Session Description

Incorporating boot camps, experiment-centric pedagogy, poetry, and projects in accelerating learning in engineering education

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Moderated by

1. Dr. Farid Breidi and Dr. Corey Kiassat, PhD, MBA, PE P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Fostering Curiosity among Industrial Engineering Undergraduates through Experiment-Centric Pedagogy [view paper]
   Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun (Morgan State University), Vandana Pandey (Morgan State University), and Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University)
2. Putting the Project Back in Project Management Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Nina Miville (University of Miami)
3. Empowering Quality Excellence: A 10-Day Quality Engineering Boot Camp for Accelerated Learning [view paper]
   Jakia Sultana (University of Texas, El Paso), Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (University of Texas, El Paso), Christopher Colaw (Lockheed Martin), and Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas, El Paso)
4. WIP: Rewriting Capstone: The Unexpected Solution to Our Assessment Problem [view paper]
   Dr. Janice Mejía (Northwestern University), Katherine Scharfenberg (Northwestern University), and Dr. Jill Hardin Wilson (Northwestern University)
5. Poetry Writing as a Creative Task to Enhance Student Learning [view paper]
   Emma S Atherton (University of Florida) and Prof. Elif Akcali (University of Florida)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy and Dr. Afsaneh Minaie

Papers Presented

1. Leveraging Open Source Tools to Teach Quantum Computing Foundations: Bridging the Future Workforce Gap in the Quantum Era [view paper]
   Dr. Radana Dvorak (Saint Martin's University) and Farzin Bahadori (Saint Martin's University)
2. Linking First-year Computing Courses to Engage Commuter Students [view paper]
   Dr. Lily Liang (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Briana Lowe Wellman (University of the District of Columbia), and Rui Kang (Affiliation unknown)
3. LoRaWAN Solution for Automated Water Drainage of Agricultural Fields [view paper]
   Cris Robert Exum (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Ciprian Popoviciu (East Carolina University), and Mr. Colby Lee Sawyer (East Carolina University)
4. On the Portability and Robustness of Early Student Performance Predictions [view paper]
   Dr. Abdulmalek Al-Gahmi (Weber State University)
5. Algorithmic Thinking: Why Learning Cannot Be Measured By Code-Correctness in a CS Classroom [view paper]
   Ms. Alejandra Noemi Vasquez (Tufts University), Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University), and Mr. David Zabner (Tufts University)

Session Description

Join colleagues to discuss the division's activities of the past year and plans for the upcoming year. Elections are held this year with all offices open for nomination. All who are interested in Instrumentation as it applies to engineering education are welcome to join the discussion.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Herbert L. Hess P.E.

Session Description

This session will focus on high school student engagement in engineering design and fundamentals.

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue

Papers Presented

1. High School Computing Education: The Landscape of Equity-Enabling Research (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (CSEdResearch.org) and Monica McGill (Institute for Advanced Engineering)
2. The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers as Environmental Features for High School Students' STEM Career Access (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Allison Antink-Meyer (Illinois State University), Jeritt Williams (Illinois State University), Dr. Matthew Aldeman (Illinois State University), and Dr. Jin Ho Jo (Illinois State University)
3. High School Students’ Perspectives on Mathematical Modeling in the Engineering Design Process (RTP) [view paper]
   Jialing Wu (Vanderbilt University), Mr. Nicolas Leger (Florida International University), and Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner (Vanderbilt University)
4. Increasing Authenticity in Pre-College Software Engineering Education through Role-Play [view paper]
   Dr. Per G. Norstrom (Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)), Charlotta Nordlöf (Linkoping University), Konrad J. Schönborn (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Jonas Hallström (Linkoping University)

Session Description

Supporting engineering education opportunities for families

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Hoda Ehsan

Papers Presented

1. STEM Interest as an Indicator of Elementary and Middle School Aged Youth’s Decision to Participate in Out-of-School Informal STEM Education [view paper]
   Dr. Turhan K. Carroll (University of Georgia), Dr. Jessica R Hoehn (University of Colorado Boulder), and Prof. Noah D Finkelstein (University of Colorado Boulder)
2. The Conception of Epistemic Practices of Engineering in the Home Environment (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Amber Simpson (Binghamton University) and Ms. Sawsan Werfelli (State University of New York at Binghamton)
3. From Science Fair to STEAM Night [view paper]
   Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown), Mrs. Larissa Yates (Buffalo Elementary Parent Teacher Organization), Emily Geist (Affiliation unknown), and Sara Ruffner (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

