, Florida Gulf Coast University Ahmed S. Elshall (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8200-5064) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University, with a joint appointment at The Water School. His research focuses on sustainable groundwater management under uncertainty. He teaches courses in groundwater hydrology and environmental data science. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Data Science in Environmental Engineering CurriculumAbstractData science is increasingly integral to various STEM domains, offering promising careeropportunities across diverse engineering applications. Several
participants in the project were ableto realize their new curriculum modules using existing software or classroom technology, here wefocus on those teachers whose designs required a novel digital artifact, such as a new webapplication with specific functionality, customized content to work with an existing tool, or a newpiece of standalone software. By providing the developer support to produce these digitalartifacts, we empower teacher participants to embed CS content into potentially challengingclassroom contexts that are resistant to drop-in, ”one-size-fits-all” integration solutions. Usingthis approach, teachers can create more thoughtful and robust CS curriculum modules that bettercomplement their particular needs.This initiative promotes
courses that utilize active learning methodologies and educational technologies. In addition, she develops and delivers faculty development programming, such as workshops, lunch and learns, and special events related to teaching. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: The Evolution of an Engineering Mathematics Course: Integrating Student Feedback in Design and ImplementationAbstractA two-course sequence in engineering mathematics was developed at the University of Miami’sCollege of Engineering as part of a broader curriculum initiative to integrate linear algebra,vector calculus, and differential equations with an emphasis on engineering applications. Theredesign was driven by
beensignificantly influenced and inspired by the Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework sinceits inception. While we have made several efforts to integrate EOP principles throughout theentire curriculum during the first two years of the program, this paper specifically focuses ontheir integration within an Engineering Design course developed for second-year students. In thispaper, we will describe the curriculum design, highlight insights from the teaching team, andprovide a thorough analysis of the learning outcomes associated with this integration.Parallel to the EOP framework, at the core of our design courses is a foundation in systemsthinking, which empowers students to tackle challenges from a holistic perspective. They werenot only encouraged to
STEM learning, enabling them to analyze and solve real-worldproblems effectively.Future directions While introducing smart farming into education, several challenges were identified. Bothteachers and students pointed out issues with coding and circuit design. Although the teacherssuccessfully managed to resolve these problems, minimizing obstacles, optimizing circuits, andreducing time wasted will be essential for smooth implementation and clear learning objectives.These efforts could also contribute to lowering the kit’s production costs. Additionally, challenges related to curriculum integration were evident. Prerequisiteknowledge was an issue, as students individually varied in their physical computing skills andfamiliarity
Paper ID #46384The Role of Mathematical Modeling in Integrating Disciplinary and SocietalKnowledge: An Epistemic Network Analysis StudyLuis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio Luis Montero-Moguel is a Ph.D. Candidate in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching specializing in STEM and Engineering Education education at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Luis holds an MSc. in Mathematics Education from the University of Guadalajara and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Luis is an NSF-CADRE fellow. As part of his doctoral program, Luis has earned a Graduate Certificate in iSTEM Education and a
Paper ID #46992Pre-College Microelectronics Curriculum Units Developed Using an IntegratedMicroelectronics Framework (Resource Exchange)Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE) Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor of Engineering Education and University Faculty Scholar at Purdue University, as well as the Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Research Institute for Precollege Engineering. Dr. Moore’s research is focused on the integration of STEM concepts in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms in order to help students make connections among the STEM disciplines and achieve deep understanding
thehistorical hurdles of curriculum reform pose significant obstacles to integrating STEMeducation in a broader context of Indonesia’s education system. Moreover, the COVID-19pandemic has further exacerbated the existing challenges. These obstacles indicate that thewidespread implementation of the “Merdeka Belajar” across all education levels by 2024falls short of the government’s target.Fig. 3. Problems and Potential Solutions in Implementing Education Policies in IndonesiaAs outlined in Fig. 3, the following four potential solutions might be an alternative to addressthe challenges of STEM integration within the “Merdeka Belajar” curriculum.1. Connection between educational content and industry demands Educational content should bridge the gap
modules, computational modeling, programming microcontrollers, energy conversion process, and interface design for advanced electronic applications. Also, he has more than 12 technology innovations and 68 technical publications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025WIP: Strengthening the Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline through VLSICurriculum EnhancementAbstractThis article highlights an ongoing funded project that provides the Electrical and ComputerEngineering department at a minority-serving institution with the resources to: (i) purchaseequipment and software licenses to establish a Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) DesignLaboratory, (ii) train faculty and staff in cutting-edge VLSI
class observations suggest enhancedstudent engagement and comprehension. This study leads us to conclude that accelerometersserve as an effective hands-on tool for teaching numerical methods. By engaging students inexperiments and data analysis, they enhance their understanding of these techniques and acquirepractical skills relevant to engineering careers.Keywords: Accelerometers, Engineering Education, Numerical Differentiation, Noise Handling,Numerical Integration, Sensor Drift.IntroductionNumerical differentiation and integration serve as foundational concepts in mathematics andengineering. These concepts play a vital role in analyzing and modeling continuous phenomena,enabling accurate predictions and solutions to real-world problems. For
