Paper ID #45760Bridging Theory and Practice: Undergraduate Engagement in ComputerVision and RoboticsMr. Ayush Vasu Gowda, 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
and businesses, community colleges have already exhibited anchanges the way or means in which we learn, we must innovative level of responsiveness and leadership withunderstand the way in which we absorb knowledge [6]. Straub technology-based programming [8].” Owen and Demb focusnotes that, as humans, we must understand how education on higher education, but if social forces constantly nag us withtechnologies contribute to our learning environments and the usual rhetoric about preparing our youth for a 21st centuryconvey knowledge. In addition, technology literacy is education, we, collectively, have to start with our youngest. Inincreasingly becoming mandated in K-12
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-proposedsolutions instead of investigating their own ideas with personal critical thinking. Engagingstudents, from day one, in PBL method exploiting efficiently AI, could result in enhancingmotivation of engineering students, even those lacking scientific prerequisites. Practicalexperiments, like disassembling and reassembling technology, combined with PBL, are expectedto reduce students' apprehension of engineering courses.I. IntroductionThe rapid technological innovations in all sectors such as sustainable infrastructures orautomated machines require more engineers with versatile skills. This demand, thoughinequitably distributed around the world, is a global trend. In the US, the CHIPS and ScienceAct, the estimation is that in the semiconductor industry
centered around mechatronics workforce preparation and placement through a sustainable partnership amongst industry, community colleges, and four-year universities; • Provide experiential learning opportunities in Mechatronics through state-of-the-art training facilities; • Demonstrate a career-oriented outlook in Mechatronics through real-world experiences in advanced industry facilities.Considering that the project is in its first year, no evaluation date is yet available. However, theproject team has a solid plan for achieving and evaluating these objectives.Sense of Belonging is a key component of Michigan Tech DEIS initiatives to promote a diverseand inclusive community conducive to innovative research and
inclusivity, and prepare students for professional them in problem-solving and research contexts. Recognizingcareers. This study explores the incorporation of AI tools intoa theoretical computer science course. Known for its rigor and the need for innovative teaching strategies to support diversechallenging content, the course was redesigned to align with the learners, the course was redesigned using the Universal DesignUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and promote for Learning (UDL) framework to incorporate AI tools. Thethe National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) UDL framework prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity bycareer readiness competencies. The interventions included AI
Paper ID #44416Work in Progress: Development of a Bootcamp for Freshman Student SuccessDuring COVID-19 TransitionDr. 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 also applies his research to the desDr. Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Fuentes is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he has worked since 2001
*Corresponding author, Email: gabermina@gmail.com Abstract—Wildfires are causing tremendous threats to example, the author in [6] emphasizes the importance of human lives, infrastructure, the environment, and human health, understanding PM2.5 emissions from biomass burning and entail innovative approaches for prompt detection and control. particularly in the context of prescribed burns. These factors This research presents a state-of-the-art wildfire detection system measured with high accurate reading using the SEN55 air quality that integrates an AI accelerator with air quality data and machine sensor, provide comprehensive data of the immediate learning systems to identify potential fire danger. Utilizing
Paper ID #48453Enhancing Coding Skills and Learning Efficiency in Engineering ProgrammingCourses by Using AI ToolsProf. Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Milad Rad is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. Besides his specialization in functional thermally sprayed coatings, he explores innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance student engagement in the classroom.Dr. Ronald Diersing, University of Southern Indiana Ronald Diersing is an Associate Professor of
professor (teaching) at the University of Calgary in the Biomedical Engineering department. Her research interests include supporting women and underrepresented students in engineering, and fostering creativity in engineering design.Dr. Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary Dr. Emily Marasco is an instructor of software engineering and the SSE Teaching Chair in Engineering Education Innovation – Digital Transformation. Her pedagogical research and teaching interests are in the areas of innovation and learning engineering, including the use of machine learning, gamification, blended learning, and entrepreneurial thinking as tools for enhancing creativity within software and computer engineering. Dr. Marasco is active
Paper ID #47480Impact of a Sustainability-Focused Programming Intervention on Civil EngineeringStudent Self-Efficacy and InterestDr. Laura Doyle, Santa Clara University Dr. Laura Doyle is a teaching professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Santa Clara University where she teaches undergraduate courses in civil engineering and is the Director of the Frugal Innovation Hub. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Impact of a Sustainability-Focused Intervention on Civil Engineering Student Self-Efficacy and Interest in Computer Programming and the MajorAbstractThis paper examines the
