Paper ID #45780Materials Science Rocks! Using Geology Specimens to Teach Microstructuresand Error AnalysisDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is an Associate Professor of Teaching Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Davis. She is interested in developing and implementing pedagogically-based teaching modules in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. She is also interested in engineering student mental health and wellness.Erika La Plante, University of California, Davis ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
Hispanic women in the computing pipeline. The study uses theCCW framework to explore the role of cultural capital in supporting educational and careertrajectories in response to the persistent underrepresentation of women of color in science,technology, engineering, mathematics, and computing (STEM+C). Underrepresentation of Blackand Hispanic women in STEM+C is a critical issue hindering diversity, equity, and innovationwithin these disciplines [3-6]. According to the National Science Foundation, while womenconstitute 49% of the overall U.S. population (ages 18-34) and 50% of the STEM workforce, theyonly account for 15% of the computing workforce [7, 8]. Their underrepresentation in P-20 STEMeducation and professions is largely related to systemic
. Vorvoreanu, and K. Madhavan, “Using visualization to derive insights from research funding portfolios,” in IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 35(3), 91-c3, 2021.[2] L. Shaulska, L. Yurchyshena, and Y. Popovskyi, “ Using MS power BI tools in the university management system to deepen the value proposition,” in 2021 11th International Conference on Advanced Computer Information Technologies (ACIT), pp. 294-298, IEEE, September 2021.[3] M. D. Tamang, V. K. Shukla, S. Anwar, and R. Punhani, “Improving business intelligence through machine learning algorithms,” In 2021 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Engineering and Management (ICIEM), pp. 63-68, IEEE, April 2021.[4] R. Heyard and H. Hottenrott, “The value of
Paper ID #47187BOARD #100: Work In Progress: Analyzing the effects of AI powered toolson STEM Learning and Pedagogical ResearchKangxuan Rong, Cornell UniversityDr. Campbell James McColley, Cornell University Dr. Campbell McColley is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Cornell University in the Biomedical Engineering Education Assessment and Research (BEEAR) Group. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University, where he investigated microplastics transformations and behavior in aquatic environments. His work focuses on faculty and student
additional connections.Of the 33 posters presented in Fall 2024, 13 were from university research experiences, 17 fromresearch done at/sponsored by community colleges, 2 were industry/government internships and1 was from a national design competition. Posters from the 2024 symposium included: Comparing Native and Introduced Species: Biodiversity and Predation Patterns in Alaska vs Panama (AHC) Seasonality of nitrogen-fixing Braarudosphaera bigelowii in coastal Monterey Bay, California (Cabrillo) Utilizing the Engineering Design Process to Incorporate Pressure Sensors into a Vex Robotic Arm and Track System with Multiple Arduino Uno Microcontrollers (Cuesta) Applications of ROV Technology in Environmental Sampling: The Hunt
work in progress (WIP) research paper is to explore the ways that DEIA(Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access) training provided to student leaders within STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) universities can be conducted in more inclusive ways.The way DEIA is taught can often, itself, be exclusionary and rest on problematic assumptionsabout learners and how they experience those spaces. The continued gatekeeping and socialexclusion of minoritized individuals from engineering must be continually challenged to beginaddressing the damage that years of institutional denial created, but so often those who needrecognition are physically or socially excluded through alienation from DEIA education spaces.The BASE Camp program (Belonging and
. Her current research is aimed at investigating intersectional stigma and how it affects HIV-related outcomes in Tampa Bay by applying participatory qualitative methods. Dr. Gabbidon also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology including Cultural Competence, Program Evaluation, and Health Psychology.Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Her research is grounded in the effective implementation of STEM curricula in urban middle schools. Johnson Austin began her
, markedwith an asterisk (*). These projects were part of both the Summer Institute and the onlinemodules. In addition to these projects, the program addressed a broad range of topics designed toequip participants with the skills necessary for teaching computer science. The following is anoverview of the modules developed by CS4SA:Summer Institute Topics: 1. Computer Science for Diverse Learner Populations 2. Fundamentals of Programming in Java (with BlueJ)* 3. Object-Oriented Programming (with BlueJ)* 4. Data Structures (with BlueJ)* 5. Educational Robotics (projects)*Online Modules (after the Summer Institute): 6. Algorithms 7. Software Engineering Practices 8. Discrete Mathematics 9. Digital Forensics 10. Technology
had previouslybeen formally enrolled in a STEM major but had transferred to another major program of study).We used the UCLA HERI definition for STEM majors [21]. The majors represented in theSTEM focus groups included: Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences, Discover Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Dietetics, Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering, Discover Sciences, Civil Engineering, Environmental Biology,Mechanical Engineering Technology, Geology, Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology, Psychology, Aerospace Engineering, Pre-Medicine, Sustainability, and Biology. Thenew majors represented by former STEM majors included: Marketing, Sociology, and Women’sand Gender Studies.For current and