Paper ID #46030Shaping Future Innovators: A Curriculum Comparison of Data Science Programsin Leading U.S. and Chinese InstitutionsDr. Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology Elizabeth Milonas is an Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Systems at New York City College of Technology - City University of New York (CUNY). She currently teaches relational and non-relational databases and data science courses to undergraduate students. She holds a BA in Computer Science and English Literature from Fordham University, an MS in Information Systems from New York University, and a Ph.D. from Long Island
-centered pedagogies, where students are more active inthe learning process [6.7]. These methods have shown more promising student engagement and learningoutcomes [8].Despite these advances in pedagogical approaches, challenges remain in effectively reaching and engagingmore diverse student populations. A critical aspect often overlooked in these efforts is the integration ofstudents' cultural resources in their classroom teaching. The influence of culture on an individual’sengagement with new ideas is substantial, as it shapes both their exposure to and preparation for newinformation [9]. Additionally, culture is pivotal in determining the relatability of information presented tostudents [10,11]. For instance, a student’s willingness to engage or
a graduate engineering curriculumTraditional approaches to graduate training have a strong focus on technical and research skillsbut often lack mechanisms to help students frame their work in the context of innovation,translation, and societal impact. To address this need, we designed an “Impact Training”program and integrated it into the core curriculum of our new PhD program in our Department ofBioengineering at the University of Oregon Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.The Impact Training aims to: (i) help students visualize themselves as drivers of societal impactfrom the outset of their training, (ii) engage all graduate students in communication, innovation,and translation activities, (iii) train
like an engineer”. Problem development, experimental design, and technicalcommunication skills have been increasingly prioritized in engineering programs, butimplementing curriculum that both addresses these skills and integrates them with essentialtechnical content has proved challenging. In this work, we present a framework for incorporatingresearch, design, and communication learning outcomes into the materials science andengineering undergraduate curriculum. Through this framework, we explore how course designand the use of continuous self-assessment influence student metacognition and self-perception.IntroductionUndergraduate engineering programs tout the importance of laboratory, design, and capstonecourses as crucial to a student’s
Modules for Undergraduate Research), which recruits, trains, and supports faculty in integrating Course-based Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurial Mindset (CURE-E) into STEM curricula. Her work focuses on fostering inclusive research experiences and advancing innovation in undergraduate education through faculty development and curriculum transformation.Dr. David G Alexander, California State University, Chico My research interests and areas of expertise are in engineering pedagogy, capstone design, renewable energy systems, thermal sciences, vehicle system modeling and simulation, heat transfer, new product development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.Sam Lloyd-Harry, California State University, Chico Sam
University. His areas of concentration include Engineering Technology Curriculum Development, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CNC, Quality, Robotics, Material Handling, and Industrial Automation. He is the recipient of multiple internal and external grants, and his research has been published in prestigious peer- reviewed journals and conferences, such as ASQ, ASEE, and ASME. Integrating Theory and Practice in Signals and Systems Education: A Lab-Centered CurriculumAbstractThis paper presents a hands-on, lab-centered learning approach in an undergraduate Signals andSystems course within the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology program, designedto align with
Paper ID #47080BOARD # 381: Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) competenciesand approaches across a Teacher Preparation Program through a NSF NoyceprogramDr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her research interests include pre-college education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and equity.Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc. Theresa Bruckerhoff is the Principal
instructing in the Biomedical Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. His academic and industrial experiences include academic positions with the Mendoza College of Business a ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building and Integrating an Undergraduate Clinical Immersion Experience to Expand Impact1 AbstractExposure to the clinical environment – where the eventual results of student’s engineering effortsare utilized – is a powerful educational experience. It provides real-world context for learningefforts and a hands-on opportunity for developing students to learn how to communicateeffectively with their key
components, while emphasizing synthesis ofinformation and interrelationships across these domains. The minor also provides extracurricularopportunities for students to explore topics of interest, in conjunction with mentoring andparticipation in a community of practice. Through this instruction, mentoring, and peer support,the minor establishes sustainability as an overarching context for the study of engineering,serving as a compass to guide students to consciously integrate sustainability principles andpractices throughout their academic programs and career pathways.2 Taken as a whole, theminor supports students to develop a comprehensive sustainability mindset [2] that will preparethem as engineers for the 21st century.A hallmark of the minor is
, stayingconsistent and repetitive with feedback and grading was also a concern.This course is also designated in the core curriculum in the social and behavioral science core atthe university, which requires that assessment takes place on course learning outcomes. Oneoutcome that requires assessment is that “Students will demonstrate an understanding of differentcultural perspectives.” In the course, this requirement is met by measuring how students applyprofessional ethics in engineering economic decision making. The assignment evaluated is anethical dilemma case study, where students must choose from one of four predefined cases andprovide their perspective on the ethical dilemmas presented in the case. The assignment promptsstudents to the type of
