, Ph.D. is a professor of chemical engineering. Her research focus is on the transport of chemotactic bacteria in porous media and its impact on bioremediation and lung mucosal infection. She was was awarded the Cavaliers’ Distinguished Teaching Professorship, which is the highest teaching award given at UVA. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Leveraging a token economy system to motivate concept practice in a fluid dynamics classroom.ABSTRACT Chemical engineering courses introduce students to novel concepts encompassing highlyspecialized applications of foundational chemistry, physics, and mathematics. In fluid dynamics,for example, the application of
something as innocuous asan exploration of the nerd eases students into the greater intellectual challenges of both academiaand the workplace. By providing this seemingly lightweight touchstone, students are drawn intothe material, find it less overwhelming, and feel more confident. This confidence will carry withthem beyond the paired courses. As such, the effectiveness of this approach has long-termpromise for engineering students.References1. Richards, B., Alnajjar, H., Ader, A., Adrezin, R., Isaacs, B., Tempel, P. “Integrating Critical Thinking andWriting Curriculum into Freshman Engineering.” American Society of Engineering Education National Conference& Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001.2. Klonowski, E., Richards, B. and Tempel, P
, and 12th grade science, and has worked for two science education nonprofits.Emily L Atieh, Stevens Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Campus Re-Engineered: Tackling problems close to home to promote interest and belonging in the field of Materials Science and Engineering for non-majorsAbstract:Everyone is a materials scientist. We all use materials in different ways in our day-to-day lives,so we each have a unique intuition that guides us when we approach materials selectionchallenges. However, students may not immediately realize the relevance of Materials Scienceand Engineering (MSE) to their own lives – especially non-MSE
National Institute for Deterrence Studies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Characterizing Computing Students' Use of Generative AIAbstractWhile the discussion of Generative AI in education has been centered on academic integrity anduses in learning contexts from a teacher and administrator perspective, there is less workunderstanding students’ adoption, use, and perspectives on this new technology.This paper reports on a survey of 371 US college students taking computing courses. We firstasked what services are being used, how much they are paying for them, what they are usingthem for, and how long they have been using AI. We dig further into their use of AI tools in theirschoolwork by
something as innocuous asan exploration of the nerd eases students into the greater intellectual challenges of both academiaand the workplace. By providing this seemingly lightweight touchstone, students are drawn intothe material, find it less overwhelming, and feel more confident. This confidence will carry withthem beyond the paired courses. As such, the effectiveness of this approach has long-termpromise for engineering students.References1. Richards, B., Alnajjar, H., Ader, A., Adrezin, R., Isaacs, B., Tempel, P. “Integrating Critical Thinking andWriting Curriculum into Freshman Engineering.” American Society of Engineering Education National Conference& Exposition, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001.2. Klonowski, E., Richards, B. and Tempel, P
Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Relevant, Automotive-Themed Experiment that Teaches Fundamental Flow Rate Concepts and Experimental UncertaintyAbstractIt is a common experience, in undergraduate laboratories, that the students perceive the simplebench-top experiments to be boring or irrelevant to real engineering and societal problems.Without relevance, many students feel disconnected from the lab experience, lose interest inwhat they are doing and do not think while they are in the lab. If students do not think about theactual measurement, the measurement errors and how the measurements relate to an engineeringmodel or to the information that they are trying to gain, then the lab experience has failed.Described in
AC 2011-1752: A SEMESTER-LONG STUDENT-DRIVEN COMPUTATIONALPROJECTJoe Tranquillo, Bucknell University Page 22.98.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Semester-Long Student-Driven Computational ProjectIntroductionEngineering computing is a topic that is included in the curriculum of many biomedicalengineering departments and a topic with which many other engineering disciplines havewrestled (7-8, 10, 14, 23, 30, 32). Yet, the philosophical underpinnings and pedagogicalgoals of a computing course are often nebulous. Should the course lean toward anadvanced engineering mathematics course (e.g. linear algebra
AC 2010-1846: WHO NEEDS ANOTHER APPLIED MATHEMATICS COURSE?John Heublein, Kansas State University, SalinaKenneth Barnard, Kansas State University, Salina Page 15.1373.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Who Needs Another Applied Mathematics Course?ABSTRACTAviation mathematics has been used for years and hence is not a new topic for discussion. In thedigital-age and with millennial students it is time to revisit the methods of pedagogy. Becausestudents have always had different learning styles this paper outlines an instructional approachthat addresses the declining mathematical skill level of the entering freshman students. Ourhypothesis states
, and engineering management. Recently, he was exposed to the impact of mental illness and witnessed the devastating consequences of people suffering with a mental illnesses. As such, Dr. Lu began to assess the shortcomings of the current system including the lack of breakthrough technologies and innovations in the mental health area. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 SYSTEM ENGINEERING A BETTER MENTAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM:A Survey of Current Mental Healthcare Systems and Suggestions for Designing Future Large-Scale Mental Healthcare SystemsABSTRACTThe Mental Healthcare System is in crisis globally. The inability to provide proper and necessary
