Publications

*GLIDE Research Group Graduate or Undergraduate Student
2025
  • Czerwionka, L., Joshi, S. S., Rios‐Rojas, G. O., & Davis, K. A. (2025). Developing students’ sociotechnical thinking in the humanities‐engineering classroom: A treatment versus control study using a scenario‐based assessment. Journal of Engineering Education, 114(3), e70004. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.70004
  • Davis, K. A., & Knight, D. B. (2025). Exploring how personal and program characteristics inform the experiences of engineering students abroad. Journal of Engineering Education, 114(1), Online. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20625

2024
  • Özkan, D. S., Davis, K. A., Davis, J. C., Deters, J., & Murzi, H. (2024). Fostering systems thinking through engineering study abroad programs. European Journal of Engineering Education, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2024.2434168
  • Jalali, Y., Barilla, J., Davis, K. A., Lohani, V., & Müller, R. (2024). Learning Outcomes, Benefits, and Challenges of International Research Experiences for Students (IRES): An Exploratory Study of an IRES Program in China. Journal of International Engineering Education, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.23860/jiee.2024.06.01.01
  • Chen, M.*, Quiroga, J. H.*, Davis, K. A., & Czerwionka, L. (2024). WIP: Comparing engineering and humanities student approaches to complex problem solving. 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10893524
  • Biewenga, A.*, DeBoer, J., Claussen, S. A., Davis, K. A., Gicharu, D. O., & Kerebey, G. J. (2024). Employment outcomes following industrial attachment in Kenya. American Society for Engineering Education 2024 Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--47239 **BEST STUDENT PAPER: ASEE International Division**
  • Davis, K. A., Chen, M.*, & Wolf, A.* (2024). Is curriculum complexity related to study abroad participation? A cross-major comparison at one university. American Society for Engineering Education 2024 Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--47706
  • Joshi, S. S.*, Mukherjee, P.*, Davis, K. A., & Davis, J. C. (2024). Introducing systems thinking as a framework for teaching and assessing threat modeling competency.  American Society for Engineering Education 2024 Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--47684 **BEST PAPER: ASEE Software Engineering Division**
  • Maul, S.*, Davis, K. A., Purzer, S., & Wertz, R. E. H. (2024). Accommodations for disabled students in STEM fields: Research considerations and a literature review.  American Society for Engineering Education 2024 Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--46515
  • Tanay, B. A.*, Arinze, L. C.*, Joshi, S. S.*, Davis, K. A., & Davis, J. C. (2024). An exploratory study on upper-level computing students’ use of large language models as tools in a semester-long project. American Society for Engineering Education 2024 Annual Conference. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--46557
  • Joshi, S. S.*, & Davis, K. A. (2024). Exploring shifts in engineering students’ understanding of engineering work during their co-op experiences. 10th Research in Engineering Education Symposium. Available Here.
  • Joshi, S. S.*, Davis, K. A., & Czerwionka, L. (2024). The effects of humanities-based engineering course on engineering students’ socio-technical thinking. 10th Research in Engineering Education Symposium. Available Here.​
  • Wrobetz, A.*, Davis, K. A., Artiles, M. S., & Murzi, H. (2024). Engineering students learning abroad: Experiences captured via longitudinal video reflections. IEEE Transactions on Education (67)3. 423-433.   https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2023.3337783

2023
  • Davis, K. A., Jesiek, B. K., & Knight, D. B. (2023). Exploring scenario-based assessment of students' global engineering competency: Building evidence of validity of a China-based situational judgement test. Journal of Engineering Education, 112(4), 841-1166. http://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20552
  • Davis, K. A., Holloman, T. K., Deters, J. R., & Knight, D. B. (2023). Exploring narratives of researcher development for student researchers abroad. Studies in Engineering Education, 4(1). http://doi.org/10.21061/see.85
  • Davis, K. A., Ghaffarzadegan, N., Grohs, J., Grote, D., Hosseinichimeh, N., Knight D. B., Perry, L., & Triantis, K. (2023). Comparing self-report assessments and scenario-based assessments of systems thinking competence. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 32, 793-813. http://doi.org//10.1007/s10956-023-10027-2
  • Davis, K. A., & Knight, D. B. (2023). Assessing learning processes rather than outcomes: Using critical incidents to explore student learning abroad. Higher Education, 85, 341-357. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-022-00836-6