improved performance compared to previous years. These findingssuggest that with targeted curriculum adjustments and integrated support structures, students canovercome challenges related to math readiness and succeed in engineering education. The paperconcludes by offering recommendations for practitioners at other institutions aiming to replicatesimilar programs, such as identifying at-risk students early, providing a focused math curriculumwith engineering applications, and ensuring strong institutional support to enhance studentretention and success in engineering programs.IntroductionThis complete, evidence-based practice paper provides an update to “Implementing anEngineering Math Curriculum Sequence: Preliminary Results and Lessons Learned
career options such as PM and technicalproject manager (TPM).The next guest lecture focused on software engineering concepts. Integration and testing are es-sential to both IoT development and software engineering overall. Continuous integration andcontinuous delivery (CI/CD) are vital in software development but are not often a standard part ofa CS curriculum. Often, class projects are built once and delivered on the due date. To exposethe students to CI/CD, a guest lecturer from a startup gave a guest lecture titled “Good softwareengineering practices and CI/CD.” In this talk, students learned about the CI/CD pipeline and weregiven an opportunity to implement one themselves. Students were able to incorporate some of thepractices presented in
©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Making Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Resonate with Students: An NSF-IUSE Project that Aims to Integrate NMR into the Undergraduate CurriculumMotivationQuantum science and engineering will play a huge role in the 21st-century STEM workforce, asevidenced by national investments in quantum industries [1] - [2] and the many interdisciplinaryquantum information science and engineering (QISE) programs that have emerged in recentyears. Science and engineering educators will play an important role in researching the best waysto prepare a thriving and diverse quantum workforce [3]. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) isone quantum technology that historically has
which they apply models to draw inferentialconclusions about real-world data. An interdisciplinary team of instructors has enriched thecourse’s existing case studies with STS frameworks to provide students the necessary scaffoldingto engage in substantive critical work on final projects.This paper reflects on the broader goal of building a sociotechnically integrated undergraduatedata science curriculum including a dedicated STS class on “human contexts and ethics” and apedagogical training class. Through these case studies and reflections, the paper sharesinstitutional and interdisciplinary lessons learned from co-designing multiple courses withinstructors across disciplines
Assistant Professor in the Integrated Design Engineering program. She earned a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Civil Systems and a certificate in Global Engineering from the Univeristy of Colorado Boulder. She holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Her research centers on integrating sustainability into engineering curricula, aligning with her commitment to fostering holistic engineering education. Before transitioning to academia, Joany worked for over five years as an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where she contributed to advancing renewable energy technologies
Pedagogical Approaches at an HBCUAbstractThe increasing global challenges in critical infrastructure and environmental sustainabilityhighlight the urgent need to integrate sustainability principles into civil engineering education.However, many civil engineering students struggle to apply these principles, particularly incapstone projects. This study assesses sustainability integration in capstone projects at aHistorically Black College and University (HBCU) and identifies effective strategies to enhancestudent engagement with sustainability concepts.A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of capstone projectscores using a Sustainable Design Rubric and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviewswith students
Paper ID #45868Can AI Develop Curriculum? Integrated Computer Science As a Test Case(Research to Practice)Dr. Julie M. Smith, Institute for Advancing Computing Education Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at the Institute for Advancing Computing Education. She holds degrees in Software Development, Curriculum & Instruction, and Learning Technologies. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a program aimed at improving equity
Paper ID #47492An Entrepreneurial Mindset-Based Early-Curriculum Exposure to UndergraduateResearchDr. Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Blake Everett Johnson is a Teaching Associate Professor and instructional laboratory manager in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include experimental fluid mechanics, measurement science, engineering education, engineering leadership, and professional identity development.Dr. Irene Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Irene M.B. Reizman is an Associate
integration of analytics tools fostered the engineering students the ability to forecast require-ments and create new methods critical to their engineering design.Data analytics was also added to a core course on product manufacturing in the industrial engi-neering curriculum [7]. The pedagogical method was developed by first analyzing and compar-ing product manufacturing processes and data analytics techniques. Then the result of this anal-ogy was used to develop a teaching and learning method for data analytics. For implementationand validation purposes, a Project Based Learning (ProjBL) approach was adopted, in which stu-dents used the methodology to complete real-world data analytics projects. Data from students'grades shows that this approach
across institutions.As an example, the 8-semester degree plan below illustrates a specific articulation agreementbetween North Arkansas College (NorthArk), a 2-year institution, and the UA, a 4-year institution.Students complete their first four semesters at NorthArk, fulfilling foundational data science,mathematics, programming, and general education requirements, before transferring to UA for thefinal four semesters to complete advanced coursework and capstone experiences.To support seamless integration, instructors at participating 2-year colleges can utilize existing UAteaching materials, ensuring consistency in course delivery. Additionally, faculty trainingworkshops are conducted to close knowledge gaps among instructors at 2-year colleges