Paper ID #43438Board 312: Increasing Retention for Rural and Underrepresented STEMStudentsDr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean for Special Projects in the Honors College and Adjunct Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She has 30+ years of successful STEM educational program design, development, and research relative to engineering and honors student recruitment, retention, diversity, international education, innovation, and course development.Dr. Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas Paul D. Adams, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of
AC 2011-75: ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCESOxana S Pantchenko, University of California at Santa Cruz Oxana Pantchenko received B.S. degree and M.S. degree in electrical engineering from University of Cal- ifornia, Santa Cruz in 2006 and 2008 respectively. She is currently pursuing her PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Santa Cruz. Her interests include education, renewable energy sources, sustainability engineering and ecological design.Daniel Scott Tate, University of California, Santa Cruz Daniel Tate is finishing his B.S. degree in Bioengineering from the Univserity of California, Santa Cruz. He will be attending law
vision of clean energy technologies under development by FAU’s Ocean Engineering department played a key role in landing the new Center for Ocean Energy Technology. As a professional 3D designer, ani- mator, and artist, he employs high-end computer animation software applications to create short-subject films and videos. He has won numerous awards and international recognition for his work.Dr. Michael S Harris, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. Ravi S Behara, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Ravi S. Behara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology & Opera- tions Management in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University. His current research interests include health care operations
Central Arkansas, working as a grad- uate assistant on makerspace research and other STEM related projects.Dr. Louis S. Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas Louis S. Nadelson, PhD. holds a B.S in biological and physical sciences from Colorado State University, a B.A. with a concentration in mathematics and computer science from The Evergreen State College, a M.Ed. in education leadership and instructional technology from Western Washington University, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology – emphasis on research methods and measurement from UNLV. His scholarly interests include teaching and learning, leadership, preservice and inservice teacher professional development, program evaluation, multidisciplinary research
Paper ID #38456Identifying student and institutional factors related to the academicperformance and persistence of vertical transfer students pursuingbaccalaureate engineering technology degreesDr. Courtney S. Green, P.E., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Courtney S. Green, Ph.D., P.E. is a teaching assistant professor and academic advisor for the Office of Student Success and Development within Williams States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds an M.S. in Engineering and a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from UNC Charlotte.Dr. Sandra Loree
Paper ID #39400Board 1: WIP: Biophilic Design and Its Effects on Mental and PhysicalHealthAlexandria S. Lahman, Western Kentucky University Alexandria is an undergraduate student at Western Kentucky University studying Architectural Sciences. She is passionate about how architecture can impact one’s experience and hopes to improve mental and physical health by creating healthier architecture.Ms. Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University Shahnaz Aly, OAA, LEED AP, M. Arch, is a licensed Architect in India and Canada and Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University. She
Paper ID #39303A Gamification Framework for Exploratory Learning in Higher STEM Edu-cationDr. Yan Shi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville Dr. Yan Shi is currently a Professor in the Software Engineering Program at University of Wisconsin- Platteville. She received her PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2011. Her research interests include software engineering, data engineering, machine learning and engineering education.Dr. Kyle S Horne, University of Wisconsin - PlattevilleYanwei Wu, UW Platteville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A
Paper ID #38713A Physical Computing Professional Development Study: ExaminingDifferences in Male and Female Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Computing(Evaluation, Diversity)Dr. Tyler S. Love, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dr. Love is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education, and Director of Graduate Studies in Career and Technology Education for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore at the Baltimore Mu- seum of Industry. He earned his master’s and Ph.D. in Integrative STEM Education from Virginia Tech. His bachelors degree is in Technology Education from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He
Paper ID #37464Changing the Conversation Surrounding Students’ Professional Skills:Making the Case for the Importance of Professional Skills, and MoreInclusive LanguageDr. Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Eric Holloway currently serves as the Sr. Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. He also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the School of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Jennifer S. Linvill is an Assistant Professor in
