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See our latest publications at Dr. Golecki's Google Scholar Page

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​2024

  • H. Golecki, A. Beaudette, S. Shah, L. Cinnamon, D. Chapman Rienstra, C.J. Walsh, "Fostering Future Innovators: A Pedagogical Approach to Introduce Engineering Design and Robotics in Early Science Education", Science Scope, 2024, In Press.

  • E. Siggelkoe, C.J. Walsh, H.M. Golecki, “Looking Ahead: Implementing a Soft Robotics Lab at a Community College to Support Undergraduate Research”, Advances in Engineering Education, 2024, In Press.

  • L Espenhahn, E Raftery, MY Lin, H Chen and H Golecki,  “Factors Influencing Researcher Identities in Minority Gender Students in Electrical Engineering”, 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Washington, DC, 2024.

  • Golecki, H. M., & Chung, N. Y., & Tran, T., & Liang, P. (2024, June), "Improving Outreach Interactivity in the Virtual Environment – Evaluation of A Computer Vision Controlled Soft Robotic Hand to Broaden Participation in Bioengineering" 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—47592.

  • Bethke, E., & Ansari, A., & Bradley, J., & Amos, J. R., & Golecki, H. M. (2024, June), "An Adaptive Scaffolding Approach Based on Team Dynamics in an Integrated Masters and Undergraduate Bioengineering Capstone Design Course" 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—46542.

  • Bethke, E., & Ansari, A., & Amos, J. R., & Bradley, J., & Ochia, R., & Golecki, H. M. (2024, June), "Bridging Extracurricular Skill Needs in Bioengineering Capstone Design with Just-in-Time Workshops" 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—48410.

  • Reck, R. M., & TerBush, J. R., & Cvetkovic, C., & Golecki, H. M., & Schmitz, C. D., & Ansell, K., & Mussulman, D., & Radhakrishnan, C., & James, I. H. (2024, June), "Getting Started Teaching an Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory" 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2—47496.

  • Golecki, H. M., & Jensen, K., & Klebbe, K. T., & Tran, T., & McNeela, E. A. (2024, June), "Board 332: Measuring the Impact of a Soft Robotics Curriculum Embedded in Physics Classes on Students' Engineering Knowledge, Identity, and Career Interest" 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--46913

  • C. Cvetkovic, S. Lindley, H. Golecki, R. Krencik, “Biofabrication of Neural Organoids: A Hands-On Experiential Learning Approach for Instructional Bioengineering Laboratories," Biomedical Engineering Education, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-024-00145-7.

  • H. Golecki, J. Robinson, C. Cvetkovic, C. Walsh, “Empowering Students in Medical Device Design: An Interdisciplinary Soft Robotics Curriculum in Bioengineering”, Biomedical Engineering Education, 2024, 10.1007/s43683-024-00143-9.

  • R. Hennig, A. Beaudette, H. Golecki, C. Walsh, “Educational Soft Underwater Robot with an Electromagnetic Actuation”, Soft Robotics, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1089/soro.2021.01.

  • H. Golecki, J.A. Bradley, “Experiential Learning: Exploring Nuances when Making Ethical Decisions in a Capstone Design Course”, Biomedical Engineering Education, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-023-00126-2.

  • I. Miller, H.M. Golecki, K. Jensen, “Understanding Incoming Bioengineering Student Perceptions about Mental Health and Wellness”, Biomedical Engineering Education, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-023-00120-8.

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2023

  • T. Tran, E. McNeela, J. McLean, K. Jensen, H.M. Golecki, “Revolutionizing Robotics: Broadening the Definition of Engineering by Engaging Students in Soft Robotics”, The Science Teacher, 90(5), 44-49, 2023.

  • K. Ansell, R. M. Reck, H. Golecki and C. Schmitz, "Training Students to Establish and Maintain Positive Group Dynamics in Design and Design-Based Classes," 2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), College Station, TX, USA, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/FIE58773.2023.10343038.

  • H.M. Golecki, J.Amos, J. Bradley, “Designing Capstone Experiences for Interdisciplinarity in Biomedical Engineering Education” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://sftp.asee.org/42977.