NSF funded project dealing with communities and relationships that enable and empower faculty and students in engineering.Dr. John Ray Morelock, University of Georgia Dr. Morelock is an Assistant Professor of Practice with an emphasis on engineering education research, and the Associate Director of Educational Innovation and Impact for UGA’s Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI). In addition to coordinating EETI’s faculty development programming, Dr. Morelock conducts research on institutional change via faculty development, with an emphasis on innovative ways to cultivate and evaluate supportive teaching and learning networks in engineering departments and colleges. He received his doctoral degree
and accessibility in computing education through both innovative technology and research-driven teaching practices.Kangyu Feng, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Kangyu Feng is a student in the Master of Computer Science program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His primary interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, game development, and computer science education. He is passionate about enhancing the structure and content of foundational math and computer science courses.Dr. Geoffrey L Herman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is the Severns Teaching Professor with the School of Computing and Data Scientist at the University of Illinois at Urbana
.2022.102906.[3] O. El-Anwar, S. M. Asce, ; Khaled El-Rayes, M. Asce, A. Elnashai, and F. Asce, “Optimizing Large-Scale Temporary Housing Arrangements after Natural Disasters,” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 110–118, 2009, doi: 10.1061/ASCE0887-3801200923:2110.[4] C. Calle Müller and M. Elzomor, “Origami Housing: An Innovative and Resilient Post- Disaster Temporary Emergency Housing Solution,” Journal of Architectural Engineering, vol. 30, no. 3, p. 04024025, Jul. 2024, doi: 10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1809.[5] S. A. Saeed and S. P. Gargano, “Natural disasters and mental health,” International Review of Psychiatry, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 16–25, 2022, doi: 10.1080
of complex fluids. Within engineering education, his research interests lie in mapping Industry 5.0 to Education 5.0, curriculum design, pedagogical strategies for innovation, enriching and empowering the student learning experience at Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Chemical Process Design to meet Industry 5.0 competencies. Daniela Galatro1 and Sourojeet Chakraborty2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto ON M5S 3E5 Canada 2 Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD 21218 USA
].Various methodologies have been utilized to improve technical writing skills in laboratoryenvironments. An effective method is the scaffolded peer review technique. This strategy entailsdeconstructing the laboratory report into smaller components, allowing students to concentrateon one section at a time. Guided peer reviews improve this process by offering constructivefeedback, promoting critical thinking, and facilitating a collaborative learning environment.Studies demonstrate that scaffolded peer review enhances students' writing skills and self-assurance [5]. Another innovative approach involves client-focused assignments, whereinstudents tackle real-world issues hypothetical clients encounter. This method necessitates thatstudents customize
Paper ID #47337Bridging the Gap: Autoethnographic Insights into Project-Based Learning inElectrical EngineeringWylam Patrick DeSimone, University of Georgia Wylam Desimone is an Electrical Engineering student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, having transferred from the University of Georgia. He focuses on hardware development, product ideation, and rapid prototyping, creating innovative solutions for technical challenges. At the University of Georgia’s Cultivate Lab, Wylam worked on a robotic guitar project as well as other studies focused on engineering education. He plans to continue research at the Georgia
Education and Innovation, vol. 14, no. 2, 2013.[8] B. D. Bowen, J. L. M. Wilkins, and J. V. Ernst, "How Calculus Eligibility and At-Risk Status Relate to Graduation Rate in Engineering Degree Programs," (in English), Journal of STEM Education : Innovations and Research, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 26-31, Jan-Mar 2019 2019.[9] W. Pearson and J. D. Miller, "Pathways to an Engineering Career," Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 87, no. 1, pp. 46-61, 2012. [Online]. Available: http://www.jstor.org/stable/23120554.[10] J. Callahan and M. Belcheir, "Testing Our Assumptions: The Role of First Course Grade and Course Level in Mathematics and English," Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, vol
sustainability, risk analysis, cost estimation, and concrete performance. He also has significant expertise in STEM education and research, particularly in innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development aimed at enhancing student engagement in STEM fields. Dr. Khalafalla has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and technical reports. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, an MBA from the University of Khartoum, and a Master of Science in Law (MSL) from Northwestern University.Dr. Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Tejal Mulay is a
opportunities.Faculty perceived they were discouraged from pursuing these opportunities as opposed totraditional research grant activities, which were encouraged by the department and institution. Inthese circumstances, metrics defining outreach activities, and identifying reliable industrypartners were not surprisingly unclear. Faculty who were called to lead established industryrelationships for the department fostered program development. Professional faculty mentionedthe role of alumni and their interest in advising faculty on innovative technology andadvancements.Limiting opportunities and constraints for industry engagementProfessional faculty offered a more inclusive and grounded approach to the issue that includedfaculty broadly, regardless of their
