Paper ID #47391BOARD # 363: Effective Strategies to Support Student Success in an NSFS-STEM ProgramDr. Diana Samaroo, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology Diana Samaroo is a Professor in the Chemistry Department at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY). She received her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College, and doctorate from CUNY Graduate Center. She has a broad range of experience in curricular and program development and project administration. Dr. Samaroo was the Chairperson of the Chemistry Department from 2015–2021. She is a CUNY Faculty Leadership
Paper ID #45644Work in Progress: Impact of Student Engineering Competition Teams onEngineering IdentityDr. 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
Paper ID #48613Women in Graduate Engineering Programs - Why aren’t there more of them?Dr. Juliette Sweeney, University of Toronto Juliette Sweeney is a recent graduate from the Engineering Education Collaboration program at the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on diversity in graduate engineering programs with a focus on gender. She is also interested in graduate pathways and the experience of international students within graduate programs and the workplace. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Full Research Paper Women in
Paper ID #46128BOARD # 447: Sowing the SEEDs (Scholars of Excellence in EngineeringDesign): Starting the SEED NSF S-STEM Program at Texas State UniversityDr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley, P.E. is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, PERSIST (Promoting the Engagement and Retention of Students In STEM) Lab Director at Texas State University, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in Structural Engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in History and in Construction Engineering and
Paper ID #46626The First Lesson for Engineering Students: Engineering Philosophy and Culture–Based on the practice and reflections of the course of ”Engineering Philosophyand Culture” in Zhejiang University, ChinaJinliang Wang, Zhejiang University A doctoral candidate at the School of Education, Zhejiang University, specializing in higher engineering education.Min Ye, Zhejiang University Min Ye is a professor of the Institute of China’s Science Technology and Education Policy, Zhejiang University. His research interests include Engineering Education, Science Technology and Education Policy
of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes that educating the next generation of professionals will play a pivotal role in sustainability standard practices. In terms of engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He is currently serving as a CSU President’s Sustainability Commission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional organizations at the national
teaching in the field of electrical engineering, he coordinates the senior engineering capstone program which is a multidisciplinary, two-semester course sequence with projects sponsored by industrial partners. Within this role, he focuses on industrial outreach and the teaching and assessment of professional skills. Prior to joining WCU in 2018, he spent a decade in industry managing and developing innovative technologies across a broad spectrum of applications: SiC and GaN high voltage transistors for energy-efficient power conversion, radio frequency (RF) surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters for mobile phones, and flexible paper-like displays for e-readers. He holds 31 patents related to semiconductor devices and
Paper ID #46427BOARD # 436: Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE): Sustainingand Scaling the Multi-Engineering Research Center Instrument Inventory(MERCII)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 Computer Systems
her two years in that role, she was successful in raising significant public and private funds, including a $5 million grant from Google to develop a data hub highlighting the unique needs and challenges of Black women in STEM, the largest ever grant of this kind from Google, and a $4.2 million Racial Equity in STEM Education grant from the National Science Foundation focused on the undergraduate of experiences of Black women in STEM. Prior to her work at Spelman, she served as Associate Director of School and Community Engagement at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech, where she led K-12 school and district partnerships. Dr. Pearson holds a Bachelor of
Haven (UNH), as a faculty in Construction Management, in Fall 2022. She has contributed to a new MS in Construction Management program development as the program director. She has also been involved in Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning by KEEN and Open Pedagogy at UNH. In addition to Engineering Education, she has 4+ years of experience in working with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) as a Graduate Research Assistant. Her research is positioned at the intersection of Automated Construction Inspection, Construction Information Modeling, and Data-Driven Decision-Making for project managers, contractors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.Dr. Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven Dr. Goli Nossoni is
Paper ID #47205Enhancing Learning Outcomes for African American STEM Learners Throughthe African-Centered STEM Education Model (Evaluation)Dr. DeAnna Bailey, Morgan State University Dr. DeAnna Bailey is a faculty member of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. Dr. Bailey has an academic background in electrical engineering (B.S. in electrical engineering and Doctor of Engineering). She researches, develops and examines effective methods of teaching STEM to African American youth. At her university, she utilizes African-Centered methodology to teach electrical engineering concepts
