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Publications

  • Faculty Publications

    S. Steinbrink, A. Nogaj, S. Tiari, L. Zhao, K. Vernaza (2020). A study of the effects of peer tutoring in relation to student GPA. [PDF] Proceedings of 2020 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-26, 2020.

     Vernaza, Karinna, Tiari, Saeed, Steinbrink, Scott and Zhao, Lin (2019). Work in Progress: Effect of Evolving Design Requirements on Students Motivation, [PDF, Poster] Proceedings of 2019 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-19, Tampa, FL

    Steinbrink, S., Vernaza, K. M., Brinkman, B. J., Zhao, L. and Nogaj, A. (2018). A Rolling Stone: Analysis of one NSF-STEM Program Through Successive Grant Periods. [PDF, Poster] Proceedings of the 2018 American Society of Engineering Education National Conference, June 24-27, Salt Lake City, UT.

    Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J., Vernaza, K. M., Vitolo, T. M., Nogaj, A. (2017). Stones in the Road: Analysis and Response to "Roadblock" Courses in the SEECS Program. [PDF,Poster] Proceedings of the 2017 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 25-28, Columbus, OH.

    Vitolo, T. M., Brinkman, B. J., Vernaza, K. M., Steinbrink, S., (2016). Serving with Engineering Skills within 15 Miles of Campus: The Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Studies Program. [PDF] Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference, October 13-15, Erie, PA.

    Vernaza, K. M., Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J., Vitolo, T. M.  (2014). Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Studies Program, An NSF S-STEM Grant:  Assessment and Lessons Learned - First Award. [PDF, Presentation] Proceedings of ICEER2014-McMaster International Conference on Engineering Education and Research, August 24-26, Hamilton, Canada.

    Vernaza, K. M., Vitolo, T. M., Steinbrink, S., and Brinkman, B. J. (2013).  Service Learning as Scholarship of Engagement and Its Relationship to the Academic Reward Structure, International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Special Edition "Opportunities and Barriers to Integrating Service Learning in Engineering into Engineering Education," 84-97. [PDF]

    Vitolo, T. M., Vernaza, K. M., Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J. (2013). Assessing Impact without Using Grades: Quality Review of Community Engagement. [PDF, Presentation] Proceedings of the 2013 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 23-26, Atlanta, GA.

    Vernaza, K. M., Vitolo, T. M., Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J. (2012). Seeking Relevancy, Building Excellence: Service Learning in the SEECS Program, an NSF S-STEM Sponsored Project. [PDF, Presentation] Proceedings of the 2012 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 10-13, San Antonio, TX.

    Vernaza, K. M., Vitolo, T. M., Steinbrink, S., Brinkman, B. J. (2011). Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Studies Program Phase I: Development and Implementation. [PDF, Presentation] Proceedings of the 2011 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 26-29, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  

    Vernaza, K. M., Steinbrink, S., Zhao, L., Tiari, S., & Kasaraneni, V. K. (2022, June) Evaluation of three consecutive NSF S-STEM Awards (2008 – 2021) at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution. [PDF] Proceedings of 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2022 Minneapolis, MN.

    Vernaza, K. M., Tiari, S., Steinbrink, S., Zhao, L., & Kasaraneni, V. K. (2021, July 26). Effect of Evolving Design Requirements on Students’ Motivation. [PDF] Proceedings of 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2021. 

    Student Publications

    Noah Cardella, Keefer Gregoire, Justin Groshek, Emily Poach, Kassianne Tofani (2020). Spinning to Energy: Harvest, Store and Distribute Energy Produced by Human Performance Machines. [Poster] Poster presented at Celebrate Gannon, Gannon University, Erie, PA, April 2020

    Massara, A., Barrick, C., Williams, C., Rubaker, J., Kosnik, S., Ingerick, S., (2019).  Providing Power with Renewable Energy. [PDF]  Poster presented at 2019 ASEE Regional Conference, Grand Rapids, MI., March 22-24.

    Babiarz, A., Barr, A., Bensur, J., Dantio, B., King, L., Rider, S. Stahl, A. and Williams, N. Globally Utilized Table Top Sterilizer. [PDF] Poster presented at 2018 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Akron, OH. March 23-24.

    Devine, C., Miller, C., Petrosky, E., Wasielewski, L., Wieczorek, M. and Yough, M.,   PA Soldiers and Sailors Home Artifact Preservation Project. [PDF] Poster presented at 2018 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Akron, OH. March 23-24.

    Massara, A., Barrick, C., Williams, C., Merritt, I., Rubaker, J., Kosnik, S., and Ingerick, S., Renewable Energy Station Evolving from Bayview Park to Knight Club. [PDF] Poster presented at 2018 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Akron, OH. March 23-24.

