access to VR/AR/MR learning environments.As indicated earlier, the main emphasis in this paper is on how VLEs are used in teachingengineering concepts at the university level and theie impact on student learning. Results fromour research study involving the use of VLEs in teaching engineering students is discussed indetail. II. DEVELOPING THE VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSVirtual Prototypes have been used by authors and other researchers to design collaborative andconcurrent engineering based approaches in both product and process development. The authorshave introduced students to complex engineering concepts in various manufacturing domainsincluding computer aided manufacturing, electronics assembly as well as emerging domains suchas micro
Crawford University. He also holds a Masters degree in International MBA from Ulyanovsk State University. He has been a part of multiple international conferences promoting technological advancements. In addition to his academic work, Mr Olamijulo is committed to enhancing the educational experience of undergraduate and graduate students through innovative teaching strategies and hands-on projects. He is actively involved in advising student projects, mentoring research groups, promoting hands-on learning experiences and is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the engineering field.Mr. Kingsley Matthew, Morgan State University Mr. Kingsley Matthew is a software engineer with over eight years of experience
Paper ID #43691(Board 53/Work in Progress) Engaging the Next-Generation of IC Designerswith Puzzle-Solving CompetitionsProf. Daniel Limbrick, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Daniel Limbrick is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T). As director of the Automated Design for Emerging Process Technologies (ADEPT) laboratory, Dr. Limbrick investigates ways to make microprocessors more reliable and secure through cross-layer design.Laura Marcela Garcia SuarezDeriech Cummings II, North Carolina A&T State
Paper ID #44437Integrating ChatGPT in an Introductory Engineering Undergraduate Courseas a Tool for FeedbackDr. Anthony Cortez, Point Loma Nazarene University Dr. Cortez is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Physics and Engineering at Point Loma Nazarene University. He received his BS in Physics from University of California San Diego (UCSD). He went on to complete his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California Riverside (UCR). His research interests include technology as a tool in the classroom, high temperature superconductivity, superconducting detectors, nanofabrication, and
learn about STEM and career pathways as well asencouraging them to join the STEM workforce.Objective of the StudyThe specific objectives of this study are to: i. Recruit female high school students in the areas of robotics/autonomy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics by working in concert with NC A&T Partnering Institutions. ii. Support students through hybrid learning environments to innovatively harness student engagement by allowing students to improve competence in robotics/autonomy, cybersecurity AI, ML, and data analytics through mentorship, professional workshops, and presentations while stimulating enthusiasm and interest in STEM-related research
Paper ID #49418Game-Based Learning in a Manufacturing Setting to Teach Statistical ProcessControlDr. Erik Verlage, The Ohio State University Dr. Erik Verlage is a research scientist at The Ohio State University creating interactive simulations and learning games for workforce training in advanced manufacturing. He leads workforce education efforts at OSU’s Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center (SIMCenter) and the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). He founded the MIT Virtual Manufacturing Lab, where he was the lead instructor for multiple massive open online courses on integrated photonics, using
pursue a Ph. D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the future.” © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceFrom the student feedback, the first author is considering separate the course to two 3 creditssessions, thus the students could have more training on coding. VII. Conclusion and Future WorkCombining research, teaching and engagement, the author has developed a research-based courseon machine learning and robotics for undergraduate engineering students. Feedback from thestudents and course survey shows that the expected goals have been achieved. However, therestill exist some improvement that the author plan to accomplish in
pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University.Raphael Norman-TenazasAdam GoertzMr. Erik C. Johnson, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignWilliam Roberts Gray-Roncal ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 BOLT: A SwarmAI Testbed for workforce development and collaborative, interdisciplinary researchAbstractEducating the next generation of AI researchers requires methods which teach the software tools,theoretical concepts, and domain knowledge specific to the field. To help develop these keyskills, we focus particularly on the area of Swarm AI, which, in general, covers the autonomousoperation of a large number of agents in a single environment
Paper ID #47510From Mathematical Theory to Engineering Application: An UndergraduateStudent’s Research JourneyTony Malayil, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. 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 Assistant Professor in Teaching ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From
Paper ID #41043ThermoVR: Using Virtual Reality and Playful Simulation to Teach and AssessIntroductory Thermodynamics ConceptsDavid J Gagnon, Field Day Lab @ UW-Madison David J. Gagnon is the research director of Field Day Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Field Day produces and researches educational video games that have won numerous awards (Serious Play, Meaningful Play, Public Media Awards,ASEE, and others) and are used by over a million students yearly in grades 4-20, across a diversity of subjects, from engineering to underwater archeology. Field Day is the organization behind Open Game Data, a