University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a certified teacher who taught PK-3 to 12th grade for 16 years. She is currently an Education Specialist in the Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design coordinating the NSF NHERI REU, NHERI GSC, and NHERI Summer Institute, with the NSF NHERI Education Community Outreach. She previously worked as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) for the NSF TRESTLE project supporting active learning course transformation across engineering courses, the NSF Computer Science Grant CS4SA, the COEHD’s integration of technology across the education preparation program, and coordinated the Power-Up Learning Conference. Her research interests include supporting self-efficacy and growth
Paper ID #45592BOARD # 72: Leveraging Large Language Models to Create InteractiveOnline Resources for Digital Systems and Computer Architecture EducationDr. 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.Ricardo Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Vic¸osaJos´e Nacif, Universidade Federal de Vic¸osa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Leveraging Large Language Models to Create Interactive Online Resources for Digital Systems and
jmoha20@unh.newhaven.edu Susrutha Babu Sukhavasi Venkata Durga Sunanda Gangula Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Wentworth Institute of Technology University of New Haven Boston, MA, USA West Haven, USA sukhavasis@wit.edu vgang4@unh.newhaven.edu Abstract—This study proposes the development of energy- processed without violating the laws of quantum mechanics.efficient digital circuits by
and a short survey. Thesemi-structured interviews provided an initial understanding and led to the idea of a shortersurvey that we could administer to a larger sample.Both the interviews and the surveys were collected during attendance at professionalconferences. The interviews were conducted at the co-located Expanding Computing EducationPathways (ECEP) Summit and Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering,Computing, and Technology (RESPECT) Conference held in May 2024. The ECEP Summit wasconvened to bring together state teams of policy makers, researchers, and computing andeducation experts to share and plan their progress on institutionalizing and operationalizing K–12computing education in their states. RESPECT draws
Paper ID #46584BOARD # 382: Integrating Music and Flow-Based Programming Builds Teachers’Confidence in Computer Science. An ITEST program.Zifeng Liu, University of Florida As a second-year Ph.D. student at University of Florida, Zifeng Liu’s research interests span multiple fields, including the application of artificial intelligence in education, data mining, and computer science education. Zifeng Liu is dedicated to exploring how to integrate the latest technologies and methods from these areas to enhance the educational process and learning outcomes.Ms. Shan Zhang, University of Florida Shan Zhang is a Ph.D. student
the protégé effect, can providea simple, scalable method to enhance conceptual engagement in a complex engineering course. 2. MethodologyA pilot study for the use of Custom GPTs to enact the protégé effect has been implemented inME304, Heat Transfer, at Washington State University. A custom GPT called "learning bot" wasgiven full instructor notes from the course as well as worked example problems and Python codeused to solve various kinds of problems. In addition, the following instructions were given:"You are a curious undergraduate student in mechanical engineering. You are intelligent but youdon't know very much, and you want to learn! Ask the user to teach you something. Ask relevantand thought provoking follow up questions. Ask for
Technologies 2contextual richness. In recent years, machine learning International Journal of Sustainable Transportation 2techniques have gained prominence for their predictive Environmental science & technology 2capabilities, with algorithms like neural networks and decision Renewable Energy 1trees used to model adoption trends and forecast future Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 1behaviors [12], [14], [30]. These methodologies collectively International Journal of Transportation Science and
Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, anAnne-Marie Nunez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How Non-Tenure-Track Faculty and Staff in Computing Departments in Hispanic-Serving Institutions Empower Undergraduate StudentsIntroduction The purpose of this WIP paper is to explore how institutional agents, notably staff andnon-tenure-track (NTT) faculty, in Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) can disrupt exclusionarydiscourses and practices in computing and engineering
