Join this interactive session to explore strategies for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ranging from P-12 to higher education to professional societies. Join us to discuss best practices, frameworks, and cases to progress our efforts. Be prepared to share examples from your organization to enrich the discussion. The focus will be national and international reach.
Christine has worked for three decades to make engineering and science more equitable, especially for populations underrepresented in STEM. She does this through research and the development of curricula and professional learning resources for preK-8 students and their educators. Previously, she was the founding director of Engineering is Elementary for 16 years. Christine currently serves as a member of the National Assessment Governing Board, which sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. She is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and has received ... (continued)
Dean Watford is the Associate Dean for Equity and Engagement and the Executive Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED). The Equity and Engagement office is responsible for the recruitment and retention of diverse students, both undergraduate and graduate. This includes a wide array of programs developed and implemented for precollege students as well as programs supporting the academic, professional and personal development of current students. The office is also engaged with engineering faculty and staff to promote diversity and a culture of inclusion for all.
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Sarah Rajala (Rye-ah-lah) became the 12th dean of the College of Engineering at Iowa State University on April 1, 2013. She leads the largest college on campus and is responsible for more than 9,600 students, 500 faculty and staff, 12 academic majors, multiple research centers and programs, and 11 buildings that comprise the engineering complex.
Rajala is an internationally known leader who has served on many academic and association boards. She is a past president of the American Society for Engineering Education and past chair of the Global Engineering Deans Council. In 2016 she was awarded ... (continued)
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
The Zone 1 Business Meeting will feature introductions of current section officers, presentations on upcoming section activities, discussions of new initiatives, and the gathering of member feedback.
The Zone II Business Meeting will include introductions of Section officers, a recap of the 2024 Section Conferences, the dates (and locations) of 2025 the Section Conferences, new business items, and feedback from membership in attendance.
Moderator: Charles McIntyre, Zone II Chair
The Zone IV Business Meeting will feature introductions of current section officers, presentations on upcoming section activities, discussions of new initiatives, and the gathering of member feedback.
"It takes a village to raise a child" is an African proverb that is commonly mentioned when we talk about the role of a wider community in the development of a young person and the positive impact that we can collectively have on a child as they grow. This talk will build on this idea but situate this proverb in the context of broadening participation of Black and brown engineers.
The preliminary findings of this CAREER award include evidence of the institutional and interpersonal villages that surround undergraduate engineering students at six universities that are consistently named ... (continued)
For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Dr. Jeremi London is an Assistant Provost for Academic Opportunities and Belonging, and an Associate Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. London started her faculty career at Arizona State University (ASU) in 2015 and joined Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education in Fall 2018. As Director of the RISE (Research’s Impact on Society and Education) Research Group, she uses mixed methods research designs to advance the scholarship of impact; investigate impact-driven questions in engineering education as a whole, and in the context of organizational ch ... (continued)
The National Science Foundation has long prioritized the need to identify and address the broader impacts of NSF-funded research through its proposal review criteria. Over the past two decades, other federal funding agencies, including NIH, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense, have also increased their focus on broader impacts by requiring new sections of proposal narratives and introducing new funding opportunities.
Broader impacts activities, which are those intended to contribute to one or more desired societal outcomes, can often be connected to stakeholders in the P-12 ... (continued)
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College
Dr. Gina Navoa Svarovsky has nearly two decades conducting research and evaluation on several NSF-funded projects and outreach efforts focused on STEM education. She has led multiple large-scale evaluations of public impact and learning around STEM learning as part of the National Informal STEM Education Network, conducts research on integrated STEM teaching and learning in formal classrooms and out-of-school learning contexts, and also leads strategic planning and logic model development sessions with program leaders. Dr. Svarovsky earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.
Catherine Wagner serves as associate program director for the Center for STEM Education. Wagner earned her Master of Education degree from the ACE Teaching Fellows program in 2019 as a member of the 24th cohort. She taught middle school science and religion at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School in Mobile, AL. In the STEM Center, she collaborates with faculty on various research projects, ranging from early childhood engineering education to high school science pedagogy, and is actively involved in multiple undergraduate research labs. Wagner coordinates communication, data collection, and so ... (continued)
Victoria Goodrich joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2011 and spent 7 years as Director of the First-Year Engineering Program, where she also researched how students form engineering identity and select engineering majors. She now directs the undergraduate laboratory courses for junior and senior chemical engineers while still teaching in the first year curriculum. Her teaching focuses on educational research efforts on how chemical engineering students translate learning goals from previous classes to more practically applied laboratory classes.
She serves as the advisor to Notre Dame’s chapter ... (continued)
Learn how faculty can harness generative AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Gamma,
custom-built GPTs, and others to streamline course development and elevate educational outcomes.
Discover practical applications of AI for creating high-quality presentations, comprehensive lecture notes, targeted learning objectives, and robust assessments.
This presentation will include both demonstrations and critical discussion on the ethical use of AI in education, its environmental implications, and the challenge of academic integrity in the digital age. Attendees will leave equipped to enhance teaching ef ... (continued)
Join us for an informative session on how you can use the FE exam as part of your continuous improvement processes for your individual courses and engineering programs. The FE exam provides valuable, nationally normed direct-assessment data that allows you to understand how your students compare with those across the nation. It can also be a valuable part of your continuous improvement process, using the NCEES Subject Matter Reports to provide you with information about the strengths and weaknesses of students in your courses and program in addition to the ABET-required student outcomes. Informat ... (continued)
This presentation is specifically tailored for individuals who are considering becoming a PEV and would like to gain a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities involved in this role. The talk will delve into the intricacies of an ABET visit, as seen from the perspective of a PEV, starting from the initial assignment all the way through the campus visit and post-visit activities. The presentation will touch upon various topics including effective communication with the team, strategies for reviewing program materials, and establishing communication with the program prior to the visit. A ... (continued)
Free ticketed event
The Architectural Engineering Division will host a walking tour of Portland, starting at the Sisterhood Commemorative Bell Sapporo (i.e. Southeast corner of the convention center). The tour follows the downtown waterfront loop along the Willamette River, offering views of the city’s bridges and skyline. Highlights include Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Steel and Hawthorne bridges, and the Eastbank Esplanade with its floating walkway.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections
The session highlights papers focused on teaching robotics and circuits.
