Paper ID #46987BOARD # 414: NSF S-STEM: Developing an Ecosystem of STEM success forBuilt Environment ScholarsProf. Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology Melanie Villatoro, Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology at NYC College of Technology, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. She is passionate about student retention and performance, as well as STEM Outreach from the elementary to the high school level.Dr. Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology Dr. Muhammad Ummy is a full professor of Electrical
Secondary school technology teacher for 19 years.Juhyun Kim, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Educational Researcher ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Development of SMART Farm Kit for Experiencing STEM Integrated Education in Biotechnology and AgricultureAbstract Smart farming is a transformative technology addressing food crises in urbanizedsocieties. The SMART farm kit was created to incorporate this concept into education as apractical tool that effectively integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) with agriculture and biotechnology. The SMART farm kit, designed using single-board microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, enables
, chemistry, and physics—subjects that heavily influenceacademic persistence and success. Standardized test scores and placement exams are frequentlyemployed to allocate students into these courses. However, these traditional systems are oftenplagued by limitations, including biases inherent to standardized tests, delays in transcriptprocessing, and insufficient communication regarding the importance of placement assessments.Underrepresented student groups often encounter these challenges more acutely, receivingcritical placement test information while still completing high school, a time when competingpriorities can obscure the significance of these assessments. As a result, students may bemisplaced into courses that do not align with their academic
Paper ID #46063BOARD # 38: ”Enhancing Undergraduate Research in Machine Learningwith MATLAB: The Role of AI Assistance”Dr. Allen Hersel, Trine University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Undergraduate Research in Machine Learning with MATLAB: The Role of AI Assistance (Work in progress - Poster)AbstractWith the growing incorporation of machine learning (ML) in chemical engineering, studentsmust develop proficiency in a range of tools and techniques. ML is widely applied in areas suchas process optimization, predictive modeling of chemical reactions
Paper ID #48137Rethinking Engineering Ethics: Merging DEI with Traditional Ethical Challengesthrough Intersectionality ( Theory Paper)Dr. Douglas Yung, Syracuse University Dr. Douglas Yung is an Associate Teaching Professor and Program Director in the bioengineering undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he has made a significant impact through his teaching, research, and community outreach efforts. With a research focus on interfacing microbes with engineering tools at the micro- and nano-scale, Dr. Yung is exploring methods to rapidly assess the viability of superbugs and harness energy from extremophiles
Paper ID #48249Assessing the Impact of the Use of Generative AI in Developing and UsingAssessment Grading Rubrics for Engineering CoursesDr. THOMAS AMING’A OMWANDO, Simpson University Dr. Thomas Omwando holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He is the Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering at Simpson University and his teaching interests are in statistical quality control, engineering/project management, engineering economy, capstone design and production and operations analysis. His research interests are in sustainable manufacturing, entrepreneurially minded learning
Paper ID #48393Introducing an Interactive Hands-On Educational Module for an EmbeddedSystems Course focused on embedded securityDr. Ashish Kharel, The University of Toledo Ashish Kharel received a Ph.D. in Engineering, with concentration in Computer Science from the University of Toledo, OH, USA. Currently, he is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Toledo. His research interests include machine learning and optimization of deep networks. Most of his published papers implement very deep neural networks to help solve problems involving cellular biology.Dr. Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of ToledoQuamar Niyaz
Paper ID #47471Libraries’ Role in Enabling New Engineering Research Investments: Workingwith Campus Research Administration UnitsDr. Sarah Over, Virginia Tech Dr. Sarah Over is the Engineering Collections and Research Analyst at Virginia Tech, serving as their Engineering Librarian and representative for their new Patent and Trademark Resource Center. She is also part of a team focused on research impact and intelligence to support the College of Engineering and Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. Dr. Over’s background is in aerospace and nuclear engineering, with years of experience teaching engineering
Paper ID #49680Examining Student Usage/Access Statistics from two Canvas LMS courses:Undergraduate and GraduateProf. Tariq Khraishi, University of New Mexico Khraishi currently serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His general research interests are in theoretical, computational and experimental solid mechanics and materials science. He has been involved for years in the scholarship of teaching and learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1
Paper ID #45954Association between fundamental skills on physics pre-course assessment andpost-course test performanceCherish Bauer-Reich, University of Jamestown Cherish Bauer-Reich is an Associate Professor at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND. She is also a senior member of IEEE.Jakob DeLong, University of Jamestown Jakob DeLong is currently an assistant teaching professor in the Electrical Engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, while
