Paper ID #48101A Few Good Connections: Exploring the Social Networks of UnderrepresentedRacially Minoritized (URM) Entrepreneurs in Tech FieldsDr. Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University Dr. Ebony McGee, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Inclusion in the STEM Ecosystem, is a 13-time NSF investigator awardee, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Innovation and Inclusion in the STEM Ecosystem at Johns Hopkins University. An electrical engineer by training, she is renowned for her work addressing race and structural racism within the STEM ecosystem, and their impact on the mental and physical
Paper ID #49104BOARD # 23: Work in Progress: Development of a Teaching Module to ElicitRetention of Conceptual Learning in the Biomedical Engineering Disciplinefor High School Students ¨ CampusYareni P Lara-Rodr´ıguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Yareni holds a mechanical engineer degree focused on manufacturing engineering from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon (UANL), Mexico. She has worked in the Applied Optimization Group at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez (UPRM) as part of her research internship at the Department of Industrial Engineering
Paper ID #47189BOARD # 16: Equipping Biomedical Engineering Students with User-CenteredDesign Skills: Insights from a Clinical Immersion CourseLauren Edmunds, University of ArkansasDr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toledo. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Senior Design, and Entrepreneurial Bioengineering. He is active in Engineering
Paper ID #48788BOARD # 21: Work in Progress: A Revised Biomedical Engineering Program:Building Student Engagement and Competency through Design, Aligned Courses,and Flexibility.Dr. Julian M Lippmann, University of Miami Julian Lippmann has been a Lecturer in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami for 4 years, where he teaches Biomedical Design, Biofluid Mechanics, and Solid Modeling with SolidWorks. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Teaching and Research Professor at the University at Buffalo, SUNY in the Department of Biomedical Engineering for 9 years. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in
Paper ID #47599BOARD # 259: IUSE: Engaging Non-Computing Majors in Hands-on DataScienceLearning through a Web-based Learning PlatformDr. Xumin Liu, Rochester Institute of Technology Xumin Liu received the PhD degree in computer science from Virginia Tech. She is currently a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research interests include service computing, data science, and machine learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IUSE: Engaging Non-Computing Majors in Hands-on Data Science Learning through a Web-based Learning
Paper ID #46235BOARD # 268: Mentoring You Supports My Development as a ProfessionalEngineer: How Peer Mentors Benefit from Mentoring PeersDr. Louis S. Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas Louis S. Nadelson has a BS from Colorado State University, a BA from the Evergreen State College, a MEd from Western Washington University, and a PhD in educational psychology from UNLV. His scholarly interests include all areas of STEM teaching and learDr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Paper ID #48375BOARD # 341: Characterizing design activity engagement: Summary ofinsights from Year Three - NSFR RFEElliott Clement, Oregon State University Elliott Clement is a doctoral student at Oregon State University. His current research is using grounded theory to understand identity and motivation within the context of capstone design courses. He is also part of a research team investigating context-specific affordances and barriers faculty face when adopting evidence-based instructional practices in their engineering courses.Dr. James L. Huff, University of Georgia Dr. James Huff is an Associate Professor
Paper ID #47464BOARD # 345: Computer Science For All: Middle School Teachers’ Perspectiveson an Integrated Computer Science UnitKristin A Searle, Utah State University Dr. Kristin A. Searle is an associate professor of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. She received her Ph.D. in education and anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on how participating in making activities can broaden students’ sense of what computing is and who can do it, with a focus on the development of culturally responsive computing pedagogies. Her work has appeared in journals such
Paper ID #49422Perspectives on Sustainability Initiatives and Environmental Engineering Effortsin Higher Education InstitutionsDr. Michelle Henderson, East Carolina University Michelle Henderson, PhD is an American Society of Engineering Education and National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow. She is an environmental engineer with interdisciplinary research focused on sustainability, community engaged research, environmental justice, and engineering education.Niya King, North Carolina A&T State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Perspectives on Sustainability
