Conference Session

Reflective & Critical Pedagogies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katarina Larsen, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology; Johan Gustav Gärdebo, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

them have beento a seminar before.For most students, the course Swedish Society, Culture and Industry in a HistoricalPerspective (SweSoc) is one of the first they attend at KTH and also serves as aninvitation to understanding the society they now live and study in during their time asan exchange student. SweSoc was inspired by similar curriculum offered to exchangestudents at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to better contextualize MITand American society in the 20th century. Furthermore, SweSocaims to introduceengineering students to analytical and critical thinking as used within thesocialsciences and humanities[1].This paper outlines the means by which engineering students at a technical universityin Sweden are trained

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Retention of Undergraduate Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Zundl, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Laura Stiltz, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Helen M. Buettner, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

feedback about specific elements of the LLC program. Wehave found that our first two cohorts of female engineering students, currently in their secondand third years, express significantly higher levels of career expectations, self-efficacy, feelingsof inclusion and coping towards engineering than when they first entered. !IntroductionEngineering remains an academic area where women obtain a small fraction of bachelor degrees,and this trend does not seem to be changing in the near future. A recent report by the NationalStudent Clearinghouse found that although more students are pursuing S&E degrees, women’sshare of these majors has failed to increase over the last ten years.1 Researchers’ assumptions thatas women claimed more of the

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhaval Gajjar, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan PhD, Arizona State University; Jacob Shizuo Kashiwagi; Joshua Jason Mischung

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

in Table 1. The transitionperiod for the Indian graduate students is only 10 days. Only 8% of the respondents had afamily support system that arrived with their spouse / children indicating that 92% of therespondents have no family support and have to get accustomed to the new social life Page 26.1645.3within a very short period of time. Moreover, 42% of the respondents have felt lonelyduring their stay in the United States. Table 1: Overall life experience in the U.S. Criteria Data Average number of days between the time the

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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob L. Segil, University of Colorado at Boulder; Brian Huang, Sparkfun Electronics; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Lindsay Diamond, SparkFun Electronics

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(Evaluation)IntroductionFor over twenty years, a first year introduction to engineering design course at the University ofColorado Boulder has provided an experiential hands-on design experience that has been shownto significantly improve retention of engineering students [1]. Many studies have previouslydescribed K-12 STEM programs (as reviewed in [2]) however this curriculum attempts to takeadvantage of the strengths of the engineering design course at the University of ColoradoBoulder and Sparkfun Electronics hardware. This course introduces a variety of engineeringdisciplines including mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering using both formaldelivery of technical curriculum and hands-on design projects. We leveraged the

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Shahed Mustafa, BridgeValley Community and Technical College

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Computing & Information Technology

sessions and tutoring sessionswere offered through Google Hangouts On Air. Particularly, we managed to offer liveinteractive instructions using regular hardware like microphones and webcams. As depicted bytwo snapshots in Figure 1, our live instructions integrate PowerPoint slides with the instructor’svideo, which nicely emulates face-to-face instructions. Moreover, the live instructions can berecorded, edited, and shared over Google+ and YouTube. Indeed by following our recipe, anyinstructor can create online classes with PowerPoint slides, video, and audio integrated byhimself/herself, that is, without resorting to a professional crew. Figure 1: Snapshots of our live interactive instructions through Google Hangouts On AirOur workshop

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey S. Goss, Arizona State University; Philip Regier, Arizona State University; Scott Pitasky, Starbucks

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Continuing Professional Development

members. The partnership is grounded in socialembeddedness that provides opportunities for Starbucks, ASU and, most importantly, thethousands of students who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to earn a college degree.And while this innovative corporate/public university partnership offers a new model foreducation access, which both Starbucks and ASU are very proud of, it is also a partnershipforged on the shared values of our people.Why Education?For Starbucks to be successful in its mission “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – oneperson, one cup and one neighborhood at a time,”1 its business depends on bright, warm baristaswho are able to make an emotional connection with customers. In fact, how Starbucks takes careof its partners