skills (Criterion 6) while aligning withthe university’s mission.Each program incorporated DEI into coursework, student experiences, and professionalpreparation. Capstone design courses included microaggression and implicit bias training,ensuring students developed awareness of DEI in team dynamics. Civil Engineering engagedstudents through external speakers, DEI-focused discussions, and student-led skits, whileComputer and Electrical Engineering emphasized ethical responsibility and inclusive projectwork. Mechanical Engineering introduced an "inclusivity meter" to assess classroom climate andpiloted a course on inclusive design.Faculty development efforts were equally robust. Professors attended DEI training sessions andengaged in university
have yet to be cataloged in anyway. Penn State University participated in the AEC depository program for most of itsexistence and amassed a very large collection of reports, over 500 linear feet, most of which hadbeen transferred to storage decades ago. The collection contents were recorded on check-incards, which reflected the format of the individual report received, i.e., paper, microfiche, smallmicrofiche, or microopaque. Over the years, the print reports had been cataloged and added tothe online catalog but the other formats remained in storage and invisible to users. In 2018, webegan to investigate how to improve access to these AEC materials. Initial efforts focused on thebulk of the stored collection, which had been issued on 4
Paper ID #46405Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) Professional DevelopmentPlatform for Engineering TechnologyDr. Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence) Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Senior Education Advisor for FLATE part of the FloridaMakes Network, a Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center. She was the P.I. and Executive Director of FLATE, an ATE Center focused on manufacturing technology education in Florida for over 18 years. Today FLATE is part of the FloridaMakes Network (www.floridamakes.com), the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center in
Paper ID #46122WIP: AI-Driven Personalized Learning for an Introductory Computing CourseDr. Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas at Austin Nina Telang is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She received the B.Tech degree in Engineering Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai in 1989, and the M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 and 1995.Sneha Ballabh, University of Texas at AustinBishweshwor Rimal, University of Texas at Austin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025
. He previously completed his graduate studies in Mechanical EnginDr. Jack Bringardner, Colorado School of Mines Jack Bringardner is a Teaching Associate Professor and Director of Education Innovation at Colorado School of Mines in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department. He teaches the first-year engineering Cornerstone design course. His primary focus is developing curriculum, mentoring students, and engineering education research, particularly for project-based courses, the first-year engineering experience, and student professional skills. He is active in the American Society for Engineering Education and serves on the First-Year Programs Division Executive Board and was the past Webmanager for the ASEE
Paper ID #49690Systems Engineering Gap Analysis for Aerospace DigitizationPedro Cordeiro Povoa Cupertino, Wichita State University PEDRO CORDEIRO POVOA CUPERTINO is pursuing a BS in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University. He is a Research Assistant and CAD (Computer Aided Design) Instructor at the National Institute for Aviation Research, with research interests in Lean, CAD/CAM, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. (ORCID 0009-0001-1005-7962)Adam Carlton Lynch, Wichita State University ADAM CARLTON LYNCH received the BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the
Paper ID #46682WIP: Impact of Peer Tutoring on Student SuccessProf. Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering andScience) Prof. Jagupilla is a Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Chair for UG Studies in the CEOE department at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also a licensed professional engineer, and a board certified environmental engineer. Dr. Jagupilla has over 19 years of teaching and research experience.Elizabeth O’Connell, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)Muhammad R Hajj, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and
Paper ID #46887Ignorance is bliss: White Male Privilege and the Reproduction of Gendered-Racismin Computer Science EducationRebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman CollegeTamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology Tamara Pearson is the Constellations Center for Education in Computing Deputy Director and Senior Director of Research and Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Her work
Paper ID #49215BOARD # 459: Supporting NSF S-STEM Scholars: Longitudinal Data onStudent Services and Cohort Activities; conference participation; communityoutreachDr. Jingru Benner, Western New England University Dr. Jingru Benner is currently an Associate Professor at Western New England University (WNE). Before joining WNE she worked at Corning Inc as a research scientist. In addition she has been a consultant for various industries. Dr. Benner received her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University. She has been working on various projects in the thermal-fluid field. Dr. Benner has more
Paper ID #48465BOARD # 180: Implementing Mini Modules in Core Mechanical EngineeringCourses to Enhance Student EngagementProf. Jingru Benner, Western New England University Dr. Jingru Benner is currently an Associate Professor at Western New England University (WNE). Before joining WNE she worked at Corning Inc as a research scientist. In addition she has been a consultant for various industries. Dr. Benner received her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University. She has been working on various projects in the thermal-fluid field. Dr. Benner has more than 15 years’ experience in electronic
