Teaching Award and the 2013 UTSA President’s Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching Excellence, the 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2019 College of Engineering Student Council Professor of the Year Award, 2008, 2022, 2024 College Excellence in Teaching, and 2005 Mechanical Engineering Instructor of the year award, 1999 ASEE-GSW Outstanding New Faculty Award. His teaching and research interests are in the thermal sciences. In 2015-2016, he chaired the American Society for Engineering Education Gulf Southwest section and in 2018-2019 he chaired the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars at UTSA. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas. ©American Society for Engineering Education
Dean of Undergraduate Studies (April 2006-September 2013). Dr. Karimi is a Fellow of ASEE, a Fellow of ASME, senior member of AIAA, and holds membership in ASHRAE, and Sigma Xi. He has served as the ASEE Campus Representative at UTSA, ASEE-GSW Section Campus Representative, and served as the Chair of ASEE Zone III (2005-07). He chaired the ASEE-GSW section during the 1996-97 academic year. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Workshop on ABET-EAC Accreditation Evaluation Amir Karimi Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio
System Design course was presented, and it wasdesigned to provide advanced topics of embedded systems to a wide range of graduate students. Thiscourse was created and offered in Fall 2019. This course was also offered in Fall 2022 and Spring2024. This paper presented the topics of the course, practice sessions, and course projects in this Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 7embedded intelligent system design course. The course covered various Search algorithms andScientific
throughworkforce education. Dean Huffman has over 25 years of experience in higher education where she hasprovided leadership in the planning, implementation and assessment of curriculum and programs withinthe CTE Division. She has served on the Texas Association of College Technical Educators Board ofDirectors and currently serves on the Texoma Workforce Board of Directors.1 Current Status of the U.S. Engineering and Computing Workforce, 2019 – IRA | ASEE https://ira.asee.org/national-benchmark-reports/workforce2019/2 Understanding the Closing the Gaps Domain final https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/closing-the-gaps-domainfinal.pdf3 Rankings | Colleges with the largest endowment - Most
Excellence in Teaching, and 2005 Mechanical Engineering Instructor of the year award, 1999 ASEE-GSW Outstanding New Faculty Award. His teaching and research interests are in the thermal sciences. In 2015-2016, he chaired the American Society for Engineering Education Gulf Southwest section and in 2018-2019 he chaired the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars at UTSA. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1 FSession 9 Assessing the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Undergraduate Mechanical
Freshmen," in Proceedings of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, The University of Houston, March 23- 25, 1979, pp. 355 -357.[5] Karimi, A., Eftakhar, J., Manteufel, R., 1999, "A Model for Integration for Math, Science, and Engineering Application at the Lower Division," in Proceedings of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Le Tourneau University, March 7 -9, 1999, on CD-ROM.[6] Lifecycle. "Engineering Education Now: The Widening Skills Gap,” May 2019. https://www.lifecycleinsights.com/engineering-education-now-the-widening-skills-gap/[7] Louisiana Workforce Commission. “Regional Labor Market 7: Long-term Projections for All Occupations to 2026,” 2018. http://www.laworks.net/[8] McShannon, J., Derlin, R., 1999
=icot189. Aliedeh, M. A. and Hashem M. Aliedeh, (2019). “Conference Workshop: Developing Transparent Thinking Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 15 Approach (TTA) - Based Medical Enhanced Ebooks (MEEB’s)” Innovations in Medical Education Conference- IME 2019, 23-24 February 2019. https://bpb-us-w1.wpmucdn.com/sites.usc.edu/dist/4/318/files/2019/05/IME2019- Complete-Proceedings8sm.pdf10. Aliedeh, M. A. and Ahmad M. Aliedeh, (2018) “Interactive
in Chemistry with relevant elements to thework presented in this paper.For example, in the work of Bell et al. (1980), the authors presented a STEM program focusing ongiving high school students hands-on chemistry laboratory work through experiments such as Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 4titrimetry, chromatography, and gravimetric analysis while attending seminars about the field ofchemistry and undergraduate programs at Lebanon Valley College [8].In the work of Stepek et al. (2019
Paper ID #49540Development of a Novel Graduate Pedagogy to Enhance Job Readiness inSemiconductor Education Based on Role-Playing Internship ExperienceProf. Nathan Jackson, University of New Mexico Prof. Jackson is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Graduate Program at University of New Mexico. He is the PI of an NSF funded Innovation and Graduate Education project focused on increasing job readiness of graduate students in the semiconductor industry. He is a member of ASEE and Senior Member of IEEE. He was awarded the Junior Faculty Research award at
.133107. Hock, O., & Šedo, J. (2017). Forward and Inverse Kinematics Using Pseudoinverse and Transposition Method for Robotic Arm DOBOT. Kinematics. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.714178. SERLatBTH. (2019). GitHub - SERLatBTH/StarterGuide-Dobot-Magician-with-Python: Dobot Magician with pure Python - Starter Guide. GitHub. https://github.com/SERLatBTH/StarterGuide-Dobot-Magician-with-Python?tab=readme-ov- file#setting-parameters9. Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. (2022). Dobot Magician User Guide (DobotLab- based) (Issue V2.0). Shenzhen Yuejiang Technology Co., Ltd. https://www.dobot.cc/ Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at
educators (Lent et al., 2019). Cultural expectations, socioeconomic status, and exposureto specific careers may shape these identities. While many students may be encouraged to pursuecareers that are more stable or familiar, such as those in service or business sectors, STEM careersoften remain outside of their consideration due to limited exposure, lack of role models, and the Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 3perceived difficulty of these
promote student achievement in STEM,” In Broadening Participation in STEM: Effective Methods, Practices, and Programs (pp. 183-196). Emerald Publishing Limited.3. Lechasseur, K., Wobbe, K., and Stanlick, S.E., 2024, “Beyond PBL: The Value of Stacking High-Impact Practices,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/466474. Rios, O. and Fadda, D., 2019, “Using Computer Simulations in a Freshman Mechanical Engineering Course to Make Informed Design Decisions,” 126th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 15 - 19, 2019, Tampa, Florida, USA5. Thamban, PLS., Fadda, D., and Rios O., 2023, “Teaching a Developed First-Year Flipped Classroom,” Proceedings of the ASME International