This session brings together a panel of union and cooperative organizers from the Portland area to share their experiences, give brief overviews of labor unions and worker cooperatives as institutions workers build for social change and discuss paths forward for the future of engineering education. An objective of this panel is to seed a community of practice focused on reorienting engineering education towards solidaristic- and care-based economies.

Moderated by

1. Joseph Valle

Speakers

1. JT Yu

   JT is a Chinese immigrant. He studied Physics, Biology, and System Science in college and independently after. For the majority of his career, he worked as a software engineer and business / marketing consultant. He has also been involved in numerous political campaigns and community / cooperative organizing efforts over the years. He has lived in various cooperative houses for the past 20+ years. He is one of the founders of SymbiOp, a worker-owned ecological landscaping and garden shop cooperative in Portland, Oregon. He currently serves on the board of Northwest Cooperative Development Center. ... (continued)

2. Andrea Haverkamp

   Dr. Andrea Haverkamp is the Political and Legislative Organizer for the American Federation of Teachers - Oregon, a labor federation representing 18,000+ university and community college faculty, academic professionals, graduate employees, classified staff at schools and campuses, and childcare workers. She also teaches at University of San Diego within their Engineering, Sustainability, and Health graduate program. Her academic research explores the experiences of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming undergraduate students in engineering and computer science. Dr. Haverkamp holds a Ph ... (continued)

3. Kevin Christensen

   Kevin Christensen is a long-time strategist who has been supporting workers and communities across the U.S. for over 20 years to organize and fight for economic, social and environmental justice. Kevin went to Central Michigan University for a Master in Sociology. His work includes industry analysis, narrative development, policy and organizing strategies with workers and frontline communities. He has worked for the National AFL-CIO, the California Labor Federation, the Service Employees International Union, and been an advisor for Movement Generation's Climate Workers. He's led and suppo ... (continued)

Session Description

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Paper Session

Moderated by

1. Jacqueline Mohalley Snedeker

Papers Presented

1. (Re)visions: Approaches to Teaching Technical Communications and Professional Development in a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Course [view paper]
   Lynn Hall (The Ohio State University), Mr. Bob Rhoads P.E. (The Ohio State University), and Tyler James Stump (The Ohio State University)
2. Initial Investigations into the Link Between Spatial and Technical Communication Skills [view paper]
   Mr. John William Lynch (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby (University of Cincinnati), Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Betsy M. Aller (Western Michigan University)
3. Work in Progress: Scaffolding Revision with Rubrics, Peer Review, and Reflection in a Technical Communication Course [view paper]
   Dr. Dianne Grayce Hendricks (University of California, Santa Cruz) and William Charles Sobolewski (University of California, Santa Cruz)
4. A Write Way to Teach Statics: The Influence of Including Regular Writing Assignments in Promoting Student Success in Learning Engineering Statics [view paper]
   Mr. Lance R Curtis (University of Maryland, College Park)
5. Small Shifts: New Methods for Improving Communication Experiences for Women in Early Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Jonathan M Adams (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott), Ashley Rea (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott), Brian Roth (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott), Katrina Marie Robertson (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott), and Trey Thomas Talko (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rui Liu and Dr. Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Adoption of Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence in Metal Additive Manufacturing: Current Status and Vision for Future [view paper]
   Dr. Devi Kalla (Metropolitan State University of Denver)
2. Teaching Manufacturing Assembly Processes Using Immersive Mixed Reality [view paper]
   Ms. Israa Azzam (Purdue University), Dr. Farid Breidi (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), and Dr. Faisal Aqlan (University of Louisville)
3. Virtual Reality Robotics with Internet-of-Things for Student Learning on Industrial Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Chiou (Drexel University), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), and Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (The University of Texas at El Paso)
4. Virtual Reality Wind Turbine for Learning Green Energy Manufacturing [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Chiou (Drexel University), Isher Singh (Affiliation unknown), Arjuna Karthikeyan Senthilvel Kavitha (Drexel University), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (University of Texas at El Paso), and Nijanthan Vasudevan (Drexel University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Galen I. Papkov and Dr. James E. Lewis