The Computers in Education and Student Divisions of ASEE jointly present this panel focused on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in engineering education.
The need for engineers to abide by professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties is greatly important in ensuring the safety of people and the reputation of the engineering profession. Engineering students should abide by a code of academic integrity in their preparation to become professional engineers. In light of this, stakeholders in engineering education are concerned about how to maintain a culture of academic ... (continued)
For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Susan McCahan (B.S. Cornell U., M.S., Ph.D. RPI in Mechanical Engineering) is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and she is cross appointed to the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice. She currently serves as the Vice Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, and the Vice Provost, Academic Programs at the University of Toronto. She has previously served as Vice Dean, Undergraduate and First Year Chair in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
Prof. McCahan works with academic divisions across all th ... (continued)
Aditya Johri is Professor of Information Sciences & Technology and Director of Technocritical Research in AI, Learning & Soceity Lab (trailsLAB) at George Mason University, USA. He studies how technology shapes learning across formal and informal settings and the ethical implications of using technology in education. He publishes broadly in the fields of engineering and computing education, educational technology, and computer-supported collaborative work and learning. His research has been recognized with several best paper awards and his co-edited volume, the Cambridge Handbook of Engin ... (continued)
Phyllis Beck is a blend of art and science having completed an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts at MSU and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. Her research focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence, Natural language Processing and Machine Learning techniques to the engineering education space. As an assistant research professor in Mississippi State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Beck is currently investigating IDE-based metrics for learning analytics in programming education. She also teaches Capstone Design. Beck has worked for companies includ ... (continued)
Dr. Cory Brozina is an associate professor and associate director of the Rayen School of Engineering at Youngstown State University. As associate director his duties include directing the First-Year Engineering Program and leading the Industrial & Systems Engineering Program as the program coordinator.
His bachelor's and master's degrees are in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. is in Engineering Education, also from Virginia Tech.
His research combines student support and success with learning analytics to develop better support mechanisms for a ... (continued)
This is a biannual meeting of the CEED Division of ASEE. All members are welcome to attend.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and New Members
This session is focused on active learning, visualization techniques, cybersecurity education frameworks, and cyber-physical security enhancements.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Free ticketed event
This panel session will focus on case studies of successful, rapid decarbonization of energy use in large, complex colleges, including the challenges, opportunities, and results. Also up for discussion will be the ability of the structured and integrated process to be effectively extended to host communities and the potential for academic curricula development.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College
Peter Garforth leads a specialist consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio, and Brussels, Belgium. He is also a founding board member of an affiliate consultancy in Guelph, Ontario. He advises major companies, cities, communities, property developers and policy makers on developing competitive approaches that reduce the economic and environmental impact of energy use. His specialty has been in profitable business development implementing energy productivity. He effectively strives to ensure that any recommended investment approach has a sound business basis and reflects the larger movements in the e ... (continued)
Dr. Michael A. Nealon serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Henry Ford College (Dearborn, MI). Dr. Nealon brings nearly 30 years of college-level teaching and administrative experience to the post, having previously taught at Lansing Community College, DePaul University (Chicago, IL), Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), and North Park College and Seminary (Chicago, IL). Nealon earned a PhD in Musicology from Northwestern University in 1997. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s Co ... (continued)
Reuben Brukley is the Facilities Director at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. He is responsible for overseeing construction, sustainability, custodial, trades, and landscaping services, and mechanical operations. Since assuming the Director’s role in 2019, he has overseen sustainability efforts with tangible results across all areas of the College for which he is responsible. Reuben has 25+ years of progressive facilities experience.
Nicholas Paseiro is the Sustainability Coordinator at Henry Ford College overseeing the implementation of the campus-wide Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP). During his career, he has worked in both the private sector and state and federal government in the fields of energy management, environmental policy, sustainable design, and code enforcement.
As Director Sustainability at Sheridan College, Herb Sinnock is responsible for implementation of Mission Zero, the institution’s ambitious plan to reduce energy consumption, waste to landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Prior to joining Sheridan College, he was Manager of the Centennial Energy Institute at Centennial College in Scarborough, Ontario. With nearly 25 years of experience in the energy sector, Herb has worked in project management, technology research and product development for projects funded by Ontario Centres of Excellence, Ontario Power Authority, US Department of Energy, US A ... (continued)
Spencer Wood has been in Facilities Management at Humber for 24 years. As the Director of Facilities Management, he oversees all operations and maintenance activities as well as leading Humber’s sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Notable recent successes of those initiatives include Canada’s Greenest Employer award 8 years in a row, the development of Humber’s Integrated Energy Master Plan, the first institutional Canadian Passive House retrofit, and the development of the cutting edge “Switch” project to reduce natural gas use on campus by 70%. Spencer is passionate about creating ... (continued)
This special session will explore the connection between ethics and leadership in engineering education.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Description of the intended audience:
This session would apply to several different groups, including academic subject
liaison librarians, library & information science students, library/information science
faculty, and engineering faculty and researchers who are interested in conducting
transparent and reproducible systematic reviews.
Summary of ideas to be explored and discussed:
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are fast-growing research methods in
engineering. These evidence-synthesis methods require a high degree of rigor in
their development and reporting and research shows tha ... (continued)