Paper ID #48588Curricular Lessons Learned in Robotics Education: a decade in reviewProf. Joel M. Esposito, United States Naval Academy Joel Esposito is a Professor in the Robotics and Control Engineering Department and the inaugural Director of Innovation at the United States Naval Academy. He teaches courses in Robotics, Unmanned Vehicles, Computer Vision and most recently undergraduate research methods. He is the recipient of the 2010 USNA Rauoff Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, the 2015 Class of 1951 Faculty Research Excellence Award and the Navy’s Civilian Meritorious Service Medal. He is the former editor
Paper ID #47943BOARD # 346: Creating a Community of K-12 Engineering EducatorsDr. Lyn Ely Swackhamer, NCWIT/University of Colorado Dr. Lyn Swackhamer is the PI on the NSF funded Teach Engineering grant. Teach Engineering is a digital library of K-12 engineering education materials. Dr. Swackhamer has a PhD in education innovation with an emphasis on research and evaluation methodology. She has been the Director of Aspirations Evaluation at NCWIT for the past 9 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Creating a Community of K-12 Engineering Educators: NSF EEC-EWFD
Paper ID #46880International Cybersecurity Exercise: A Model for Collaborative Cyber DefenseEducationDr. Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Doug Jacobson is a University Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He is currently the director of the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach, which has been recognized by the National Security Agency as a center of academic excellence. He has worked for years on ways to include cybersecurity in courses and the general population. Doug also created the Iowa Cyber Hub
Paper ID #45583Analysis of a Scientific Paper to Scaffold Lab Report Writing SkillsProf. Lessa Grunenfelder, University of Southern California Lessa Grunenfelder has a BS in astronautical engineering and a MS and PhD in materials science, all from the University of Southern California. In 2015 she joined the USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science as teaching faculty. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on material properties, processing, selection, and design. She is passionate about sharing her love of materials science with students through curriculum that combines
Paper ID #48730Running Out of Classroom Space? Maybe It’s a Schedule ProblemAbigail Crocker, United States Military Academy Abigail Crocker is an Army Engineer Officer and Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at USMA. She graduated from USMA in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors. In 2018, she received a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology. In 2024, she earned a Ph.D. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and certified
Paper ID #45859Validating a Data-Driven Approach to Scheduling Office HoursTheo Landman, University of Michigan Theo Landman is a Course Coordinator at the University of Michigan. His research interests include optimizing student access to resources and improving course outcomes through data-driven solutions.Dr. Laura K Alford, University of Michigan Laura K. Alford is a Lecturer IV at the University of Michigan. She researches ways to use data-informed analysis of students’ performance and perceptions of classroom environment to support DEI-based curricula improvements. ©American Society for
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 #48024Student Teamwork Experience in a Hands-on Robotics CourseDr. Xiaoxiao Du, University of Michigan Xiaoxiao Du is a Lecturer and Adjunct Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan. She teaches robotics courses and supervises multidisciplinary teams and design experiences. She is interested in promoting student learning and team collaboration through innovative curricular design and data-informed evaluation.Dr. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan Robin Fowler is a Technical Communication lecturer and a Engineering Education researcher at the University of Michigan. Her teaching is primarily
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
Paper ID #47221A Sustainable Framework for Providing Early Exposure to Aviation EducationDr. Jacob Joshua Shila, Bowling Green State UniversityShantanu Gupta, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Shantanu Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Bowling Green State University in the School of Aviation within the College of Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering. Dr. Gupta earned a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, a M.S in Aviation and Aerospace Management, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, and a Ph.D. in Technology from Purdue University, West Lafayette
Paper ID #48300WIP: A Novel real-time circuit simulation tool – JSIMJohn Francis Simonis, The Ohio State University at MarionDr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Qudsia Tahmina is an Associate Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion and teaches engineering and engineering technology courses. She is involved in curriculum development, assessment of learning outcomes and ABET accreditation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Novel real-time circuit simulation tool
Paper ID #45591A Faculty Flowchart for Student Disengagement and Mental HealthMaureen Tang, Drexel University Maureen Tang joined the faculty of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Drexel University in 2014 and obtained tenure in April 2020. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2007 and her PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in 2012. Dr. Tang completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University and research internships at Kyoto University, the University of Dortmund, and DuPont. She is the recipient of a NSF CAREER award. Her research at Drexel studies materials and
Paper ID #46661Living through the Culture Change: Faculty Perceptions of a MechanicalEngineering Departmental Teaching Culture Pre- and Post-InterventionEmma Edoga M.S., Texas A&M University Emma is an PhD student in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology program at Texas A&M University. Her research interests center around issues related to workplace diversity & inclusion, the experiences of Black women in the workplace, the effects of stigmatization and stereotyping, and authenticity/identity. She also has conducted research within the engineering education space, specifically focusing on teaching culture
Paper ID #48647Empathy: Developing This Core Leadership Skill in Engineering StudentsMr. Seth C. Sullivan, Texas A&M University Seth Sullivan is the Director of the Zachry Leadership Program in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the university, he worked in consulting in the private sector and as an analyst in the U.S. Government. Heˆa C™s earnedMs. Maria PolyzoiSheila RiveraRachel Elizabeth Rice, Texas A&M UniversityNicholas Aleczander Barrio, Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empathy: Developing this Core
Paper ID #49041BOARD # 247: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) By EngagingStudents Using IoT – Addressing AI and CybersecurityDr. Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Lifford McLauchlan is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, and has also worked for Raytheon, Microvision, AT&T Bell Labs, and as an ONR Distinguished Summer Faculty at SPAWAR San Diego, CA. He has over 55 publications covering areas such as adaptive and intelligent controls, robotics, an ocean wave energy converter, green technology