  • H.M. Golecki, T. Tran*, E. McNeela*, K. Jensen, “Pilot Study of the Impacts of a Robotics Curriculum on Student’s Subject-related Identities and Understanding of Engineering”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://peer.asee.org/42998.

  • L. Brizzolara*, E. McNeela*, T. Tran*, H.M. Golecki, “Earning Daisy Girl Scout Robotics Badges with a Hands-on Soft Robot Gripper Design Activity (Resource Exchange)”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023.

  • H.M. Golecki, J. Henderson, “Understanding Children’s Perceptions of Robotics Through Drawings: Early Development of the Draw a Robot Task (Work in Progress)”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://peer.asee.org/42553

  • Medina, D. R.*, & Kim, J.*, & Ohk, K.*, & Kisantear, D.*, & Jimenez, J.*, & Tian, G.*, & Walsh, C., & Golecki, H. M, “Pre-College Robotics: Best Practices for Adapting Research to Outreach”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://peer.asee.org/43920

  • H. Chen, M. Kulkarni*, A. Huang*, M.Y. Lin, R. Cusick, H.M. Golecki, “Supporting Students with Minoritized Gender Identities in Research: The Design and Assessment of an Initiative in Electrical and Computer Engineering”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://sftp.asee.org/42977.

  • Subramaniasivam, A., & Reck, R. M., & Ansell, K., & Golecki, H. M., & Radhakrishnan, C., & Schmitz, C. D., & TerBush, J. R., “Survey of the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Students in Undergraduate Laboratory Courses,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://peer.asee.org/44376.

  • Radhakrishnan, C., & Schmitz, C. D., & Reck, R. M., & Banerjee, A., & Zhou, Y., & Ansell, K., & Golecki, H. M., & TerBush, J. R., & Bradley, J. “Changes to a Circuits Lab Sequence to Encourage Reflection and Integration of Experiences Across Related Courses to Explore New Solution Spaces to an Engineering Problem”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2023. Paper presented at 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore , Maryland. https://peer.asee.org/43163

  • H. Chen, M. Kulkarni*, A. Huang*, M.Y. Lin, R. Cusick, H.M. Golecki, “Connecting motivations for graduate school with learning experiences of engineering undergraduates: A gender perspective”, American Society for Engineering Education ASEE IL-IN Section Conference, Edwardsville, IL, 2023

  • J. Robinson*, V. Shewalker, I. Rigo*, A. Rock*, L. Cinnamon*, D. Rienstra*, J. Hong, J. Kim, H. Golecki, “Design of a Custom Sensing and Actuating Cusion for Use in Pressure Relief in Wheelchair Users,” Proceedings of the 2023 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, BIOMED 2023; V001T04A006, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2023-6305

  • C. Nieves*, S. Edward, M. Kulkarni*, H.M. Golecki, “Design of Fabric-Reinforced Polyurethane Composites for Aortic and Other Cardiac Constructs”, Proceedings of the 2023 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, BIOMED 2023; V001T05A001, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2023-1689

  • G. Kaufman, J. Jimenez*, A. Radecka*, A. Bradshaw*, B. Kaehr, H.M. Golecki, “A Stiff-Soft Composite Fabrication Strategy for Fiber Optic Tethered Micro-Tools”, Advanced Materials Technologies, Accepted in press, 2023, DOI:10.1002/admt.202202034.

  • M.Y. Lin, H. Chen, H.M. Golecki, “HUG Initiative: Overcoming Roadblocks on a Research Career Roadmap of Individuals from Historically Marginalized or Underrepresented Genders”, Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, Vol 10, 2023, https://doi.org/10.3389/fspas.2023.1134327.

  • S. Edward, H.M. Golecki, “A Review on the Use of Gelatin in Designing Soft Actuators”, Actuators, 2023, 12(2), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/act12020063.

 

​2022

  • S. Lamer, A. Adnan, E. McNeela, T. Tran, H.M. Golecki, “Using Drawings to Understand Impacts of Soft Robotics Activity on Elementary Age Students’ Perceptions of Robots”, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2022.