Paper ID #47718Representations of Gendered Violence After the ”Anti-feminist Attack” at ´the Ecole PolytechniqueDr. Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard A. House is Professor of English and Associate Dean for Professional Development at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he directs the Center for the Practice and Scholarship of Education. He received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. His interests include liberal education for engineers, engineering communication, and science, technology, and society (STS).Jessica Livingston
Paper ID #48105BOARD # 205: Exploring Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of IntegratingEngineering Design and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in STEM Education(Work in Progress)Dr. Mariam Manuel, University of Houston Mariam Manuel, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston. Dr. Manuel’s experience in the classroom and working with students from diverse backgrounds informs her research interests in the areas of STEM teacher education for diverse learners, and the use of culturally responsive instruction in STEM with a focus on engineering design.Dr
) and is also a faculty in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Dr. Benitez is the Associate Director and co-PI for the National Science Foundation-funded Center for Equity in Engineering (CEE). She has also engaged and led several STEM outreach and equity initiatives at UTRGV. Prior to joining UTRGV, Dr. Benitez was a Product Engineer at Texas Instruments Inc. and earned her Ph.D. degree from Texas A&M University.Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He
Paper ID #47224Work-In-Progress: Bridging the Knowledge Gap- Integrating Design, 3DModeling, Simulation, and Testing in a Junior-Level Biomaterials Course forImproved Student Outcomes and EmployabilityBryce Williams, University of ArkansasPatrick William Kuczwara, University of ArkansasNikolas Ala-Kokko, University of ArkansasDr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toledo. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical
Paper ID #47214Analyzing Self-Reported Sense of Belonging, Engineering Identity, Intent toPersist, and Stress Levels Among First-Generation and Non-Traditional Studentsin a First-Year Engineering ProgramDr. Muhammad Asghar, University of Cincinnati Muhammad Asghar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at University of Cincinnati (UC). Before coming to UC, he earned a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a master’s degree in clinical psychology, a master’s degree in educational psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems engineering. Muhammad’s research interests
Paper ID #48387Exploring Civil and Environmental Engineering for First-Year StudentsDr. Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Haas is a Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech. He has been a faculty member since 2003 with a research focus on coastal processes and ocean energy. Dr. Haas has been involved in education innovation including collaborative learning in the classroom.Dr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedyˆa C™s research, teaching and professional activities focus on civil
Paper ID #49477Data Analysis: Evaluating the Impact of the Professional Formation of EngineersProgram on Career DevelopmentPallavi Singh, University of South Florida Pallavi Singh received a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar, in 2016 and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA, in 2019. Pallavi worked as a data science engineer, embedded system engineer, computer vision engineer, system engineer, project manager, and systems engineer, In addition, Pallavi, has also served as a
Paper ID #45594BOARD #138: Strategies for Optimization: Enhancing Operational ProcessesThrough Energy EfficiencyMr. Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University Mr. Jalal Rastegary is a Research Scientist at New Mexico State University. He has been working on different aspects of renewable energy, new bioenergy, and sustainable management of integrated water and energy use for more than 25 years. Since 2014, Jalal has been a co-PI for the Pollution Prevention Program grant funded by the EPA. He provides technical assistance to small businesses, provides onsite technical assistance in the areas of Pollution Prevention and
Paper ID #48461Further Investigations into the Link Between Spatial and Technical CommunicationMr. John William Lynch, University of Cincinnati I am a PhD student in Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati, with a focus on improving undergraduate computer science education and student retention. My research explores the intersections of computer science, spatial skills, technical communication abilities, and how to use current technologies to enhance learning experiences. My ultimate goal is to improve retention rates in computer science across all education levels and make the field more
Center for Socially Engaged Design within University of Michigan College of Engineering. She earned a PhD and MA in Higher Education from Michigan and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Applying socially engaged design skills: Mechanical engineering students’ senior capstone experiences (IUSE: EDU)Introduction and
Paper ID #47899BOARD # 216: Summer Internship Impacts on High School Student STEMCareer Interest (Work In Progress)Mr. Jabari Wilson, University of Florida Jabari has experience working in project management, quality control, manufacturing, tutoring, and mentoring. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering. Currently, Mr. Jabari Wilson is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the University of Florida.Atayliya Natasha Irving, University of Florida Atayliya N. Irving is a third-year Ph.D. student at the