2022
  • Davis, K. A., Deters, J. R., Ozkan, D. S., Davis, J. C., & Murzi, H. G. (2022). Exploring the process and outcomes of leading a study abroad program using real-time perspectives. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 34(2), 351-381. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v34i2.654
  • Davis, K. A., Sanderlin, N. P., & Knight, D. B. (2022). Applying organizational lenses to understand the potential for international research experiences for students to catalyze broader internationalization. Internationalisation of Higher Education, 3, 5-19. https://doi.org/10.36197/INT.3-2022.01
  • Paradise, T., Chowdhury, T., Davis, K. A., Murzi, H. G. & Soledad, M. (2022). Developing global competency virtually: Student experiences in a global program that transitioned online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 34(2), 56-80.  https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v34i2.592
  • Wrobetz, A.*, Davis, K. A., Artiles, M. S., & Murzi, H. G. (2022). Using longitudinal video reflection methods to understand students' experiences abroad. 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962522
  • Maul, S.*, Sanderlin, N., Knight, D. B., & Davis, K. A. (2022). Faculty perspectives on how to reimagine international research for students in a virtual world. 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962625
  • Joshi, S. S.*, Davis, K. A., Shermadou, A., & Staszkiewicz Garcia, B.* (2022). Exploring how engineering students respond to challenges while working in global virtual teams. 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962438
  • Dang, N.*, Davis, K. A., & Jesiek, B. K. (2022). Measuring change in students' development of global competency in two global engineering courses. American Society for Engineering Education 2022 Annual Conference.  https://peer.asee.org/40586
  • Joshi, S. S.*, Davis, K. A., Camps Troncoso, E., Czerwionka, L., & Montalvo, F. J. (2022). A comparison of two scenario-based assessments of systems thinking. American Society for Engineering Education 2022 Annual Conference.  https://peer.asee.org/40721

2021
  • Davis, K. A., Joshi, S. S.*, Czerwionka, L., Montalvo, F. J., Rios-Rojas, G. O., Tort, J., William, J. M., & Nauman, E. (2021). Integrating the humanities with engineering through a global case study course. Journal of International Engineering Education. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jiee/vol3/iss1/4/
  • Davis, K. A., Mogg, W. A., Callaghan, D. P., Birkett, G. R., Knight, D. B. & O'Brien, K. R. (2021). Introducing "Concept Question" writing assignments into upper-level engineering courses. European Journal of Engineering Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2021.1943649
  • Davis, K. A., & Knight, D. B. (2021). Comparing students' study abroad experiences and outcomes across global contexts. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2021.05.003
  • Joshi, S. S.*, Staszkiewicz Garcia, B., Peach, N. A., Montalvo, F. J., & Davis, K. A. (2021). Global learning at home: Understanding students' experiences in global virtual team projects. 2021 Research in Engineering Education Symposium. https://reen.co/publications/
  • Holloman, T. K., Lee, W. C., Davis, K. A., London, J. S., Knight, D. B., Waller, T. R., & Lesko, J.  J. (2021). Preparing Graduate Students to Engage in Multicultural Environments. 2021 Collaborative Network for Computing & Engineering Diversity (CoNECD). https://peer.asee.org/36146

2020
  • Ozkan, D. S., Davis, K. A., Davis, J. C., James, M., Murzi, H. G., & Knight D. B. (2020). Expectations and experiences of short-term study abroad leadership teams. Journal of International Engineering Education, 2(1), Article 1.  https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jiee/vol2/iss1/1/
  • Davis, K. A., Ghaffarzadegan, N., Grohs, J., Grote, D., Hosseinichimeh, N., Knight D. B. & Triantis, K. (2020). The Lake Urmia vignette: A tool to assess understanding of complexity in socio-environmental systems. System Dynamics Review, 36(2). 191-222. http://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1659
  • Davis, K. A. & Knight, D. B. (2020). Studying Abroad as Professional Development: Learning Outcomes for Program Leaders. NAFSA Research Symposium Series - Volume IV, 11-23.   https://www.nafsa.org/professional-resources/learning-and-training/nafsa-research-symposium
  • Sanderlin, N. P., Davis, K. A. & Knight, D. B. (2020). Design Considerations for an International Research Program for Students: Learning from Existing Programs. American Society for Engineering Education 2020 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--35626