Director of The Cecil Day Family Center for International Groundwater Innovation. Dr. Buerck joined Mercer University in Fall 2022. Before joining Mercer, Dr. Buerck was at the University of South Florida where she completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Social Marketing and Social Change.Hannah NabiBremen Vance, Mercer University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Southeast Section Conference Program Evaluation of an International University-Sponsored Service-Learning ExperienceAbstractService-learning is a high-impact practice that fosters civic responsibility by providingopportunities to connect student
advisor, and international consultant with close to ten years of record in sustainable construction engineering and management (by method and material). Dr. Keyvanfar is a dedicated team leader with a current focus on diversity in research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Progressive Insights in use of Machine Learning to Support Student Engagement Diversity: The XYZ EduOwl chatbot Arezou Shafaghat1,2, Mohammad Jonaidi3, Hoseon Lee4, Craig A Chin4 Ali Keyvanfar11 Department of Construction Management, College of Architecture and Construction Management, Kennesaw State University
around obtaining high rate elec- trophysiological responses from the human retina. Additionally he assists in the preparation and teaching of several classes, including Microcomputer based medical instrumentation, Biomedical Measurements and senior design. He is currently scheduled to complete his PhD in the summer of 2011. Page 22.1397.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Medical Electronics to Biomedical Engineering Students: A Problem Oriented ApproachAbstractA significant number of graduates from Biomedical Engineering (BME) enter
AC 2011-1231: EXPLORING THE USE OF VIRTUAL MACHINES ANDVIRTUAL CLUSTERS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING EDU-CATION.Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 22.690.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exploring the Use of Virtual Machines and Virtual Clusters for High Performance Computing Education.AbstractHigh performance computing systems have been based on commodity computing hardware sincethe introduction of Beowulf systems in the mid-1990’s. The emergence of virtualization andcloud computing technologies now make it possible to build high performance computing
. Page 22.248.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessment Based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences Mysore Narayanan, Miami University, Ohio.Abstract Scholars in the area of cognitive science and educational psychology agree that‘assessment’ as ‘learning’ should not be treated like a third-party research project orsome administrator’s questionnaire. Assessment must be actually viewed as acommunity effort or nothing. Assessment must be driven by a faculty's owncommitment to reflect, react, innovate and improve. Educators have also recognized thatit is very important that instructors make a strong effort to teach to the
Technical Information Center (DTIC), Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center (IATAC), and other DoD clients. Dr. Green earned a Doctor of Management and an MS in Technology Management from the Uni- versity of Maryland University College, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and a BS in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Page 22.296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bringing a technology entrepreneurship curriculum online at the University of MarylandAbstractThe demand for online teaching and learning
. Page 22.306.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 CAPSTONE COURSE: HVAC SYSTEMS DESIGN AT UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING Ahmed Cherif Megri Associate Professor, amegri@uwyo.edu University of Wyoming Civil and Architectural Engineering Department Laramie, WY, USAAbstract:The architectural engineering program at the University of Wyoming offers four HVAC courses,beginning with the fundamentals of HVAC and culminating in a capstone design course. Thispaper describes the experiences we encountered over the past
Business Ethics courses to Undergraduates students. Since December 2009, he is the BPC-A Coordina- tor at Ana G. Mendez University System (AGMUS) for the Caribbean Computing Center for Excellence (CCCE) Alliance to support students to continue studies in computer related fields in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Page 22.308.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 CARIBBEAN COMPUTING CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE: BUILDING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SKILLS, CHANGING RECEPTION OF POST-GRADUATE NEEDSAbstract 1The Caribbean Computing Center for Excellence (CCCE) was
as an officer and Army Aviator. He is a graduate of Michigan State University (BS in Mechanical Engineering) and The Pennsylvania State University (MS in Aerospace Engineering). Major Duling’s research interests are in swashplateless and conventional helicopter rotor dynamics, rotorcraft stability and control, and evolutionary optimization. Page 22.415.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Daily Review Quizzes – a Hindrance or a Help?AbstractThis paper reports on a study of the costs and benefits of conducting frequent in-class reviewquizzes in undergraduate
reports and the discussion of designsafterwards.AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING FOR EARLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSThrough the NSF Young Scholars Program Robert Hesketh has implemented the outreach visionpresented in the ASEE’s of Engineering Education for a Changing World. In this highlyacclaimed program he has promoted engineering and motivated numerous high school studentsto pursue careers in engineering. A major goal of this program is to increase awareness of Page 4.410.4engineering as a career potential for Native American, minority, and female students. Over 80%of the program’s participants were from this underrepresented population in
(occasional) peerassessment. This simply comes from a belief that the assessment process was useful ---but is primarily useful if it is an ongoing process. 3) A set of skills.BRAD’S COMMENTS: My perspective was that of a new instructor who had justcompleted a similar but longer engineering educator workshop at my home university.The Instructor Summer Workshop (ISW) I participated in at my home university had twoprimary purposes. One purpose was to develop (or hone) classroom skills. The secondpurpose was to help new instructors get oriented and learn about department anduniversity policy. There are two main differences between T4E and the ISW I attended prior toserving as a “junior mentor” for the T4E program. The first was that the ISW