Session Description

This session highlights innovative approaches to teaching mechanical engineering. Topics include lessons from ancient machines, a framework for CAD design projects, the role of CFD in fluid dynamics courses, sustainability content in mechanical engineering, and using video creation to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sudeshna Pal and Dr. David R Mikesell P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Ancient Machines: What Engineering Students Can Learn from Them? [view paper]
   Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE (Robert Morris University) and Ronald Saus (Robert Morris University)
2. A Framework for CAD Design Projects: Combining Scaffolded Milestones, Design Review, and Reflection [view paper]
   Dr. Jamie Szwalek (The University of Illinois at Chicago) and Christopher Carducci (The University of Illinois at Chicago)
3. Importance of CFD in undergraduate-level fluid dynamics course [view paper]
   Dr. Namhee Kim (Western Carolina University)
4. Mechanical Engineering Sustainability Curricular Content and Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded to Women [view paper]
   Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder) and Ms. Joan Tisdale (University of Colorado Boulder)
5. Using Video Creation to Develop the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Mohammad Abu Rafe Biswas (The University of Texas at Tyler), Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel (The University of Texas at Tyler), and Dr. Aaditya Khanal (The University of Texas at Tyler)

Session Description

This session presents innovative methods in engineering education, featuring AI case studies in thermodynamics, mastery-based CAD activities, integrating history lessons, analyzing student preferences for equation sheets, and enhancing mechanical vibration education with virtual labs.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Maryam Younessi Sinaki and Dr. David A. Copp

Papers Presented

1. Using Artificial Intelligence Case Studies in a Thermodynamics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Karen Supan (Norwich University)
2. Implementing Mastery-Based CAD Activities into an Introduction-to-Engineering Design Course to Develop Entrepreneurial Mindset [view paper]
   Dr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle (University of Denver)
3. Incorporating History Lessons into a Second-Year Mechanical Engineering Seminar [view paper]
   Prof. Rachel Vitali (The University of Iowa)
4. Student Experiences and Preferences for Equation Sheets [view paper]
   Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University)
5. Enhancing Mechanical Vibration Education through Virtual Labs: A Focus on Rotor Balancing [view paper]
   Dr. Carmen Maria Muller-Karger (Florida International University) and Dr. Luis U. Medina Uzcategui (Universidad Austral de Chile)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Hadas Ritz and Dr. Jacob Preston Moore

Papers Presented

1. Analysis of Student Understanding of Force Using the Dynamics Concept Inventory, Think-Alouds and Confusion Matrices [view paper]
   Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana) and Dr. Andrew Jason Hill (University of Southern Indiana)
2. Promoting the Transfer of Math Skills to Engineering Statics [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander John De Rosa (University of Delaware) and Samuel Van Horne (University of Delaware)
3. Student Performance on Statics Problems in Deformable Solids: A Look at Pre- and Post-Test Results [view paper]
   Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida) and Prof. Keith D. Hjelmstad (Arizona State University)
4. A Modified Concept Inventory for Dynamics [view paper]
   Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana), Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida), Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University), Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), and Dr. Phillip Cornwell (United States Air Force Academy)
5. Thinking Outside the Box: Understanding Students Thinking on Statics in Mechanics [view paper]
   Capt. Katherine E. Welsh (United States Air Force Academy), Dr. Lorena S. Grundy (Tufts University), and Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

Session Description

This session will examine diverse perspectives and experiences within STEM higher education, focusing on students' voices and narratives. Presentations will cover topics such as students' perspectives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), coping strategies of minoritized students in STEM, and intersectional exploration of determinants influencing students' decision-making for graduate engineering education. Additionally, insights from transfer students' experiences will be analyzed through topic modeling. Join us for an insightful exploration of diversity and inclusion in STEM education through the lens of student perspectives.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Stephanie G. Adams and Dr. Sarah Hug

