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- Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout
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Paper ID #45472Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A CollaborativeIndustry-Academia ModelDr. Vivek Singhal, University of Wisconsin - StoutDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin - Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey. Following, a masterˆa C™s degree a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Innovative Approaches to Medical Device Design Education: A Collaborative
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- Amro Khasawneh, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Xzavier Longacre, Mercer University; Joshua Ryan Haye, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University; Abby Anne McDowell, Mercer University; Halley Elizabeth Smith, Mercer University; Dominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University
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UniversityDominic Dashon Thomas, Mercer University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Mercer on Mission (MOM) to Identify Educational Needs through Collaborative EngagementAbstractInternational service-learning projects at the college level are crucial in providing opportunitiesfor students to address real-world challenges through collaborative and educational frameworks.Such projects allow students and participants to engage in hands-on learning while workingdirectly with communities to support locally-driven initiatives. When developing a new service-learning project with an international partner, one first needs to understand their priorities,challenges, and desired outcomes to
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- Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University
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University Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Undergraduate ProgramDr. John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University JOHN WAGNER joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson in 1998. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and Purdue University. Dr. Wagner was previously on the engin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploration of Collaborative Design Spaces: Student Engineering Interactions and Workflows in Product DevelopmentAbstractProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives can improve an enterprise’s efficiency byincreasing collaborative design opportunities
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- Daniel Hernandez, The University of Memphis; Ariadna Mendoza, The University of Memphis; Xiaofeng Tan, The University of Memphis; Kathryn Bridson, The University of Memphis; Pegah Farshadmanesh, The University of Memphis
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Paper ID #45931Improving Engineering Education Through Characterization and Evaluationof Educational TechnologiesDaniel Hernandez, The University of MemphisAriadna Mendoza, The University of MemphisXiaofeng Tan, The University of MemphisKathryn Bridson, The University of MemphisDr. Pegah Farshadmanesh, The University of Memphis ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Engineering Education Through Characterization and Evaluation of Educational Technologies1. Introduction and research motivationEngineering skills and knowledge are essential for driving innovation, advancing technology,and
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- Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University
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Paper ID #45740Exploring Foundry-Guided Holistic and Interdisciplinary CommunicationStrategies for Engineering EducationDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tennessee Tech University Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to
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- Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University
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Paper ID #45487Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in EngineeringDr. Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University Adeel Khalid, Ph.D. Professor Industrial and Systems Engineering Office: 470-578-7241Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching
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of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in Progress: Understanding How ECE Senior Undergraduates Perceive Their Strengths and Weaknesses in Individual vs. Collaborative WritingThis paper revisits research begun in a work-in-progress paper published by Barton et al. in the2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition proceedings [1] and presents additional findingsrelevant to that work.Introduction and backgroundIn [1], the authors asked junior- and senior-level engineering undergraduates representing alleight engineering departments within Mississippi State University’s Bagley College ofEngineering to self
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- Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University
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Paper ID #45761A Gender-based Comparative Analysis of Motivations and Challenges in ConstructionEducationDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Mr. George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is the Director of Mississippi Stateˆa C™s Building
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committed to helping individuals advance their careers, business, academic pursuits, and personal growth through project management principles, tools, and techniques. Her research explores the intersection of project management with business, engineering and STEM, social sciences, and family and consumer sciences. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to the project management community and currently serves as VP of Special Events for PMI Charleston. Dr. Singleton resides in Summerville, SC, with her loving husband and five children, embracing both the challenges and joys of life’s greatest project—family. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Emotional
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- Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Scott Curtis, The Citadel
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Paper ID #45519Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering LessonsDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Scott Curtis, The Citadel ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Infusing Climate Concepts into Geotechnical Engineering
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- Adam Barnes, University of Virginia
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Paper ID #45426Comparison of Teamwork Assessment Methods in Engineering ClassesMr. Adam Barnes, University of Virginia Adam Barnes graduated with a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He worked in small business and industry for 18 years before returning to Virginia Tech to teach engineering as a professor of practice. He then moved to Charlottesville and began teaching at the University of Virginia in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where he has now been for 5 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Comparison of Teamwork Assessment Methods
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- Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University