2019
  • Davis, K. A., Taylor, A.R., Reeping, D., Murzi, H. G., & Knight D. B. (2019). Experiencing cross-cultural communication on a home campus: Exploring student experiences in a cultural simulation activity. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 30(4), 187-214. http://celt.muohio.edu/ject/issue.php?v=30&n=4
  • Amelink, C. T., Davis, K. A., & Watford, B.A. (2019). Learning experiences that facilitate innovation: Exploring the impact of in-class and extracurricular activities. International Journal of Engineering Education, 35(6), 1642-1655.  https://www.ijee.ie/1atestissues/Vol35-6A/08_ijee3826.pdf
  • Knight, D. B., Davis, K. A., Kinoshita, T., Ogilive, A. M., & Twyman, C. (2019). The Rising Sophomore Abroad Program: Early experiential learning in global engineering. Advances in Engineering Education, Fall, 1-30.  https://advances.asee.org/wp-content/uploads/vol07/issue03/Papers/AEE-25-Knight.pdf
  • Davis, K. A. & Knight, D. B. (2019). Comparing Students' Study Abroad Experiences and Outcomes Across Global Contexts. 2019 Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of Higher Education.
  • Davis, K. A. & Knight, D. B. (2019). Becoming a Researcher: A Narrative Analysis of U.S. Students' Experiences in Australia. 2019 Research in Engineering Education Symposium. https://reen.co/publications/
  • Davis, K. A., Ghaffarzadegan, N., Grohs, J., Grote, D., Hosseinichimeh, N., Knight D. B. & Triantis, K.  (2019). The Lake Urmia Vignette: A Tool to Assess Understanding Complexity in Socio-Environmental Systems. 2019 International System Dynamics Conference.
  • Davis, K. A. Salado, A. & McDermott, T. A. (2019). Lessons Learned from a First Attempt to Teach Systems Engineering as a Studio Art Class. American Society for Engineering Education 2019 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--33059

2018
  • Davis, K. A. & Knight D. B. (2018). Impact of a global engineering course on student cultural intelligence and cross-cultural communication. Journal of International Engineering Education, 1(1), Article 4. http://doi.org/10.23860/jiee.2018.01.01.04
  • Rupnow, R., Davis, K. A., Johnson, R., Kirchner, E., Sharma, J., & Talukdar, S. R. (2018). Service experiences of undergraduate engineers. Intl. Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, 6(1), Article 14. https://ijrslce.scholasticahq.com/article/6893-service-experiences-of-undergraduate-engineers
  • Davis, K. A., Reeping, D., Taylor, A. R., Edwards, C. D., Murzi, H. G., & Knight, D. B. (2018). Characterizing Students' Intercultural Competence Development Paths Through a Global Engineering Program.  American Society for Engineering Education 2018 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--30187
  • Amelink, C. T., Davis, K. A., Ellis, M., & Ryder, B. G. (2018). Exploring Factors Influencing the Continued Interest in a Computer Science Major. American Society for Engineering Education 2018 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--30488
  • Davis, K. A., Jalali, Y., Knight, D. B., Lohani, V. K., & Muller, R. (2018). Student Learning in International Research Programs: A Comparison Across Cultural Contexts. American Society for Engineering Education 2018 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--31008
  • Knight, D. B., Matusovich, H. M., Artiles, M. S., Davis, K. A., Kinoshita, T., Bairaktarova, D., Hodges, K., Knott, T., Lee, W. C., McGlothlin Lester, M., McNair, L. D., Reid, K., & Simmons, D. R. (2018). Sustaining a Study Abroad Program at Scale: What Motivates Faculty Members to Engage in Such Programs?  American Society for Engineering Education 2018 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--31039
  • Salado, A., McDermott, T. A., Davis, K. A., & Moral, A. (2018). Why Not Teach Systems Architecture as a Studio Art Class? 2018 Conference on Systems Engineering Research.  https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-00114-8_22

2017
  • Davis, K. A. & Knight, D. B. (2017). Exploring the Impacts of a First-Year Engineering Study Abroad Program on Subsequent College Experiences. 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2017.8190543
  • Davis, K. A., Ogilvie, A. M., & Knight, D. B. (2017). Easing Engineering Transfer Students' Transitions: Recommendations from Students who Successfully Navigated the Transfer Pathway. American Society for Engineering Education 2017 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--28194
  • Davis, K. A., Gewirtz, C., Benitez, R., & McNair, L. D. (2017). Assessment and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary General Education Minor. American Society for Engineering Education 2017 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--27629
  • Knight, D. B., Kinoshita, T., Davis, K. A., Grohs, J., & Soledad, M. (2017). Assessing Students' Global and Contextual Competencies: Three Categories of Methods Used to Assess a Program with Coursework and International Modules. American Society for Engineering Education 2017 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--27622
  • Gewirtz, C., Benitez, R., Davis, K. A., & McNair, L. D. (2017). Self Authorship and Reflective Practice in an Innovation Minor. American Society for Engineering Education 2017 Annual Conference. http://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--28815

​ 2016
  • Davis, K. A. & Amelink, C. T. (2016). Exploring Differences in Perceived Innovative Thinking Skills Between First Year and Upperclassmen Engineers. 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. http://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2016.7757369

Non-Engineering Education Work
  • Davis, K. A. & Frascatore, M. R. (2014). A note on equilibria in a circular location model with a single-peaked distribution of consumers. International Game Theory Review.
  • Davis, K. A. & Frascatore, M. R. (2013). A circular city location model application: Music in advertising. Journal of Game Theory.