Paper ID #46267Bridging the Gap: Exploring Concurrent Enrollment in External Online CoursesAmong Computer Science StudentsDr. Tyler Clark, SageFox Consulting GroupRebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group Rebecca Zarch is an evaluator and a director of SageFox Consulting Group. She has spent almost 20 years evaluating and researching STEM education projects from K-12 through graduate programs.Mikaela Hurd ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Bridging the Gap: Exploring Concurrent Enrollment in External Online Courses Among Computer Science StudentsAbstractThis work-in-progress
Paper ID #47614BOARD # 430: Progress of an NSF BCSER Grant: Effective Strategies toRecruit Underserved Students to Engineering Bridge and Success ProgramsDr. Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Xinyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her
Paper ID #45707Role of industry-university partnership in STEM graduate training: industrymentors’ perspectiveZilong Pan, Lehigh University Zilong Pan is an assistant professor of teaching, learning and technology, his research focuses on emerging educational technologies and innovative methodological approaches in educational practices and studies in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) disciplines.Volkmar Dierolf, Lehigh University Volkmar Dierolf is a Professor of Physics a Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University, where he has
students will be most successful if topics are integratedthroughout the full undergraduate curriculum. Supported by the ASEE Engineering for OnePlanet (EOP) Mini-Grant Program, we sought the following objectives: (1) revise materials forCE 218 (Sustainable Engineering) to introduce EOP, (2) revise materials for CE 303(Introduction to Construction Engineering) to integrate EOP outcomes, (3) map EOP outcomesto existing required undergraduate courses, (4) engage CE faculty by introducing the EOPframework and providing opportunities for implementation, and (5) develop a guidancedocument for faculty interested in integrating EOP in courses. These efforts were assessed forboth courses at the University of Kentucky (CE 218 and CE 303) in collaboration
Paper ID #49831Full Paper: Network-based Reflection to Support First-year Engineering StudentsRachel Anne Smith, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Rachel A. Smith is Associate Professor of student affairs and higher education in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She currently serves as the school’s Director of Graduate Education. She earned her PhD and MS in Higher Postsecondary Education from Syracuse University and holds a BA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Aileen Hentz PhD, University of Maryland, College Park Aileen N. Hentz has over twenty years of experience working as
Paper ID #48773MakerPlaces: An Approach to Culturally Relevant Engineering Education(Resource Exchange, Diversity)Dr. Robert Hayes, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach As a postdoctoral scholar Robert has developed programs, lessons, and resources to support Navajo non-profit Key’ah Rural Manufacturing Alliance (KARMA) in expanding access to culturally relevant engineering education in the Navajo and neighboring reservations.Dr. Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University Dr. Merredith Portsmore is the Director for Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (www.ceeo.tufts.edu).Keanu Jones
Paper ID #46354Impact of Structured AI Implementation on Student Confidence and InstructorInteractions in an Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering CourseLt. Col. Vincent Italo Bongioanni, United States Air Force Academy Dr. Vincent Bongioanni is an innovator in integrating artificial intelligence into higher education. He formed the ”AI in Higher Ed” research group under the United States Air Force Academy’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. He leads a cross-disciplinary team investigating the transformative potential of generative AI (gAI) in academic settings. His work focuses on identifying both the
Paper ID #49555AI-Enhanced DOBOT Magician for Classroom Education: Hand GestureControl for Hazardous Material Handling SimulationDr. Ahmed Hasan, University of New Mexico Experience in the interaction of inorganic contaminants with mineral surfaces, colloidal transport of radioactive and metal contaminants and their applications to remediation, physicochemical characterization of soil and mineral surfaces, development of gAlex V Maynes I am an Undergraduate Computer Science student at the University of New Mexico with a passion for artificial intelligence and robotics. My goal is to develop AI-driven systems that enhance
Paper ID #45330Civil Engineering Program Implementation of Proposed ABET EAC Criterion5Dr. Audra Morse, Michigan Technological University Dr. Audra Morse, P.E., is a Professor and Chair of the Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering Department at Michigan Technological University. Her professional experience is focused on water and wastewater treatment, specifically water reclamation.Dr. Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific Camilla Saviz is Professor and Chair of Civil Engineering at the University of the Pacific. She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, an
Paper ID #45602BOARD # 385: ITEST Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST):Preparing the Next Generation of Global Technology InnovatorsDr. Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University Angela M. Kelly is a Professor of Physics and STEM Education and the Director of the MAT Program in Physics at Stony Brook University, New York.Dominik Schneble, Stony Brook University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 ITEST Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST): Preparing the Next Generation of Global