Paper ID #48857AI-Driven Course Recommendation System for Enhanced Career Alignmentin Engineering EducationSuchita Anil Undare, University of Colorado Colorado Springs Suchita Anil Undare is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She is a member of the NSF-funded ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, where her research focuses on modeling, state estimation, and life-aware model-predictive controls of on-vehicle battery systems. She received her Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of
Paper ID #45907BOARD # 210: Pack for Space: Development of an Engineering OutreachActivity on Optimization (Work in Progress)Miss Casey Eaton, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Casey Eaton is a Ph.D. candidate in Systems Engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Casey graduated with her B.S.E. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from UAH in 2019 and her M.S.E. in Systems Engineering in 2020. She is a recipient of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2020) and NASA Alabama Space Grant Consortium Fellowship (2022-2024). Casey’s research interests focus on formalizing the selection and impacts of measures
education, including 10+ years devoted to undergraduate advising. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies and Academic Advising in the Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering at George Mason University. With a master’s degree in electrical engineering from George Mason (2004) and prior experience as an engineer in India, Smriti brings a unique blend of technical knowledge, industry experience, and student-centered practice. This enables her to provide highly effective support to engineering students. Her current research interests include engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From Bachelor’s to Master’s: Growing Student
empower students to tackle real-world healthcarechallenges by designing and innovating medical devices. Throughout the ten-week summerprogram, participants are exposed to both laboratory research and professional developmentworkshops, equipping them with technical expertise and communication skills. Key researchprojects include mobile phone-based imaging for diagnostics, biomaterial development for tissueengineering, and computational modeling of respiratory devices. Key professional developmentevents include research a jump start seminars, technical writing workshops, communicationworkshops, microagression training, and a final poster presentation event.Preliminary findings indicate significant growth in students’ research self-efficacy, with a
Paper ID #45923BOARD # 457: Student Interest in STEM Careers: An NSF ITEST Projectfor High Schoolers’ Renewable Energy Technology EngagementAllison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Dr. Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is the Founding Associate Dean of the Illinois State University College of Engineering. Prior to joining the College of Engineering, Aldeman served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology, where he taught in the Engineering Technology and Sustainable and
Paper ID #46274Bridging the Gap: Accelerating Engineering Management Education ThroughInnovative Graduate PathwaysDr. David Paulus, University of Arkansas David Paulus, PhD is a Professor of Practice of Industrial Engineering and the Director of the Engineering Management and Operations Management graduate programs at the University of Arkansas. David is Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Arkansas and a Certified Professional in Engineering Management (CPEM). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Bridging the Gap: Accelerating Engineering Management Education Through
Paper ID #46035The State of the Practice Integrating Security in ABET Accredited ComputerScience ProgramsDr. Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is a Professor and Cybersecurity Minor Coordinator in the Dwight and Dian Diercks School of Advanced Computing at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He earned his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Before returning for doctoral studies, he worked as an Embedded Software Engineer for Ford Motor Company and Visteon for several years. Schilling has also spent time at NASA Glenn Research
Paper ID #46534BOARD # 242: Formative Evaluation of REU Site Hosting Community CollegeStudents and Funded by NSF REU ProgramDr. Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University Ibrahim Zaid is a professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering at Northeastern University. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Akron. Zeid has an international background. He received his B.S. (with highest honor) andMrs. Claire Duggan, Northeastern University Claire Duggan is Executive Director for The Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University and Co-Principal Investigator for the REU Pathways site and the
Paper ID #46564Teaching professional skills for students’ competitive advantage in the era ofAI workplace transformationDr. Ekaterina Koromyslova, South Dakota State University Ekaterina Koromyslova is an Associate Professor in Operations Management. She teaches several courses, including Operations and Supply Chain Management, Engineering Economic Analysis, and Interdisciplinary Project Experience courses. She has several years of industry experience as an analyst-consultant for manufacturing companies and as a leading manager in supply chain and logistics. Her research interests are in interdisciplinary education
