Session Description

Construction Business Meeting

Session Description

In this session, NSF program directors and NSF-funded principal investigators will showcase projects and opportunities where translation of STEM education research on institutional and community transformations has led to engineering education transformations. A diversity of NSF programs across NSF Directorates and Divisions will be showcased during this panel in order to showcase the diversity of research investments to support STEM education research and translation. This session should be of interest to ASEE members across many ASEE divisions and is an open invitation to the ASEE community to ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Olga Pierrakos

   National Science Foundation

   Olga Pierrakos is a Program Director (second stint) in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation (NSF) and a Founding Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. At NSF, given her broad range of STEM education experiences with fundamental and applied research projects, Olga supports a diversity of programs including: NSF Improving Undergraduate Education (IUSE), NSF Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM), NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE), NSF Education Core Research (ECR), NSF CAREER in the STEM Education Directorate (CAREER), and NSF Pathways to Enable Open-Source Eco ... (continued)

2. Dr. Alice L. Pawley

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

   Alice L Pawley (she/hers, Ph.D.) is a rotator Program Director in the Engineering Education and Centers Division of the U.S. National Science Foundation, overseeing the Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE), Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF), Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED), and CAREER programs. She is also Professor in the School of Engineering Education, with affiliation in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, and Environmental and Ecological Engineering, at Purdue University. She received a B.Eng (Chemical – Distinction) from McGill Univer ... (continued)

3. Dr. Lulu Sun

   Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

   Lulu Sun is a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), where she supports Improving Undergraduate Education (IUSE), Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM), Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce), Future Manufacturing Working Group, and Innovation in Education Interagency Working Group. Dr. Sun comes to the NSF from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she is a Professor in the Department of Engineering ... (continued)

4. Dr. Christine Michelle Delahanty

   National Science Foundation

   Christine Delahanty is an NSF Program Director in EDU/DUE for the following programs: engineering lead for ATE and IUSE, co-lead for IUSE-ITYC and IUSE/PDF:RED, and team member on S-STEM, and IDEAS Lab (PEL). She has conducted many outreach initiatives for NSF including workshops, panels, webinars, conference presentations, and office hours. Her research focuses on creative self-efficacy, creative mindset, and gender equity in engineering education. Dr. Delahanty is also an Emeritus Professor of Engineering and Physics at Bucks County Community College (Bucks) and was the Area Coordinator of Scie ... (continued)

5. Dr. Nasser Alaraje

   The University of Toledo

   Nasser Alaraje is an NSF rotating Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education. He supports the ATE, IUSE, S-STEM, ETSTE, RITEL, and RedDDDoT programs and serving as the Data Science lead on IUSE, and as the Lead program director for ETSTE. He began his professional career in industry, spending seven years as a senior hardware design engineer with a focus on Embedded Systems design and FPGA design at Lucent Technologies and vLogix. Subsequently, he spent fourteen years at Michigan Technological University as a faculty member and as chair of the Electrical Engineering Technology pro ... (continued)

6. Dr. Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him)

   National Science Foundation

   Matthew Verleger is a rotator at the National Science Foundation in the Engineering Education & Centers division. He is on leave from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he is a Professor of Engineering Fundamentals. He received his BS in Computer Engineering (2002), MS in Agricultural & Biological Engineering (2005) and his PhD in Engineering Education (2010), all from Purdue University. His research interests include student use of models and modeling, flipped-classroom environments, development of educational software, and gamification of engineering courses. For the past decad ... (continued)

7. Karen Crosby

   NSF Division of Undergraduate Education

   Dr. Karen Crosby is a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) supporting Division-level and cross-Directorate programs.

8. Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young

   Morgan State University

   Lesia Crumpton-Young is a Program Director in the Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

9. Jesus Soriano Molla

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Jesus Soriano Molla is a Program Director in the Engineering Directorate at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

Session Description

All members and prospective members of the Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) are welcome to attend this annual business meeting. Join us to review division activities, discuss future initiatives, and shape the direction of DEED’s contributions to the engineering education community. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved, share your voice, and connect with colleagues committed to advancing design in engineering education.

Session Description

This session focuses on methods examining topics related to graduate education.

