Learning Enhancement and Applications Development

Research Lab

Publications

Update Date: 14th July 2025

Total = 93 published articles in journals & conferences, 1 book chapter, and 19 poster presentations)

Google Scholar: Citations: 1000+, h-index: 12, i-10 index: 16

Notation: I for K-12 student, U for Undergraduate Student, G for Graduate Student, M for Mentee, * for Senior Author, ** for Corresponding Author

JOURNALS
  1. Stepanova, A., Belanger,C., Anwar, S., Stanley, C., Nath, A., Cherian, J., Hammond, T. (2024). Using the interactive software FossilSketch to teach micropaleontology to undergraduate students. Journal of Geoscience Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/10899995.2024.2347156
  2. Gao, R.G, Merzdorf, H.E.M, Anwar, S., Hipwell, C., & Sirinivasa, A. (2024). Automatic assessment of text-based responses in post-secondary education: A systematic review. Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2024.100206
  3. Villanueva, I., Anwar, S., Atiq, S.Z. (2023). How multi-modal approaches support engineering and computing education research, Australasian Journal of Engineering Education. https://doi.org/1080/22054952.2023.2274513
  4. Qureshi, M.A., Asif, M.G, & Anwar, S. (2023). NewBee: Context-Free Grammar (CFG) of a new programming language for novice programmers. Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 37(1), 439-453. https://doi.org/10.32604/iasc.2023.036102
  5. Anwar, S. & Menekse, M. (2023). First-Year Engineering Students’ Experiences and Motivation Amid Emergency Remote Instruction. IEEE Transactions on Education, 66(4), 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2023.3236241
  6. Qureshi, M.A., Asif, M.G, Anwar, S., Shaukat, U., Rahman, A., Khan, M.A., Mosav, A. (2022). Aspect-level songs rating based upon reviews in English. Computers, Materials, and Continua, 74(2), 2589–2605. https://doi.org/32604/cmc.2023.032173
  7. Villanueva, I., & Anwar, S.(2022). Situating multi-modal approaches in engineering education research. (Guest Editorial), Journal of Engineering Education, 111(2), 277-282. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20460
  8. Anwar, S., Menekşe, M., Guzey, S., & Bryan, L.A. (2022). The effectiveness of an integrated STEM curriculum unit on middle school students’ life science learning. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 59(7), 1204-1234. (Research Worth Reading Award)  https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21756
  9. Kadir, K., Menekşe, M., & Anwar, S. (2021). Exploring the role of STEM content, professional skills, and support service needs in predicting engineering students’ mid-college academic success. International Journal of Engineering Education, 37(3), 690–700.
  10. Anwar, S., & Menekşe, M. (2021). A systematic review of observation protocols used in postsecondary STEM classrooms. Review of Education. https://doi.org/10.1002/rev3.3235
  11. Menekşe, M., Anwar, S., & Akdemir, Z.G. (2020). How do different reflection prompts affect engineering students’ academic performance and engagement? The Journal of Experimental Education, 90(2), 261-279. https://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2020.1786346
  12. Anwar, S., & Menekşe, M. (2020). Unique contributions of individual reflections and teamwork on engineering students’ academic performance and achievement goals. International Journal of Engineering Education, 36(3), 1018–1033.
  13. Menekşe, M., Zheng, X.Mand Anwar, S. (2020). Computer science students’ perceived needs for support and their academic performance by gender and residency: An exploratory study, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 12(5), 1025-1044https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-07-2019-0194
  14. Anwar, S., Bascou, N.A, Menekşe, M., & Kardgar, A.M (2019) A systematic review of studies on educational robotics. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 9(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1223
  15. Heo, D., Anwar, S., & Menekşe, M. (2018). Exploring the relationship between engineering students’ achievement goals, reflection behaviors, and learning outcomes. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(5), 1634-1643.
  16. Anwar, A., & Anwar, S. (2014). Effective Learning through multiple choice questions against short essay type of assessment in medical physiology students. Medical Forum, Journal of All Specialties, 25(2), 37-39.
  17. Anwar, A., Amir, Q. U., Anwar, S., Khan, M. W., & Qureshi, H. J. (2014). Chronic periodontitis: A silent hazardous disease. Biomedica, 30(1), 34-39.
  18. Anwar, S., Tahir, W., & Maqsood, M. (2008). Measuring the quality of software engineering education processes. Journal of Independent Studies and Research, 6(2).
BOOK CHAPTER
  1. Menekşe, M., Anwar, S., & Purzer, S. (2018). Self-efficacy and mobile learning technologies: A case study of CourseMIRROR. In C. B. Hodges (Ed.), Self-efficacy in instructional technology contexts, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (75 published)