Paper ID #48417BOARD # 99: Work in Progress: AI in online laboratory teaching - A SystematicLiterature ReviewMr. Johannes Kubasch, University of Wuppertal Johannes Kubasch is a mechanical engineer and research associate at the Chair of Technical and Engineering Education at the University of Wuppertal. As a engineer in automotive engineering, he initially worked in the automotive supply industry in the development of airbag systems before moving to the University of Wuppertal to work in the field of engineering education. In the past, he worked on the AdeLeBk.nrw project to digitize the university training of prospective
Paper ID #42329Enhancing STEM Education: Integrating Collaborative Technologies in Micro-Teachingfor Pre-service TeachersDr. Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University Gerald Tembrevilla obtained his PhD in science (physics) education at the University of British Columbia. He served as a postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University. Currently, Gerald is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. He teaches and conducts research on the integration of emerging, learning, and collaborative technologies to enhance hands-on science
the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Engineering Management, and B.S. in Mechanical engineering from Tufts University. Her research focuses on educational robotics and increasing the accessibility of ROS 2 using the Create 3 robot. She primarily teaches engineering design and introductory robotics courses at Tufts and has previously taught courses in electronics, electronic portfolios, and the Internet of Things.Prof. Chris Buergin Rogers, Tufts University Chris is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University with research in engineering education, robotics, musical instrument design, IoT, and anything else that sounds
research interests include machine learning, natural language processing, and learning analytics.Aleyeh Roknaldin, University of Southern California Aleyeh Roknaldin is earning her Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). Aleyeh earned an M.S. in Engineering Management in 2022 from USC and her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis in 2020. Her research interests include learning analytics to investigate how students learn from one another in computer-supported collaborative learning environments and how students interact with generative artificial intelligence in
perspectives and experiences with teamwork in the classroom. He is also interested in developing and supporting college-industry partnerships in engineering curricula.Alexandra Werth, Cornell University Alexandra Werth is an assistant professor at the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Engineering Education Research (EER). She focuses on developing evidence-based teaching methodologies to foster authentic learning environments. Dr. Werth holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Princeton University, where she developed a non-invasive mid-infrared glucose sensor. She later conducted postdoctoral research in physics education at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she helped
Initiatives for the Development of Engineers (GLIDE) research group. Lexy’s research interests include early career engineers, Artificial Intelligence, experiential learning, and global experiences. He earned his master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Before that, he received an Erasmus scholarship for an exchange program at the University of Ja´en, Spain. He completed his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Entity Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an AI scientist. Currently, she spearheads innovative research in applying generative AI to solve complex supply chain logistics and operations challenges. Her expertise spans applied
Paper ID #47781BOARD #476: Work in Progress: Combining Python and Simulation to OfferEasy Visualization in Early Years TeachingDr. Susannah Cooke, ANSYS, Inc. Susannah Cooke is a Senior Product Manager at Ansys, managing Ansys Academic software. She works with universities to ensure that Ansys tools can be deployed to best effect in teaching and research. She holds an MEng and DPhil in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oxford, where her doctoral thesis focused on fluid flow around tidal turbine arrays. She is excited by the overlap between industry engineering and pedagogical practices, especially where these
Paper ID #41046The Forgotten Horseman: Digital Implementation of Arithmetic Division andResources to Learn and Teach Its ComplexitiesDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs.Nathaniel David Martin, Miami University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Forgotten Horseman - Digital Implementation of Arithmetic Division and Resources to Learn and Teach Its ComplexitiesAbstractOf the four arithmetic functions, Division is the
Retrieved from https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/epic/research. [9] Susan Bergin and Ronan Reilly. Programming: factors that influence success. In Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education, pages 411–415, 2005.[10] Pat Byrne and Gerry Lyons. The effect of student attributes on success in programming. In Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education, pages 49–52, 2001.[11] Marcos Rom´an-Gonz´alez, Juan-Carlos P´erez-Gonz´alez, Jes´us Moreno-Le´on, and Gregorio Robles. Can computational talent be detected? predictive validity of the computational thinking test. International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, 18:47–58, 2018.[12] W Richards
Paper ID #47345A Complete Redesign of CS1 for Engineering StudentsMr. Yuxuan Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Yuxuan Chen is a Master of Science student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His primary research interests focus on computer science education and artificial intelligence. He is dedicated to enhancing student learning experiences and accessibility in computing education through both innovative technology and research-driven teaching practices.Mr. Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Master of Science student in Computer Science at University of