Papers Presented

1. Characterizing Interactions Between Master's Engineering Students and Their Environment During the Advisor-Matching Process with the Person-Environment Interaction Model [view paper]
   Dr. Boni Frances Yraguen (Penn State) and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
2. Doctoral Students Changing Labs Considerations in Engineering Graduate Education [view paper]
   Tabe Ako Abane (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Dr. Matthew Bahnson (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
3. Beyond Implementation: Exploring Research through Design to Elevate Everyday Educational Innovation in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer A Turns (University of Washington)
4. Stifling Dissent: Engineering PhD Students’ Response when Considering Departing [view paper]
   Luis Delgado Jr. (Pennsylvania State University) and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
5. A Call for the expansion of intercultural competency to graduate engineering education [view paper]
   Erin Johnson (Pennsylvania State University), Jiuqing Yu (Pennsylvania State University), Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Jessica Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
6. plus 2 more papers

Papers Presented

1. A Scoping Review of Sense of Belonging in Engineering and Computing Education: Research Landscape, Conceptualization, and Operationalization [view paper]
   Mr. Collins Ugonna Lawrence (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Alexander V Struck Jannini (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Eunsil Lee (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Ms. Erin M. Rowley (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
2. Student Perceptions of a Belonging Intervention [view paper]
   Dr. Matthew Bahnson (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Eric Trevor McChesney (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Allison Godwin (Cornell University), Dr. Christian D Schunn (University of Pittsburgh), and Dr. Linda DeAngelo (University of Pittsburgh)
3. Guides on the transfer journey: A qualitative study exploring the academic and social supports of community college transfer students [view paper]
   Ms. Jan Edwards (College of Lake County) and Carrie Kortegast (Northern Illinois University)
4. Investigating Self-Regulated Learning, Motivation, and Test Anxiety to Effectively Support Hispanic/Latine/a/o/x and Transfer Students via Pedagogical Practices [view paper]
   Sierra Outerbridge (University of Central Florida), Michelle Taub (University of Central Florida), Dr. Sudeshna Pal (University of Central Florida), and Prof. Hyoung Jin Cho (University of Central Florida)
5. Supporting and Identifying Student Agency and Holistic Growth in an Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Michael S Thompson (Bucknell University), Dr. Rebecca Thomas (Bucknell University), Jenny Tilsen (Bucknell University), Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University), Dr. Stewart Thomas (Bucknell University), and Prof. Robert M Nickel (Bucknell University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This special session provides early-career scholars and pioneers in engineering education an opportunity to interact face-to-face. Session attendees will have the opportunity to meet with pioneers in a roundtable format to ask questions, seek advice, and get feedback. The intended audience for this panel includes graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and others interested in the engineering education community. This session is a follow-up to the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Education Pioneers Project, which documented the stories of more than 40 engineering education pioneers through online profiles, https://depts.washington.edu/celtweb/pioneers-wp/.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Huihui Qi, Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, and Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver

Session Description

ECE Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

Papers Presented

1. Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems Education [view paper]
   Dr. Peter Jamieson (Miami University)
2. Transforming Embedded Systems Education: A Novel Approach to Hands-On Learning in a Virtual Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Mahmoud Al-Quzwini (Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science.)
3. Development of an Open Access Multi-Tier Question App for Improved Learning in Introductory Circuit Analysis Course [view paper]
   Dr. Sandip Das (Kennesaw State University) and Dr. Craig A Chin (Kennesaw State University)
4. Direct Assessment of Student Achievement through D2L [view paper]
   Dr. Guoping Wang (Purdue University Fort Wayne)
5. Data-Driven Insights into Academic Success: Analyzing ten years of student academic records in an Electrical and Computer Engineering department [view paper]
   Mr. Weiyu Sun (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Jacqueline Rohde (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Liangliang Chen (Georgia Institute of Technology), Yiming Guo (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Ying Zhang (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Session Description

