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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorian Bobbett, University of Michigan; Larkin Martini; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #47293BOARD # 411: NSF RFE Project Update: An exploration of how facultyadvising influences doctoral student psychological safety and the impact onwork-related outcomesDorian Bobbett, University of Michigan Dorian is a 2nd-year Engineering Education Research Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2023. Dorian currently works with Dr. Karin Jensen at the University of Michigan on projects related to mental-health and well being. She was previously involved in Engineering Education Research under the supervision of Dr

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University; Fazeel Khan, Miami University

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Paper ID #46905BOARD # 449: S-STEM Project Overview: Supporting Low-Income Engineeringand Computing Students with Scholarships for Higher Degree AttainmentDr. Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University Dr. Kumar Vikram Singh is a Chair and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University (LSU) in May 2003. His research focuses on inverse eigenvalue problems related to multidisciplinary areas of vibration and aeroelastic control, rotordynamics, structural health monitoring, smart materials, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College; Hannah Root; Annick J Dewald; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Rebecca Holcombe; Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Paper ID #46337BOARD # 463: Transitioning from a Project-Based Learning to a Work-IntegratedLearning Program: Insights from Year 2Dr. Sophia Vicente, Elizabethtown College Sophia Vicente (she/her) is currently a Postdoctoral Associate with Elizabethtown College and the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability. She has over 6 years of experience studying, teaching, and working alongside engineering students and faculty. Sophia is a former Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine and with this background, she is passionate about connecting research, practice

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Rajan Batta, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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enrollment platform (SLATE), and all eligiblestudents were given the opportunity to apply to the program. Eligibility was determined based uponmajor (for undergraduates, any UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) major; forgraduate students Engineering Science or Biomedical Engineering) and financial need. Applicationreview was handled holistically with the research team reviewing all candidates. Candidates wereselected based upon their experience with community-based projects (especially those tied toengineering and computing) and their ability to articulate the need for engineering and computing torespond to societal challenges. For example, the students we selected were often able connect thework of engineers to climate change

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis

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Paper ID #46072BOARD # 306: Two Years of Lessons Learned from an NSF-IUSE FundedVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at University of MemphisCraig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis Chrysanthe Preza is the Kanuri Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, where she joined 2006. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at the University of Memphis. Her research interests are imaging science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Andrew O. Brightman, urdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Alison J Kerr, Colorado School of Mines; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Tyler A Ramsey, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #47423BOARD # 404: NSF ER2 Project: Exploring the Variation in Understandingand Experiences with Ethical Engineering Research among Faculty in BiomedicalEngineeringDr. Justin L Hess, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Justin L Hess is an associate professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Hess’s research involves exploring and promoting empathic and ethical formation in engineering education.Dr. Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Nicholas D. Fila is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo

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Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Student Interest in STEM Careers: An NSF ITEST Project for High Schoolers’ Renewable Energy Technology EngagementThis NSF ITEST project (Award # 2148429) at Illinois State University focuses on engagingstudents in four Chicago Public High Schools in an afterschool STEM program,SUPERCHARGE, where they experience hands on activities with renewable energytechnologies and related sustainability-tied

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Tekla Nicholas, Florida International University

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agents.In contrast, the Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Ambassador Program prioritizesstudent agency, a key factor in persistence through marginalization. Agency, or the capacity toexert power, enables students to navigate systemic barriers and advocate for institutional change[13]. The program equips undergraduate students with action research skills and educationaldesign tools to drive Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)-focused change withinCEC. During our pilot in August 2021, the program recruited four students and five additionalstudents in May 2022. Early projects include researching women’s and LGBTQ+ experiences atFIU, mentorship for dual-enrollment high school students, and STEM outreach to local K-12schools. These

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Ferris, University of New Mexico; Susannah C. Davis, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Earl E Lee, Arizona State University; Katharine Getz, Pennsylvania State University; Cinthia Viviana Rojas Palacio, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