Papers Presented

1. Applying an Integrative Belonging Framework to Explore Students' Perspectives at HSIs [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Hug (Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting) and Dr. Suzanne Eyerman (Fairhaven Research and Evaluation)
2. Coping Strategies of Minoritized Students in STEM Higher Education [view paper]
   Mr. Nagash Clarke () and Dr. Joi-Lynn Mondisa (University of Michigan)
3. Decoding Determinants: An Intersectional Exploration of Students' Decision-Making for Graduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Najme Kishani (University of Toronto), Prof. Jason Bazylak (University of Toronto), and Prof. Aimy Bazylak (University of Toronto)
4. What do Transfer Students Have to Say: An Analysis of the Experience of Transfer Students through Topic Modeling [view paper]
   Ms. Claire MacDonald (The University of Texas at El Paso), Palvi Aggarwal (The University of Texas at El Paso), Xiwei Wang (Northeastern Illinois University), Yun Wan (), Dr. Shebuti Rayana (The State University of New York at Old Westbury), Rudy Caraballo (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Sherrene Bogle (Cal Poly Humboldt)

Session Description

Business Meeting

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, and New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Curtis R. Taylor

Moderated by

1. Mary S Jia and Dr. Bruk T Berhane

Papers Presented

1. Entrepreneurial-minded learning modules reveal differential learning characteristics in historically marginalized groups [view paper]
   Mary S Jia (Duke University) and Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany (University of Arkansas)
2. Expanding the Broadening Participation in Engineering Focus to Include Data on Nontraditional Students [view paper]
   Mr. Joseph Ronald Sturgess (Florida International University), Dr. Bruk T Berhane (Florida International University), Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University), Dr. Haiying Long (Affiliation unknown), Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye (Florida International University), and Jingjing Liu (Florida International University)
3. Work in Progress: Development of Customized Application for Neurodiverse Engineering [view paper]
   Deana Delp (Arizona State University), Maria Dixon (Arizona State University), Crislana Rafael (Arizona State University), and Jacob Underwood (Arizona State University)
4. Employing the Rio Grande Basin as a Resource for Encouraging Hispanic-Americans to Pursue Engineering Education Work in Progress [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel Tillman (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Diane Elisa Golding (University of Texas at El Paso), Song An (University of Texas at El Paso), Marianne Katherine Steele (Affiliation unknown), Alice Carron (Navajo Technical University), Karime H Smith (University of Texas at El Paso), and Thomas Joseph Soto (University of Texas at El Paso)

Moderated by

1. Dr. AJ Hamlin and Siobhan Oca

Papers Presented

1. 2023 ASEE Workshop Combining Arduino and MATLAB for Controls Experiments [view paper]
   Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Gen Sasaki (MathWorks), Dr. Stephen Andrew Gadsden (McMaster University), Dr. Scott F. Kiefer (York College of Pennsylvania), Mr. Brian Nguyen (McMaster University), and Noah Roberts (MathWorks)
2. An Independent Study Course for a Multi-Rotor Design and an Endurance Record [view paper]
   Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Yargo Teixeira Gomes de Melo (York College of Pennsylvania), and Alex Suarez (York College of Pennsylvania)
3. Beyond Exhibits: Exploring Bio-Inspired Education Robots in Museums for STEM Enrichment [view paper]
   Dr. Lydia Ross (Arizona State University) and Dr. Deeksha Seth (Villanova University)
4. Empowering Engineers: Enhancing Communication Skills through a Technical Communication Lab [view paper]
   Amanda Dawn Hilliard (The Johns Hopkins University) and Ryan Hearty (The Johns Hopkins University)
5. Physical Robots for Teaching Mobility & Manipulation using ROS in Remote Learning [view paper]
   Prof. Maria Eugenia Cabrera (University of Massachusetts, Lowell) and Prof. John Raiti (University of Washington)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Maija A Benitz

