. Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Ohio State and earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests focus on the intersection between motivation and identity, first-year engineering programs, mixed methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching. She is the principal investigator for the Research on Identity and Motivation in Engineering (RIME) Collaborative. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Literature Review of
Paper ID #49546Improving the use of online resources to enhance efficiency of the ProblemBased Learning in Engineering EducationRomain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit MercyDr. Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Improving the use of online resources to enhance efficiency of theProblem/Project Based Learning in Engineering EducationRomain Kazadi Tshikolu, Loyola University of Congo, DRC, kazadiro@udmercy.eduAlan Hoback, Department of Civil, Architectural
University where he teaches courses on ethics/professionalism and water resources. Dr. Carpenter has served as the University Director of Assessment and theAlyssa TaubeLynne Seymour ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Collaborative Outreach to Inspire Interest in Civil and Environmental Engineering Through Stormwater Design using Best Management PracticesAbstractThis paper presents an engaging activity developed for the outreach event Blue Planet Jobs:Careers in Water, hosted by the nonprofit organization Pure Oakland Water (POW).Approximately 250 high school students participating in career readiness programs exploredopportunities in various water
Paper ID #49466Development of Next Generation Column Guard - Final Phase of a Multi-YearSenior Capstone ProjectDr. Robert Michael, Gannon University Robert J. Michael, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor in the Mechanical Department at Gannon University, obtained his B.S.M.E. degree from Akron University where he graduated summa cum laude, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineDr. David Gee, Gannon University Faculty Advisor, ASME Student Chapter ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of Next Generation Column Guard - Final Phase of a Multi-Year
, soon to finish a B.S. in Computer Science. He currently works as a research assistant for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern University. His current research focuses on high-precision hardware design, particularly for integer arithmetic and encryption.Abigail Collins, Ohio Northern University Abigail Collins is an senior at Ohio Northern University, majoring in Engineering Education. She is interested in the best Engineering Process education methods and plans to teach Engineering at the high school level following graduation.Rhys Francis Davies, Ohio Northern University Rhys Davies is a senior undergraduate student at Ohio Northern University, soon to finish
. in Chemical Engineering and has postdoctoral training in neDr. Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University Akua Oppong-Anane is an Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering at West Virginia University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Sciences. Her research areas are in environmental engineering, engineering education and advising and retention of first year engineering students.Dr. Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University Dr. Almasri is currently a teaching assistant professor in the Fundamentals of Engineering Program (FEP) at the Statler College of Engineering, West Virginia University. He has been serving in this
Paper ID #49505Gamification in Power System EducationEdward Jesse Sizemore III, Marshall UniversityDr. Trevor Joseph Bihl, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Gamification in Power System EducationAbstractGamification consists of introducing game design elements into education and training. Powersystems and their reliability are key to modern society, but often are behind the scenes due totheir pervasive nature. Additionally, since power systems were the first formal field of electricalengineering, the legacy nature of power systems has resulted in limited novelty in
, and engineering through engineering education research thereby making it accessible to all. His life experiences in India, and now on tribal lands, instills a personal mission to lift up the lives of under-appreciated/represented peoples. He has great passion for both engineering education and student success. He has the support and engagement of his institution for his all transformative efforts towards Engineering education and upliftment of underserved student populations in general . ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Bridging Tradition and Innovation: A Thoughtful Approach to Future-Ready Education1. IntroductionEducation is continuously
at the University of Toledo. She teaches courses in assessment and research methods.Dr. William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo Dr. William Evans earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2005 and his M.S.E.E. in 1975, both from the University of Toledo. He earned his B.S.E.E. in 1971 from UIUC. Dr. Evans has fifteen years experience as a controls engineer for industry, 27 y ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Fluid Mechanics Learning through Open-Ended Lab Experiences: A Pilot ImplementationAbstractIn mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology education, bridging the gapbetween theoretical concepts and