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]. ●​ Guided by Accessible Philosophies: CoTs challenge traditional norms and frameworks, promoting philosophies that align with transformative goals. For this project, we translated the complex theoretical intersection of situated learning, organizational change, and power dynamics into accessible arts-based practices. ●​ Modeling and Engaging in New Practices: CoTs actively involve members in experimenting with practices that support cultural and structural shifts. Arts-based practices were central to our CoT’s activities, including speculative design exercises, remixing, and futurist visualizations. ●​ Relational Support Across Institutions: CoTs thrive on sustained relationships that connect members across

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Andrey Nikolaev, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Paper ID #47394BOARD # 237: Exploring the Impact of Community Engagement on Undergraduatesvia Math Circles for K–12 Students: An NSF-IUSE ProjectDr. Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology Emily Atieh is the Associate Director for Educational Research in the Stevens Teaching and Learning Center. In this role, she provides support for faculty at all stages of their educational research projects, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and dissemination. Previously, she earned her PhD in chemistry and completed a postdoc in STEM education research.Jan Cannizzo, Stevens Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Kristin Lesseig

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Paper ID #48129BOARD # 255: IUSE: Agile Methods Coupled with Project Based Learningto Train Mechanical Engineers in the Era of Industry 4.0Dr. Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University Dr. Xinghui Zhao is the Director of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. She received her Ph.D. from Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan in 2012. She previously received an M.Sc. from the same university, and a B.Sc. from Department of Computer Science, Nanjing University. Dr. Zhao’s research interests lie in the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad A. Williams, Central Connecticut State University; Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University; Nathan Sommer, Xavier University; Mikey Goldweber, Denison University

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Paper ID #46297BOARD # 257: IUSE: Applying Scaffolded Projects for the Social Good toIntegrate Service-Learning into Software Engineering EducationDr. Chad A. Williams, Central Connecticut State University Chad Williams, Ph.D., is a Professor of Computer Science at Central Connecticut State University and co-PI of the NSF-funded SPSG project. He has 13 years of experience leading community service learning initiatives including course projects, student-faculty-community research partnerships, and guiding student club-driven community efforts.Dr. Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University Stan Kurkovsky is a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merideth Frey, Sarah Lawrence College; Dedra Demaree, Blue Ridge School; David Gosser; Colin David Abernethy

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Paper ID #46212BOARD # 267: Making Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Resonate with Students:An NSF-IUSE Project that Aims to Integrate NMR into the UndergraduateCurriculumDr. Merideth Frey, Sarah Lawrence College Merideth Frey earned her PhD in Physics at Yale University conducting research in novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for 3D imaging of solids. As a tenured faculty member at Sarah Lawrence College, her research orbits around designing MR equipment and developing educational materials to make NMR and MRI more accessible to undergraduate students.Dr. Dedra Demaree, Blue Ridge SchoolDavid GosserColin David Abernethy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Javier A. Ortega; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Pierre Lu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #48971BOARD # 273: NSF IUSE HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: TheFreshman Year Innovator Experience (FYIE): Bridging the URM Gap inSTEM.Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier A. Ortega Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cody D Jenkins, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sarah Johnston, Arizona State University; Ryan James Milcarek, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Paper ID #43146Board 283: Findings from the Spring 2022 to Spring 2023 Semesters of thePEERSIST Project - A Formation of Engineers Framework for UnderstandingSelf-Efficacy and Persistence among Transfer StudentsCody D Jenkins, Arizona State UniversityMs. Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Thien Ta is a doctoral student of Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. She obtained her B.S., and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She has taught for Cao Thang technical college for seven years in Vietnam. She is currentlySarah Johnston, Arizona State UniversityDr. Ryan James Milcarek

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International University; Ruby Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Deepak Ganta, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Marcela Moran, Texas A&M International University; Leonela Preciado, Texas A&M International University; Mayra Alejandra Garza, Texas A&M International University; Rene Rangel Jr., Texas A&M International University; Veronica Judith Prado, Texas A&M International University