I for K-12 student, U for Undergraduate Student, G for Graduate Student, M for Mentee, * for Senior Author, ** for Corresponding Author

  1. Bahng, D. G , Stepanova, A., Ali, F. G, Belanger, C., Hammond, T., & Anwar, S.* (2025). High school stduents’ sentiments and outcomes in FossilSketch learning activities. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  2. Srivastava, A. G, Qamar, S.B., Anwar, S., & Mansoor, B. (2025). Work-in-Progress: Design of a Material Science and Engineering Course to Promote Hands-on Learning and Writing Proficiency, 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  3. Kim, J. G, Putra, A.S. G, Menekse, M., Babar, E., Butt, A.A., & Anwar, S.* (2025). Understanding students’ confusion and interest in introductory physics courses through qualitative analysis of self-reflections. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  4. Ali, F. G, Stepanova, A, Martinez, N.E. G , Bahng, D. G , Carlos, J.L., Zarikan, C.A.A., Hammond, T., & Anwar, S.* (2025). Validating scales to measure undergraduate students’ interest and career aspirations in Geoscience and Sedimentology. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  5. Cho, K.M, Farooq, U.G, Bahng, C.M.G, & Anwar, S.* (2025). Unleashing video benefits: Student perceptions in a flipped programming course. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada
  6. Farooq, U. G, Farias, H. G, Barad, D. G, Elliot, M., Rasmussen, B. P., & Anwar, S.* (2025). Comparison of video content for clarity, usefulness, and relevance. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada
  7. Cho, K.M, Bahng, D.G, Ali, F.G, Kardgar, A., & Anwar, S.* (2025). Engaging minds: Impact of sequential live coding on academic engagement. (Among Top 4 papers for the Division out of 93 papers)132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada
  8. Ali, F. G, Rege, AS. I, Pooniah, S.A. I, Ehsan, H. & Anwar, S.* (2025). Work in Progress: Role of generative AI in enhancing pre-college engineering design thinking. 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  9. Butt, AA, Anwar, S.*, Kardgar, A. (2025). Work-in-progress: Evaluating course learning objectives with generative AI using SMART criteria, 132nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Canada.
  10. Bahng, D. G, Ali, F,. G, Nittala, S., & Anwar, S.* (2024). Instruction on designing learning objectives: A comparative evaluation. 17th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2024 Proceedings), Seville (Spain).
  11. Farooq, U. G, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Students’ motivation to learn programming: A systematic review. 54th IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, USA.
  12. Stepanova, A., Anwar, S., Laya, J.C., Zarikian, C.A.A., Martinez, N.E., & Hammond, T. (2024). Work-In-Progress: Creating and validating the conceptual assessment for sedimentology courses. 54th IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, USA.
  13. Perez, A.U, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Risks and ethical concerns in cybersecurity with the advancement of artificial intelligence – A systematic review. 54th IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, USA.
  14. Jayasekaran,S.R. M, & S Anwar* (2024). Sasha: A narrative of a learning journey of an instructor. 54th IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Washington, DC, USA.
  15. Kim, J., Putra, A.S., Anwar, S., Butt, A.A., Magooda, A., Litman, D., & Menekse, M. (2024). The role of reflection-informed learning and instruction in an introductory physics course for engineering and science students. 52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Lussanne, Switzerland.
  16. Walters, F., Shuayto, N., & Anwar, S.* (2024). Integrating NACE competencies into architectural engineering curricula: A pilot approach for a foundational course, 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  17. Merzdorf, H. M, Stepanova, A., Anwar, S., Abbasian, P., & Hammond, T. (2024). FIE 2023: An aggregate and statistical analysis of the results and feedback of the ASEE ERM premier international conference on engineering education. 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  18. Stepanova, A., Anwar, S., Laya, J.C., Zarikian, C.A.A., Martinez, N.E., & Hammond, T. (2024). SedimentSketch, teaching tool for undergraduate sedimentology to provide equitable and inclusive learning for Hispanic students. 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  19. Stepanova, A., Anwar, S., Belanger, C., & Hammond, T. (2024). Developing an instructor’s interface for FossilSketch application to provide knowledge-sharing collaborations between science educators. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  20. Bahng, D. G, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Utilizing natural language processing for assisting in writing English sentences. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  21. Farooq, U. G, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Work-in-Progress: Effect of instructional practices on students’ engagement and performance. 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  22. Cho, K.M, Ali, F.G, Bahng, D. G, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Shaking the silos: Impact of sequential live coding on students’ performance and perceptions. 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  23. Cho, K.M, Farooq, U.G, & Anwar, S.* (2024). Apples or Oranges: A step back in time to understand which programming language is for novice programmers? 131st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, Oregon.
