is the Co-founder and Lead Consultant for Exquiri Consulting, LLC. His primary focus is providing assistance to grant project teams in planning and development, through research and external evaluation, and as publication support. Most of his work is completed for Minority-Serving Institutions and he publishes regarding findings on a regular basis.Dr
Boston University. As a Lecturer in BME, Kavon teaches and mentors students in courses on biomedical measurements, analysis, and instrumentation. As Manager of BTEC, Kavon provides guidance, training, and mentorship of student projects that use BTEC ranging from student-initiated projects to senior design projects in the areas of biosensors and instrumentation, molecular/cellular/tissue engineering, and digital and predicative medicine. Kavon received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering with focus in biomedical optics from Boston University under the mentorship of Darren Roblyer. In addition to his research activities in biomedical optics, Kavon is working on collaborative research efforts at the intersection of
for various 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.Dr. Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University Craig A. Chin is currently an Associate Professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at Kennesaw State University. His research interests include personalized learning and using digital signal processing and machine learning to enhance student learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of an Open Access Multi-Tier Question App for Improved Learning in Introductory Circuit Analysis CourseAbstract: Circuit Analysis is
with faculty affiliated with the program,and peer/near-peer mentoring. At the time of data collection, the program was in its third cohort.Participants and Recruitment: All participants in this study are first- or second-year MS studentsenrolled in an engineering field at the institution of focus in this study. All M.S. students arerequired to do research and write a Master’s paper or thesis. All participants for this study recruitedwere part of the SSTEM, although participation in this particular study was optional. IRB approvalwas obtained for the entire project and all data collection; the interviews collected and analyzed inthis study are part of the broader engineering education research plan in the funded SSTEM project.Six students
was formerly a Research Tutor at OCMS, Oxford, and formerly a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, a Recognized Independent Centre of Oxford University. He is also the Founding Director of Samvada International Research Institute which offers consultancy services to institutions of research and higher education around the world on designing research tracks, research teaching and research projects. His first book The Integral Philosophy of Aurobindo: Hermeneutics and the Study of Religion was published by Routledge, Oxon in 2017. For more information, please visit: https://plaksha.edu.in/faculty-details/dr-brainerd-princeMhonbeni E HumtsoeMr. Satya Swaroop Nune, Plaksha UniversityAnanya SinglaTanu
Paper ID #49477Data Analysis: Evaluating the Impact of the Professional Formation of EngineersProgram on Career DevelopmentPallavi Singh, University of South Florida Pallavi Singh received a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar, in 2016 and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA, in 2019. Pallavi worked as a data science engineer, embedded system engineer, computer vision engineer, system engineer, project manager, and systems engineer, In addition, Pallavi, has also served as a
in education. Despite these challenges, blockchain has the potential toimprove the efficiency, security, and credibility of the education system by facilitating the management ofcredit, recognition, and payments. In addition, transparency can increase trust between students andinstitutions, promoting more efficient and reliable education [19], [20], [21]. c) Challenges of using Blockchain in EducationThere are several solutions in the market that address the specific problem that the university network istrying to solve. Many private, multi-academic, and university solutions have implemented HyperledgerFabric in their academic credential management and certificate validation projects. These use caseshighlight Hyperledger Fabric's ability
practical application skills.The potential for interdisciplinary integration also influenced our selection process. Sustainableconstruction education inherently spans multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering,environmental science, and project management. We prioritized AI applications that facilitatecross-disciplinary learning experiences, enabling students to understand the complex interactionsbetween different aspects of sustainable building design and operation. Research by Zheng andO'Neill [22] documents how certain AI applications can effectively simulate the interdisciplinarycollaboration that characterizes professional practice, helping students develop the holisticperspective essential for addressing real-world
Paper ID #46809BOARD #151: WIP: Fostering Collaborative Entrepreneurship Skills in TechnicalDisciplinesBlanca Esthela MoscosoDr. MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Masters in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies MDI 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
