Hi! My name is Ashish!
Pronounced "uh-sheesh"
I am a PhD student in Information Technology in the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University (Go Patriots!). My pronouns are he/him/his.
My research interests include education in higher education, engineering education, and student-self efficacy. My interests are influenced by my experiences as a first-generation college student navigating through academia.
I am part of the Technocritical Research on AI, Learning & Society Lab (trailsLAB) at GMU. Currently, I am working on the Mason Tech Ethics Project, an NSF-funded grant exploring student's understanding of ethical thinking in our high-tech world. We use role-play activities as a medium for students to explore different perspectives in everyday actions that have ethical considerations.
In conducting my doctoral work, I have received several merit fellowships and scholarships. I am a Summer Institute for Technology Ethics Fellow (Santa Clara University), ICICLE Educational Fellow working with the ICICLE National AI Institute (Ohio State University), a MARIE Program Scholar (George Mason University), and an AI and Tech Policy Summer Fellow (George Mason University).
During the 2022-23 Academic Year, I am serving as Director of Communication for Mason's Graduate & Professional Student Assn. (GAPSA), and Co-Diversity Chair for the Student Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
I hold a M.S. in Business Administration (emphasis in Information Security and Assurance) and B.S. in Business Administration (emphasis in Computer Information Systems) from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Go Broncos!). I also hold associates degrees from Pasadena City College (Go Lancers!).
Publications, Proceedings, and Projects Updates
08-23 Gave the Invited Keynote Talk at the 9th Annual Creative Activities and Research Symposium in Pomona, CA!
- The talk was about my journey to graduate school + reflecting on teaching and researching with AI tools.
07-23 Elected as 2023-24 Executive Vice President for the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GAPSA)!
- Responsible for internal communications, managing the Graduate General Assembly, and serving as organizational leadership.
07-23 Elected as 2023-24 Best Paper Chair for the American Society for Engineering Education Student Division (ASEE-SD)!
- Coordinate ranking and judging of the Best Paper Award and Best Diversity Paper Award for the Annual Conference.
07-23 Presented a conference paper at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD!
- [C-23] Hingle, A. & Johri, A., (2023). Recognizing Principles of AI Ethics through a Role-Play Case Study on Agriculture. Proceedings of 2023 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference, Baltimore, MD, USA.
05-23 Presented a poster at the 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Ethics in Engineering, Science, and Technology (ETHICS), West Lafayette, IN!
- [C-22] Hingle, A. & Johri, A., (2023). Using Fictional Role-Plays for Engineering and Computing Ethics Instruction. Proceedings of 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Ethics in Engineering, Science, and Technology (ETHICS), West Lafayette, IN, USA.
03-23 Presented a conference paper at the 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section at George Mason University!
- [C-21] Hingle, A. & Johri, A., (2023). A Research Study on Student Conceptions of Artificial Intelligence Proceedings of 2023 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Southeastern Section Conference, Arlington, VA, USA.
01-23 Open-access journal paper published in the Journal of Engineering Education.
- [J-03] Johri, A. & Hingle, A. (2023). Students' technological ambivalence toward online proctoring and the need for responsible use of educational technologies. Journal of Engineering Education, 112(1), 221-242. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20504
10-22 Presented 2 Conference Papers at the 2022 Frontiers in Education Annual Conference in Uppsala, Sweden!
- [C-20] Hingle, A., Goncher, A., Johri, A., & Case, J., (2022). A Mapping Review of the Use of Frameworks in Engineering Education Research Grey Literature. Proceedings of 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Uppsala, Sweden.
- [C-19] Johri, A., & Hingle, A., (2022). Learning to Link Micro, Meso, and Macro Ethical Concerns Through Role-Play Discussions. Proceedings of 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Uppsala, Sweden.
10-22 Selected to serve as a Member of the Mason Recreation Advisory Board, 2022-23!
- Responsible for providing a voice for students on recreational activities at GMU and speaking on behalf of students on issues brought up in the meetings.