Paper ID #45760Bridging Theory and Practice: Undergraduate Engagement in ComputerVision and RoboticsMr. Ayush Vasu Gowda, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Raviv is a Professor of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. In December 2009 he was named Assistant Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With more than 30 years of combined experience in thJuan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University Assistant Professor in Teaching ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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by helping develop the next generation of STEM workforce. He has patents in various technology areas and is the author and co-author of several books. Dr. Schubert is a Senior Member of the IEEE, Senior Member of ACM, and Senior Member of IISE. He is also Vice Chair of the Ozark Section of the IEEE Computer Society and is the ASEE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Delegate to the Commission on P-12 Engineering Education (CP12) and the DSAI Delegate to the Interdivisional Town Hall.Dr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Carol S. Gattis is an Associate Dean Emeritus and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. She has over 34 years of experience in STEM education
Paper ID #49762Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to CourseOptimization and Academic ExcellenceDr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University Dr. Ragavanantham Shanmugam is working as Department Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV. He has over 25 years’ experience in Engineering Higher Education and research and also an award-winning teacher and active engineer. His academic qualifications allow him to coordinate successful research activities, but his true talent is teaching all students by engaging them in STEM by
, special education, student success in higher education, nursing, and environmental chemistry.Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington Seung-Jin Lee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. His research focus is on the life cycle sustainability of emerging technologies, such as transportation, biofuels, green buildings, and consumer products. His tools of research include life cycle assessment (LCA), industrial ecology, material flow analysis, energy efficiency, market diffusion models, reuse and recycling, and sustainable development. He has published in leading journals in sustainability and environmental engineering, including the Journal of Cleaner Production
Paper ID #48762Creating Peer-Led Faculty Learning Teams to Promote Social Responsibilityin ComputingDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and broadening participation in computing and engineering fields through equitable educational policy and practice.Dr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is a Professor
Paper ID #47992Experiences Using Live Streaming as an Informal Learning Tool in the FormalClassroomElla Kokinda, Clemson University Ella Kokinda is a PhD candidate at Clemson University’s Zucker Family Graduate Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Her research surrounds live streaming, software and game development, and developer communities.Dr. D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University Dr. Boyer is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and an Educational Proposal Writer in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University
Paper ID #47661A Small, Low-Cost Undergraduate Laboratory for the Study of Graph Theoryand the Networked Control of Multi-Agent SystemsDr. Erick Rodriguez-Seda, United States Naval Academy Erick J. Rodr´ıguez-Seda received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, in 2004 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. From 2011 to 2013, he was a
Paper ID #49793Play as Prep Workshop: Time & Resource-Efficient Strategies for DevelopingEffective Undergraduate TAs of First Year StudentsMs. Christine Alexander, University of Maryland, College Park Christine Alexander is a Lecturer in the Science, Technology, and Society program and the A. James Clark School of Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park. She combines her facilitation skills and passion for human development to create purpose driven experiences for groups of all ages and stages. Before earning her M.A. in Teacher Education and Professional Development from the University of Maryland, she
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2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Automated Queueing System using Facial Recognition Applying AI and Computer Vision to Queue Automation Zebin Pepin Douglas E. Dow Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wentworth Institute of Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Abstract— Theme parks
Buunk, Jos´e Maria Peir´o, and Chris Griffioen. A positive role model maystimulate career-oriented behavior 1. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 37(7):1489–1500,2007.[4] Karen A Kim, Amy J Fann, and Kimberly O Misa-Escalante. Engaging women in computerscience and engineering: Promising practices for promoting gender equity in undergraduateresearch experiences. ACM Transactions on Computing Education (TOCE), 11(2):1–19, 2011.[5] Rita Manco Powell. Improving the persistence of first-year undergraduate women incomputer science. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40(1):518–522, 2008.[6] Jill Denner, Linda Werner, Steve Bean, and Shannon Campe. The girls creating gamesprogram: Strategies for engaging middle-school girls in information technology. Frontiers
within four years, and then have the option of entering the classroomto teach, attending graduate school, or working in industry. The NSF Noyce Track 1 grant offers$20k/year scholarships in the junior and senior year that could offset the need to work in industryto pay off school loans instead of entering the K-12 classroom. We have been continuouslyshifting the culture at our institution to highlight the challenging, yet rewarding and impactful,career in teaching. Over the past 4 years (i.e., the duration of our grant), the number of TPPstudents have been increasing, as well as the number who plan to teach math, science,technology/engineering, or digital literacy/computer science at the secondary level (i.e., middleand high school). Roughly 1/3