Paper ID #46297BOARD # 257: IUSE: Applying Scaffolded Projects for the Social Good toIntegrate Service-Learning into Software Engineering EducationDr. Chad A. Williams, Central Connecticut State University Chad Williams, Ph.D., is a Professor of Computer Science at Central Connecticut State University and co-PI of the NSF-funded SPSG project. He has 13 years of experience leading community service learning initiatives including course projects, student-faculty-community research partnerships, and guiding student club-driven community efforts.Dr. Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University Stan Kurkovsky is a
Paper ID #46831Engagement in Practice: Bridging the Gap between Industry, Universities,and K-12 OutreachJasmine N Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology Jasmine Patel is a Research Associate at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). She specializes in invention education and informal STEM learning within K-12 settings. Her work involves research into the implementation and effects of educational interventions. In her role, Jasmine collaborates with a diverse group of K-12 students, educators, and administrators to develop and execute research and
Paper ID #46275BOARD # 395: NSF AGEP Catalyst Alliance: Engaging Leaders to ImproveDiversity among STEM FacultyDr. Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico Dr. Lizandra C. Godwin is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Godwin earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida, and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University. Her research focuses on materials (ink) development for advanced manufacturing processes, microelectronic devices, and broadening participation in
Paper ID #48534BOARD # 468: WIP: Key Findings to Date from NSF RIEF Award No.2205033 - Research Initiation: Mapping Identity Development in DoctoralEngineering StudentsDr. Jennifer A Cross, Texas Tech University Jennifer Cross is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University. She received her BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas and her MS and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, where she also served as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Enterprise Engineering Research Lab. Her research interests are
Paper ID #47874BOARD # 359: ECR-EDU Core Research: (Mis)alignment between ME coursecontent and student career intentionsDr. Jingfeng Wu, University of Michigan Jingfeng Wu is currently a PhD student at the University of Michigan majoring in Engineering Education Research. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Calgary in Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Chang’an University in China. Her research interests include engineering undergraduate curriculum analysis, engineering students’ career interests, and technical communication.Dr. Erika Mosyjowski, University of Michigan
Paper ID #46155BOARD # 245: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Online Student Interestand Engagement in Undergraduate Research: Sponsored through NSF IUSEEmily Faulconer, Monash University Dr. Emily Faulconer is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University where she serves as Coordinator for the Master of Environment and Sustainability. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Sciences from the University of Florida. Her recent research has focused on experiential learning and student-centred pedagogy while in-progress research explores disciplinary competencies. Prior to joining
Paper ID #46708Design Curriculum in Introductory Circuits Laboratory Assignments and theInfluence on Innovation Self-EfficacyMs. Heather Michelle Phillips, University of Pittsburgh Heather Phillips is a BPhil graduate in Engineering Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and an incoming Electrical Engineering PhD student at Stanford University.Mr. Nicholas Anthony Nobile, University of Pittsburgh Nicholas A. Nobile is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pittsburgh who studies Integrated Photonic Computing with a focus in Memory Control and Optimization. He has presented at multiple conferences including CLEO and
Paper ID #48062BOARD # 390: Leveraging AI and Predictive Analytics for STEM IdentityDevelopment:Insights from the NSF S-STEM funded Engineering and ComputerScience(ECS) Scholars ProgramDr. Michael W. Thompson, Baylor University Michael Thompson received his BS, MS and PH.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and previously served as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University.Dr. Anne Marie Spence, Baylor University Clinical Professor Mechanical
Paper ID #48557BOARD # 470: Work in Progress: RIEF - An Observational Study of StudentQuestion-Prompted Discussion to Identify Student’s Knowledge LevelMs. Sarah M Johnston, Arizona State UniversityMs. Thien Ngoc Y Ta She is a doctoral student of Engineering Education Systems and Design at a U.S. university at the Southwest. She has been working as a research associate for a project of the Kern Family Foundation at this university. She has taught for a technical collegDr. Ryan James Milcarek, Arizona State University Ryan Milcarek obtained his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at