Paper ID #46126Mathematica Demonstration for Project Based Materials Science CourseDr. Joshua Paul Steimel, Humboldt State UniversityJuEun Lee, Humboldt State University Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly Humboldt Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Mathematica Demonstration for Project Based Materials Science CourseAbstract:This project-based materials science course integrates experimental design, computationalmodeling, and peer-reviewed publication using AI-powered tools like Mathematica. The courseenhances traditional
project involves an on-campusweekend, during which students design and execute an experiment using three or more of theinstrumentation techniques covered in the course. This collaborative project culminates in aresearch paper summarizing their findings. The course redevelopment has resulted in increasedenrollment, positive student evaluations, and several peer-reviewed publications. This modeldemonstrates a successful hybrid approach that ensures distance learners gain equivalent hands-on experience and research opportunities as their on-campus counterparts.IntroductionExplosives engineering is a specialized field that requires not only a solid foundation intheoretical knowledge but also the ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments [1
toolbox of many relevant toolsfor working on international development projects. These include low-cost, open-sourcemicrocontrollers (such as the Arduino) and computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi), low-cost communicationsdevices (e.g. Ubiquiti equipment), low-cost solar panels and LED lights, etc. There is an opportunity toengage ECE students in humanitarian engineering-oriented capstone projects that are focused onaddressing the UN Sustainable Development goals in underserved communities around the world.These types of projects are particularly engaging with today’s students who are interested in making adifference in the world and may struggle to see such an impact in traditional electrical engineeringcurricula. The topic of humanitarian engineering may
their designs.Client-based pedagogy in engineering design courses offers students the opportunity to applytheoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. Beyond exposure to practical problems, theintegration of societal considerations into engineering design education is increasinglyrecognized as crucial for cultivating socially responsible engineering professionals.This study analyzes survey data collected from 12 clients participating in a first-year,community-engaged learning course at a Canadian, medium-sized, research-intensive institutionto understand their perspectives on engaging students with complex, real-world challenges.Clients iteratively collaborated with instructors to develop project descriptions, ensuring projectsmet technical
Paper ID #48603Utilizing Project Management Principles to Administer a Graduate EngineeringRecruitment InitiativeDr. Colleen L. Coulter, Purdue University College of Engineering Dr. Colleen Coulter serves as the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment for Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She previously spent nearly 15 years at Purdue University West Lafayette leading innovations in recruitment, admissions, retention, and curricular design for interdisciplinary graduate programs. As a national expert in graduate recruitment, Dr. Coulter served as the inaugural president and founder of the Midwestern Association
Paper ID #48442The Historical Marker Project : A Collaboration between History, Math, andEngineeringAnna Fay Booker, Whatcom Community CollegeProf. Tyler L Honeycutt, Whatcom Community College Tyler Honeycutt teaches precalculus, statistics, and calculus for engineers (and others) at Whatcom Community College. Tyler is passionate about integrating mathematical concepts with real-world applications. As one of the math instructors in a placed-based engineering cohort, they are working collaboratively with history, english, and engineering instructors to connect precalculus principles with Pacific Northwest history and
presented their LCA work at conferences like FYEE and EWRI. Active in service, Dr. Logan is a district director for Tau Beta Pi, and advises student groups on campus including the LGBTQ+ group Open Doors. Dr. Logan was recently recognized as a 2024 Engineering Unleashed Fellow for her work developing an engineering museum exhibit classroom project. In her free time, Dr. Logan enjoys visiting theme parks and watching horror movies with her spouse, and cuddling their four furbabies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Autonomy, Motivation, and Inclusive Teaching: Engineering Museum Exhibit Class Project Lauren H
Paper ID #49201Explore the Possibility of Monitoring Project Member Interactions UsingNatural Language ProcessingKaiwen Guo, New York University Tandon School of Engineering Computer Science Senior at New York UniversityMalani Snowden, New York University Tandon School of EngineeringProf. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Li earned his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from the Imperial College of London and his doctoral degree in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Explore the Possibility of Monitoring Project Member
Paper ID #45845Integrating AI/ML Learning in Senior Projects for Mechanical EngineeringTechnology StudentsDr. Wenhai Li, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735Dr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue (Jeff) Hung holds degrees in engineering and technology disciplines (Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, and B.S in Manufacturing Engineering Technology). He has over 20 yearsˆa C™ experience in Computer-AidedDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc
people and professionals. She particularly enjoys intertwining engineering technical practices and social implications to prepare students to become socially responsible engineers. She seeks to reimagine who can be an engineer, what engineering is, and the impact engineering has on society for a more equitable world.Dr. Tomas Estrada, Elizabethtown College Dr. Tomas Estrada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Physics at Elizabethtown College. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusion of Design Justice Principles into an Undergraduate Capstone Project Course SequenceIntroductionThis paper presents the inclusion of Design
Paper ID #49019Integrating Sustainability Principles into Civil Engineering Capstone Project:Strategies and Pedagogical Approaches at an HBCUMr. 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 Engineering and an MSc in Civil Engineering (Construction Management). Julius is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
Senior Capstone ProjectAbstract: This paper presents the results of a real-world design project involving both undergraduateengineering and business students. The project involves the design, development, andprototyping of a next generation pallet rack column guard. The guard allows for the engagementand protection of a storage rack upright (column) from an impact force by an external objectsuch as a forklift. The guard protects the storage rack by absorbing and damping the resultingimpact force. The guard is constructed from an injection-molded thermoset elastomer.Elastomers can store and release more potential energy per unit mass (or volume) than steel andplastic guards. This translates to greater energy absorption which will help preserve
Engineering Education, 2025 Project-Based Learning and the AI4K12 Framework in High School AI Curriculum: A Systematic ReviewAbstract— This systematic literature review investigates how Project-Based Learning (PBL) andthe AI4K12 Five Big Ideas framework enhance high school students' AI literacy, includingfunctionality, application, and ethics. Six peer-reviewed empirical studies were synthesized toaddress four research questions: the observed learning outcomes and challenges of high schoolAI education, the use of PBL pedagogy, and the inclusion of the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas.The purpose of this study is to explore effective methods for integrating AI literacy into existinghigh school curricula. This urgency stems
Paper ID #46272Continued Study on Using Design Review in CAD Projects in MechanicalEngineering (Part II)Dr. Jamie Szwalek, The University of Illinois at Chicago Jamie Szwalek is currently a Clinical Associate Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been teaching mechanical engineering for over 10 years.Christopher Carducci, The University of Illinois at Chicago ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Continued Study on Using Design Review in CAD Projects in Mechanical Engineering (Part II)This paper continues reporting on design review, a process for
Paper ID #47337Bridging the Gap: Autoethnographic Insights into Project-Based Learning inElectrical EngineeringWylam Patrick DeSimone, University of Georgia Wylam Desimone is an Electrical Engineering student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, having transferred from the University of Georgia. He focuses on hardware development, product ideation, and rapid prototyping, creating innovative solutions for technical challenges. At the University of Georgia’s Cultivate Lab, Wylam worked on a robotic guitar project as well as other studies focused on engineering education. He plans to continue research at the Georgia
Paper ID #49136Collaborating on Capstone Projects with Students from International Institutions– Lessons Learned and Path ForwardDr. Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University Dr. Nathan M. Kathir, P.E.(CO), F.ASCE is a structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in government and private industry. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Colorado and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is currently a professor and the Director of Senior Projects with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University
Paper ID #46656Enhancing Student Learning in a Blended Undergraduate Dynamics Coursethrough Hands-on Mini-ProjectsDr. Sudeshna Pal, University of Central Florida Dr. Sudeshna Pal is an Associate Lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF), where she teaches courses in the areas of system dynamics, controls, and biomedical engineering. Her current research interest is engineering education, with focus on blended learning, project-based learning, and digital and design education. Her educational research is supported by grants through the National Institutes of
Paper ID #46282Bridging the Gap: Integrating Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Coursesinto University CurriculaDr. Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American UniversityDr. George E Nasr, Lebanese American University Dr. George E. Nasr has been Provost at the Lebanese American University (LAU) since 2018, following his tenure as Dean of the LAU School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and has published extensively on energy modeling and engineering education. He is an active member of IEEE and ASEE and serves on various international educational committees.Dr. Abbas A. Tarhini
Paper ID #45431Building Community Understanding of Institutional Compensation Systems:An ADVANCE Partnership Mid-Project UpdateProf. Margaret B. Bailey Ph.D., P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Professor Margaret Bailey, Ph.D., P.E. is a professor of mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and a professionally registered engineer. She conducts research related to Thermodynamics, engineering education, and gender in engineering and science. She authors an engineering Thermodynamics textbook and recently published a book that highlights the stories and lived experiences of women within
Paper ID #45738Collaborative Interactions on a Senior Capstone Design Project - Impact ofPLM Tools and StrategiesFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He focuses on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Douglas Byrd, Clemson UniversityDr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson
research and program evaluations of projects focusing on educational equity issues; specifically, the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Dr. Chi earned her PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice from the University of Colorado at Boulder. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Preliminary Findings of an NSF track-III S-STEM STAR ProjectAbstract:This NSF-supported Track III S-STEM scholarship project is a synergistic effort between the University’sCollege of Engineering (CoE) and a neighboring 2-year Community College (CC). The project addressesan institutionally identified need of increasing recruitment of financially challenged
Paper ID #47150BOARD # 431: Project ELEVATE: Utilizing our AGEP Alliance to BuildInfrastructure for ChangeDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is a dedicated educator who has spent over thirty years creating opportunities and amplifying the voices of individuals from groups that have historically been marginalized, underestimated, or overlooked in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She currently serves as an Associate Dean at Carnegie Mellon University in the College of Engineering. In this role, she collaborates with a team of professionals to strengthen the
colleagues, and used affective computing and biometrics to better understand how software developers do their work.Paige Rodeghero, Clemson University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Collaboration Station: Opening up Single-User Software Projects — I-Test & CSforAllAbstractThe need for collaborative software is more significant than ever in our modern world. Especiallyin large software companies, it becomes imperative to work efficiently with co-workers tocomplete large projects. Consider that nearly seven percent of Americans between ages six andeleven have been diagnosed with neurodivergency [1]. Some of these individuals will end upbecoming
Paper ID #46536Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in aproject-based laboratory course.Dr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is a Teaching Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University with research interests including lab and design pedagogy, inclusive teaching, and neurodiversity in STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Paper from Practice: Peer and self-assessment of teamwork for students with accommodations in a project-based laboratory course.Student accommodations for
Paper ID #48775What Would It Take to Achieve Convergence Education? Insights from TransdisciplinaryEducation ProjectsMs. Rebecca Martinez, Purdue Anthropology Programs Rebecca Martinez serves as the Innovation Hub’s Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University. She is a cultural anthropologist with deep interest in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, teaching, and learning. She is a PhD candidate and her research looks at approaches to collaborative research and education. With extensive experience spanning diverse, mission-driven initiatives, Rebecca has engaged in community-based projects to refugee
international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research areas, organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses. As part of her academic activities, she is currently associate professor at TPU (Department of Professional Higher Education Management and Teaching). As an international expert in quality assurance, she has participated in many visits during the international-level professional accreditation of educational programmes, current member of the EUR-ACE Label Committee. She has facilitated international quality assurance and accreditation workshops as a trainer in Russia and abroad (Latin America, USA, Central Asia).Dr
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 American Engineering and Engineering Education are Settler Colonial Projects: Making Visible the Logic of PossessionBackground – Invisibility of ColonialismThe purpose of this critical theory paper is to make settler colonialism, specifically the settlercolonial logic of possession, visible in American engineering and engineering education. Themotivation of this paper stems from the invisibility of settler colonialism throughout Americanengineering education research making colonial and settler colonial structures the norm in ourfield even as scholars in our field begin to apply anticolonial, postcolonial, neocolonial, andliberatory perspectives to their work. This invisibility is
Paper ID #46123A project module in an upper-division Thermodynamics course that addressesEOP Systems ThinkingDr. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Professor Teodora Rutar Shuman was the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University for 12 years. She was also the PI on an NSF-RED grant. Her research also includes electro-mechanical systems for the sustainable processing of microalgae. Her work is published in venues including the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal
Paper ID #49376Transforming Engineering Education: Project-Based Learning and TechnologyIntegration in a Senior-Level Mechanisms CourseDr. Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University. Dr. Kaipa received his BE in Electrical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and his master’s and PhD degrees from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He pursued postdoctoral studies at the University of Vermont and the University of Maryland, where he was also a
Paper ID #47891Academic Service Projects Best Suited to Scrum: A Service Committee CaseStudyLynn Vonderhaar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Lynn Vonderhaar is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, USA. Lynn is conducting research with her peers on the use of Scrum to manage departmental committee projects.Alexandra Davidoff, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Alexandra Davidoff is a Master’s student in Software Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Alexandra’s research explores the