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Education, 2025 Evaluation of a Social Marketing Class for EngineersAbstractToday’s complex and interconnected world has made it ever more important for engineeringstudents to learn how to collaborate across various fields to tackle complex societal issues. Onefield that can aid in enhancing the acceptance/uptake of engineering projects that addresscomplex societal issues (i.e., climate change, littering, etc.) or industry challenges (i.e., watertreatment plants dealing with things being flushed that should not be), is social marketing. Socialmarketing is the use of traditional marketing principles to create a positive behavior change foran individual, community, or society. Though the benefits of utilizing social marketing
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- Valmiki Sooklal, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University
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Engineering Education, 2025 Impact of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Project on First Year StudentsAbstractIncreasing student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)continues to be of significant importance in order to satisfy the increasing demand forprofessionals in these fields. The First Year Scholars program at Kennesaw State University(KSU) aims to introduce first-year students to the undergraduate research experience. Studentsare encouraged to apply for projects they find interesting, regardless of whether the projects arein their majors. This program helps students gain early research experience, which sets them on apath for future success. In this study, an
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Paper ID #45451Construction and Engineering Faculty Internships: A Reflective Case StudyDr. Kenneth Stafford Sands II, Auburn University Kenneth S. Sands II is an Assistant Professor at Auburn University. His research focuses primarily on education and heat safety. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Construction and Engineering Faculty Internships: A Reflective Case StudyAbstractFaculty internships provide construction and engineering educators with a valuable opportunityto engage directly with industry, gaining hands-on experience that enhances their
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, and Bechtel Power Corporation in Frederick, Maryland. At The Citadel, Dr. Elamin focuses on teaching courses in the areas of Thermal/Fluid, Heat Transfer, Energy and Power, as well as introductory engineering subjects. His research interests encompass computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the development of CFD algorithms, and innovative approaches to engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engineering Student Preferences on Homework Grading and Exam PreparationAbstractThis study explored student preferences for homework grading and exam equation sheetpreparation. A survey was administered to 43 students enrolled in three courses taught
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- Maya Al Shanti, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Thiha Myat Thu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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inengineering education. To an engineering student, both approaches address different aspects ofthe learning process, from understanding theory to technical application. ID1’s structuredinstruction facilitates the core understanding of complex topics, and ID7’s collaborative styleprepares students to navigate real-world scenarios.Overall DiscussionsWe engaged in this research to explore the current undergraduate engineering students’perceptions of instructors’ teaching beliefs through research. As previously noted, undergraduatestudents tend to bring authentic interpretations of data as they bring in their personal experiencesin such interpretations [23], [42]. Reflecting on the findings, we as a research team has foundthat both Alshanti and Thu have 1
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- Mariam Rezai, University of North Georgia ; Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville ; Dennis Garcia, University of Georgia
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to providing hands-on learning experiences that enhance engineering education. As a student leader, I actively promote collaborative initiatives that empower my peers to engage in meaningful projects, fostering a deeper understanding of engineering principles and their impact on society.Dr. Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville Dr. Redahegn Sileshi, University of North Georgia, Gainesville, GA. Dr. Redahegn Sileshi is an associate professor of engineering at University of North Georgia, Gainesville. His research experiences and interests are in the areas of water quality analysis and stormwater management, largely focusing on small and large-scale infiltration studies. He has done extensive
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- Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University
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community leader * Certified John Maxwell leadership coach and speakerProf. Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University I am a full professor at Southern Polytechnic State University and I am the founding director of the Alternative Energy Innovation Center at SPSU. I’ve been teaching in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department for approximately 17 ye ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Engineering Student Retention: Integrating Corporate Onboarding Practices with Social Identity and Self-Determination TheoriesAbstractRetention in engineering disciplines remains a persistent challenge for higher education. Thisstudy explores a novel approach inspired by corporate
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- Sierra Milligan, University of Georgia; John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia
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Paper ID #45770WIP: Evaluating the impacts of an integrated, project-based approach tobiomedical engineering laboratory teachingSierra Milligan, University of GeorgiaDr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways
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Paper ID #45840Application of a House of Quality Intervention in an Engineering CapstoneDesign CourseDr. James Righter, The Citadel James Righter is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, his MS in Military Studies from the Marine Corps University Command Command and Staff College, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. His research interests include engineering leadership, design methods, engineering design education, and manufacturing.Dr. Nathan John Washuta P.E., The
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Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, in 2022. Sylmarie worked as a Systems Engineer for the MITRE Corporation in 2015 and as a Data Analyst/Contractor for the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018 and 2019. Her research interests include real-time processing of biomedical and social signals, efficient implementation of machine learning algorithms, design of wearable social behavior and health monitoring systems, and engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Fostering Early-Stage Design Thinking: A Hands-On Design Exercise for Freshman Engineering StudentsAbstractA strong understanding of the engineering design process