Paper ID #42403The Seamless Integration of Machine Learning Education into High SchoolMathematics ClassroomsHyunju Oh, University of Florida Hyunju Oh is a Ph.D. student in School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education, University of Florida. Her research interests include Virtual Learning Environments, Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence in Education, and STEM education.Rui Guo, University of Florida Dr. Rui Guo is an instructional assistant professor of the Department of Engineering Education in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her research interests include data science & CS
Paper ID #38829Development of a Hardware Educational Tool for Teaching ComputationalThinking with Scratch®Ing. Martha Lucia Cano, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogot´a, Columbia Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogot´a and current Ph.D student in Engineering Education at Rowan University. Received the B.S. degree in electronics engineer- ing from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogot´a, Colombia, and the M.S. degree in critical systems and networks from Universit´e Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France, in 2006. She has worked as professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Paper ID #38467What to Teach First, Hardware or Software? Improving Success inIntroductory Programming CoursesDr. Richard Whalen, Northeastern University Dr. Richard Whalen is a Teaching Professor at Northeastern University in Boston, MA and is Director of First-year Engineering. The mission of the First-year Engineering team is to provide a reliable, wide- ranging, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered and professionally- oriented mission of the University. He also teaches specialty courses in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern and has published and
Paper ID #42214Board 61: Work in Progress: Teaching Logic Design with Interactive ComputerGamesMr. Arnav Ketineni, Portland State UniversityMr. Hrithik KetineniKyle Liu, Portland State UniversityMarek Perkowski, Portland State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Logic Design with Interactive Computer GamesArnav Ketineni1,2 , Hrithik Ketineni1,3 , Kyle Liu1,4 , and Marek Perkowski11 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Portland State University 2 Robbinsville High School 3 Westview High School 4 College of
Paper ID #49398Leveraging AI-based Tools to Teach Literature Review for Engineering Studentsand Professionals: A Case StudyDr. Arezou Harraf, Dr. Arezou Harraf Head of Department of Business Studies Assistant Professor Box Hill College KuwaitDr. Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Yuetong Lin received the Ph.D. degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson, in 2005. He was with Indiana State University from 2005 to 2016, where he became associate professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology. He joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Institute as a Ph.D. student under the advisement of Dr. Racheida Lewis. His research is in Engineering Education, focusing on equity, inclusion in the classroom, and easing student transition to the workforce catering to STEM graduates.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an AI scientist. Currently, she spearheads innovative research in applying generative AI to solve complex supply chain logistics and operations challenges. Her expertise spans applied statistics and natural language processing, with a PhD from Virginia Tech and specialized training in Responsible AI from MILA. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence (VTGrATE) Fellow, a Global
Paper ID #47380BOARD # 75: One Teacher’s Experience Adapting an Innovative, FlexibleComputer Vision Curriculum in a Middle School Science ClassroomDr. Christine Wusylko, University of Florida Christine a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Florida. She draws on over 10 years of experience teaching science and technology across grade levels K-16, to produce useful and usable knowledge, which is both driven by problems of practice and is theoretically grounded. Her research and development program is centered on helping young people develop AI and STEM literacy in authentic learning environments.Rachel Still, University
Paper ID #45529LLM Prompting Methodology and Taxonomy to Benchmark our EngineeringCurriculumsDr. Peter Jamieson, Miami University Dr. Jamieson is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Miami University. His research focuses on Education, Games, and FPGAs.Suman Bhunia, Miami UniversityDr. George D. Ricco, Miami University George D. Ricco is an engineering education educator who focuses on advanced analytical models applied to student progression, and teaching first-year engineering, engineering design principles, and project management.Brian A Swanson, Miami UniversityDr. Bryan Van Scoy
laboratories. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Teaching Computer Architecture using VHDL Simulation and FPGA PrototypingAbstractAn Instructional Processor design example has been expanded to facilitate teaching of aComputer Architecture course. The system is modelled in VHDL and simulated using Xilinxdesign tools to demonstrate operation of the processor. A basic microcontroller is created byadding memory-mapped input/output (I/O). The system is implemented in hardware on a fieldprogrammable gate array (FPGA). The processor can then be interfaced with peripheral devicesto demonstrate functional applications.A key component of the Computer Architecture course is a student
. She is currently working in High Performance Research Computing at Texas A&M University.Richard Lawrence, Texas A&M UniversityDhruva Chakravorty, Texas A&M University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Teaching Python to Secondary Students: A Backward Design ApproachAbstractInformal workshops and educational events are often restricted in the number of contact hours oropportunities for extensive in-depth coverage of foundational material. This is not an issue wheneducators are building on existing skill sets or covering a limited scope of material, but it is a challengethat needs to be addressed when teaching students a skill like programming - a broad topic which studentsmight