methods and use of information technology in operations management. Her work is primarily in manufacturing and healthcare delivery operations. She also worked in sheet metal manufacturing and pipe fabrication industry as a process engineer for several years. She obtained her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Binghamton University (SUNY); and her Bachelor’s is in Computer Engineering.Dr. Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven Ron Harichandran is Dean of the Tagliatela College of Engineering and is the PI of the grant entitled De- veloping Entrepreneurial Thinking in Engineering Students by Utilizing Integrated Online Modules and a Leadership Cohort. Facilitated
Paper ID #37304What Engineering Leaders Lead: The Career Outcomes of an EngineeringLeadership Program’s Alumni CommunityDr. James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian, PhD, is a Sr. Lecturer and Associate Academic Director with the Gordon-MIT En- gineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Dr. Reza S. Rahaman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Rahaman returned to MIT in 2018 after
societal impact of engineering infrastructure.Dr. Jeremi S London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Jeremi London is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at Virginia Poly- technic Institute and State University. London is a mixed methods researcher with interests in research impact, cyberlearning, and instructional change in STEM Education. Prior to being a faculty member, London worked at the National Science Foundation, GE Healthcare, and Anheuser-Busch. She earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. American c Society for Engineering
Paper ID #38527Open-Ended Experiential Learning Opportunities in the ChemicalEngineering Unit Operations Laboratory: A Qualitative Research StudyDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. He received his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at UCA in El Salvador. He obtained his M.S. from Clemson University and his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University, both in Chemical Engineering. His laboratory research involves nanotechnology in chemical and biological pro- cesses. His educational research
Paper ID #39592Open-ended Modeling Problems and Engineering IdentityDr. Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, SUNY Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical engineering and STEM education respectively, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Her current research involves examining different types of homework problems in undergraduate engineering science courses, the intersection of affect and engineering identity, and improving the teaching of engineering courses.Emma Treadway, Trinity
Paper ID #37153Facing a Double Pandemic: Viewpoints of African American EngineeringStudents during COVID-19 and Racial Unrest in the United StatesDr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in
listening to music.Dr. Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Malinda Zarske is the current Chair of the ASEE Board of Director’s Commission on P-12 Engi- neering Education and a faculty member and Associate Director of the Engineering Plus program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She teaches undergraduate engineering core and product design courses. Her primary research covers the effects of intrateam segregation on engineering teams and the impacts of project-based service-learning on student identity and perseverance in P-12 through undergraduate engi- neering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs: Does
teams as part of his thesis work, and had the opportunity to teach undergraduate ME courses. His previous efforts and experiences in engineering education helped shape his overall goal of fostering human-centered education systems, which led him to pursue his PhD at ASU.Dr. Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University Mayra S. Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research expertise includes engineering doctoral education structure, experiences of underreprDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University Samantha Brunhaver, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A
Paper ID #39907Implementation of intergenerational architectural engineering peermentoring program and impact on institutional retention andconnectednessSamuel Underwood, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Samuel Underwood is an architectural engineering doctoral student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an acoustical consultant in the building design industry. His research interests include soundscapes, building information modeling, and engineering education.Dr. Markeya S. Peteranetz, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Peteranetz is the Learning Assessment Coordinator for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of
Paper ID #39265Measuring Biomedical Engineers’ Self-Efficacy in Generating and SolvingProvocative Questions about SurgeryMr. Nathan Zhang, Vanderbilt University Nathan Zhang is a undergraduate studying biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University working on biomedical engineering education in conjunction with the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineer- ing.Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity. She is the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project. She is
Paper ID #37844From Grant to Graduates: The Development of a Regionally Unique SiemensLevel-3 Mechatronics Engineering Technology ProgramProf. Matthew S. Anderson, Austin Peay State University Professor Matthew S. Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology department at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. Professor Anderson’s academic interests are in the field of Mechatronics, and he has completed up through Level 3 SMSCP training with Siemens. He has been a full-time faculty member at Austin Peay State University since 2016 and is currently working towards obtaining tenure while serving