  24. Wade, P. G, Hammond, T., & Anwar, S.(2023). Learning Software Quality Assurance using Quality Audits. 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  25. Ali, F. G, Bahng, D. G, Farooq, U. G, Nittala, S., & Anwar, S.**(2023). EdGUIDE – Aligning Content, Assessment, and Pedagogy Using Interactive Technology Environment, 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  26. Ali, F. G, Bahng, D. G, Magana, A.J., & Anwar, S.**(2023). Impact of instructional activities on students’ positivity, participation, and perceived value in a systems analysis and design course, 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  27. Anwar, S.**, Butt, A.A.G, & Menekşe, M. (2023). Utilizing automated scaffolding strategies to improve students’ reflections writing process. 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  28. Stepanova, A., Anwar, S., & Hammod, T.(2023). Work-in-Progress Paper: Using active Learning educational software to improve Hispanic students learning at an HSI. 53rd IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  29. Aggarwal, A. G, Pitts, G., Bachus, S., Jayasekaran, S.R. M, & S Anwar* (2023). Identifying factors that influence engineering students’ outcome expectancy and learning self-efficacy in a flipped CS1 course. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  30. Cho, K. M, Bahng, D. G, & S Anwar* (2023). A blended approach to design an introductory programming course for non-cs majors: Students’ feedback. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  31. Jayasekaran,S.R. M, Farooq, U.G, & S Anwar* (2023). Impact of extra credit for practice questions on programming students’ participation and performance. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  32. Butt, A.A.G, Anwar, S.*, & Menekşe, M. (2023). Work in progress: Uncovering engineering students’ sentiments from weekly reflections using natural language processing. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  33. Stepanova, A., Anwar, S.*, Belanger, C., Hammond, T., & Stanley, C.A.( (2023). Undergraduate student experiences with fossilsketch software to learn basics of micropaleontology. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  34. El Ladki, L. M, Anwar, S.*, Mansoor, B., & Al-Hamidi, Y.M. (2023). Student engineering enrichment from design to execution. 130th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA
  35. Bahng, D. G, Anwar, S. **, Ali, F. G, & Magana, A.J. (2023). Relationship between Instructional Activities and Students Distraction, ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Conference, Denton, TX, USA
  36. Butt, A.A.G, Anwar, S.*, & Menekşe, M. (2023). How do NLP-supported scaffolding techniques support students’ written reflections? 17th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain
  37. Lightfoot, R.G., Anwar, S.*, & Hammond. T. (2023). Grading and retention in CS service courses: A systematic review. 96th National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL, USA
  38. Amani, SG., Anwar, S.*, & Hammond. T. (2023). Influence of STEM students’ test anxiety on performance: A systematic review. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA
  39. Anwar, S.**, Butt, A.A.G, & Menekşe, M. (2022). Exploring relationships between academic engagement, application engagement, and academic performance in a First-Year engineering course. IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Uppsala, Sweden.
  40. Butt, A.A. G, Anwar, S.*, & Menekşe, M. (2022). Work-in-progress: Investigating the impact of FYE students’ course reflection on academic performance across gender, ASEE First-year Engineering Experience Conference, Michigan, USA.
  41. Butt, A.A. G, Anwar, S.*, Magooda, A. & Menekşe, M. (2022). Comparative analysis of the rule-based and machine learning approach for assessing student reflections. International Society of the Learning Sciences (Virtual).
  42. Anwar, S. **, Butt, A.A. G, & Menekşe, M. (2022). Engineering engagement and application engagement – A case study of CourseMirror application in a first-year engineering course. 129th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA
  43. Butt, A.A. G, Anwar, S. *, & Menekşe, M., (2022). Work in progress: Role of digital nudging strategies on STEM students’ application. 129th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA
  44. Jayasekaran, S.M, Anwar, S. **, & Cho, K., Ali, F. (2022). Relationship of students’ engagement with learning management system and their performance- An undergraduate programming course perspective. 129th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA
  45. Jayasekaran, S. M, & Anwar, S. **, (2022). Work-in-Progress: The impact of different modes of instruction on students’ learning outcomes during COVID-19 in an AutoCAD design course. 129th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA
  46. Cho, K. M, & Anwar, S**. (2022). Work-in-Progress: Relationship of students’ class preparation and learning in a flipped computer programming course. 129th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Minneapolis, MN, USA
  47. Anwar, S. **, Butt, A.A. G, & Menekşe, M., (2021). Work in progress: Challenges and mitigation strategies in STEM courses. 128th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Long Beach, California.
  48. Butt, A.A. G, Anwar, S., & Menekşe, M., (2021). Work in progress: STEM students’ experiences with educational technology tools. 128th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Long Beach, California.
  49. Akdemir, Z.G., Menekşe, M., Anwar, S., & Guzey, S.S. (2021). How does an integrated stem life sciences unit affect middle school students’ engagement and science content knowledge? The Indiana STEM Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317294
  50. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M., Butt, AA G (2020). Perceived motivational constructs and engineering students’ academic performance. 127th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Montreal, Canada.
  51. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M., Guzey, S., Bogan, V., Genc, U. & Bryan, L. (2020). Role of engagement in predicting students’ performance in an Integrated Life STEM Unit. 127th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Montreal, Canada.
  52. Butt, A.A. G, Anwar, S. **, & Menekşe, M. (2020). Work in Progress: First–year engineering students’ study strategies and their academic performance. 127th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Montreal, Canada.
  53. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M., & Butt, AA G (2020). Unique contributions of reflective thinking and teamwork behaviors on engineering students’ academic performance. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
  54. Anwar, S. ** (2019). Impact of the educational technology-based learning environment on students’ achievement goals, motivational constructs, and engagement. ICER’19 Proceedings of the 2019 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research (pp. 321-322), Toronto, Canada.
  55. Anwar, S. **, & Menekşe, M. (2019). Engineering students’ self-reflection, teamwork behaviors, and academic performances. 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Tampa, Florida.
  56. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M., Guzey, S., Bogan, V.L., Burnett, S.C., & Jung, J.Y. (2019). Effect of integrated life science units on middle school students’ engagement. 126th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Tampa, Florida.
  57. Anwar, S. **, Heo, D., Menekşe, M., & Kim, D. (2018). Work in progress: Students’ reflection quality and effective team membership. 125th Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education. Salt Lake City, Utah.
  58. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M. (2018). Exploring self-efficacy, reflection behaviors, and learning outcomes in the context of mobile learning technologies. 2018 Annual International Conference (NARST), March 10 – 13th, Atlanta, USA.
  59. Anwar, S. **, Menekşe, M. (2018). A systematic review of educational robots in K-12 education. Third Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, January 11th, Purdue University.
  60. Heo, D., Anwar, S., & Menekşe, M. (2017). How do engineering students’ achievement goals influence their reflection behaviors and learning outcomes? 124th Annual Conference & Exposition. Ohio, USA.
  61. 15 conference papers were published in reputed national and international conferences from 2007 to 2016.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (19 posters, and 1 presentation)
  1. 19 poster presentations in various conferences such as NAE summit, FIE, ASEE, GSA, NARST, and ICER conferences
  2. Walters, F., Shuayto, N., Anwar, S., “Integrating NACE Competencies in STEM Curricula: A Foundational Course,” Texas Conference on Student Success 2024, Texas A&M University, October 2-4, 2024
CONFERENCE PANELS
  1. Alarcon, I.V., Anwar, S., & Atiq, S.Z. (2023). Multi-Modal Approach – Why, What, When, and How? 2023 IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, TX, USA
  2. Ehsan, H., Atiq, S.Z., Anwar, S., & EbrahimiNejad, H. (2023). The Unseen Community: Untold Stories of Struggles and Resilience of International Students and Faculty in Computing and Engineering Education. 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, ML, USA