Papers Presented

1. A University-County Collaboration to Excite Students about Citizen Science [view paper]
   Dr. Leigh S McCue (George Mason University), Brianne Elizabeth Bell (Affiliation unknown), and Elliot Foster (Affiliation unknown)
2. Boosting Achieved-Learning Outcomes with Maritime-Specific Projects in a Machine Learning Course [view paper]
   Dr. Paul Marty Kump (Kansas State University) and Ian August (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Mythili Banka and Siddhant Sanjay Joshi

Papers Presented

1. Smart System Projects in Computer Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Afsaneh Minaie (Utah Valley University) and Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy (Utah Valley University)
2. WIP: Managing and Assessing Students in Hybrid Software Project Classes [view paper]
   Prof. Bruce R Maxim (University of Michigan, Dearborn), Ms. Bency Thomas (University of Michigan, Dearborn), and Mrs. Belen A Garcia (University of Michigan, Dearborn)
3. Analyzing Individual Contribution in Team-based Software Engineering Projects [view paper]
   Joydeep Mitra (Northeastern University) and Amir Kirsh (Affiliation unknown)
4. Work in Progress: Identifying Software Engineering Practices and Tools Among Students and Practitioners in Non-Computing Engineering Disciplines [view paper]
   Stephanos Matsumoto (Olin College of Engineering) and Dr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E. (Michigan Technological University)

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Fadhla Binti Junus and Dr. Yu-Fang Jin

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing Culinary Precision: Students Embarking on a Project-Based Learning Adventure [view paper]
   Simon Zhang (Northeastern University), Joshua Dennis (Northeastern University), Dr. Haridas Kumarakuru (Northeastern University), and Dr. Bala Maheswaran (Northeastern University)
2. Enhancing Student Participation in Online Global Project-Based Learnings (gPBLs) Through a Slack-Based Evaluation: A Student Perspective [view paper]
   Mr. Yujiro Iwata (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Mr. Leo Kimura (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Prof. Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D. (Shibaura Institute of Technology), and Dr. Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
3. Cultivating Robotic Professionals: A Learning-Practice-Service Educational Framework [view paper]
   James Chengda Lu (BASIS Shavano), Vincent Liu (Brandeis High School), Justin Jin (Affiliation unknown), Parker Olkowski (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Yu-Fang Jin (The University of Texas at San Antonio)
4. Generative Learning in Two Community-Based Experiential Undergraduate Courses [view paper]
   Mrs. Maryann Renee Hebda (Baylor University), Morgan R Castillo (Baylor University), and Tracey Sulak (Baylor University)

Session Description

This event is the Student Division's annual business meeting during which we will review the past year's activities, discuss our progress, and make plans. An essential agenda item is the election of new executive members. Additionally, we anticipate the attendance of one of the Professional Interest Council Chairs.

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and New Members

Moderated by

1. Daniel I. Adeniranye

Session Description

This panel summarizes some of the non-graduate-program-based programs for building engineering-education research capabilities, engages participants in conversation about current efforts, and provides an opportunity to explore future approaches. The panelists will summarize, discuss lessons learned, implications and future prospects for (1) the Annals of Research on Engineering Education (AREE), (2) the Engineering Education Research and Innovation Networking (EER&II) sessions, and (3) Research on Engineering Education for Practice (REEP).

For those interested in: New Members

Speakers

1. Dr. Karl A Smith

   University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

   Dr. Karl Smith is an Emeritus Professor of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering, Morse-Alumni Distinguished University Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota; and Emeritus Cooperative Learning Professor of
   Engineering Engineering Education at Purdue University.

2. Dr. Elizabeth Cady

   National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

   Dr. Elizabeth T. Cady is a Senior Program Officer with the Board on Science Education (BOSE) in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She conducts studies, workshops, and other projects focused on equitable, inclusive, and effective STEM education at all levels. From 2006-2023 she worked in the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Program Office working on projects focused on equitable and inclusive engineering education and related research at the precollege and higher education levels. She earned ... (continued)

3. Russell Korte

   The George Washington University

   Russell Korte, PhD. studies the social, cultural, and professional systems in organizations and higher education, along with their effects on learning and performance. This work focuses on the professional education and socialization of engineering students, the work of practicing engineers, as well as the preparation of professionals for their future careers. Dr. Korte is an Associate Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at The George Washington University where he combines his practical experiences of work in education, business, and industry with his research and teaching in professi ... (continued)