    Babiarz, K., Barr, A., Bensur, J., Dantio, B., King, L., Rider, S., Stahl, A., Williams, N. (2017). Gannon University - Globally Utilized Table Top Medical Sterilizer. [PDF] Poster presented at 2017 ASEE Zone II Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. March 2-5.

    Babiarz, K., Barr, A., Bensur, J., Dantio, B., King, L., Rider, S., Stahl, A., Williams, N. (2017). Work-in-progress: Development and Design of a Medical Sterilizer for Mission Hospitals. [PDF] Proceeding of the 2017 ASEE Zone II Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico. March 2-5.

    Albrethsen, J., Gorton, J., Gruss, J., Kibbe, M., Moran, J., Orlando, M., Roache, T. (2016).  Modifying Hospital Sterilization Boiler for Countries Overseas. [PDF] Poster presented at 2016 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. April 17-18. 

    Kitts, J., Malmquist, M., Moulton, K., Rock, A., Tabar, N., Wolf, A. (April, 2015).  Helping Habitat for Humanity: Improving Air Flow in a Three-Bedroom Standard House Design. [PDF] Poster presented at 2015 ASEE North Central Section Conference, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. April 17-18.

    Stearns, A., Boring, E., O'Rourke, J., Winge, D., Ohler, L., Arnold, S., Gross, S. (April, 2014). Barber National Institute Kit Project: Improving Work Efficiency with Autistic and Mentally Handicapped Employees.  [PDF, Abstract] Poster presented at 2014 ASEE North Central Section Conference, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. April 4-5.

    Schmidt, E., Addis, S., Cox, S., Thompson, B., McGuire, N., Herron, S., Brinkman, B., Vernaza, K. (April, 2013). Monitoring Presque Isle Bay: Design and Construction of a Sediment Collection Device. [PDF] Poster presented at 2013 ASEE North Central Section Conference, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. April 5-6.

    Schmidt, E., Addis, S., Cox, S., Thompson, B., McGuire, N., Herron, S., Brinkman, B., Vernaza, K. (2012). Monitoring Presque Isle Bay: Design and Construction of a Sediment Collection Device. [Presentation] Presentation at the Regional Science Consortium 8th Annual Research Symposium, Erie, PA.

    Naples, B., Sacco, J., Tarasovith, S., Hollis, L., Cole, K. (March, 2012). Power Generating Bicycle. [PDF] Poster presented at ASEE North-Central Section Conference, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH. March 23-24.

    Gwinn, A., Mackey, C., Mackey, T., Messmer, C., Millspaw, S., Willis, J. (April, 2011). Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies: Boat Ramp Design . [PDF] Presentation at Celebrate Gannon, Gannon University, Erie, PA.

    Lindsay Steis, Brady Johnson, Hunter Telford, Jacqueline Sandquist, Tyler Seelnacht, Andrew Snowdy, Kaitlin Sidare, Scott Fennell. Stimulating Garden Activities for the Residents of PASSH with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. [Poster] Poster presented at ASEE NCS conference 2022. Pittsburg, PA.

    Molly Burke, Nikoly Dos Santos, Sydney Hanratty, Kaylee Hatfield, Daniel Hughes, Lydia Nemeth, Jacob Rudy, Morgan Schreck. Design and Construction of a Buoy to Extend Period in Lake Erie. [Poster] Poster presented at ASEE NCS conference 2022. Pittsburg, PA.

    Clara Almeter, Olivia Graham, Justice Jones, Spencer Miller, Andrew Mottola, Ashlynn Uzl. Designing Hydroponic Garden Systems for the Homes of L’Arche Erie. [Poster] Poster presented at ASEE NCS conference 2021, Toledo OH.

    Works-In-Progress

    Anna Grychowski, Chris Petteys, Jacob Feiock, Gavyn Hansotte, Nate Schneider, and Ryan Osche. Water Collection System: Because You Care. [Poster] Poster presented at Celebrate Gannon, Gannon University, Erie, PA, April 2022.

    News Publications

    Verrili, A. (2013). Gathering Dirt.  Environmental Monitor Magazine.  Fondriest Environmental, page 4. Retrieved from http://fondriest.com/pdf/environmental_monitor_magazine_spring_2013.pdf

    Verrili, A. (2012, Dec. 14).  Students engineer solution to continuous sediment sampling in Lake Erie tributaries.  Environmental Monitor: Online Edition.  Retrieved from http://www.fondriest.com/news/students-engineer-solution-for-continuous-sediment-sampling-in-lake-erie-tributaries.htm

    Langham, C. (2013, Sept. 6). Scientists present research at Ridge Center. The Gannon Knight:  Online Edition. Retrieved from http://www.gannonknight.com/?p=5288