ECE Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

Papers Presented

1. Experiences with Specifications Grading in Computer Engineering: Making Class About Learning Again [view paper]
   Christopher Cischke (Michigan Technological University)
2. Utilizing Engagement Survey to Improve ECE Equity and Culture [view paper]
   Dr. Lakshmi Raju (Georgia Institute of Technology)
3. Assessing the alignment of examinations with course intended learning outcomes in an electrical circuits course [view paper]
   Prof. Gavin Buskes (The University of Melbourne)
4. Increasing Student Achievement in ECE Fundamentals Through Standards-Based Grading [view paper]
   Dr. Barbara E. Marino (Loyola Marymount University) and David Berube (Loyola Marymount University)
5. Alternative Assessment in ECE - Diving Deep into Course Topics [view paper]
   Dr. Ilya Mikhelson (Northwestern University)

Session Description

Investigates factors influencing student performance and persistence, addressing the complexity of academic achievement through interdisciplinary lenses.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Papers Presented

1. A Predictive Model for Academic Performance in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Ms. Cristian Saavedra-Acuna (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile), Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), and Ms. Danilo Alberto Gomez (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile)
2. Are Engineering Degrees Really More Complex? Characterizing the Complexities of Academic Programs by Discipline [view paper]
   Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Prof. Chaouki T Abdallah (Georgia Institute of Technology), Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona)
3. Engineering Student Success based on Performance in First Semester Foundational Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Michael T Johnson (University of Kentucky) and Prof. Johné M Parker (University of Kentucky)
4. Graduation Project: Using Student Progress Tracking Analytics to Improve Graduation Rates [view paper]
   Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Aryan Ajay Pathare (The University of Arizona)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Following the successful publication of The Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education (RIHEEE) in the last quarter of 2024, the handbook’s three lead editors are embarking on developing a new textbook on teaching engineering ethics. The textbook will be geared toward teacher preparation courses, and it will also be appealing to engineering teachers who want to incorporate more active learning pedagogies into their course delivery.

The editors aim to distill work presented in RIHEEE on the themes of “teaching methods” for greater accessibility by teachers, to expand the s ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Speakers

1. Prof. Shannon Chance

   University College London

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2. Diana Adela Martin

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3. Dr. Susan M Lord

   University of San Diego

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4. Dr. Donna M Riley

   University of New Mexico

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5. Robyn Paul

   University of Calgary

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Session Description

Information Literacy

Moderated by

1. Mr. Michael Joseph White and Dr. Nastasha E Johnson

Papers Presented

1. Lasting Impacts of Credited Information Literacy Library Instruction for Graduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mrs. Arina Soare (Polytechnique Montreal), Elise Anne Basque (Polytechnique Montreal), Mrs. Manon Du Ruisseau MDR (Polytechnique Montreal), Ms. Camille Fitch-Kustcher (Polytechnique Montreal), Brendan Fitzgibbon (Polytechnique Montreal), Julien Chevrier (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal), Andree-Ann Cormier (Polytechnique Montreal), Tiphaine Hérault (Polytechnique Montreal), and Olivia Fernandez Pereda (Polytechnique Montreal)
2. Analyzing Student Information Literacy Skills: Perceptions, Outcomes, and Future Planning [view paper]
   Cari Kaurloto (University of Southern California), Jane Lah (University of Southern California), and Alvaro Quezada (Caltech)
3. The ISP and GenAI Crossroads: A Student Crossroads Between Information Searching and Ethics in Intro to Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Kristina Bloch (University of Louisville) and Dr. Campbell R Bego (University of Louisville)
4. Creating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Learning Outcomes for a Quantitative Experimentation Laboratory Course [view paper]
   Laurie Borchard (California State University Maritime Academy), Ms. Amber Janssen (California State University Maritime Academy), and Dr. William W. Tsai (California State University Maritime Academy)

Session Description

At the Zoom meeting we will poll to see who is present at ASEE in Montreal.
Those attending ASEE will then meet that same evening at the “Focus on Exhibits Networking Break - 5:00 pm–6:00 pm” for a CEMAL in-person networking.

