member for Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED AP.Prof. Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama Dr. Jinhui Wang currently is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of South Alabama (USA). He is co-director of the Intelligent Multi-Level Power-Aware Circuits and sysTems (IMPACT) Lab. His research interests include VLSI, 3D-IC, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology, Neuromorphic Computing Device and Hardware, Emerging Memory Design, Cooling Technique for Electronic Devices, Wireless
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Paper ID #49041BOARD # 247: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) By EngagingStudents Using IoT – Addressing AI and CybersecurityDr. Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Lifford McLauchlan is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and has also worked for Raytheon, Microvision, AT&T Bell Labs, and as an ONR Distinguished Summer Faculty at SPAWAR San Diego, CA. He has over 55 publications covering areas such as adaptive and intelligent controls, robotics, an ocean wave energy converter, green technology
Paper ID #47579Challenges and strategies of STEM instructors in adopting active learning:Insights from a hand-search of International Journal of STEM EducationXiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests encompass faculty development and instructional change, neurodiverse college student learning experiences and outcomes, GenAI in higher education, and cognitive sciences. She holds a B.S. in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering and an M.S. in Geological Sciences. ©American Society for
Paper ID #49626Exploring Open Lab Experiences to Enhance Fluid Mechanics EducationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo.Dr. Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Sorin Cioc is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME).Dr. Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo Dr. Noela A. Haughton is an associate professor of Education (Research and Measurement program) in the Judith Herb College of Education
Paper ID #49535Stepping Back from a Digital Age: Paper and Pen Coding Exams in a postGenAI worldMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He is working as Lecturer for the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs group in the College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Stepping Back from a Digital Age: Paper and Pen Coding Exams in a post GenAI world
Paper ID #46995Python GUI for Data AcquisitionProf. David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College David R. Loker received the M.S.E.E. degree from Syracuse University in 1986. In 1984, he joined General Electric (GE) Company, AESD, as a design engineer. In 1988, he joined the faculty at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. In 2007, he became the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program. His research interests include wireless sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and communications systems.Prof. Teck Meng (Jonathan) Liaw, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College
development of smart textiles includes embedding fostered a culture of shared ideation and cross-disciplinarysensors into clothing to track physiological data in real-time. In engagement, using mostly pencils, gray markers and whitethe commercial market, other wearable devices such as fitness paper. What started as an internal effort to boost designbands, smartwatches, e-textiles, and implantable sensors now sketching, gradually drew-in engineers, model makers, anduse technologies like Bluetooth, RFID, Wi-Fi, GSM, and NFC, even patent attorneys, where everybody observed the processand contribute to the broader trend of personalized health of communicating ideas in a comprehensive format. Thismanagement
Paper ID #47755BOARD # 340: Changing Culture: Policies and Practices for Lasting DepartmentalTransformationProf. Kay Wille, University of Connecticut Dr. Kay Wille is a Professor and Interim Director of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Leipzig, Germany. His research focuses on ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), concrete durability, and sustainable infrastructure. Dr. Wille is a recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award and the C.R. Klewin
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and inclusion of underrepresented populations in academia and the workforce. She is an international student with an African root committed to increasing the presence of foreign-born talents in the US STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) industry. Her current research interest centers on illuminating the lived experiences of Black Ph.D. students in academic institutions to boost their resilience, sense of belonging, and participation. Through her research, she hopes to create a diverse and inclusive environment where individuals from Black and other underrepresented populations can flourish in science and engineering.Jasmine E. McNealy, University of Florida Dr. Jasmine McNealy is a a
universities. Among the 39institutions, just six offer ABET-accredited engineering and technology programs [34]: • Bluefield State University, which provides degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology with a focus on power systems related classes • BridgeValley Community and Technical College, which provides programs in engineering technology • Fairmont State University, which provides programs in engineering technology • Marshall University, which provides degrees in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering with power system classes 12 • West Virginia University (WVU), which has significant heritage and
research interests include impacts of chronic diseases in elderly (such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes), innovative technology for drug addiction treatment and prevention, medical records, comparative outcomes research, and biomedical sciences. He has successfully published several peer-reviewed articles in biomedical sciences, physical medicine and rehabilitation, modeling and simulation of physiological signals, motion analysis, and engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Applications of Computer Vision Segmentation in Hematology and Blood Cell Medical Imaging James Gao