Paper ID #36884Education and Training Program to Improve Preparedness and IncreasedAccess to Energy Workforce for Engineering Technology GraduatesDr. Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University KULDEEP S. RAWAT is currently the Thorpe Endowed Professor and Dean for the School of Science, Aviation, Health, and Technology at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). He has earned an M.S. in Computer Science, 2001, an M.S. in Computer Engineering, 2003; and, a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2005, from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS) at University of Louisiana-Lafayette. He also serves as the Chief Research
interest in engineering education. She develops materials and re- searches best practical classroom approaches for integrating computation and computational thinking in introductory CEE courses; and for promoting teamwork, communication and problem-solving in context, throughout the CEE curriculum.Dr. Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Dr. Ashlynn S. Stillwell is an Associate Professor and the Elaine F. and William J. Hall Excellence Faculty Scholar in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on creating sustainable water and energy systems in a policy-relevant context. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the
Paper ID #36526Applying Agile Business Solutions as a Graduate Capstone ProjectDr. David S Greenburg, The Citadel David Greenburg is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He served over 20 years of active military service in the United States Marine Corps in a variety of command and staff and leadership positions. Upon completion of active military service, he was a program manager in industry for seventeen years until he joined the faculty at The Citadel. His research interests include modeling project
Science (M.S) in 2009 and with a Ph.D. in 2012. Her research is primarily focused on traffic operations, congestion pricing, traffic simulation, and engineering education. Dr. Michalaka is a registered Professional Engineering in the state of South Carolina. Also, in December 2020, she graduated with a M.S. in Project Management from The Citadel.Dr. David S Greenburg, The Citadel David Greenburg is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering (SOE) at The Citadel. He served over 20 years of active military service in the United States Marine Corps in a variety of command and staff and leadership positions. Upon completion of
. eaao6373–eaao6373, Mar. 2018, doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aao6373.[3] A. Haverkamp, “Exploring Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Engineering Undergrad-uate Experiences through Autoethnography”.[4] E. A. Cech and W. R. Rothwell, “LGBTQ Inequality in Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 107, no. 4, pp. 583–610, Oct. 2018, doi: 10.1002/JEE.20239.[5] E. Alberts and N. Rohrsetzer, “Identity and Social Support: LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Help-Seeking Behaviors,” SUURJ: Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal, vol. 4, p. 11, 2020.[6] M. Jennings, R. Roscoe, N. Kellam, and S. Jayasuriya, “A Review of the State of LGBTQIA+ Student Research in STEM and Engineering Education,” ASEE
learning instructional strategies and auto-graded online homework. Eric has been an active member of ASEE since 2001. He was the recipient of the 2008 Pacific Northwest Section Outstanding Teaching Award and currently serves on the ASEE Board of Directors as Zone IV Chair.Dr. Lee Singleton, Whatcom Community College Lee Singleton is a professor at Whatcom Community College, in Bellingham, WA. He holds a BS in mathematics from Harding University, a MS in mathematics and PhD in biomedical mathematics from Florida State University. His current interests include 3D-prinRebecca S. Borowski ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 An Exploration of How Students Make Use of Hands-On Models to
computational methods in STEM education and in Engineering Entrepreneurship.Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity. She is the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project. She is also the co-PI and co-Director of the Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) Middle School project focusing on engineering and computational thinking. Dr. Klein-Gardner is a Fellow of ASEE.Dr. Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003. He holds an M.S. in engineering management from
students.Penny S EdwardsKatherine Mulholland, Clemson University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Neurodivergent Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Sense of Belonging: A Proposed Mixed Methods StudyBACKGROUND STUDY TIMELINE RESULTS • Recent increase in enrollment of neurodivergent students enrolling in undergraduate engineering programs • Neurodivergent students in engineering
Paper ID #37419Work in Progress: Low Enrollment in Civil Engineering Departments:Exploring High Technology as a Potential SolutionAlaa Yehia, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Alaa Yehia has recently received her BSc in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is currently an undergraduate research assistant at Neuroethics Canada. Her research interests include bioethics and AI in education.Ms. Ayatollah S. Yehia, University of Virginia Ayatollah (Aya) Yehia is a Ph.D. student (Systems Engineering) in the i-S²EE Lab. She received her B.S. in Civil Engineering
Paper ID #39290Board 337: Measuring the ”Thinking” in Systems Thinking: Correlationsbetween Cognitive and Neurocognitive Measures of Engineering StudentsDr. Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech Tripp Shealy is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. He is also the director of the interdisciplinary Sustainable Land Development Graduate Program. His research is focused on helping improve engineering design. He teaches classes about sustainable engineering design, human behavior and infrastructure systems, and adaptive reuse.Dr. John S. Gero, University of North Carolina, Charlotte