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Alex Birdwell, Northwestern University; Michael Peshkin, Northwestern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

 glass.  The  result  is  vivid,  luminous  writing  floating  in  front  of  the  presenter,  who  can  now  face  toward  the  camera  while  drawing  and  interacting  with  the  material  on  the  board  (Figure  1).  The  video  is  mirror-­‐imaged  on  the  fly  to  correct  left-­‐right  reversal.       Figure  1.  Presenter  using  the  Lightboard,  facing  the  audience  while  writing.  The  ability  to  produce  a  lecture  segment  in  one  take,  essentially  live,  and  without  post-­‐production,  has  proven  to  be  a  huge  incentive  to  faculty.  Graphics  sources  such

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Deborah Joy Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

constituencies.Both of these general areas of activity represent works-in-progress. In the former we areinvestigating formulations of concepts and possible learning and assessment activities andcollecting data on their effectiveness. We identify three objectives of Hands-On instruction, 1) toapply instrumentation to make measurements of physical quantities, 2) to identify limitations ofmodels to predict of real-world behavior, and 3) to develop an experimental approach tocharacterize and explain the world. We have consulted with experts to develop a list of common Page 26.360.2misconceptions students display in laboratory instruction. A unique feature in

Conference Session

Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armanda Gonzalez, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

increase academicengagement,1 standardized test performance,2 and reduce drop-out rates.3 On the collegelevel, it has been shown4 that there is a positive correlation between participation in suchactivities, self efficacy, and academic engagement. Nonetheless, there is little in theliterature about the benefits of participating specifically in professional engineeringsocieties and student design teams in college.We conducted an observational study to address the paucity of data in this realm.Specifically, we used quantitative data (admissions and demographic data, and academicrecords) to determine what kind of students tend to participate in engineering-based co-curricular activities, and whether that participation is related to college success

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Riley S. Booth, University of Calgary; Peter Goldsmith P.Eng., University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

combines mechanics ofmaterials, subtractive manufacturing, and design. As well as being very useful, creativity andartistic flare make this technique quite ascetically pleasing.In this paper, we showcase this method by applying it to the fabrication of a portable display casefor the Petri Picasso group to create an exhibit for painting with fluorescent bacteria. For anearlier exhibit, a case was machined from clear, thick acrylic. The laser cut case was made at amuch lower price, is equally functional, and is more visually appealing. The fabrication methodis described here as it applies to the construction of the display case, and the benefits of themethod are discussed.1. IntroductionA laser cutter is a common subtractive manufacturing tool that

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bart Taylor M.Ed., A&M Consolidated High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Dezhen Song

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Manufacturing

from the other by uniformly scaling (enlarging or shrinking), possibly withadditional translation, rotation and reflection. This means that either object can be rescaled,repositioned, and reflected, so as to coincide precisely with the other object. Figure 1. Similarity TransformationAffine Transformation - A mapping from one vector space to another, consisting of a linear part,expressed as a matrix multiplication, and an additive part, an offset or translation. Figure 2. Affine TransformationProjective Transformation - A transformation of space that sends points into points, lines intolines, planes into planes, and any two incident elements into two incident elements

Conference Session

Teaching Methods in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca L Norris, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; M. Cengiz Altan, University of Oklahoma; J. D. Baldwin, University of Oklahoma; Wilson E Merchán-Merchán, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Initiatives for Creating a More Inclusive Engineering Environment with Limited Resources and Minimum DisruptionAbstractIn recent years the need for and benefits of diverse and inclusive science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines have been highlighted by educators, industry, andgovernmental agencies. It has been shown that a diverse workforce is critical to the generation ofnew ideas, creativity and innovation [1]. It is widely acknowledged that mechanical engineeringdepartments at the undergraduate level, in most instances, do not have a diverse student bodythat is representative of the general population [2]. Therefore, the development