Paper ID #49629Determining Effectiveness of Pedagogical Techniques with Ascending SurveysDr. Mark A. Palmer, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Determining the Effectiveness of Pedagogical Techniques with Ascending SurveysSummaryStudents cannot determine the extent to which a pedagogical technique enabled them tosuccessfully complete a course if they are not asked appropriate questions. The content of thesequestions and responses should enable students, instructors and colleagues to come to similarconclusions. This paper/presentation will focus on the following. • A review of
Paper ID #49614Work In Progress: Gamified Escape Rooms for StaticsDr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Ardakani is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previously served as a Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and a Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno. His research interests include engineering education, seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, and computational modeling of structures. He received the 2020-21 Professor Henry
following: He was an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State Fayette for 10 years between 2000 and 2010. He served as an Associate Professor of Construction Management and Engineering Technology with the Department of Agricultural and Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University for five years from 2010 to 2015. He also taught as an Adjunct Professor with Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey, USA in the 2014/2015 academic year. He worked as an occasional instructor with the College of Mainland in the Galveston area in Texas, USA. Dr. Kuzmar has a dual citizenship. He is a Jordanian as well as a US citizen. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
Paper ID #49483Student-Driven Design of a Lift System for EOD Equipment HandlingDr. Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University Dr. Yousef Sardahi, an Associate Professor at Marshall University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Merced, in 2016. His research primarily focuses on control system design and multi-objective optimization.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Student-Driven Design of a Lift System for EOD Equipment Handling Erin Webb1 , Josie Farris2 , Yousef
Paper ID #49484Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe RecoilIndication System for Military ApplicationsDr. Yousef Sardahi, Marshall University Dr. Yousef Sardahi, an Associate Professor at Marshall University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Merced, in 2016. His research primarily focuses on control system design and multi-objective optimization.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Student Learning Through Engineering Design: Developing a Safe Recoil Indication
demystifying complex math, science, and engineering through engineering education research thereby making it accessible to all. His life experiences in India, and now on tribal lands, instills a personal mission to lift up the lives of under-appreciated/represented peoples. He has great passion for both engineering education and student success. He has the support and engagement of his institution for his all transformative efforts towards Engineering education and upliftment of underserved student populations in general. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Structured Pathways for Student Success: A Strategic Approach to Course Optimization and Academic Excellence1
Ph.D. degrees in Electrical ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Visible Simplified Microcontroller Model for Teaching and Learning Elora Ferrie Justin Wolters Mitchel Hoeker School of Engineering School of Engineering School of Engineering Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504 Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504 Grand Rapids, Mi. 49504 ferriee@mail.gvsu.edu wolterju@mail.gvsu.edu hoekerm@mail.gvsu.edu Hector Garcia Brian Krug Chirag Parikh School of Engineering
Paper ID #49542New Course for Robotics and PLC ControlDr. William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo Dr. William Evans earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2005 and his M.S.E.E. in 1975, both from the University of Toledo. He earned his B.S.E.E. in 1971 from UIUC. Dr. Evans has fifteen years experience as a controls engineer for industry, ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 New Course for Robotics and PLC Control William T Evans, PhD, PE Department of Engineering Technology
AkazawaAndrew NelsonKodi Rogue UI/UX Dr. estellBenjamin Faibussowitsch, Ohio Northern University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Academic Advising App Ohio Northern UniversityAbstractThis document presents the design and development of a web-based Academic Advising App,aimed at optimizing university course scheduling and academic planning. The project seeks toaddress inefficiencies in traditional advising systems by providing a comprehensive solution foradministrators, enabling streamlined course catalog management, conflict prevention, and overallprocess improvement. Universities often face challenges with outdated or fragmented
