Papers, Publications & awards
Recent Journals andĀ Conference Proceedings Publications (since 2018)
S.Cioc, C.Cioc (2025) "Enhancing Fluid Mechanics Learning through Open Lab Experiences: A Pilot Implementation." Paper presented and published at the 2025 ASEE North-Central Conference. March.Ā 28-29, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
N.Haughton, C.Cioc, S.Cioc, (2024) āImproving the Indirect Assessment of Globally Applicable to 21st Century Engineering Skills: A Re-examination and Re-design using Rasch Methodsā, paper presented at the Thirty-First International Conference on Learning, at Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands, July 10-12.
C.Cioc and S.Cioc (2024) āEnhancing MET Education: Innovation in Laboratory Equipment Developmentā, paper presented and published at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Expo. June 23-27, Portland, OR
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, N.Haughton, (2024) āEnhancing Essential Skills for Engineering Graduates: A Project-Based Learning with Entrepreneurial Mindset Approach in MET Coursesā, paper published and presented at the 2024 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 7-9, Garden Grove, CA
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) āCombining Project Based Learning with the KEEN Framework in an Advanced Fluid Mechanics Course: One Year Implementationā, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 25-28 Baltimore, MD
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) āProviding a New Space for Student Learning: A Pilot Implementation of Self-Generated Student Stories and Informal Peer Assessments in Mechanical Engineering Technology Educationā, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 25-28 Baltimore, MD
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) āUsing Project Based Learning in a Mechanical Design Course to Enhance Engineering Skills: Lesson Learnedā, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference. March 24-25, Morgantown, WV.
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, J.Napp (2022) āA Model for Incorporating Information Literacy and Collaboration in a Project Based Learning Pedagogical Exercise with Application to a Fluid Mechanics Courseā. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol.50, Issue 4, pp. 955-977. First published March 3, 2022.
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2022) āBlending the Entrepreneurial Mindset into a Learning Module with a HVAC Design Project: Pilot Implementationā, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 26-29. Minneapolis, MNĀ
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2022) āCombining Problem-Based Learning with the KEEN ās Framework for Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Fluid Mechanics Course: Pilot Implementationā, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 26-29. Minneapolis, MN
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, J.Landel, E. Dunham (2022) āDeveloping Power Cycles Simulations for an Applied Thermodynamics Courseā, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE NC Section Conference, March 18-19. Pittsburg, PA.Ā
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, J.Napp, (2021) āIncorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Year 2 Implementationā, paper published and presented at the 2021 ASEE NC Virtual Conference, March 20, Toledo, OH.
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, and C.Wojciechowski (2020) āImproving learning Outcomes through Peer-Assisted Learning in a Statics Courseā. Journal of Engineering Technology. Spring 2020, pp.32-42
C.Cioc, J.Napp, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2020) āIncorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Pilot Implementationā, paper published and presented at the ASEEās Virtual Conference.
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, and R. Springman (2020) āIntroducing Engineering Technology Students to Ethical Engineering Decision Processā, paper published and presented at the ASEEās Virtual Conference.
C.Cioc, Q.Zhao, S.Cioc (2019) āCombining Simulation and Experiment to Determine Fluid Forces in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratoryā, paper published and presented at the 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, June 15-19, Tampa, FL.
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, C.Wojciechowski, S.Cioc (2019) āUsing Peer Assisted Learning in an Engineering Technology Courseā, paper published and presented at the 9th Annual ā 2019 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math & Education Conference, June 5-7, Honolulu, HI.
J.Lambert, C.Cioc, S.Cioc, D. Sandt, (2018) āMaking Connections: Evaluation of a Professional Development Program for Teachers Focused on STEM Integrationā, Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 2018, Vol.53, No.1, pp.3-25 -Ā
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, R. Springman (2018) āUsing Capstone Projects for Community Outreachā, paper published and presented to the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24 - 27, Salt Lake City, UT;
C.Cioc, E.Buckholtz, S.Cioc, J.Lambert (2018) āImplementing Hands-On Activities and Online Simulations to Middle School Curricula: Electric Circuitsā, paper published and presented to the 8th Annual ā HUIC STEM / STEAM & Education Conference, June 6-8, Honolulu, HI; Published in the Conference Proceedings
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, R. Springman (2018) āUsing Peer Review in Engineering Technology Coursesā, paper published and presented to the ASEE ā North Central Section Spring Conference 2018, March 23-24, University of Akron, Akron, OH; Published in the Conference Proceedings
Selected Awards:
- 2024, 2022, 2019 ā ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Campus Representative Awards
- 2021 ā Best Paper (Second Place): āIncorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Year 2 Implementationā ā ASEE North Central Section Conference
- 2019 ā Two ASEE Campus Representative Awards
- 2018 ā Best Paper (First Place): āUsing Peer Review in Engineering Technology Coursesā ā ASEE North Central Section Conference
- 2017 ā Best Paper (Third Place): āUsing the Capstone Design Project to Retrofit or Design Laboratory Demonstration Unitsā ā ASEE Zone 2 Conference
- 2004 ā Wilbur Deutsch Memorial Award, STLE ā Best paper on practical aspects of lubrication (cited 38 times by 2018)