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry M. Clever, New York University; Allison Graham Brown, New York University ; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

outreach activities to integrate engineering concepts in science classrooms and labs of dozens of New York City public schools. He received NYU Tandon’s 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2014 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award, 2002 Jacobs Innovation Grant, 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, and 2012 Inaugural Distinguished Award for Excellence in the category Inspiration through Leadership. Moreover, he is a recipient of 2014-2015 University Dis- tinguished Teaching Award at NYU. In 2004, he was selected for a three-year term as a Senior Faculty Fellow of NYU Tandon’s Othmer Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies. His scholarly activities have in- cluded 3 edited books, 8 chapters in edited books, 1 book review, 55 journal

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kormos, Rochester Institute of Technology; Alan J. Man, Pierce College; Cristian A. Linte, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

Engineering department at Rochester Institute of Technology in ROchester, NY.Dr. Cristian A. Linte, Rochester Institute of Technology Cristian A. Linte is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. He also holds a joint faculty appointment in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Work-in-Progress: Development of Interactive Didactic Modules for Biomedical Engineering: Bridging Fluid Mechanics and Systems Physiology Michael Kormos1, Alan Man2 and Cristian A. Linte1 1 Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY USA

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Innovation Through Propagation

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2014.2. Prince, M.J., et al., Use of research-based instructional strategies in core chemical engineering courses. Chemical Engineering Education, 2013. 47(1): p. 27-37.3. Froyd, J.E., et al., Estimates of use of research-based instructional strategies in core electrical or computer engineering courses. IEEE Transactions on Education, 2013. 56(4): p. 393-399.4. Borrego, M., J.E. Froyd, and T.S. Hall, Diffusion of engineering education innovations: A survey of awareness and adoption rates in U.S. engineering departments. Journal of Engineering Education, 2010. 99(3): p. 185-207.5. Association of American Universities. AAU Undergraduate STEM Education

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Walter W. Buchanan; Muhammad H. Kehnemouyi

engineering societies to ask, “Whatdoes ASEE think?” Although research is very important at Research-1 universities, the public ismore and more demanding an emphasis on good teaching. This is especially true at publicuniversities, where state legislators and parents are demanding this, as the cost of highereducation rises. We know that decreasing financial state support is a factor in this, but we canstill work to provide good return on investment. ASEE can play a major role in this.This next year it would be good to concentrate on expanding our value to faculty at two-yearinstitutions and thereby increasing their membership, which is currently only 4% of our total.The cost of education at two-year institutions is much less than at four-year ones, in

Conference Session

Student Services & Supports

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Denton, The University of Oklahoma; Dominique Pittenger

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Navigate the Search for Full-Time EmploymentThe purpose of an engineering education is to prepare students for the profession; yet minimalresearch focuses on the process students undertake to find career placement. Given the licensurerequirements in civil engineering, the first post-college job may be particularly important forcivil engineering majors. We use social cognitive career theory as a theoretical framework,focusing on the job search as a contextual influence that moderates choice goals and choiceactions. We examined the following research questions: 1. What barriers and challenges do students encounter during the search for full-time employment? 2. How do students navigate through such barriers and challenges in the job search

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

prepare thestudents for a STEM world.References[1] L. C. Cançado, R. L. Reisel, and M. D. Walker, Impacts of a Summer Bridge Program inEngineering on Student Retention and Graduation. Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 107, no. 1,pp. 30-40, 2018.[2] B. Louie, D. Knight, and J. Sullivan, “A drop-in tutoring program to support first-year engineering,”in 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, 2011, pp. 22.40.1–22.40.14. doi:10.18260/1-2--17322.[3] L. Redd, Institutional barriers affecting the academic and social development ofunderrepresented college students: Perspectives of administrators, University of Pittsburgh ETD,Jan. 30, 2019. [Online]. Available: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/35904/[4] D. Super et al., “Industry