  • I. Miller, S. Vohra, C. Costner, K. Jensen, H.M. Golecki, “Expansion of Biomedical Devices in an Engineering Design Project to Promote Student Wellness”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022.

  • E. McNeela, T. Tran, A. Adnan, H.M. Golecki, “Understanding Impacts of Soft Robotics Project on Female Students’ Perceptions of Engineering”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022.

  • T. Lewis, H.M. Golecki, “Teaching Materials Science and Engineering in the K12 Classroom: Food as a Building Material (Work in Progress)”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022.

  • R. Reck, K. Ansell, J. Terbush, C. Schmitz, C. Radhakrishnan, J. Popovics, H.M. Golecki, “Development of a Community of Practice for Rethinking Best Practices in Post-COVID Experiential Learning, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2022.

  • H. Harris, R. Malik, A. Radecka, R.A. Pineda Guzman, J. Santoso, A. Bradshaw, M.L. McCain, M. Kersh, H.M. Golecki, “Development and Characterization of Biostable Hydrogel Robotic Actuators for Implantable Devices: Tendon Actuated Gelatin”, Proceedings of the 2022 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA. April 11–14, 2022. V001T05A004. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2022-1049

  • D. Sikligar, L. Nguessan, D. Pham, J. Grupper, A. Beaudette, A. Ling, C.J. Walsh, H.M. Golecki, “Design of a Textile Sensor Embedded Shirt For Posture Monitoring”, Proceedings of the 2022 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA. April 11–14, 2022. V001T04A009. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2022-1063

  • E. Smith, C. Stauffer, N. Ramsy, N. Chen, B. Salzberg, S. Sudrzynski, H.M. Golecki, “Enhancing Your Everyday Sight: An Ultrasonic Visual Aid”, Proceedings of the 2022 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA. April 11–14, 2022. V001T04A001. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2022-1017

  • L. Garcia, G. Kerns, K. O’Reilley, C. Broeking, X. Ma, J. Narendran, H. Thompson, P. Njapa Njeuha, D. Sikligar, R. Brockstein, and H.M. Golecki, “The Role of Soft Robotics and Micromachines in the Future of Medical Devices and Personalized Medicine”, Micromachines, 2022, 13(1), 28;  doi: 10.3390/mi13010028

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2021

  • I. Miller, S. Lamer, K. Jensen, H.M. Golecki, “Development and Implementation of a Biometrics Device Design Project in an Introductory BME Course to Support Student Wellness”, Journal of Biomedical Engineering Education, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-021-00060-1.

  • S. Shah, A. Beaudette, D. Bergandine, C. Walsh, H.M. Golecki, “Adapting Soft Robotics Outreach to Teacher-delivered Curriculum in the Virtual Classroom”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2021.

  • Radecka*, A. Bradshaw, S. Lamer, J. Cardenas, N. Cervantes, I. Harrison James, H.M. Golecki, “Development of Multidisciplinary, Undergraduate-led Research Program in Soft Robotics”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. 2021.

  • Miller, S. Lamer, K. Jensen, H.M. Golecki, “Supporting Student Mental Health: Understanding the Use of Biometrics Analysis in an Engineering Design Project to Promote Wellness”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2021.

  • S.N. Sharma, D. Chidambaram, G. Mizzi, D. Rosen, K. Slaughter, H.M. Golecki, “Paperometer: A Low-Cost Incentive Spirometer”, Proceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD2021-1048, April 2021.

  • A.H. Greer, W. Vauclain, E. Lee, A. Lowe, J. Hoefner, N. Chakraborty, M. Fairorth, N. Sharma, T. Russell, R. Esgro, L. Snyder, H.M. Golecki, Design of a Guided Inquiry Activity to Investigate Effects of Chemistry on Physical Properties of Elastomeric Polymers for Use in STEM Education, Journal of Chemical Education. vol. 98, no. 3, pp. 915–923, Mar. 2021, doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c00528.

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2020

  • T. Fu, H.M. Golecki, and M.H. Goldstein, “The Nuts and Bolts of Robotics in K-12 Classrooms: A Literature Synthesis”, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. 2020, DOI 10.18260/1-2—35352.

