Paper ID #47068BOARD # 322: An NSF FMRG Supported Exploratory Study of PromptingLarge Language Models for a Conversational Manufacturing Education PlatformFatemeh Karimi Kenari, University of North Carolina at Charlotteyasaswi bhumireddy, University of North Carolina at CharlotteXiaoliang Yan, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Mahmoud Dinar, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Mahmoud Dinar is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. His main research interest involves integrating AI in multimodal computational frameworks to understand and aid design for manufacturing. His ongoing projects are creating a
Paper ID #47031BOARD # 393: Mentoring as a Support Tool for Low-Income EngineeringTransfer students in an S-STEM programAnna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and retention of low
Paper ID #46577BOARD # 469: WIP: Partnering to Prepare STEM Master Teachers forMichigan’s Middle Schools - A National Science Foundation Robert NoyceTeacher Scholarship ProgramDr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an environmental engineer. She is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include technology adoption, problem based and service learning, and sustainability.Stephanie Tubman, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Luke Bowman
Paper ID #47941BOARD # 289: NSF-Supported DUE: Introducing Robotics through a Weaving-BasedUndergraduate Curriculum: Towards Breaking STEM StereotypesSamantha Speer, Carnegie Mellon University Samantha Speer is a PhD candidate at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, specializing in educational robotics. Her research focuses on elucidating design principles for robotic systems that foster collaboration in educational settings. With a multidisciplinary approach that integrates theories of cognition from learning sciences, computer-supported collaborative learning, and human-robot interaction, Samantha aims
Paper ID #47424BOARD # 298: RET: Year One Lessons-Learned from a Sensing and MeasurementFocused Site for Middle School Math and Science TeachersDr. Todd Freeborn, The University of Alabama Todd Freeborn, PhD, is an associate professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Alabama. He has coordinated REU, IRES, RET, IUSE, and S-STEM programs supported by the National Science Foundation, with many of these programs focused on increasing engagement of engineering students in research. His research focuses on techniques to collect and analyze the electrical impedance of biological
Paper ID #45657BOARD # 364: Empowering Adolescents from Migratory Backgrounds withGamification and Culturally-Responsive Engineering Design Instruction: Asummary of 2-years of effort (EHR:BCSER)Dr. Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Dina Verd´ın, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She graduated from San Jos´e State University with a BS in Industrial Systems Engineering and from Purdue University with an MS in Industrial Engineering and PhD in Engineering Education. Her research program promotes equity and inclusion in
Paper ID #48763BOARD # 408: NSF ITEST: Broadening Teens’ Perceptions of Engineeringthrough a Human-Centered, Accessibility-Focused Engineering Design InternshipDr. Stacey Forsyth, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Stacey Forsyth is the director of CU Science Discovery, a K-12 STEM education outreach organization at the University of Colorado Boulder. In her role, she collaborates with campus and community partners to develop, implement and evaluate innovative STEM education programs for K-12 students and teachers, including summer and after-school STEM classes, teen internships, teacher workshops and community
Paper ID #46242BOARD # 428: Preparing Ph.D. Graduates for Industry: Insights from aResearch-to-Practice Model in Transportation EngineeringMrs. Brittany Lynn Butler-Morton, Rowan University Brittany Butler-Morton is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education in the Experiential Engineering Education department at Rowan University. Her research focuses on the differences in chemical engineering students’ and industry professionals’ expertise in the context of process safety, and how to leverage industry professionals’ knowledge to further develop student’s process safety knowledge.Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University
Paper ID #45517BOARD # 464: United We Achieve: Mutual Support Provided by a Cohortof Institutions under the NSF EPIIC ProgramDr. Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University Dr. Peters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University.Dr. Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word Michael T. Frye, Ph.D. is a Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Engineering at the University of the Incarnate Word, in San Antonio, TX. He is the PI and Director of the Autonomous Vehicle Systems Lab.Dr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor
Paper ID #48444BOARD # 471: Work-in-Progress: A Strengths Approach Centering LivedExperiences of Low-Income Students in an S-STEM ProgramDr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is a Professor in Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of the Office of Student Research at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is affiliated faculty in Computer Science & Software Engineering.Dr. Daniel Almeida, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Daniel Almeida is an Associate Professor in Higher Education Counseling/Student