AC 2010-310: THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP (STEP): GROWTH,CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM OUTREACHDouglas Sugg, United States NavyElizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and TechnologyJohn Fishell, STEP Conference Page 15.1254.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP): Growth, Challenges and Opportunities in STEM OutreachAbstract:This paper explores a comprehensive and proactive approach that is currently being used by theScience and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) Program in Southern California to helpensure that the pipeline of
the research areas include spacecraft nano-satellite technologies, satellite payload instrumenta- tion, High Altitude research Platform (HARP) experiments, wave particle interactions in space, space- flight X-ray imagers, construction and renewable energy engineering and architecture, and philosophy of science. Dr. Voss has worked as PI on many NASA, Air Force, Navy, NSF, and DOE research grants and has published over 120 scientific papers. Page 24.1067.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Satellite Design for Undergraduate Senior Capstone
of Husky Game Development Enterprise since Fall 2012 and has been involved with the course every semester since Spring 2010.Mr. Michael Paul Stefaniak Page 24.1165.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Teaching interdisciplinary teamwork through hands-on game developmentAbstractHusky Game Development (HGD) is an innovative project-based course at MichiganTechnological University that gives a diverse set of undergraduate students the opportunity todevelop video games in a business-like setting. The course allows students to exercise
technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands- on learning. As a volunteer for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, Luchini-Colbry facilitates interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S. Page 23.1084.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 STEM inSight: Developing a Research Skills Course for First- and Second-Year StudentsIntroductionWe describe the design, implementation and revision of an honors research seminar developed tointroduce first- and
Paper ID #6483U.S. Coast Guard Academy Marine Renewable Energy Seminar: Second Of-feringDr. Elizabeth (Elisha) MH Garcia, U.S. Coast Guard AcademyDr. Deanna L Bergondo, United States Coast Guard Academy Page 23.1273.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Marine Renewable Energy Seminar: Second OfferingAbstractIn the spring 2012 semester at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a one-credit independent studycourse entitled Marine Renewable Energy Seminar was offered a second
Environ- mental Engineering at the University of New Mexico. She leads the Environmental Resource Sustainabil- ity group, which studies themes related to environmental and water resources engineering, atmospheric water harvesting, waste-to-energy technologies, and environmental remediation. Her work integrates and highlights science communication and community needs-based research. Her passions include design- ing hands-on learning tools and leading public outreach initiatives for STEM awareness and engagement among all levels of learners ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Motivations and Barriers to Participation in Community Outreach and Engagement Among
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhanced Scene Recognition and Object Detection for Autonomous Driving Environments Using Machine Learning "Work in Progress" (WIP)AbstractThis work presents advancements in computer vision methodologies aimed at enhancing thesafety and adaptability of autonomous vehicles in diverse driving environments. This studyaddresses key challenges such as real-time processing, environmental variability, and sceneunderstanding by refining Mask R-CNN’s object detection and segmentation capabilities andintroducing a novel scene classifier. Mask R-CNN improvements enable precise identification ofcritical objects such as pedestrians, vehicles, and traffic signs. At the same time, the sceneclassifier
Obispo Dr. Peter Laursen, P.E., is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) where he teaches courses on the analysis and design of structural systems, and conducts large scale structural testing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Incorporating AI into a Structural Engineering Computer LabAbstractGiven rapidly increasing sophistication and wide public access to Artificial Intelligence (AI)software, the academic community is struggling with how to best incorporate this newtechnology into the classroom. The challenge is to use and leverage the capabilities of this newtool to enhance the student’s
thinking and leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Exploring the Influence of Gender and Prior Experience on Career Perceptions inRemotely Operated Vehicle Operations: A Social Cognitive Career Theory PerspectiveMinji Yunminji.yun@ufl.eduUniversity of FloridaSchool of Teaching and LearningPO Box 117048Gainesville FL 32611 USAORCID: 0009-0000-1912-0457Kent J. Crippen*kcrippen@coe.ufl.eduUniversity of FloridaSchool of Teaching and LearningPO Box 117048Gainesville FL 32611 USAORCID: 0000-0002-8981-2376*Corresponding authorAuthors' informationMinji Yun is a graduate student in science education in the School of Teaching and Learning atthe University of
Paper ID #47356Geospatial Science Technology versus Traditional Tools for Inspiring STEMLearning: An Assessment Informed by Evidence-Based Learning PrinciplesMichael Routhier, University of New HampshireBarrett Nelson Rock, University of New Hampshire ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Geospatial Science Technology versus Traditional Tools for Inspiring STEM Learning: An Assessment Informed by Evidence-Based Learning PrinciplesAbstractIn the United States, there is a gap between the availability of various STEM-related jobs and thenumber of trained individuals qualified to fill