09-22 Presented an Interactive Poster at the 14th Annual Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference at George Mason University!
- Poster title: "What Would You Do? Connecting Algorithmic Thinking to Ethics through Role-Plays"
07-22 Selected as a Scholar for the Summer Institute for Technology Ethics, 2022!
- Participated in a 10-day Scholar Residency at Santa Clara University led by Dr. Shannon Valor and Dr. John Sullins. Distinguished Guest Faculty included Dr. David Danks (UCSD), Dr. Alex Hanna (DAIR), Dr. Margaret Mitchell (Hugging Face), Dr. Julie Owono (CPSL & ISF), Dr. Colin Allen (PITT), and Dr. Alan Winfield (UWE).
07-22 Selected to serve as 2022-23 Director of Communication for the Graduate & Professional Student Association (GAPSA)!
- Elected by the entire electorate. Responsible for all marketing communications (student-focused and otherwise), will hold a seat in the General Assembly, provide support for events such as the Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference.
06-22 Selected to serve as 2022-23 Co-Diversity Chair for the Student Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)!
- Work with other ASEE divisions to educate and promote diversity and inclusion in the engineering and engineering education communities.
06-22 Presented two conference papers, and a poster at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2022!
- [C-18] Hingle, A., & Johri, A. (2022). Assessing Engineering Student's Representation and Identification of Ethical Dilemmas through Concept Maps and Role-Plays. Proceedings of 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.
- [C-17] Hingle, A., Johri, A., & Brozina, C. (2022). Instructing First-Year Engineering Students on the Ethics of Algorithms through a Role-Play. Proceedings of 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.
- Poster title: "What Would You Do? Connecting Algorithmic Thinking to Ethics through Role-Plays"
03-22 Presented a Conference Poster at 2022 Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference!
- Poster & Presentation title: "Exploring Student Recruitment Through The Lens of a Digital Campus"
10-21 Presented a Conference Paper at Frontiers in Education, 2021 (virtual conference)!
- [C-15] Hingle, A., Rangwala, H., Johri, A., & Monea, A. (2021). Using Role-Plays to Improve Ethical Understanding of Algorithms Among Computing Students. Proceedings of IEEE/ERM Frontiers in Education, 2021.
09-21 Presented two submissions at the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning Annual Conference ITL 2021 (virtual conference)!
- [C-11] Hingle, A., & Johri, A. (2021). Using Role Play Scenarios to Teach Ethical Thinking. Proceedings of 2021 Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference, George Mason University.
- [C-10] Hingle, A., Adebayo, A., & Hingle, A. (2021). Exploring How International GTA's/GRA's Maneuver Academic Spaces. Proceedings of 2021 Innovations in Teaching & Learning Conference, George Mason University.
08-21 Selected as 2021-2022 General Assembly Representative for the PhD in Information Technology Program!
- For the 2021-2022 year, I served my second term as the General Assembly Representative for the PhD in Information Program. I am always excited to talk to current and potential students about getting started with a PhD program. This includes (but is not limited to) finding funding/research opportunities, exploring the field of technology, and navigating how to switch fields or disciplines.
07-21 Presented a Conference Paper at American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 (virtual conference)!
- [C-09] Hingle, A., Johri, A., Rangwala, H., & Monea, A. (2021). Using the Boeing Max Air Disaster as A Role-play Scenario for Teaching Ethical Thinking. Proceedings of 2021 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
09-20 Selected as 2020-2021 General Assembly Representative for the PhD in Information Technology Program!
- For the 2020-2021 year, I am as the General Assembly Representative for the PhD in Information Program. I am always excited to talk to current and potential students about getting started with a PhD program. This includes (but is not limited to) finding funding/research opportunities, exploring the field of technology, and navigating how to switch fields or disciplines.
08-20 Started working on the Mason Tech Ethics Project!
- The Mason Tech Ethics project focuses on how students can be better prepared to face the challenges of working with algorithms through the use Role-Play Scenario (RPS) as they allow students to take a situated perspective of ethical dilemmas.