Paper ID #46721BOARD # 352: DRK-12 Examining Changes in Elementary Teachers’ EngineeringSelf-Efficacy Across a Year-Long Professional Learning ProgramProf. Ryan G. Summers, University of North Dakota Ryan Summers is an Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Professional Practice. He is the principal investigator of ”Investigating how combining intensive professional development and modest support affects rural, elementary teachers’ science and engineering practice” (NSF Award 2201249).Dr. Rebekah J Hammack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Rebekah Hammack is an
Paper ID #46445BOARD # 362: EEC CAREER: Challenging the Narrative of ’Servingness’:Assessment of Restrictive Policies and Barriers for Latino/a/x EngineeringStudents at Hispanic Serving InstitutionsDr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is a Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. His work examines the intersections of engineering, social justice, and critical pedagogies. He focuses on dismantling deficit ideologies in STEM, centering Latino/a/x student experiences—especially of those along the U.S
Paper ID #48874BOARD # 384: ITE Innovation and Technology Ecosystems: The Adult LearningEcosystem in a Semiconductor Workforce Development ProgramDr. Kimberly Black, Chicago State UniversityProf. Moussa Ayyash, Chicago State University Moussa Ayyash (M’98–SM’12) received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Computing, Information, and Mathematical Sciences and Technology, Chicago State University, Chicago. He is also the Director of the Center of Information and Security Education and Research (CINSER). His current research interests span digital and data
Paper ID #48303BOARD # 397: NSF ATE: A Virtual Mentoring to Support Community Collegesthrough the NSF ATE Proposal Submission ProcessDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for the past 30 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the Executive Director
Paper ID #46429BOARD # 435: Reflections on a Decade of Engineering Workforce Developmentfor the Engineering Research Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics(CBBG)Dr. Jean S Larson, Arizona State University Jean Larson, Ph.D., is the Educational Director for the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG), and Associate Research Professor in both the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, postgraduate training in
Paper ID #46630BOARD # 474: Years 1 & 2: Investigating the Computer Science as a Career(CSAC) S-STEM Program and Computing Identity Development for Studentswith Financial NeedDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. Her engineering education research agenda centers upon engineering and computing identity development of historically marginalized populations at higher education institutions. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several
Paper ID #46681Future-Ready Students: Validating the Use of Natural Language Processingto Analyze Student Reflections on a Remote Learning Group ProjectMajd Khalaf, Norwich University Majd Khalaf recently graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, along with minors in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is passionate about DevOps, embedded systems, and machine learning. Throughout his academic career, Majd contributed to various projects and research in natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. He served as a Senior AI Researcher at Norwich University’s
Paper ID #49188Mentoring Practices Lessons Learned: A Seven-Year Case Study of the NHERIResearch Experiences for Undergraduate ProgramDr. Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Karina I. Vielma is a first-generation college student who dreamed big. As the eldest of five children, Dr. Vielma became very resourceful, attributing her skills to growing up in poverty. Her parents had high expectations for school and this prepareDr. Robin Lynn Nelson, University of Texas at San Antonio Robin Nelson has a PhD in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching with a cognate in Instructional Technology from the
Paper ID #46124Amplifying the impact of leadership development for first-year engineeringstudents through community-engaged team projects: a work in progressProf. Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Dr. Yuting W. Chen received the B.S. degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2009 and 2011, all in Electrical Engineering. She is currently a Teaching Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of Women in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her current
Paper ID #46334An Indigenous University Program Uses the Continuous Improvement Modelto Build a Better Home Away From HomeDr. Skyler J Kern, University of Alaska Anchorage Skyler Kern is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Skyler was born, raised, and educated in Alaska which fostered a deep appreciation for the lands, waters, and peoples around the state. As a professor at UAA, he seeks to advance education and research on topics relevant to Alaskan communities, especially Indigenous communities.Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage Michele