intheir journey to the second year through the First Year Engineering Program (FYP) and theirdedicated faculty. While there are multiple courses under the FYP umbrella, the flagship coursesinclude two introductory/fundamental engineering courses. These are hands-on courses that alsoexplore CAD software, computer programming, microelectronics, ethics, and design. The coursegoals are shared between the two courses and include the following overarching pointsdeveloped by FYP faculty: ● Goal #1. Discover the iterative engineering design process through authentic, hands-on design projects. ● Goal #2. Integrate value-sensitive design, ethical principles, and professional responsibilities into engineering design. ● Goal #3
received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.Dr. Thomas Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign I spent 10+ years in industry as an engineer in structural mechanics and structural health monitoring projects, earning professional licensure as PE and SE. My PhD research focused on the structural optimization of dynamic systems including random loading and vehicle-bridge interaction. Now as teaching faculty, I try to connect course concepts to real-world examples in a way that motivates and engages students.Dr. Kellie M Halloran, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Kellie Halloran is a Teaching Assistant Professor in Mechanical Science and
ethical sustainable engineering and sustain- Economy society and the and professional practice) and 2.4 ability) and 11 environment) and responsibilities) (application of (project manage- 11 (economics and systematic approaches to ment and finance) management) the conduct and management of engineering projects) Social Re- 9 (impact of 4 (ability to 3.1 (ethical conduct and 6 (ethics
modeling skills, a significant portion of the class isdedicated to CAD modeling on SolidWorks to prepare students for the CSWA exam. The coursealso requires students to construct a bridge out of manila folders using a template provided. BothCAD modeling and construction-based projects have shown positive correlations to spatialabilities. Therefore, there is expected to be an increase in spatial abilities among all participants[2], [7], [8], [13]. The primary research question is: “How do nontraditional training methods affect CAD proficiency?”. Due to the use of CAD being part of the course, it will not be analyzed as a training methodbut as a test to assess outputs to find correlations between modeling and spatial abilities
discussion of flipped classroom techniques that offered online options formanufacturing courses during COVID-19 conditions. The Engineering Technology faculty fromTennessee Technological University and the University of Alabama Huntsville compiled flippedclassroom course design strategies and observations from various manufacturing-related courses,all offered either HyFlex or online. Their courses leaned heavily on project-based learning duringthe classroom or classroom alternative portions of the course. Course design descriptions suggestvarious methods to spur student preparation, activity, and collaboration which proved successfulin engaging students.Morse [13] of Kansas State University Salina Campus in 2024 expanded on Fidan et al.,reporting on
position to teaching) are integral to creating equitableand inclusive environments for Latine/Hispanic students. While Latine/Hispanic enrollment ratesand bachelor's degree completion in engineering have continued to rise over time [1], dataindicates that in comparison to white students, both rates for leaving STEM disciplines andcollege dropout rates for Latine/Hispanic students in STEM are significantly higher [2]. Thesedisparities (covered more in the background section) indicate a need to better understand what isworking in supporting Latine/Hispanic students in engineering higher education and what isresponsible for pushing these same students out of the engineering field. Our project examines the labor of servingness [3], which to our
software development. He was a founding faculty member of the software engineering degree programs at ASU and developed the project-centric curricular implementation known as the Software Enterprise. He has served twice as program chair and led the program through multiple positive ABET accreditation visits. Kevin blends industry and academic experience to bring theoretically grounded, practice-oriented methods to the classroom. Kevin is a member of ASEE, ACM, and IEEE.Cecilia La Place, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Cecilia La Place is a fifth-year Ph.D. student at Arizona State University (ASU) studying Engineering Education Systems & Design. She has received her M.S./B.S. in Software Engineering
instruction; most recently the ASEE-MAS 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award, the Excellence in Lower Division Undergraduate Instruction, and the Saul K. Fenster Award for Innovation in Engineering Education. His research focuses on preparing the next generation STEM workforce through student academic enrichment and workforce development training programs. For this, he has received multiple federal, state, local, and foundation grants. He is the Founding Director of NJIT’s Grand Challenges Scholars Program. He also has worked on several research projects, programs, and initiatives to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, community college and university, as well as to prepare students for the
