ROBERT VLADIMIR FLEISIG is an Associate Professor in the teaching-stream in the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology at McMaster University. He graduated in 1994 with a B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with an option in Management Sciences from the University of Waterloo. He then went on to complete both M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. Ostensibly his graduate studies were in Mechanical Engineering, but his interests led his research into Computer Science in the domain of Manufacturing Engineering. From 2000 to 2002 he worked for a dotcom start-up which was in all practical terms, a fourth degree worth of education. Since that time, he joined McMaster
Abideen is a Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. student in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University (USU). With an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management, coupled with over 12 years of teaching experience with undergrad- uate engineering students, Zain is currently dedicated to pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at USU in Logan, UT, USA. His current focus is on coursework and literature exploration, with a particular interest in studying Meta-cognitive processes and how engineering students self-regulate their cognition and motivation strategies during problem solving activities.Talha Naqash, Utah State University Graduate Research
, undergraduate research experience helpsengineering students develop communication skills.The findings further revealed that students’ reflexive positionings and identities interplayed andimpacted each other. For example, one female student recursively constructs an identity as apotential engineer when reflecting on technical work experience. That identity as a potentialengineer influenced her to position herself as an active agent who was willing to take action inorder to work in the engineering field after graduation. Just like undergraduate engineeringstudents in Schell et al.’s [12] study, the students who could identify themselves as engineerswithin internship experience influenced their future plans to consider engineering as a career.Implications
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in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is also serving as Associate Editor for Science and Engineering Ethics, Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, Editor for International Perspectives at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, and Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. Dr. Zhu’s research interests include engineering ethics, global and inter- national engineering education, the ethics of human-robot interaction and artificial intelligence, and more recently Asian American students
, Mathematics, and Technology (STEM). A further strand of his research examines the development of interdisciplinarity in the sciences and works to define the mechanisms by which it is formed, identify the contexts conducive to its flourishing, and develop the educational experiences that accelerate its development.Blayne D. Stone, University of PittsburghCharlie D´ıaz, University of Pittsburgh Charlie Diaz is a PhD student studying Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed.Kelly Tatone, University of Pittsburgh
competences embedded in them, and the students are encouraged toinclude competences from all areas in their profile. Students are also provided written guidancefor preparing their competency profiles [3]. On average, students include between six and eightof these competencies in their profile.Figure 1: The PBL competency framework (Holgaard et al, 2020)The Competence Workshop has now run for three years, and so it is timely to explore the relativeprevalence of the different competences that students choose to report in their profiles. We areeducating graduates to thrive in a digitally enabled and distributed world, but at AalborgUniversity we do so through a primarily on-campus experience. This research explores whetherour students present their PBL
in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with research in protein engineering. Her current research interests include engineering career pathways as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, both in engineering education and engineering workplaces.Ms. Shruti Misra, University of Washington I am a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle. My research interest is broadly focused on studying innovation in university-industry partnerships. I am interesting in various ways that universities ©American Society for Engineering Education
Paper ID #39661The Role of Information-Gathering on Students’ Satisfaction inEngineering MajorsMrs. Haleh Barmaki Brotherton, Clemson University Haleh Barmaki Brotherton is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests include perfectionism, self-regulation, and decision-making. She earned her BS and MS from Middle East TechDr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University
Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education Sowmya Panuganti is a graduate student at Purdue University in the Engineering Education department. She is passionate about understanding engineering culture and the effects it has on engineers’ mental health and well-being.Dr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to
ProjectCourses, and they will be implemented starting in 2025. Like capstone courses, thesecertification project courses aim to integrate prior knowledge acquired during the engineeringprogram, ensuring the achievement of competencies outlined in the graduation profile anddirectly linked to professional qualifications. So far, there are 17 Certification Project Coursesbased on group projects, and this study focuses on one of them.In this study, we explore the effort to design and implement this new certification milestone byexamining the ‘Project Evaluation’ course, aimed at conferring the professional degree inIndustrial and Systems Engineering. During this course, final-year students are expected todemonstrate their skills in evaluating real-world