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Connections and Community

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ann Rockett, Clemson University ; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

ability to work [1]. To understand neurodiversity, a basic comprehension of the term neurotypical is essential. A neurotypical individual is defined as a medically healthy person who exhibits a typical pattern of neurodevelopment along an expected timeline compared to their peers [2]. This study focuses on the training methods available to faculty, staff, and administrators to increase their support for neurodivergent learners in higher education. The objective of this study was to establish if Clemson University provides its instructors with proper training to raise awareness of neurodivergence and how it can be implemented in the classroom. It also looked at how modern technological advances may affect the educational process. These themes are

Conference Session

Graduate College Industry Partnerships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Khojah, University of California, San Diego; Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California San Diego

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

Progress:Bridging the Gap in Competency Training for Students in AI and GenAI Technologies in the Biotech Industry: Exploring Biodigital Twins Reem Khojah, Alyssa Catherine Taylor, Isgard S. Hueck Bioengineering, University of California San DiegoAbstractBioengineers have long served as a vital bridge between healthcare and technology, adaptinginnovations from interdisciplinary fields to advance patient care and medical solutions. One suchemerging innovation is generative AI (GenAI) (e.g., large language models (LLMs)) [1] , atechnology with significant potential to impact the biotechnology industry [2]. As artificialintelligence (AI) continues to reshape research and development in this field, it is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico; Benjamin Jose Aleman, University of Oregon; Elizabeth A Wentz, Arizona State University; Donna M Riley, University of New Mexico

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Hispanic American, Native American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, andNative Pacific Islander faculty. These inequities limit opportunities for individuals and hinder theinnovation and inclusivity of STEM fields.Such barriers are deeply rooted in structural inequities, including “epistemic exclusion”—themarginalization of scholarship and scholars that challenge disciplinary norms or focus on equityand inclusion [1], [2]. Hiring and evaluation processes often emphasize narrow productivitymetrics, such as publication counts, grant funding, and citation indices, which privilege dominantgroups and discourage bold, innovative research [3], [4]. These practices reinforce institutionalbiases and reduce opportunities for all scholars to thrive in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Leah Folkestad, Arizona State University; Radhika Pareek, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

a model for ongoingtechnical support.IntroductionThe broader goals of this project have been to enhance program evaluation within and acrossNSF-funded ERCs (and other large, STEM-focused research centers) by: 1) expandingdissemination and providing validity testing of a collaborative evaluation survey, 2) developing acomplementary set of qualitative tools (e.g., interview, focus group, observation protocols, etc.),3) facilitating an evaluator’s toolbox to guide and support center evaluation leads, and 4)providing updated information to available resources (e.g., drafting new content for the NSFEngineering Research Centers’ Best Practice Manual). Over the duration of the grant, this workhas been completed while aligning with each of the four

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina; Ramy Harik, Clemson University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

of covariance (ANCOVA) wasperformed to investigate the difference in students’ cognitive empathy between the two groups,with pre-test empathy scores as the covariate.Results Experimental group exhibited an average post-test score of 5.09 with a standard deviationof 1.23 with a noticeable improvement from their pre-test mean score of 4.60 with a standarddeviation of 1.18. The control group showed a lower post-test average of 4.26 with a standarddeviation of 1.38, while decreased from their pre-test average of 4.37 with a standard deviation of1.14. The ANCOVA result underscored the evidence of improved student empathy as the groupdifferences in post-test cognitive empathy scores were statistically significant, with an F(1, 40) =39.80, p

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Laura E. Ray, Dartmouth College; Scott Pauls, Dartmouth College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, management, andpreservation. Proficiency in one or more of these areas in conjunction with domain knowledgewithin a core STEM discipline is rapidly becoming a key need for education and workforcedevelopment. To meet the need for STEM professionals with proficiency in data science, theNSF-sponsored DIFUSE project at Dartmouth has focused on integrating data science intoSTEM disciplines to enhance undergraduate student learning and preparation for the STEMworkforce. The interdisciplinary approach, described in [1], develops data science modules foruse in the classroom in introductory STEM and social science courses ranging from psychologyand environmental studies to astronomy and engineering; to date, we have developed anddisseminated over 20 such