didactics and educational economics. 2024 he was appointed professor in his field. In addition, he operates a technology-oriented summer school for children and youth as an education and research project. He writes and presents widely on issues of technology education with a focus on educational robotics and his out of school project technikcamps. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Review of Basic Factors on How to Recruit Young EngineersAbstractKnown as the land of poets, thinkers and engineers Germany nowadays is threatened by anincreasing shortage of skilled workers in engineering fields which could have serious consequencesfor the
the aspectsthat make broadening participation initiatives effective as well as to identify persistent barriers totheir successes. This requires exploration of complex systems tools and methods andconsideration of the theories explaining the systems where these problems are located.This full research paper describes the ongoing data collection stage of a larger project evaluatingthe effectiveness of the NSF-ADVANCE program as an exemplary broadening participationinitiative. As the ADVANCE program has now supported more than one-hundred US institutionwith the goal of expanding women representation in STEM careers, it offers a uniqueopportunity to explore the intricacies of enacting positive change for gender equity withinexisting complex
and attainmentwhile also improving overall satisfaction amongst students and employers who are involved inwork-based learning programs. One of the ways to achieve this is through the strongcollaboration of academic staff and faculty. They work together to provide resources and focuson students’ development of communication skills and other transferable skills throughout theirwork-based learning experience [5] in conjunction with their technical learning.Iron Range Engineering (IRE)Iron Range Engineering is an upper-division (i.e., last two years of undergraduate education)engineering program, which started out as a project-based learning program [7]. The programhas evolved into a work-based learning model where full-time students typically
. between the optimized approach, which provides clear and detailed answers, and the regular flow, where queries are directly IV. ARCHITECTURE OF PROJECT fed to the LLM. The below Fig. 1. Architecture and data flow are key TABLE 1. TEST QUERIESelements of the project. The sole goal is to maintain optimizedflow and feed relevant context to the pre-trained model from theknowledge graph and weigh in its relevance using memorycoefficient. Fig. 1. Architecture of Code The above TABLE 1. compares optimized
. TAA design, to closely resemble natural ankle biomechanicsMaking a prosthesis that fits people of all sizes, performs well, makes it unique. Better range of motion, less strain on nearbyand has a greater success rate with fewer failures is the aim. tissues, and flexibility to meet changing patient needs are allThe first step in the project is creating a computer-aided design made possible by its superior anatomical design, modularity,(CAD) model of a prosthetic ankle that functions and appears and longevity.[2] The increasing prevalence of ankle arthritislike a natural joint. The model will be examined using Finite emphasizes the necessity for effective and flexible remedies.Element Analysis (FEA) to determine how
-effect structure of the X-ray features classifying pneumonia with a recorded validation accuracy ofwith patient attributes (age, smoking history, and so on). A 87.92% and a loss of 0.2767 over three epochs of training.modality reconstruction module can use Structural Causal Models Therefore, while the model shows promise for diagnosis, the(SCMs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) to predict the wider research vision, as already described in the proposal, willmissing data, so the features are realistic. These available and try to factor in the missing modalities using causal graphs andreconstructed modalities are combined and projected into a joint multilayer reconstruction in two different models
able to distribute copies of the software used in class, thereby OSS further enhances the learning environment by offering reinforcing the concept that learning is a collaborative process.real-world experiences. Students working on open-source This approach not only makes educational resources moreprojects are not limited to classroom boundaries. They learn accessible but also instills the value of cooperation amongnew technologies and professional skills by collaborating learners.within active communities. Such projects offer opportunities todevelop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Moreover, the use of free software reinforces socialwhile building a public portfolio of
resolve.Lecture formatIn the regular AME 308 classroom, the professor demonstrates design techniques in Siemens NXin real time using a projected screen while describing the step-by-step process. When introducingkey concepts, the professor uses slides to explain definitions and related ideas beforedemonstrating the practical software operations. This teaching approach is highly effective forhearing-abled students, as it allows them to learn the software through hands-on practice whiledeepening their understanding of the concepts.Figure 1: Lecture slides introducing Figure 2: AI generated preview for stu-tolerance on engineering drawing dents understanding toleranceHowever, for hearing-impaired students