Papers Presented

1. Strategies for Building Engineering Education Research Capabilities: Reflections on Three Past Practices, Exploring Current Practices, and Speculating on Future Practices [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Cady (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine), Russell Korte (The George Washington University), and Dr. Karl A Smith (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities)

Session Description

Business Meeting

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Prof. Dominic J Dal Bello

Session Description

The papers in this session address questions of work/life balance, parenting, and dealing with grief.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Dr. Laura Bottomley

Papers Presented

1. Engineers and Mothers of Color: The Struggle of Juggling Work and Children with a Specific Learning Difficulty [view paper]
   Dr. Kimberly Cook-Chennault (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey) and Idalis Villanueva Alarcón (University of Florida)
2. Navigating Grief in Academia: Prioritizing Supports for Women Scholars through Informed Approaches [view paper]
   Mrs. Enas Aref (Western Michigan University), Dina Idriss-Wheeler (University of Ottawa), and Julia Hajjar (University of Ottawa)
3. Identifying the Parenting Approaches of Parents of Women in Engineering [view paper]
   Niloufar Bayati (North Carolina State University) and Dr. Cameron Denson (North Carolina State University)

Session Description

Engagement in Practice sessions focus on the "how" of community-engaged learning courses through short case studies covering topics that include partnership development, project design and execution, student evaluation, lessons learned, and replication of success. Each presenter will give a five-minute talk, followed by facilitated discussion with all presenters as a panel.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rajani Muraleedharan

Papers Presented

1. Engagement in Practice: Addressing Redlining in Introductory Civil Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. George A Hunt P.E. (University of Nebraska, Lincoln) and Dr. Elizabeth G. Jones (University of Nebraska, Lincoln)
2. Engagement in Practice: Engineering Solutions for a Local Organic Egg Farm [view paper]
   Alexa Renshaw (Western Washington University), Bree L Carpenter (Western Washington University), Kylea Assayag-Nodine (Western Washington University), Dr. Derek M Yip-Hoi (Western Washington University), and Prof. Jill Davishahl (Western Washington University)
3. Engagement in Practice: Building Community Engagement into a First-year Design-Build-Test Course [view paper]
   Dr. Katie Snyder (University of Michigan) and Prof. Aditi Verma (University of Michigan)
4. FAU Hack-a-Thons: An Introduction to Computational and Hardware, Logistical Skills, and Intense Training for Outcomes-Based Learning for Developing Internet of Things Products [view paper]
   Charles Perry Weinthal (Florida Atlantic University) and Dr. David Jaramillo (Affiliation unknown)
5. Development and Implementation of K-12 STEM Outreach Programs in Industry and Academia: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer A. Warrner (Ball State University), Dr. Joe Bradley (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Sirena C. Hargrove-Leak (Elon University), and Dr. Anand Nageswaran Bharath (Cummins Engine Company)

Session Description

This special session will explore the connection between ethics and community engagement in engineering education.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Moderated by

1. Ms. Shoshanah Cohen and Dr. Rockwell Franklin Clancy III

Papers Presented

1. Engineering a Bridge Across Cultures: Insights to Support Dialogue with Engineering Professionals on Ethical and Social Design Considerations [view paper]
   Ms. Tiffany Smith (NASA) and Dr. Zachary T. G. Pirtle (NASA)
2. Engineering Ethics and Unionization: Challenging NSPE's Positions on Engineers' Relationship with Labor Unions [view paper]
   Lazlo Stepback (Purdue University ) and Dr. Joey Valle (Purdue University )
3. Engagement in Practice: Innovating a Project-Based, Community Engaged Course for Engineering Students that Fosters Ethical Thinking [view paper]
   Prof. Tucker Krone (Washington University in St. Louis), Prof. Seema Mukhi Dahlheimer (Washington University in St. Louis), and Sandra Payton Matteucci (Affiliation unknown)
4. Navigating Transformational Resistance: Exploring Humanitarian Engineering Students' Capacities for Addressing Systemic Causes of Infrastructure Service Disparities [view paper]
   Ms. Emma Sophie Stine (University of Colorado Boulder) and Prof. Amy Javernick-Will (University of Colorado Boulder)

