Gregory W Bucks

BS: The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA, 2004 (Electrical Engineering)

MS: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, 2006 (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

PhD: Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, 2010 (Engineering Education)

08-2010 -05-2012 Visiting Assistant Professor, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

08-2012 -08-2018 Assistant Professor Educator, University of Cincinati, Cincinnati, OH

08-2018 -To Present Associate Professor Educator, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Grant: #Engineering Models I and II Investigators:Boerio, F James; Bucks, Gregory; Kastner, Jeffrey; Ossman, Kathleen; Roseman, Rodney; Torsella, Joni 03-11-2013 -03-10-2014 MathWorks, Inc. Inclusion of Data Acquisition Technology in a Collection of Introductory Engineering Courses Role:Collaborator $37,131.00 Active Level:Industry

Grant: #DUE-2337003 Investigators:Bucks, Gregory; Kastner, Jeffrey; Murphy, TJ; Reeping, David; Sorby, Sheryl 04-15-2024 -03-31-2027 National Science Foundation Expanding Pathways for Preparing the Next Generation of Engineers: First-Year Engineering 2.0 (FYE2.0) Role:Collaborator 719915.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #2025-02400 Investigators:Bucks, Gregory 06-01-2025 -05-31-2035 The Kern Family Foundation KEEN Partner Institution Annual Support (BACKDOOR)--Previously K-25601 Role:PI 25000.00 Awarded Level:Non Profit

Peer Reviewed Publications

Sunny C.E.; Bucks G.W.  (07-26-2021). Remote and Hybrid Learning Environments: A Case for Promoting Student Engagement. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Agarwal J.; Bucks G.W.; Ossman K.A.; Murphy T.J.; Sunny C.E.  (07-26-2021). Learning a Second Language and Learning a Programming Language: An Exploration. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Agarwal J.; Bucks G.; Murphy T.J.  (10-21-2020). A Literature Synthesis of Professional Development Programs Providing Pedagogical Training to STEM G. Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE, 2020-OctoberMore Information

Kajfez R.L.; Kecskemety K.M.; Miller E.S.; Gustafson K.E.; Meyers K.L.; Bucks G.W.; Tanner K.  (01-01-2018). First-year engineering students' perceptions of engineering disciplines: A qualitative investigation. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34 (1) , 88-96

Ossman K.; Bucks G.  (06-24-2017). Adding hardware experiments to a first-year engineering computing Course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June

Bucks G.; Ossman K.  (06-26-2016). An alternative to videos for lecture preparation in a flipped first-year engineering computing cours. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June

Kecskemety K.; Bucks G.; Meyers K.  (01-01-2015). A multiple institution investigation of student perceptions of the inverted classroom in first-year . ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Bucks G.W.; Ossman K.A.; Kastner J.; Boerio F.J.  (01-01-2015). First-year engineering courses effect on retention and workplace performance. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Meyers K.; Bucks G.; Harper K.; Goodrich V.  (01-01-2015). Multi-institutional evaluation of engineering discipline selection. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Subbian V.; Bucks G.; Heikenfeld J.  (01-01-2015). Inverting instruction in a semiconductor devices course: A case study of a flipped electrical engine. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Bucks G.W.; Ossman K.A.; Bailey T.J.; Folger L.A.; Schwind R.; Notorgiacomo G.A.; Wells J.D.  (01-01-2015). Engineering your community: Experiences of students in a service-learning engineering design course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Bucks G.; Ossman K.  (01-01-2015). Variations on flipping a first-year engineering computing course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin (122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin)

Ossman K.; Bucks G.  (01-01-2014). Effect of flipping the classroom on student performance in first-year engineering courses. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Heeg J.; Flenar K.; Ross J.; Okel T.; Deshpande T.; Bucks G.; Ossman K.  (01-01-2014). Effective educational methods for teaching assistants in a first-year engineering MATLAB® course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.W.; Ossman K.A.; Kastner J.; Boerio J.; Torsella J.A.  (01-01-2014). First-year engineering courses effect on retention and student engagement. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.W.; Oakes W.C.  (01-01-2012). Enhancing the experience in a first-year engineering course through the incorporation of graphical p. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.; Oakes W.  (01-01-2011). Phenomenography as a tool for investigating understanding of computing concepts. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.; Oakes W.  (01-01-2010). Integration of graphical programming into a first-year engineering course. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.; Oakes W.  (12-01-2009). Work in progress - Using graphical programming languages in the introductory programming course. Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIEMore Information

Bucks G.; Oakes W.; Richardson J.  (01-01-2009). Facilitating vertically integrated design teams. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Bucks G.; Oakes W.  (12-01-2008). Work in progress - Impact of graphical programming environments on learning and understanding progra. Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIEMore Information

Bucks G.; Oakes W.; Zoltowski C.; DeRego F.; Mah S.  (01-01-2007). Facilitating multidisciplinary teams in a service-learning environment. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Agarwal J.; Khanamani S.A.; Bucks G.; Murphy T.J.  (08-23-2022). State of Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Development Programs for Students in Engineering. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Shayegani I.; Awartani I.N.; Evenhouse D.A.; Yoon S.Y.; Bucks G.W.  (06-23-2024). Systematic Review of Intervention Strategies in Introductory Circuits Education: Insights from ASEE . ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings

Shayegani I.; Bucks G.W.; Awartani I.N.;Yoon S.Y  (06-23-2025). A Comprehensive Review of Six Circuits Concept Inventories to Understand the Content Coverage and Their Merits. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition

Kastner J.; Bucks G.W.; Hill J.; Asghar M.; Murphy T.J.; Reeping D.; Sorby S.  (06-23-2025). FYE 2.0: Re-envisioning the First-Year Engineering Curriculum. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition

Asghar M.; Reeping D.; Bucks G.W.; Kastner J.; Murphy T.J.; Sorby S.  (06-23-2025). Analyzing Self-Reported Sense of Belonging, Engineering Identity, Intent to Persist, and Stress Levels Among First-Generation and Non-Traditional Students in a First-Year Engineering Program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition

Sorby, S.; Asghar M.; Bucks G.W.; Hill J.; Kastner J.; Murphy T.J.; Reeping D.  (06-24-2025). A Re-imagined First-Year Engineering Program—FYE2.0. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition

2006 -To Present: Member American Society for Engineering Education,

2008 -To Present: Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,