technological innovations continue to advance, computer science is increasingly considered anessential discipline for both our future workforce and engaged citizenry. Consequently, there is agrowing national recognition of the imperative to improve CS education in K-12 to meet publicdemand, embraced by the US Department of Education, researchers and professionals alike [1].Although substantial progress remains to be made, concentrated efforts to improve CS educationin the past decade have shown promising results. The percentage of public high schools inWisconsin that offer foundational CS has increased from merely 34% during AY18 (the academicyear 2017-2018) to 56% in AY22 [2]. Likewise, Connecticut has also seen an increase from 67%in AY19 to 84% in
(Excellent).As can be seen from the plot, Teams 3 and 4 were graded higher in design quality, and designdeliverables met metrics. In contrast, Teams 1* and 2* received more excellent scores in PLMtool use, and design skills gained due to their use of innovative software to support their designs.Additionally, it was observed that Teams 1* and 2* were more creative in their design processeswhen compared to Teams 3 and 4, each of which used an out-of-the-box load cell sensor as theforce measurement device, which was the main factor in their design creativity grades thussatisfying H-2. It was also observed that Teams 1* and 2* spent more time using PLM tools thantheir counterparts. Overall, the teams that used the innovative PLM tools created less
context.Once the research is complete, the proposed solutions are reviewed and adjusted based on thefindings. This iterative process ensures that the solutions are not only innovative but alsogrounded in practical reality. Students then evaluate their refined proposals through detailedcalculations, assessing the financial, technical, and political viability of their solutions. Thisincludes cost-benefit analyses, technical feasibility studies, and considerations of regulatory andpolicy implications.An essential component of the project is developing a realistic project timeline. Students mustoutline the steps required to implement their solution, including key milestones, resourceallocation, and potential challenges. This timeline helps to demonstrate
Paper ID #45764Determinants and Obstacles in the Selection of Construction-Related AcademicPrograms: A Student PerspectiveDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Mr. George D Ford, Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is a Professor in Mississippi State’s
engineering education showsthat students can generate innovative potential solutions to an engineering challenge whiledemonstrating their ability to understand design criteria and constraints during the ideageneration phase of an engineering design process [7], [8]. This opens a possible inquiry intohow students approach generating ideas for an engineering challenge and what factors limit thegeneration of ideas.Research into design fixation aims to investigate a phenomenon that afflicts designers duringidea generation [9]. One of the earliest studies on the topic was by Jansson and Smith [10] whichlooked at design fixation as a is a measurable barrier in engineering design. Design fixation canimpact practitioners of engineering in any capacity e.g
tools and techniques is critical for interpreting vast production datato drive informed decisions and predictive maintenance. Additionally, familiarity with digital twintechnology and real-time monitoring systems can aid in simulating and refining manufacturingoperations [10]. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are equally important, empoweringstudents to make rapid, effective decisions in manufacturing environments. Developing soft skillslike communication and leadership will enable collaboration across multidisciplinary teams,fostering innovation and adaptability in a technology-driven ecosystem like [11] manufacturing.Current students are actively preparing for the future of manufacturing through a comprehensiveeducational approach
help the academic community rationally design and optimizeengineering curricula.References[1] J. Walkington, “A process for curriculum change in engineering education,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 133–148, Jun. 2002, doi: 10.1080/03043790210129603.[2] G. L. Heileman, C. T. Abdallah, A. Slim, and M. Hickman, “Curricular Analytics: A Framework for Quantifying the Impact of Curricular Reforms and Pedagogical Innovations,” Nov. 2018, [Online]. Available: http://arxiv.org/abs/1811.09676[3] D. Witteveen and P. Attewell, “Delayed Time-to-Degree and Post-college Earnings,” Res High Educ, vol. 62, no. 2, pp. 230–257, Mar. 2021, doi: 10.1007/s11162-019-09582-8.[4] D. M. Grote
studies that focus on interviews with or surveys of workers andmanagers to understand their direct experiences with accessibility. From this work, astandardized framework for evaluating accessibility on construction sites could be developed andtrialled. Finally, an investigation of the practical implementation of suggested changes could beconducted to determine their impact on the sector.b) Potential for evidence-based curricular integrationA greater focus on inclusive practices in the construction sector is acknowledged as essential fora more sustainable and equitable built environment, as articulated in Sustainable DevelopmentGoal (SDG) 9 “Infrastructure and Innovation” [16]. The education of construction managers isalso understood to be a key
National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His broad research interests include engineering education, as well as control and optimization of nonlinear and hybrid systems with applications to power and energy systems, multi-agent systems, robotics, and biomedicine. He is the recipient of several awards for his innovative teaching and excellence in research mentorship.Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered
. Purwar gave a TEDx talk on Machine Design Innovation through Technology and Education which focused on enabling democratization of design capabilities, much needed for invention and innovation of machines by uniting the teaching of scientific and engineering principles with the new tools of technology. Five of his patented inventions have been successfully licensed to the companies world-wide. Dr. Purwar is the Secretary and Chair-Elect of the the ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Committee and a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). He is currently an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design.Dr. Hadas Ritz, Cornell University Hadas Ritz is a senior lecturer in Mechanical and