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Technology (SATT) in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She earned her BS, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at ArlingtonDr. John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) John H. Mott is a Professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University. Dr. Mott serves as the Director of the Advanced Aviation Analytics Center of Research Excellence (A3IR-CORE) at Purdue. He holds multiple FAA pilot and instructor certificates. His research is focused on the aggregation and analysis of distributed transportation data using stochastic modeling techniques and the development of related tools to facilitate
Equity Gap?”, Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 21(1), 287-300, 2021, doi:10.14434/josotl.v21i1.304626. Campbell, A., Skoog, G., “Preparing Undergraduate Women for Science Careers – Facilitating Success in Professional Research”, Journal of College Science Teaching, 33(5), 24-26, 20047. Guessous, L., DelVescovo, D., Groomes, D., “Early lessons learned from pivoting an REU program to a virtual format”, 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN, 2022, doi: 10.18260/1-2—420378. American Society for Engineering Education, “Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology, 2022”, Washington, DC, 2023, ISBN:978-0-578-99268-69. https://sites.google.com/oakland.edu/aerim-reu/publications
support across divisions for these students.The CoMPASS program has impacted the scholars’ successes. The unique insight of seeing howscholars navigate the university has afforded the team to suggest initiatives to support many otherstudents. The fraction of 1st-generation students is small at this university but represents 42.5% ofthe U.S. Population under age 18, driving continued need for this work [10].AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No.1930461 part of the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program(S-STEM) Program.Bibliography[1] “Worcester, Massachusetts - Wikipedia.” Accessed: Jan. 05, 2025. [Online]. Available: https
support.Amy Hays, East Texas A&M University Instructor, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Years 1 & 2: Investigating the Computer Science as a Career (CSAC) S-STEM Program and Computing Identity Development for Students with Financial NeedIntroduction In the past decade, there have been many efforts to diversify the computing field,particularly focused on increasing participation of students with financial need [1], [2], [3]. TheNational Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S-STEM) program is one such initiative that is focused on supporting
, Morin focuses on faculty development program design and operations to support faculty in their research, teaching, and leadership endeavors. Using an entrepreneurial approach, she also develops assessment and evaluation strategies while managing administrative tasks, including communications marketing. Morin holds a Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM, with a concentration in Engineering and Technology, a Master’s in Technology and Engineering Education from NC State, and a Bachelor’s in Middle School Education from the University of Dayton.Dr. Joel J. Ducoste, North Carolina State University at RaleighDr. Meredith McDevitt, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ©American Society for
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in mechanical engineering is like. During the spring of her freshman year, the student wasendorsed to apply to the internship by one of her professors based on her dedication and merit inhis course. With an ultimate career goal to contribute to advancing technology and innovation,particularly in aerospace engineering, this was a stimulating endeavor she was willing to conquer.A total of 21 projects were presented to the student applicants, and Project 20, “Design andDevelop Test Equipment for Structural Test,” was chosen by her based on her academic andcareer goals in mechanical engineering. Upon being selected, the internship was executed usingfunding from the Department of Education (DOE) through the Minority Science and
of FloridaDr. Pavlo Antonenko Pavlo ”Pasha” Antonenko is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Florida. His interests focus on the design of technology-enhanced learning environments and rigorous mixed-method research on the effective conditions for tecBrian Abramowitz, University of Florida Brian Abramowitz is a coordinator for the Scientist in Every Florida School program at the University of Florida. His research interests center around the implementation of AI in K-12 classrooms.Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome is the Thomas O. Hunter Rising Star Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at the
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and graduation rates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) arecritical to the innovation economy and to address complex global problems through research anddevelopment. However, on many university campuses nationwide, success rates in attainingSTEM credentials are typically lower than non-STEM fields, with many students leaving beforecompleting their degree. Additional barriers are faced by low income and commuter students,especially those that live at home [1]. While a strong sense of belonging is known to increaseacademic persistence, this sense of connection can be more difficult to achieve on a commutercampus, where students are physically on campus for limited times and their support networks,including family and
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corresponding post-survey responses, allowing for directmeasurement of changes over the semester. Students rated their agreement with the followingstatements on a Likert scale: • I enjoy doing math. • Math word problems fascinate me. • Math classes provide the opportunity to gain knowledge that is useful in real life. • I would consider college majors in science, technology, engineering or math. • I would consider a career in science, technology, engineering or math.The first three statements were added in the second year of the study to capture broaderattitudinal shifts. A total of 288 students completed both pre- and post-surveys, including 77from contextualized sections and 211 from non-contextualized sections. To avoid response
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2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Generative AI in Education: Platforms, Applications, and Ethical Considerations Muqri, Mohammad Obeid, Simon College of Engineering and Information Science College of Engineering and Information Science DeVry University DeVry University Ontario, CA Allentown, PA mmuqri@devry.edu SObeid@devry.edu