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Paper ID #43511Board 436: Work in Progress: Testing and Examining the Impact of a Set ofSTEM-Oriented Creative Video Projects on STEM Students’ Psychosocial,Persistence, and Scholastic OutcomesDr. Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University Marcus Antonius Ynalvez is a professor of sociology at Texas A&M International University. His areas of interest are the sociology of science, science education and training, and advanced quantitative methodologies.Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International UniversityDr. Ruby Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University Dr. Ruby Ynalvez is a professor of biology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Nicholas Rabb; Kenya Z. Mejia, San Francisco State University; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #49052BOARD # 290: Nurturing an Ecosystem for Transformation: Progress andInsights from the Transforming STEM Education using an Asset-Based EcosystemModel Project at Cal State LA (Year 4)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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, The University of Illinois Chicago; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois Chicago; Miiri Kotche, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Elizabeth A Sanders, University of Illinois Chicago; Nikith Rachakonda, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Paper ID #48238BOARD # 314: 2024-2025 Progress Report for the S-STEM Project: Removingthe Disparity in Success-Related Outcomes Between Academically TalentedLow-Income Engineering Students and Other Engineering StudentsProf. Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Houshang Darabi is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Darabi’s research focuses on the use of Big Data, process mining, data mining, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter D Kazarinoff, Portland Community College; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Karen Leung, City College of San Francisco; Candiya Mann; Janet Pinhorn

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Paper ID #47724BOARD # 386: J ATE - The Journal of Advanced Technological EducationSpecial Project (DUE ATE 2325500): Lowering Barriers to Publishing forTwo-Year College Faculty and StudentsDr. Peter D Kazarinoff, Portland Community College Peter D. Kazarinoff is a full-time faculty member in Engineering at Portland Community College in Portland, OR. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE). J ATE is the peer-reviewed journal focused on technician education at community colleges. Peter is a co-PI of MNT-EC, the National NSF ATE Center for Micro and Nano Technology. Peter is

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College; Xichen Jiang, Western Washington University; Sean P. Dever, Western Washington University; Lindsey Bear, Bellingham Technical College; Tim Mark Christman, Western Washington University; Dana Hickenbottom, Itek Energy/Western Solar; Sam Winters, Itek Energy

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Paper ID #22917A Cross-Institution Collaboration: Analysis of Power Electronic Technolo-gies for Solar Panel ArraysMs. Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College Jill Davishahl is a faculty member in the engineering department at Bellingham Technical College where she teaches courses ranging from Intro to Engineering Design to Engineering Statics. Outside of teaching, Jill is working on the design and development of a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technol- ogy and is currently PI on an NSF funded ATE project grant in renewable energy. She holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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incorporate collaborative project-based and inquiry-based learning inundergraduate computer networking curriculum. The project goals include: 1) Establish a cyber-infrastructure to enable remote learning which significantly improve the learning efficiency ofstudents on a commuter campus; 2) Foster students’ hands-on design and implementation skillsin networking field; 3) Improve teaching and learning efficiency by integrating project-based andinquiry-based learning pedagogy. During the past two years, an effective infrastructure has beenbuilt to support various online collaborative learning activities; and our proposed teachingstrategies have been continuously improved to meet the needs of a diversified student body. Theon-going project assessment

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University

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motivationAbstractIn 2008, Gannon University was awarded a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant, knownas SEECS (Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science) which providedscholarship funding for academically talented students having financial need. Since then, thegrant has been funded twice more; the current award period started in 2017 and will run until2021. As a requirement for the SEECS program, all students must participate in a community-based design project, undertaken for a non-profit entity in the local region. This project isnominally a two-year effort, though some projects have taken longer to complete. Recently, aproject has experienced several significant setbacks: 1) the original project sponsor decommittedat the end of the

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Department of Defense [15] also recognize theneeds for qualified technical engineers. They all offer summer research/internship programs forundergraduate students.This paper extends previous work [16-17] about an NSF-funded REU site focusing onmechatronics, robotics, and automated system design. Here we present survey results, lessonslearned, and project highlights from three years (2014-2016) of hosting the program. We alsocompare REU students’ experiences with automated system design and building projects withthe experience of students who completed similar work for semester projects during fall 2016.Student BackgroundSummer Research Program. The NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site forMechatronics, Robotics, and Automated System