) involved in the disability accommodations process. This research supports therecent and increased calls for a larger representation of disabled students in STEM and efforts toaddress systemic inequities along the higher education pathway. Still, more research is needed tounderstand how to address such inequity from disabled students’ perspectives.Acknowledgements This study is based on work primarily supported by the National Science Foundation(NSF) under the Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP). Any opinions, findings,conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those are the author(s), and donot necessarily reflect those of the NSF.ReferencesAmerican Psychological Association [APA]. (2022). Disability. APA Style
Paper ID #37451Work in Progress: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of MacroethicalIssues in Aerospace EngineeringMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Engineering Education Research under doctoral advisor Aaron Johnson. Her research focuses on weaving macro ethics into existing aerospace engineering curricula and institutional support methods for working class engineering students. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2019 with foci in Biomed- ical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.Megan Ennis
policy. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University (2022) and received her B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University (2017) and Purdue University (2021) respectively. She received the 2022 Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the 2022 College of Engineering Outstanding Research Award from Purdue University.Dr. Juan David Ortega, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / Universidad EAFIT Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Deaprtment at Virginia Tech and a Visiting Professor of Process Engineering at
Panther, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she conducts discipline-based education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and studying authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther was awarded an NSF CAREER award in 2024. Dr. Panther has experience conducting workshops at engineering education conferences both nationally and internationally, has been a guest editor for a special issue of European Journal of Engineering Education on inclusive learning environments, and serves on the Australasian Journal of
Paper ID #36715Environments Affecting Black Student Thriving in Engineering (BSTiE)Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University Stephanie Ashley Damas is currently a graduate student at Clemson University studying to get her Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her area of interest is Diversity and Inclusion in Engineering. She holds a bachelorˆa C™s degree in electrical engiDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the past editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student
Paper ID #38156The Use of Family Career Genogram in Assessing Undergraduate Engineer-ingStudent SuccessRawle D. Sookwah, University of South Carolina Rawle D. Sookwah is a doctoral candidate in the counselor education and supervision program at the University of South Carolina (USC). Rawle completed his Bachelor’s degree in experimental psychol- ogy and his Master’s degree in counselor education at USC. He works as a graduate teaching assistant in the counseling minor program and conducts research through the College of Education Wellness En- hancement Lab. He conducts interdisciplinary research through his graduate
experiences of engineering faculty and theirsurrounding academic cultures of well-being. This study’s integrated activities will help advanceour theoretical understanding of the underexplored areas of faculty emotional experiences inengineering education. Further, we aim to characterize the link between faculty’s emotionalexperience and their surrounding academic cultures of well-being. There is a growing body ofliterature that showcases the transformational role that faculty play in shaping students [1, 2].However, such research tends to illustrate student perspectives of faculty rather than the livedemotional experiences and well-being as the central focus. In this study, we aim to explicitlyprioritize the well-being and emotions of faculty as
data science and machine learning in understanding the links between cognition, motivation, and performance in STEM classrooms and connected activities, and improving faculty mentoring experiences. He is actively involved in graduate student organizations. He is serving as President of Global Connections (GC) and Engineering Education Graduate Student Council (EEd GSC) at UF, and as Student Division Information Chair at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE).Yuxuan Wang, University of Florida This is Yuxuan from University of Florida. I am a graduated master student of UF Computer & Information Science & Engineering department. I am currently conducting an independent study research work at
of factor analysis indicatedthat the instrument we developed had acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) and could extractthree sub-constructs: context authenticity, task authenticity, and impact authenticity. This study provided anew measure for engineering education researchers to deeply explore the construct of effective engineeringlearning environments.Key Words: authenticity; engineering learning; community of practice; instrument developmentINTRODUCTIONEngineers are entrusted by the public to apply their professional knowledge and competencies to innovate,design, and implement solutions for societal needs [1]. But in recent years, many engineering students havereported they have difficulties in applying their professional
-year-long cohort that included features thatencouraged and supported students in seeking, applying, and interviewing for internships. Elevenof the 14 participants had worked at least one engineering internship before graduating. Futurework could seek to understand longitudinal recognition experiences of engineering students whohad different education paths, such as those who pursued research experiences, wereunsuccessful in obtaining an internship, or had career goals outside of engineering (e.g., medicalschool or law school).Although the participants in this study represented varied demographic backgrounds, these socialidentities were not considered in relation to recognition from practicing engineers. It isunderstood that recognition is
