48th

ICT and Electronics Convention

Grand Hotel Adriatic Congress Centre and Hotel Admiral 
June 02 - 06, 2025 Opatija, Croatia

EE - ENGINEERING EDUCATION


Chairs:
Predrag Pale (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Branimir Pejčinović (Portland State University, United States)
Juraj Petrović (University of Zagreb, Croatia)

Steering Committee:
Diana Bairaktarova (Virginia Tech, Blackburg, United States)
Leslie Martinich (Competitive Focus, Austin, United States)
Predrag Pale (University of Zagreb, Croatia)

Program Committee:
Tomislav Jagušt (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Branimir Pejčinović (Portland State University, United States)
Juraj Petrović (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Vanja Putarek (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
Charanya Ramakrishnan (Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia)
Ana Sović Kržić (University of Zagreb, Croatia)


INVITED LECTURE

Engineering with Heart: Centering Ethics and Empathy in the Age of AI

Diana Bairaktarova (Virginia Tech, United States)


PAPERS

Senior Coding Framework for Enhancing Python Skills in Students Aged 13–16

A. Sahni, A.A. Simiscuka, B. O`Riordan, J. Booth, D. Mothersill, A. Hargreaves, K. Darmody, J. Bleach, P. Stynes 


Integrating Engineering Principles in Data Literacy Workshops for Primary Education 

I. Bosnić, A. Kuveždić Divjak, F. Welle Donker, B. van Loenen 


Exploring Optimization Algorithms through a Game-Based Learning Approach 

B. Crnković, M. Holenko Dlab, V. Mikulić Crnković, I. Traunkar 


Exploring Primary School Computer Science Teachers` Perceptions of the Metaverse 

M. Žunić, M. Holenko Dlab, K. Stančin


From STEM to STEAM: Enhancing the Engineering Education Experience 

G.J. Collins 


Generative AI as a Technology to Support Hearing-Impaired Students in Inclusive Programs of a Technical University

O.A. Oreshkina, Y.A. Safonova 

 

Application of Factor Analysis in Determining the Dimensions of the Public Relations Model in Croatian Higher Education Institutions

P. Kuhar


Blueprint of Integrity: Continuing Ethics Education in Engineering 

I.G. Martinez, R.P. Martinez 


An Experience in Using Library’s Service in Distributing Self-learning Analog Discovery Kits

S. Pumrin, S. Sangwongwanich, P. Deachapok, N. Neamsang, S. Phongtongjalearn, T. Singhanart, K. Maneeratana 


Stress Monitoring During University Exam Period Using Smartwatches 

I. Brčić, J. Alajbeg, L. Marinčić, A. Sović Kržić 


Integrating ICT into Precision Agriculture Education: Insights from the IPA Summer School

B. Založnik, P. Bernad, E. Rihter, J. Rakun


Prevalence and Correlates of Impostor Syndrome Among Computer and Electrical Engineering Students

M. Krajačić, J. Petrović, V. Putarek 


Informal Education for High-Performance Computing and Cross-National Collaboration with National Cometencence Centers and Centers of Excellence

P. Tomšič, D. Harish, I. Vasileska 


A First Analysis of Students` Feedback to an EduScrum-Based Course in a Computer Science Master`s Program

C. Andersson, G. Kroisandty 


Positive Education and Project-Based Learning: Exploring Competency Development in Engineering Students 

N.V.C. de Vasconcelos, M.C.C. Pontarolo 


Drama Techniques Reduce Public Speaking Class Anxiety Among Science Undergraduates 

P. Koulouri, A. Miari, A. Daneli, P. Nicolaidis, I. Leonardos, L.-V. Andreou 


Lifelong Learning in the Energy Transition: Implementation of Wireless Power Transfer

M. Mohammadali Mazlaghani, D.C. Zuidervliet, P.J. van Duijsen 


Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Tool to Bridge Gender Gaps in STEM Careers 

P. Matarrodona Moragas, R. Baltà-Salvador, M. Peña 


Improving Cognitive Skills with a Multi-Agent DQN: A MATLAB Implementation 

A. Dimitrova, P. Georgieva 


Assessing Personalized Engineering Learning Experience with a Multi-Modal AI Tutoring Framework

B. Fetaji, M. Fetaji , G. Armenski, F. Fetaji 


Assessing STEM Initiatives for Malaysian Secondary Schools: A Case Study on Basics of Sustainability (BoS)

S.T. Chong , I.M. Hanika, K.S. Loh, A.Z. Abd Rahman, E.E.L. Yeap, H. Harwati


Exploring the Role of Large Language Models in Advancing Student Assessment in Database Courses

E. Tuparova, D. Tuparova, G. Tuparov 


Fostering a Responsible Attitude towards Intellectual Property and Copyright Among Participants of the Discussion Club 

N. Dehtiarova, O. Zhmud, O. Boriak, D. Dehtiarova 



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