) program under Award No. 2322584. Theopinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented in this material are solely thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Science Foundation.References [1] R. Nazempour, H. Darabi, B. Bilgin, A. Felder, S. Reckinger, R. Revelo, P. Nelson, J. Abiade, and D. Ozvin, "An Integrated Program for Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation of Academically Talented Low-Income Engineering Students: Lessons Learned and Progress Report," in ASEE Annual Conference Exposition, 2022. [2] R. Nazempour, H. Darabi, R. Revelo, P. Nelson, A. Felder, D. Ozevin, and J. Abiade, "Implementation of an Introductory Engineering Course and its Impact on Students’ Academic
Paper ID #48142Critical Thinking (Mis)conceptions of First-Year Engineering StudentsMr. Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University Lance White is a Lecturer for Frist-Year Engineering in Engineering and Academic Student Affairs at Texas A&M University. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering with a thrust in Engineering Education. He has worked as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Engineering Education and Innovation at the Texas Engineering Experiment Station and remains a collaborator. His M.S. is in Nuclear Engineering with a focus in
Paper ID #46047GIFTS: Team Trivia Review Activity to Enhance Student EngagementDr. Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University and an ASEE Fellow Member. As a mathematician and computer systems analyst, she collaborated in engineering teams to support energy research before entering higher education where she taught mathematics, statistics, computer science, and engineering courses, secured over $6.6M to support STEM education research, led program development efforts, and
Paper ID #49337AI-Generated Teamwork Skill Development Tool Application for Classroomand Workforce Implementation: A Social Integration Framework for NeurodiverseSTEM StudentsProf. L. Taylor Starr, Texas A&M University LaTasha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics from Tennessee State University. At the University of Washington (Seattle), LaTasha earned her first Engineering Master’s degree followed by a second Master’s in Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2020. Her passion for STEM education is evident through her professorship at Dallas
definitive and exhaustive list; it is a Work in Progress and canbe modified to suit the specific needs and context of the partnership.References [1] Connor, K. A., & Chouikha, M. F., & Kelly, J. C., & Leigh-Mack, P., & Sullivan, B. J., & Goodnick, S. M., & Velez-Reyes, M., & Klein, M., & Nguyen, T., & Andrei, P., & Sawyer, S., & Ososanya, E. T., & Zubia, D., & Muskett, M. (2024, June), Board 85: Work in Progress: Asset-Driven Equitable Partnerships (ADEP in Practice) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48385 [2] National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Minority Serving
J. Gutierrez Vega (UTEP) are working on curriculum planning with faculty at theircorresponding Community Colleges (El Paso Community College and Tallahassee CommunityCollege) to integrate Circuits U platform into the Intro to Circuits course for students atcommunity college to help with their transition to their university.After reviewing applications, students were assigned a level for their research and degree path.Level A received a $5,000 stipend, while those on Level B received $10,000. Criteria for bothlevels are outlined below: Table 3 Scholar Level (up to $5,000 in finds) Current School CC
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Paper ID #46081BOARD # 407: NSF ITEST: A Data-Driven Approach to UnderstandingComputational Thinking in Children: Embodied Learning with AugmentedReality and a Social RobotDr. Jaejin Hwang, Northern Illinois University Dr. Jaejin Hwang, is an Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NIU. His expertise lies in physical ergonomics and occupational biomechanics and exposure assessment. His representative works include the design of VR/AR user interfaces to minimize the physical and cognitive demands of users. He specializes in the measurements of bodily movement as well as muscle activity and intensity to
Paper ID #46349Work-In-Progress: Reinforcing connections and creating efficiency in a 2ndyear curriculum - a systematic approach to identify opportunities for integrationDr. Pranav Chintalapati, The University of British Columbia Dr. Pranav Chintalapati, PhD, P.Eng., is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at UBC. His work spans several areas of engineering education with specific interests in experiential learning, systems thinking and community-engagement. His past research focused on different aspects of sustainable water access and water quality, primarily in under
Paper ID #46861The Role of the STEM Teacher in Transversal Training in Innovation andEntrepreneurship: A Case Study at a Chilean UniversityMr. Alvaro Reinaldo Gonzalez, Universidad Andr´es Bello, Santiago, Chile Holding a degree in Commercial Engineering, complemented by an MBA and certifications in Innovation and Technology Management, my professional trajectory encompasses experience within both private and public sectors. Throughout this time, I have maintained a consistent engagement with pedagogical practices. My involvement in research has been significant, notably during my tenure as the Managing Director of the
Paper ID #48116A Hands-On Approach to Teaching Tolerancing and Design for Manufacturing:Designing and 3D Printing Precision Puzzles and a Visor ConnectorDr. Nandita Biswas, Washington State University Dr. Nandita Biswas is an Associate Professor (Career Track) in the school of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) at Washington State University, Pullman since 2014. Before joining MME, she taught undergraduate level classes as an instructor in the department of Mathematics at the same university for 3 years. She received her M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, Pullman in 2007 and
Paper ID #49047Assessment of FE ethics performance and experiences integrating ethics intothe curriculum in a Civil Engineering department at a military institution[Research Paper]Dr. Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute Dr. Martin completed her bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University and her PhD in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. She is currently an assistant professor at VMI teaching fluids, environmental engineering and water resources courses. Her research focuses on drinking water quality and public health. She also co-advises the newly formed Society of Women Engineers at
Paper ID #48226BOARD # 218: Transforming a University-Level Experiential Learning EngineeringCourse into a Comprehensive Pre-College Summer Program (Work in Progress)Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine Nicholas Choi is a master’s student in mechanical engineering at the University of California, Irvine. He is currently studying the impact of experiential learning in an engineering curriculum and the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in an engineering classroom.Kan Li, University of California, Irvine Dr. Kan Li is the Associate Director for the International Programs at the UCI’s Henry Samueli School