  • A.H. Greer, E. King, E.H. Lee, S.E. Obuz, A.N. Sardesai, Y. Graf, T. Ma, D.Y. Chow, J.Somani, B. Schork, Y. Sankuratri, T. Barnes, B. Broadus, C. Costner, Y. Chen, H.M. Golecki, Soluble Polymer Pneumatic Networks and a Single-Pour System for Improved Accessibility and Durability of Soft Robotic Actuators, Soft Robotics. 2020 Jun 2. doi: 10.1089/soro.2019.0133.

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2018

  • A.N. Sardesai, X.M. Segel, M.N. Baumholtz, Y. Chen, R. Sun, B.W. Schork, R. Buonocore, K.O. Wagner, H.M. Golecki, Design and Characterization of Edible Soft Robotic Candy Actuators, MRS Advances. July 2018, doi: 10.1557/adv.2018.557.

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Prior to Illinois

  • C.O. Chantre P.H. Campbell, H.M. Golecki, A.T. Buganza, A.A. Capulli, L.F. Deravi, S. Dauth, S.P. Sheehy, J.A. Paten, C.A. Higgins, K. Gledhill, Y.S. Doucet, E.H. Abaci4, J.W. Ruberti, S.P. Hoerstrup, A.M. Christiano, K.K. Parker, Production-scale fibronectin nanofibers promote wound closure and tissue repair in a dermal mouse model. Biomaterials 166:96-108, Mar 5, 2018.

  • G.M. Gonzalez, L.A. MacQueen, JU Lind, SA Fitzgibbons, C.O. Chantre, I Huggler, H.M. Golecki, J.A. Goss, K.K. Parker. Production of synthetic, para-aramid and biopolymer nanofibers by immersion rotary jet-spinning. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 7 October 2016; doi: 10.1002/mame.201600365.

  • H. M. Golecki, H. Yuan, C. Glavin*, B. Potter*, M. Badrossamay, J. Goss, M.D. Phillips, K.K. Parker, “Effect of solvent evaporation on fiber morphology in rotary jet spinning.”, Langmuir. 2014 Nov 11;30(44):13369-74.

  • M.R. Badrossamay, K. Balachandran, A.K. Capulli, H.M. Golecki, A. Agarwal, J.A. Goss, H. Kim, K. Shin, K.K. Parker. Engineering hybrid polymer-protein super-aligned nanofibers via rotary jet spinning. Biomaterials. 2014 Mar;35(10):3188-97.

  • L.F. Deravi, H.M. Golecki, and K.K. Parker. Protein-Based Textiles: Bio-Inspired and Bio-Derived Materials for Medical and Non-Medical Applications. J. Chem. Biol. Interfaces. 2013; 1(1): 25-34. Selected for cover, 2013.

  • P. Mellado, H.A. McIlwee, M.R. Badrossamay, J.A. Goss, L. Mahadevan, K.K. Parker. “A Simple Model for Nanofiber Formation by Rotary Jet-Spinning”. Appl Phys Lett. 2011, 99, 203107.

  • M.R. Badrossamay, H.A. McIlwee, J.A. Goss, K.K. Parker, “Nanofiber Assembly by Rotary Jet-Spinning”, Nano Letters, 2010, 10 (6) 2257-2261.

  • K.J. Fahnestock, M. Manesse, H.A. McIlwee, C.L. Schauer, R. Boukherroub, S. Szunerits, “Selective detection of hexachromium ions by localized surface plasmon resonance measurements using gold nanoparticles/chitosan composite interfaces”, The Analyst, 2009, 134 (5) 881-6.

  • V.G. Praig, H.A. McIlwee, C.L. Schauer, R. Boukherroub,                    S. Szunserits, “Heavy-metal sensing utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance on gold nanoparticle-modified chitosan films”. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Invited) 2009, 9 (1) 350-7.

  • H.A McIlwee, C.L. Schauer, R. Boukherroub, S. Szunerits, "Metal ion sensing on chitosan modified gold substrates using surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy" The Analyst, 2008, 133, 673-7.

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