Zoom Link
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/91050699310?pwd=Deu44pWsQzpwV1SWmaXWGiZap5eOwO.1

Session Description

The Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) of McGill University is a unit in the Faculty of Engineering. Historically, degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Faculty have been offered through six engineering departments plus two schools focused on the design professions of architecture and urban planning. However, more recently, in 2023, TISED recently launched a cross-disciplinary Master’s program on sustainability that encompassing all areas of engineering and design from strengths reflected across the Faculty.

About a decade ago, the ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Prof. Subhasis Ghoshal

   McGill University

   Professor. Department of Civil Engineering, Director, Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, McGill University, Montreal, subhasis.ghoshal@mcgill.ca

2. Dr. Jim A Nicell ing.

   McGill University

   Professor and Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Member, Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, McGill University, Montreal, jim.nicell@mcgill.ca

3. Yaoyao "Fiona" Zhao

   Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Director, Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, McGill University, Montreal, yaoyao.zhao@mcgill.ca

Session Description

We had enough submissions that were BYOE-related (i.e., hands-on laboratory project, experiment, or demonstration focused) that we needed a second session to fit it all in.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Kip D. Coonley

Papers Presented

1. BYOE: Teaching and Assessing Troubleshooting Strategies in Circuits Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Caroline Crockett (University of Virginia), Mr. Adam Barnes (University of Virginia), Dr. George Prpich (University of Virginia), and Dr. Anne Marguerite McAlister (University of Virginia)
2. Laboratory Fixture for Heat Transfer Using a Hair Drier [view paper]
   Prof. timothy C scott (Sweet Briar College) and Mr. Lemuel T Curran (Sweet Briar College)
3. Stretch Blow Molding Laboratory Using Preform and 3D Printed Mold [view paper]
   Trevont Moore (Oral Roberts University), Mr. Jonathan V Ophus (Oral Roberts University), Gabriel Pendell (Oral Roberts University), Michael Portman (Oral Roberts University), Jordan Matthew Swan (Oral Roberts University), Manuel Yanez (Oral Roberts University), and Dr. John E Matsson (Oral Roberts University)
4. Taco Holder Laboratory Project [view paper]
   Chidiebere Akudigwe (Oral Roberts University), Mark Baumruk (Oral Roberts University), Glory Hansel (Oral Roberts University), Grant Kaste (Oral Roberts University), Jonathan Ophus (Oral Roberts University), and Dr. John E Matsson (Oral Roberts University)
5. A Small, Low-Cost Undergraduate Laboratory for the Study of Graph Theory and the Networked Control of Multi-Agent Systems [view paper]
   Dr. Erick Rodriguez-Seda (United States Naval Academy)

Session Description

In this panel discussion, engineering faculty will share their innovative uses of AI tools to
enhance both teaching practices and student learning outcomes. From automating routine
tasks like grading to creating more personalized and engaging learning experiences, these
faculty members have successfully integrated AI into their classrooms to streamline
instruction and foster deeper student engagement. Attendees will gain insights into
practical applications of AI, learn from real-world use cases, and explore how a variety of
different tools can be applied to improve teaching efficiency, ele ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ethan E Danahy

Papers Presented

1. Investigating Preliminary Examination Practices in U.S. Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Grace Burleson (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Janet Y Tsai (University of Colorado Boulder)
2. Advanced Microfabrication Manufacturing Course Comparison of Online and In-person Teaching with Hands-on Lab Component for Interdisciplinary Graduate Education [view paper]
   Prof. Nathan Jackson (University of New Mexico)
3. Part-Time Versus Full-Time Students: An Examination of How the Decision Making Process to Pursue an Engineering Masters’ Degree Varies Based on Student Status [view paper]
   Alayna Grace Wanless (Kettering University), Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University), and Dr. Elizabeth Gross (Sam Houston State University)
4. Adapting to Alternative Learning: Insights from Engineering Graduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic [view paper]
   Animesh Paul (University of Georgia), Dr. Racheida S Lewis (University of Georgia), Ms. Nyna Jaye DeWitt (University of Georgia), and Ms. Sarah Jane Bork (University of Georgia)
5. Engaging End-Users, Reconceptualizing Research Plans: Graduate Research Training in Translational Engineering [view paper]
   Milica Miladinovic (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Yunus Doğan Telliel (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Prof. Pratap Mahesh Rao (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)