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.Dr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis holds a Diploma in Surveying Engineering (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), a M.A. in Geography (University of California, Los Angeles), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). She is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her main interests are in air quality, environmental policy, and supporting student learning and professional preparation.Dr
May 12, 2025AbstractA critical issue within the field of civil engineering is building a diverse workforce to serve as thenext generation of civil engineers. Among the subfields of civil engineering, pavementengineering lags substantially behind in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Furthermore,most civil engineering curricula do not cover pavement engineering extensively; often it is simplya week worth of classes during an introductory transportation course. Previous studies havedemonstrated student competitions as an effective supplemental tool to also build interest andimprove learning outcomes in a specific field of engineering. The target population for thisproject are undergraduate students, with a particular focus on
Paper ID #45716BOARD #156: Transforming Civil Engineering Education: Integrating theEOP Framework Across Four CoursesDr. Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University Dr. Nadia Al-Aubaidy is an Associate Professor in the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where she also earned a certification in Dispute Prevention and Resolution from the School of Law. Additionally, Dr. Al-Aubaidy is a LEED Green Associate. In recognition of her outstanding teaching, she received the 2024 ASC Regional Teaching Award for Region #1 (Northeast). Dr
Paper ID #47861BOARD # 398: NSF ATE: Advanced Manufacturing Professional DevelopmentWorkshops for High School and Community College EducatorsDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for over 35 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
Paper ID #48285Work-in-Progress: Generative AI to Support Teamwork Evaluation in EngineeringDesign and Professional Practice CoursesDr. May Lim, The University of New South Wales Dr May Lim is a Nexus Fellow, Scientia Education Fellow, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As the Nexus Fellow for the UNSW School of Chemical Engineering, Dr Lim work with others to foster environments conducive to learning and teaching at UNSW. Her contributions are multifaceted and include the development of procedures, resources, and toolkits aimed at creating assessments that are not only valid and reliable but also
Paper ID #45958Course on Renewable Energy How to Revamp the ContentAndrew L. Bennett II, Purdue University, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, School of Engineering Technology Andrew Bennett is a second-year Master’s student in Engineering Technology at Purdue University Polytechnic Institute. He received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Andrew is passionate about renewable energy and has focused his studies on sustainability and renewable energy.Dr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the
Paper ID #48761Engineering-Girls Framework (Resource Exchange)Dr. Kimberly Wilkens, University of Virginia Kim Wilkens is the founder of Tech-Girls and founding board member of Charlottesville Women in Tech, a non-profit that provides human connections and resources for women and girls interested in or associated with technology. Kim has been at the forefront of K-12 computer science education at the local, state, national, and global levels and has over twenty years of experience integrating computer science in both school and out-of-school time. She completed her EdD in 2023 with a focus on creating equitable
Paper ID #49218From Reflection to Insight: Using LLM to Improve Learning Analytics inHigher EducationDr. Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University I’m an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering and the director of the AIET lab in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and prior experience as a software engineer in the industry, my interest in both academic and research activities has laid the foundation to work on advancing educational technologies and pedagogical interventions.Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw State University Ph.D. student at
Paper ID #46853Work In Progress: Mentorship Matters—Shaping the Professional Pathwaysof Biological Engineering StudentsMrs. Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas Leslie Massey is an advanced instructor in the First-Year Engineering Program (FEP) at the University of Arkansas, holding a BS in Biological Engineering and an MS in Environmental Engineering. She previously worked as a project manager at the Arkansas Water Resources Center before returning to teaching full-time in 2013. Currently, she teaches various courses in the FEP, including Introduction to Engineering I and II, and coordinates the First-Year Honors
Paper ID #48115Enhancing engineering faculty implementation of inclusive pedagogy throughan inclusive excellence faculty development programDr. Renee M. Desing, University of Washington Dr. Renee Desing is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Desing graduated from The Ohio State University with her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, and also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in