, and DoD. As a mentor and educator, I strive to adapt to each student’s needs and foster a collaborative environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Evaluating the Impact of a Summer NSF REU Program on Undergraduate Students' STEM Career Aspirations and Educational Goals: A Case StudyAbstract. This study examined the outcomes of the NSF-funded Research Experiences forUndergraduates (REU) program at Marshall University, conducted during the 2023 Summer term.Over a 10-week period, eight undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and educationalexperiences, hailing from various regions across the continental United States, participated
Paper ID #49612Implementing a Flipped Learning Approach In Two Engineering CoursesDr. Lynn Dudash, University of Mount Union ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Implementing a Flipped Learning Approach in Two Engineering CoursesIntroduction The flipped learning approach is an innovative teaching technique that has beenimplemented in many university level engineering courses over the past 15 years. Whileelements of the flipped teaching method have been used since the late 1990’s, two high schoolchemistry teachers, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, are often credited
Paper ID #49437Improving Statistics Education at Wright State University with Design ProjectBased Learning, Problem Solving, and Peer ReviewDr. Trevor Joseph Bihl, Wright State UniversityDr. Terry Lynn Oroszi, Wright State UniversitySubhashini Ganapathy, Wright State UniversityJeffrey B. Travers, Wright State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Statistics Education at Wright State University with Design Project Based Learning, Problem Solving, and Peer ReviewAbstractWidespread knowledge of statistical methods is essential in engineering and medical disciplines,primarily for experiment
workers and healthcare providers, robotics, and computer int ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Traffic Flow Management of State Street-Bayfront Parkway Intersection: A Simulation Case Study Jayed Pasha1, Kyle Anderson2, Alvaro Agullo San Juan2, Junayed Pasha2*, and Ikechukwu P. Ohu2 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Military University of Science and Technology, Dhaka 12172 Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541AbstractTraffic congestion at intersections is a common cause of wasted time, increased fuelconsumption, environmental pollution, etc. It is a major challenge faced by almost all busy urbansocieties
-reviewed publications. Dr. Narman has received several awards, including the Weisberg Service Award, Academy of Distinguished Teachers Award, and Marshall University Distinguished Artists and Scholars Junior Category Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Mindset Matters: Exploring Grit and Attitudes in Engineering and CS Undergrads in an NSF S-STEM funded program Cartwright, T.J., Snyder-Yuly, J., Yoo, W-K., Narman, H. Marshall UniversityThe Project-Based Work Studio (PWS) is designed to increase the participation of women andunder-privileged students in computer science, engineering, and technology disciplines. Itsfocus
from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research interests lie in the areas of vehicle control, control and diagnosis of discrete-event systems, modular and hierarchical control, and engineering education. Dr. Hill also has a strong interest in diversifying the STEM pipeline and leads the innovating Detroit’s Robotics Agile Workforce (iDRAW) program in partnership with underserved Detroit-area high schools.Vanessa Burrows, University of Detroit MercyLinda Slowik PhD Linda H. Slowik, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Detroit Mercy. She earned her doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Wayne State University, and Bachelors of Arts from the University of
Paper ID #49436Feasibility and Effectiveness of Online Learning for Engineering Students atMarshall University in the Post-Pandemic EraDr. Yousef Fazea, Marshall UniversityYousef Sardahi, Marshall University Dr. Yousef Sardahi, an Associate Professor at Marshall University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Merced, in 2016. His research primarily focuses on control system design and multi-objective optimization.Asad Salem ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Feasibility and Effectiveness of Online Learning for
Paper ID #49755WhatsPhish: WhatsApp AI Phishing Detector ChatbotDr. Fatma Outay, College of Technological Innovation, Zayed UniversityHaroon M, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WhatsPhish: AI Powered WhatsApp Phishing Detector Chatbot Muna Abdulla Ahmed Abdelrahman1, Hasa Mohammed Abdulla Alblooshi1, Awatef Adel Ali Ibrahim1, Fatma Outay1, Haroon Malik2 1 Zayed University, Dubai, UAE 2 College of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Paper ID #49545Understanding Electricity Theft: Causes, Consequences, and AI-Based DetectionEthan Scott Stevenson, Marshall UniversityJay Cook, Marshall UniversityDr. Trevor Bihl, Marshall University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Understanding Electricity Theft: Causes, Consequences, and AI-Based DetectionAbstractElectricity theft, often overlooked in both public and technical matters, poses a significanteconomic and social challenge for utilities. Briefly, Electricity theft involves illicitly consumingelectric power through various means, from bypassing meters, tampering with