Paper ID #45327Providing a Comprehensive Learning Experience in Applying Reverse EngineeringTechniques and CAD for Redesign, Simulation, and Manufacturing of DiverseDrone PlatformsDr. Akbar M. Eslami, ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIV Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and chair in the Department of Math, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests include Computer-Aided Design and Simulation, Finite Element Analysis, Optimization, and Drones.Dr. Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State
Paper ID #45906WIP: Assessing Quality of Interview Protocol for Capturing Students’ Senseof Belonging and Wellbeing in a Practice-Based Engineering Education ModelDr. Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato Catherine Spence is an Associate Professor at Iron Range Engineering in the Integrated Engineering Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her PhD in Engineering and Science Education in 2019 and a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2014 at Clemson University.Neeko Bochkarev, Minnesota State University, Mankato Neeko Bochkarev is an undergraduate researcher pursuing a B.S. in
Paper ID #45441Virtual Labs for Undergraduate Engineering: Does Virtual Reality have anyadvantages over a web-based simulation or traditional homework assignment?David J. Gagnon, Field Day Lab @ University of Wisconsin - Madison David J. Gagnon (University of Wisconsin, Madison) is the Director of Field Day Lab, an educational game studio and research laboratory at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. His lab’s projects are used freely by over one million learners yearly and generate data used to build new learning theory and conduct empirical experiments about how learning takes place.Dr. Argantha¨el Berson, University
Paper ID #47968Work-In-Progress: Using Technical and Professional Communication Assignmentsto foster Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Multidisciplinary Design CapstoneCourseLynn Hall, The Ohio State University Lynn Hall is a Senior Lecturer and Assistant Chair for Academic Administration in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She received her Ph.D. in English from Miami University (Ohio).Mr. Bob Rhoads P.E., The Ohio State University Bob Rhoads currently functions as the Multidisciplinary Capstone Program Director for the Department of Engineering Education at Ohio State University. He has a
Paper ID #45669Work-in-Progress: Introducing First-Generation, Low-income (FGLI) Studentsto Math and Engineering through a Music-Themed Summer ProgramDr. Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. is an Instructional Professor of Engineering at the Thayer School of Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Dartmouth. Her research focuses on engineering education and K-12 outreach. She teaches courses in solid mechanics, structural analysis, and design.Prof. Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College Petra Bonfert-Taylor received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Technical University of Berlin
Paper ID #49275Pressure-enthalpy diagram centric approach to open-system component, Braytoncycle, and Rankine cycle analysis in a thermodynamics courseCmdr. Matthew Schell, United States Naval Academy Commander Matt Schell is a Navy Reservist currently recalled to active duty as a Master Instructor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Naval Academy. He started his Navy career on active duty as a nuclear-trained submarine officer. As a civilian, he worked for ten years at the Navy Nuclear Lab in the Pittsburgh Area. At Navy Nuclear Lab he had cognizance over various aspects of the Navy
Paper ID #47703The Influence of Elementary School Teachers’ Social Capital on First-YearEngineering Students’ Major Selection: A Comprehensive Analysis of K-12Educator ImpactMrs. Holly Trisch, Mississippi State University Holly Trisch is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Mississippi State University and a professional civil engineer with over six years of industry experience in various engineering disciplines, including transportation engineering. As she transitions into academia and engineering education research, her work focuses on understanding the self-efficacy of K-12 educators, including
Paper ID #46134(Work-in-Progress) Developing Key Interventions from a Tightly IntegratedPartnership to Increase Transfer Rates and Post-Transfer SuccessProf. Jungsoo Lim, California State University, Los AngelesDr. Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles Yilin Feng is an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Her research interest is in airport simulation, operation, and management.Prof. Babak Khollesi, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park I’ve been teaching Computer Science for over 15 years, with a passion for helping students develop
Paper ID #46519A visual and intuitive approach to teaching and learning the constant e andthe function exp(x)Dr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Raviv is a Professor of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. In December 2009 he was named Assistant Provost for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With more than 30 years of combined experience in thJuan David Yepes, Florida Atlantic University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: A Visual and Intuitive Approach to Teachingand Learning the Constant e and the Function ex
Paper ID #48309”You need to be able to isolate them:” Men allies leveraging mitigation as astrategy towards gender equity in STEM (Work in Progress)Dr. Danielle V. Lewis, Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or uphold hegemonic