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

financial, academic, and social barriers faced by low-income,academically talented students, the program emphasizes pathways into and through STEMdisciplines such as computer science, mathematics, and physics. The initiative is dedicated tosupporting underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and first-generation collegestudents, with the goal of increasing retention, graduation rates, and career readiness. Thispartnership creates a comprehensive pipeline from MCC and TCC to CCSU, blending academicpreparation, social integration, and professional development into a holistic support system forstudent success [1, 2].Program Goals and ObjectivesThe CSMP program was developed to address critical challenges in STEM education,particularly for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Wahed, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Jennifer M Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

institution’s College of Engineering.Background and MotivationMiddle and upper-level engineering courses are vital for students to master specializedknowledge and skills necessary for their chosen fields. Despite their importance, research onteaching methods in these courses has been limited [1]. These courses are recognized asparticularly challenging and require innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning[2]. This project, funded by NSF (DUE2215989) addresses these gaps by exploring effectiveinstructional practices and fostering a sustainable community of practice to disseminate thesemethods across engineering departments.The project’s motivation stems from the need to align instructional practices with student-centered teaching which

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Dinota, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

teachers must find ways to expose studentsto engineering in ways that are accessible and age-appropriate. In order to attract more studentsto engineering as a field of study and career path, it is important to offer outreach programs thatare both educational and inspirational. [1], [2], [5] The activity discussed in this paper introducesstudents to fundamental engineering concepts through the design, implementation andoptimization of a smart nightlight. The activity is designed to be customizable for students ingrades 4 through 12 and further tailored to the learning skills and available time of theparticipating groups. Furthermore, the activity emphasizes hands-on learning while integratingengineering principles such as the engineering design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Isabel Anne Boyd, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

interactions among group members. IntroductionEngineering education strives to transform the field of engineering by integrating research andpractice. These efforts often involve groups of individuals from fields such as engineering,engineering education, sociology, and psychology and from different roles within a university(e.g., faculty, administration, student support staff) [1], [2], [3]. Each of these group membersbring their own approaches to the generation, expression, and application of knowledge. Thesedifferences in thinking are key to the success of engineering education; however, they can createtensions that prevent many groups from achieving their core goals. These tensions are oftenassociated

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2: Innovative Strategies for Fostering Deeper Learning in Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Sharpe, University of Colorado Boulder; Kai Amey, University of Colorado Boulder; Lauren Darling, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

data.IntroductionDespite more than a half-century of research into the factors that support retention andgraduation rates in engineering, degree achievement remains stagnant at approximately 60%[1]-[3]. The causes of student attrition are multifaceted and institutions are grappling withstrategies to improve retention and completion rates, including those of students with highfinancial need, first-generation students, and community-college transfer students [4]. Quality ofinstruction is a known variable demonstrated to impact student outcomes [5]. One toolengineering educators have successfully adopted to improve learning outcomes and retention isthe integration of active learning pedagogies, including hands-on engineering experiences[6]-[12].Our Integrated

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 2: Designing Creativity - Innovation Through First-Year Maker Projects

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deniz Yaralioglu, University of California, Santa Cruz; Yuhui Wang, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kelly Lin, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

people walking, at least oneperson can teach me something new.” The authors see this philosophy as underpinning the LeadBy Design and First Year Design Experiences program, our School of Engineering’s solution tocreate more accessible and experiential Design-Build curricula for first-year students [1, 2, 3].Here, a group of knowledgeable and skilled undergraduate students can form a team to designand create new First Year Design course content on a subject matter that they are passionateabout, and feel is underrepresented in the engineering curriculum. Not only do they take controlof early engineering course content, but they also teach it as a formal, for-credit (graded) class.The subject of each First Year Design class varies with the