Papers, Publications & awards
Recent Journals and 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. 28-29, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
N.Haughton, C.Cioc, S.Cioc, (2024) “Improving the Indirect Assessment of Globally Applicable to 21st Century Engineering Skills: A Re-examination and Re-design using Rasch Methods”, paper presented at the Thirty-First International Conference on Learning, at Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands, July 10-12. https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/L24en/proposal/68339
C.Cioc and S.Cioc (2024) “Enhancing MET Education: Innovation in Laboratory Equipment Development”, paper presented and published at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Expo. June 23-27, Portland, OR https://peer.asee.org/47310
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, N.Haughton, (2024) “Enhancing Essential Skills for Engineering Graduates: A Project-Based Learning with Entrepreneurial Mindset Approach in MET Courses”, paper published and presented at the 2024 ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), February 7-9, Garden Grove, CA https://peer.asee.org/49033
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) “Combining Project Based Learning with the KEEN Framework in an Advanced Fluid Mechanics Course: One Year Implementation”, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 25-28 Baltimore, MD https://peer.asee.org/43235
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) “Providing a New Space for Student Learning: A Pilot Implementation of Self-Generated Student Stories and Informal Peer Assessments in Mechanical Engineering Technology Education”, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 25-28 Baltimore, MD https://peer.asee.org/44117
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2023) “Using Project Based Learning in a Mechanical Design Course to Enhance Engineering Skills: Lesson Learned”, paper published and presented at the 2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference. March 24-25, Morgantown, WV. https://peer.asee.org/44696
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, J.Napp (2022) “A Model for Incorporating Information Literacy and Collaboration in a Project Based Learning Pedagogical Exercise with Application to a Fluid Mechanics Course”. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol.50, Issue 4, pp. 955-977. First published March 3, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/03064190221081450
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2022) “Blending the Entrepreneurial Mindset into a Learning Module with a HVAC Design Project: Pilot Implementation”, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 26-29. Minneapolis, MN https://peer.asee.org/44664
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2022) “Combining Problem-Based Learning with the KEEN ‘s Framework for Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Fluid Mechanics Course: Pilot Implementation”, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 26-29. Minneapolis, MN https://peer.asee.org/44663
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, J.Landel, E. Dunham (2022) “Developing Power Cycles Simulations for an Applied Thermodynamics Course”, paper published and presented at the 2022 ASEE NC Section Conference, March 18-19. Pittsburg, PA. https://peer.asee.org/39237
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, J.Napp, (2021) “Incorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Year 2 Implementation”, paper published and presented at the 2021 ASEE NC Virtual Conference, March 20, Toledo, OH. https://peer.asee.org/36342
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, S.Cioc, and C.Wojciechowski (2020) “Improving learning Outcomes through Peer-Assisted Learning in a Statics Course”. Journal of Engineering Technology. Spring 2020, pp.32-42
C.Cioc, J.Napp, N.Haughton, S.Cioc (2020) “Incorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Pilot Implementation”, paper published and presented at the ASEE’s Virtual Conference. https://peer.asee.org/34808
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, and R. Springman (2020) “Introducing Engineering Technology Students to Ethical Engineering Decision Process”, paper published and presented at the ASEE’s Virtual Conference. https://peer.asee.org/34873
C.Cioc, Q.Zhao, S.Cioc (2019) “Combining Simulation and Experiment to Determine Fluid Forces in the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory”, paper published and presented at the 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, June 15-19, Tampa, FL. https://peer.asee.org/32518
C.Cioc, N.Haughton, C.Wojciechowski, S.Cioc (2019) “Using Peer Assisted Learning in an Engineering Technology Course”, paper published and presented at the 9th Annual – 2019 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math & Education Conference, June 5-7, Honolulu, HI. https://huichawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cioc-Carmen-2019-STEM-HUIC.pdf
J.Lambert, C.Cioc, S.Cioc, D. Sandt, (2018) “Making Connections: Evaluation of a Professional Development Program for Teachers Focused on STEM Integration”, Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 2018, Vol.53, No.1, pp.3-25 - https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/jste/vol53/iss1/2/
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, R. Springman (2018) “Using Capstone Projects for Community Outreach”, paper published and presented to the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24 - 27, Salt Lake City, UT; https://peer.asee.org/31199
C.Cioc, E.Buckholtz, S.Cioc, J.Lambert (2018) “Implementing Hands-On Activities and Online Simulations to Middle School Curricula: Electric Circuits”, paper published and presented to the 8th Annual – HUIC STEM / STEAM & Education Conference, June 6-8, Honolulu, HI; Published in the Conference Proceedings https://huichawaii.org/ssec/proceedings-programs/proceedings-steam-2018-1/
C.Cioc, S.Cioc, R. Springman (2018) “Using Peer Review in Engineering Technology Courses”, paper published and presented to the ASEE – North Central Section Spring Conference 2018, March 23-24, University of Akron, Akron, OH; Published in the Conference Proceedings
Selected Awards:
- 2024, 2022, 2019 – ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Campus Representative Awards
- 2021 – Best Paper (Second Place): “Incorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: Year 2 Implementation” – ASEE North Central Section Conference
- 2019 – Two ASEE Campus Representative Awards
- 2018 – Best Paper (First Place): “Using Peer Review in Engineering Technology Courses” – ASEE North Central Section Conference
- 2017 – Best Paper (Third Place): “Using the Capstone Design Project to Retrofit or Design Laboratory Demonstration Units” – ASEE Zone 2 Conference
- 2004 – Wilbur Deutsch Memorial Award, STLE – Best paper on practical aspects of lubrication (cited 38 times by 2018)