Moderated by

1. Mr. Paul McMonigle and Mr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr

Papers Presented

1. Transition to the Civilian Workforce: Themes and Lessons from Military Service and Culture [view paper]
   Dr. Alyson G. Eggleston (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Angela Minichiello (Utah State University), Allison Miles (Utah State University), Hannah Wilkinson (Utah State University), Samuel Shaw (Utah State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr (University of Tennessee, Space Institute), Dr. B "Grant" Grant Crawford P.E. (Quinnipiac University), Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E. (Morgan State University), Catherine Kime (Utah State University), and Dr. Michael Scott Sheppard Jr. (Colorado School of Mines)
2. Scenario-based Emerging Technologies Workshop for Military Leaders [view paper]
   Dr. Aikaterini Bagiati (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Ms. Kathleen D Kennedy (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Andrés F. Salazar-Gómez (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Prof. Joshua Siegel (Michigan State University), and Prof. cynthia Breazeal (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Session Description

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 4

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Jennifer Brown and Dr. Michelle Soledad

Papers Presented

1. Establishing a Framework for the Effective Mentorship of Junior Engineering Faculty [view paper]
   Himani Sharma (Affiliation unknown), Mrs. Jennifer Hadley Perkins (Arizona State University), Dr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver (Arizona State University), and Dr. Adam R Carberry (The Ohio State University)
2. Faculty Transformation: a Study of Professional Transition [view paper]
   Dr. Lori Houghtalen (University of Texas at El Paso) and Dr. Meagan R. Kendall (University of Texas at El Paso)
3. Investigating Supports, Barrier and Cultural Navigations During Transitions as International Faculty Members [view paper]
   Dr. Debalina Maitra (Arizona State University), Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei (Penn State University, Behrend College), and Dr. Jiawei Gong (Penn State University, Behrend College)
4. Transitions in Engineering Leadership: Interim to Permanent Deans and Chairs [view paper]
   Dr. Michael James McGinnis (LeTourneau University) and Dr. Matthew G. Green (LeTourneau University)
5. When You Don’t Know the Way, Walk Slowly: Our Transition from a Teaching-Intensive University to a Research-Intensive University as Professors of Engineering Practice [view paper]
   Prof. James Canino (Purdue University), Prof. Steve France (Purdue University), and Prof. Ruth Wertz (Purdue University)

Moderated by

1. Clay Walker

Papers Presented

1. Mechanical Engineering Reasoning Diagram: How Can Modeling Engineering Thinking Support Learning in Writing Intensive Labs? [view paper]
   Dr. Jingfeng Wu (University of Michigan) and Dr. Clay Walker (University of Michigan)
2. Meritocracy and Colorblindness: The Perpetuation of Whiteness in Engineering Education Through False Narratives [view paper]
   Dr. R. Jamaal Downey (University of San Diego), Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Diana A. Chen (University of San Diego), and Prof. Gordon D Hoople (University of San Diego)
3. Metaphors in Engineering Education Research: Prisms to Analyze the Epistemological Spectrum [view paper]
   Nrupaja Bhide (Purdue University), Yash Ajay Garje (Purdue University), and Siddhant Sanjay Joshi (Purdue University)
4. Not for the Poor: Impacts of COVID-19 on Engineering Students from Lower Socioeconomic Backgrounds [view paper]
   Ms. Nyna Jaye DeWitt (University of Georgia), Animesh Paul (University of Georgia), and Dr. Racheida S. Lewis (University of Georgia)
5. Promoting Belonging in Engineering through the Creation of Youth-Centered Technology-Rich Spaces [view paper]
   Kiana Alexa Ramos (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Isabella Stuopis (Boston College), Emanuel Joseph Louime (Affiliation unknown), Peyton Elise Carter (Affiliation unknown), Caitlyn Hancock (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Avneet Hira (Boston College)