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Paper ID #49669Comparison, Design Review, and Prototype Model of Robotic Tool Changersfor Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle Applications: Learning ThroughIndustry PartnershipMr. Joshua Hicks-Ward, The University of Texas at San Antonio Joshua Hicks-Ward is a Graduate Student at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Production Manager at Renu Robotics. He received his B.S. in Physics from Southwestern University in 2019 and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA. Mr. Hicks-Ward’s professional career has led to over four years of experience leading technical operations with three
be coordinated at an administrative level by a newlynamed Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Success who is herself an APT faculty member. There areplans and developments already underway at our institution, which would give an opportunity forother institutions, especially in the ASEE-GSW region, to value and merit this highly significant groupof faculty members at their institutions. Introduction Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2In
environments. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2 IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has recently influenced the educational landscape. It provides new tools thatenhance teaching efficiency and student engagement. AI-driven applications, such as ChatGPT, areincreasingly used in classrooms to deliver personalized learning experiences, streamline grading, andsupport diverse student needs (Chen et al., 2020). Studies indicate
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your skills and grow in your career. Courses taughtonline provide students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule, instead of a mandatory classtime. Online courses, including those taught at Drexel cost less than traditional on-campus courses,making them more affordable. Virtual courses give students more selection in their courses. In aface-to-face setting, courses taught at the same time force students to choose between courses theylike. Lastly, virtual learning gives students access to classmates all around the world, providingnetworking opportunities you can’t get through an on-campus program.”In the last few years, online courses or classes have been more and more present and Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf
. Investments in these domains support the DoD Cyber Strategy goals andreflect priority areas in government funding.Conclusion: To strengthen CPS in UAV technologies, the defense industry must prioritizeadvanced cybersecurity measures, ensure reliable and continuous operations, and developsustainable systems for long-term effectiveness. By focusing on security, dependability, andsustainability, next-generation Cyber-Physical Systems can reinforce national defense, counterevolving threats, and maintain the United States' advantage in military operations.Keywords: KEEN, Cyber-Physical Systems, UAVs, Department of Defense, Strategic Planning Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The
mostly been addressed, and AI may provide additional usefultechnologies. However, many commercial challenges exist which need to be resolved. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference TheUniversityofTexasatArlington,Arlington,TX Copyright ã 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 7 References[1] Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors, https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/,The content for the Copyright and Fair Use Overview section is from NOLO, with much of it takenfrom the book Getting Permission (October 2019) by Richard Stim
-Underrepresented Minorities," in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2019.2. Bandura, Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control, New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1997.3. Bandura and D. H. Schunk, "Cultivating competence, self-efficacy, and intrinsic interest through proximal self- motivation," Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 586, 1981.4. L. Bowen, A. W. Johnson, and K. G. Powell, "Critical Analyses of Representation and Success Rates of Marginalized Undergraduate Students in Aerospace Engineering," in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, July 2021.5. G. E. Brannon, M. M. Zhan, K. Sakarwala, F. Lu, and L. Zhang, "Factors affecting undergraduate student
information.Preprocessing data makes it easier to analyze and effectively present data. Statistical models can becreated and utilized to predict future results. These models obtained results without performingnumerous tests4. Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 3Literature Review of Project and Problem Based Active LearningActive learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning is the future of education. Thesemethods are not meant to replace the traditional, passive ways of teaching, but
equipping future professionals with theknowledge and skills to address these challenges (Müller et al., 2024). Educational institutions areuniquely positioned to bridge the gap between sustainability policies, such as the SDGs, andpractical industry applications (Price et al., 2021). The curriculum of any academic program Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2emerges as a crucial element in shaping students’ competencies and mindsets, especially intechnical and professional disciplines such
issues and may result in several benefits, includingmeaningful face-to-face engagements between faculty, students, and employers, as well as reducedtime for curriculum development2,3,4. As a process improvement initiative, Agile developmentbegan in 2001 as a set of principles used in the development of software. It was then codified andpresented as the Agile Manifesto5. The first applications of Agile in higher education logically werefrom computer science and engineering. These first applications in higher education resulted in theAgile-Teaching/Learning Methodology6 and focused on instructors quickly adapting to students’ Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference
scienceand engineering-related fields (ABET - 1) and 2) fostering professional collaboration and inclusiveteam working environment as well as effective oral and written communication (ABET # 3, 5 &6). We present our preliminary assessment results for each learning outcome based on post-labassignment and survey, demonstrating that modules can be applied at any institute to advanceundergraduate curricula in science and engineering.Keywords: Nucleation, Cold stage, Hands-on activity, Experimentation, Data Analysis Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright © 2025
credit from Community Colleges. Students Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX Copyright 2025, American Society for Engineering Education 2in their first semester at UTA can often be labelled as juniors or seniors due to the number of credit-hours that they have transferred in, irrespective of whether that credit applies to the degree programthey are pursuing.The establishment of a curriculum network provides the opportunity to map varying learningpathways as student’s progress through programs of study [2]. The consistent categorization usedby all