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Varun K. Kasaraneni, Gannon University

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. 1153250) and 2016(Award No. 1643869); the current award period started in 2017 and will run until 2021. As arequirement for the SEECS program, all students must participate in a community-based designproject, undertaken for a non-profit entity in the local region. This project is nominally a two-year effort, though some projects have taken longer to complete. Recently, a couple of theprojects have experienced several significant setbacks due the decommitment of the originalsponsor of the project, change of the project location, and significant change of the scope of thedesign. The current study presents the evolution of different parameters such as students’enthusiasm, motivation, perception of values and group dynamics at different stages of

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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NSF sponsoredproject, entitled “Enhance Computer Network Curriculum using Remote Collaborative Project-based Learning”. The focus of the project is to explore Collaborative Project-based Learning(CPBL) as a pedagogical approach to address the learning issues of under-prepared minoritystudents, and seek effective implementation strategy to extend the pedagogy beyond theclassroom through a remote learning structure. During the three-year project course, a newpedagogical model named as CPBL-beyond-Classroom was developed and its effectiveness hasbeen thoroughly evaluated in iterative classroom implementation. In this paper, we will analyzethis pedagogical model to illustrate how it can address the learning needs of minority students ona commuter

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sarah M. MacGillivray, Education Development Center; Clara McCurdy-Kirlis, Education Development Center

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Paper ID #33619STEM Learning & Resource Center (STELAR): Supporting EngineeringEducation within the NSF ITEST ProgramMs. Sarah M. MacGillivray, Education Development Center Sarah MacGillivray is an experienced project lead and technical assistance (TA) provider at Education Development Center (EDC), where she leads a body of work focused on addressing equity and access to high-quality education for all students. MacGillivray advances the goals of several National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded projects, including her work on the STEM Learning and Research Center (STE- LAR). The STELAR Center is the resource

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shama Rajan Iyer, Marymount University; Eric J Bubar, Marymount University

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engineering. I also run a 3d printing and design lab researching the creation of assistive tools for individuals with disabilities. In addition I compose grants to ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Increasing Representation in Engineering through Makerspace TechnologiesABSTRACT: The recruitment and retention of diverse students in engineering professionsremains a significant challenge in the United States. With support from an ImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (IUSE HSI Program) NSF grant,Marymount University (MU) is addressing this challenge through Project DREAM (DiversityRecruited into Engineering through Advanced Making). We report here on the first results

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Elizabeth Anne Buchanan, UW-Stout

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Ethics and Acting Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Exploring, Documenting, and Improving Humanitarian Service Learning through Engineers Without Borders USAAbstractExploring, Documenting, and Improving Humanitarian Service Learning through Engineerswithout Borders-USA is a four-year project exploring a variety of challenges and opportunities inuniversity-based service learning programs. Specifically, this project looks holistically at theinception and evolution of a new Engineers Without Borders USA chapter, while analyzingcharacteristics, values, and demographics of individuals involved

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Michael A. de Miranda, Texas A&M University; Elizabeth Deuermeyer, Texas A&M University

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Pathways and Integrated STEM for P-12 Teacher PreparationWhen the preparation of the next generation of STEM teachers is discussed in education circles,few think of teachers earning an engineering degree as a pathway to entering the teachingprofession. Teachers prepared with an engineering degree are well equipped to help younglearners “connect the STEM dots” through design, problem solving, experimentation, making,and understanding the balance between the designed and natural world in which they live. STEMlearning is often abstract and STEM subjects are too often taught in isolation without referenceand meaningful connections. This NSF-IUSE project broadens the STEM

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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, evolution, evolutionary medicine, and research practices in science. Ella is the co-coordinator for the project Making Academic Change Happen, an ini- tiative focused on helping faculty and administrators develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become successful and satisfied change agents.Dr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the director of the University of Washington Center for Workforce Develop- ment and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She directs research and evaluation projects from conceptualization, methodological design, and collection of data and analysis to dissemination of findings. Dr. Litzler is a member of ASEE and a former board