, Texas A&M University Blaine is currently a graduate student earning his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Research, Measurement, and Statistics at Texas A&M. His research is primarily focused on issues of equity in STEM education.Camille S. Burnett, Prairie View A&M University Camille S. Burnett, Ph.D., ACUE, is Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education and Director of the SMaRTS (Science, Mathematics, Reading, Technology, and Social Studies) Curriculum Resource Lab in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Prairie View A&M University. She has almost 20 years of combined experience in the K-12 and higher education settings. She is also the principal investigator for
Paper ID #47005Defining Engineering JudgmentDr. Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh Renee Clark is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She also serves as a Data Engineer and Director of Assessment for the Engineering Education Research Center (EERC) within the Swanson School of Engineering at Pitt. She uses data analytics to study techniques and approaches in engineering education, with a focus on active learning techniques and the professional formation of engineers. Dr. Clark is currently funded as Principal Investigator by the National Science Foundation for her
focused on several exciting directions, including AI in education, computational politics, and misinformation detection.Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education Marissa Tsugawa is an assistant professor at Utah State University who leverages mixed-methods research to explore neurodiversity and identity and motivation in engineering. They completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education where they focused on motivation and identity for engineering graduate students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WIP: Developing an Interview Protocol to Unveil the Stories of Neurodivergent Engineering StudentsAbstract:This Work in Progress (WIP
and cutting-edge methods, such as person-centered approaches, NLP, ML, and Social Relation Models. He studies and promotes multicultural teaming experiences to promote an inclusive and welcoming learning space for all to thrive in engineering. Particularly, he aims to help students improve intercultural competency and teamwork competency through interventions, counseling, pedagogy, and mentoring. Siqing received the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award in 2024 from Purdue College of Engineering, a Bilsland Dissertation fellow in the 2023-24 academic year, and the 2024 FIE New Faculty Fellow Award.Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dr. Jannini is a
currently focus on students’ mental health and well-being in engineering education. He is actively involved in research related to the use of Physiology Measurement Instruments to understand the behavior of engineering undergraduates.Dr. David Reeping, University of Cincinnati Dr. David Reeping is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech and was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. He received his B.S. in Engineering Education with a Mathematics minor from Ohio Northern University. His main research interests include transfer student information asymmetries
Paper ID #48144Exploring Department vs. Institution Workplace Satisfaction Alignment AmongSTEM Instructional Faculty at HSIs using Machine LearningMr. Henry Salgado, University of Texas at El Paso Henry Salgado is a Computer Science Ph.D. student and graduate researcher at The University of Texas at El Paso. He has earned two Master’s degrees from UTEP—one in Computational Science and another in Engineering. His research sits at the intersection of computer science, data science, and engineering education.Dr. Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso An Associate Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso, Dr
faculty mentorship, the pathway into and through graduate education, and gender and race in engineering.Christa E. Winkler, Mississippi State UniversityBlayne D. Stone, University of PittsburghCharlie D´ıaz, University of Pittsburgh Charlie Diaz is a PhD student studying Higher Education at the University of Pittsburgh. He is a recipient of the K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship. His research interests include minoritized student experiences in Higher Ed, student activism, and the development of inclusive policy and practice in Higher Ed. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A descriptive examination by race/ethnicity in how engineering faculty understand their efficacy and responsibility
full professor’sopinions being given more weight than that of a graduate student.These four CCE norms will likely not be fully satisfied by any research team, instead they serve asan ideal benchmark and provide language to describe a team’s culture around knowledge genera-tion, expression, and application.3 MethodsThis work-in-progress paper documents our initial data collection and analysis within the firstphase of a multi-phase study that seeks to explore how individuals and teams working on inter-disciplinary engineering education projects negotiate differences in thinking about knowledge, atype of critical interaction. The first phase of the project takes an ethnographic case study ap-proach to deeply explore the epistemic culture of
Paper ID #47001Supporting Academic Resiliency Among Underrepresented Engineering Students:The Impact of University Academic SystemsMr. Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II, University of Louisville Mr. Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi is a Curriculum and Instruction Ph. D. student specializing in Languages, Literacies, Cultures, and Communities (L2C2) at the University of Louisville. Mr. Sattar-Sahamsabadi serves as a graduate research assistant for the J.B. Speed School’s Center for Teaching and Learning Engineering. He received his BS and MAT in P.E. and Health from the University of Louisville. His research interests are in CRT and