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ethically and morally. Dr. Batouli received Harry Saxe Teaching award in 2022 based on students’ votes and students evaluation of instruction. His previous research has resulted in more than 30 referred journal and conference publications as well as five research reports. His past research received major awards and honors including a third-place best poster award from the construction research congress and a Dissertation Year Fellowship from Florida International University in 2016. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Case for a Separate FE Exam for Construction Engineering: Addressing Curriculum Discrepancies and Student PerformanceAbstractConstruction Engineering (CONE
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2009 to 2013, he worked as an Electronics Engineer for the United States Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. For his technical research, Dr. Mazzaro studies the unintended behaviors of radio frequency electronics illuminated by electromagnetic waves and he develops radars for the remote detection and characterization of those electronics. In the Fall of 2013, Dr. Mazzaro joined the faculty of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The Citadel. There, he is the primary instructor for Electromagnetic Fields, Interference Control in Electronics, Antennas & Propagation, and Electrical Laboratory courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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- Lianjun Wu, Mercer University; Arash Afshar, Mercer University; Dorina Marta Mihut; Belle Lin; Melanie L McElroy, Mercer University ; Jordi Riera Shephard, Mercer University; Michael James Norenberg, Mercer University
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his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Mercer University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research in Prosthetic Hand Development: Bridging Mechanical and Biomedical EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents our initial progress on an innovative undergraduate research project thatbridges mechanical and biomedical engineering disciplines in the field of prosthetic handdevelopment. A group of undergraduate students, majoring in mechanical engineering andbiomedical engineering, are engaged in a collaborative effort to design, fabricate, and characterizeactuators for prosthetic devices. The project aims to provide students with hands-on
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- Kimberly T. Luthi, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; David Paul Harvie, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; John K Wilson, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Monica Surrency, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
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the qualitative data from both the student and Peer Leader participants in this unique learning environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building Strong Communities: Exploring Qualitative Data on Virtual Learning Support Structures to Support Non-Traditional Groups in Foundational Engineering CoursesAbstractThis paper explores structural learning support systems that lead to the collaboration andprofessional development of non-traditional engineering students who serve as peer leaders inasynchronous, online engineering programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Thequalitative findings based on students’ responses to open-ended questions in the pre
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- Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute
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Design Group in Norfolk, Virginia. He spent three years teaching at Texas Tech University before joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in 2008 where he is now the Charles S. Luck, Jr. ’20 Institute Professor in Engineering. He is also currently serving as the department head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering department.Mrs. Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute I have graduated from Clemson University in Civil Engineering in 2016. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Virginia Military Institute. I am very much interested about Engineering Education, speci ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
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Paper ID #49498Impact of Attendance on Student Performance in Environmental EngineeringCourses after the End of COVID-19 Intervention: A Case StudyDr. M. A. Karim P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, M.ASEE, University of West Florida University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 4, Room 326, Florida 32514, USA. Phone: (850) 474-2513 (W) / (804) 986-3120 (Cell); Emails: mkarim@uwf.edu / makarim@juno.com ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Impact of Attendance on Student Performance in Environmental Engineering Courses after the End of COVID-19 Intervention: A Case
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- Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University; Alexis P. Nordin, Mississippi State University
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Paper ID #45820Better Student Presentations: A Mini-Course in Visual Design Principles toTurn Engineering Students Into More Effective Communicators Immediately(Work in Progress)Ms. Phyllis Beck, Mississippi State University Phyllis Beck is a blend of art and science having completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at MSU and a PH.D in Computer Science where she focused on applying Artificial Intelligence, Natural language Processing and Machine Learning techniques to the engineering education space. Currently, she is working as an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University in the Bagley College of
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Prevention. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR). ISSN:2455-3956, V.3, Issue-2, Feb. 2018, p.10-15.17. Chen, B., West, M. and Zilles, C, (2018). How much randomization is needed to deter collaborative cheating on asynchronous exams? Proceedings of the Fifth Annual ACM Conference on Learning at Scale, Article No. 62.18. Marsh, E. J., Roediger III, H. L., Bjork, R. A. & Bjork, E. L. (2007). The memorial consequences of multiple- choice testing. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review 2007, V. 14 (2), p. 194-199.19. Tian, T., & DeMara, R.F (2018) High-Fidelity Digitized Assessment of Heat Transfer Fundamentals using a Tiered Delivery Strategy,” in Proceedings of American Association for Engineering Education Annual
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interdisciplinary scholar, her research centers on program evaluation, faculty development, education policy, and critical thinking and collaborative learning strategies as applied to various contexts, including engineering education and higher administration. She is a founding member of the award-winning Renaissance Foundry Research Group, and has helped to develop and investigate pedagogical techniques utilized to enhance critical and creative thinking at interdisciplinary interfaces.Dr. Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University Dr. P. E. Arce is University Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Professor and Past Department Chair of Chemical Engineering at TTU, Cookeville, TN-Currently, he is a co-coordinator of the Grad