Session Description

This special technical session will feature papers from both divisions covering work on laboratory-based instruction in chemical engineering education.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sarah A Wilson and Dr. Natasha Smith P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Prioritizing Learning Outcomes for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses: Student Perspectives [view paper]
   Dr. Chris Barr (University of Michigan), Dr. Sarah A Wilson (University of Kentucky), Dr. Janie Brennan (Washington University in St. Louis), Dr. Joanne Beckwith Maddock (Carnegie Mellon University), Prof. Tracy L. Carter (Northeastern University), Prof. Samira Azarin Azarin (), and Amy J. Karlsson (University of Maryland)
2. Integrating Industrial Feedback into Role-Playing Scenarios in Laboratory Classes for Improved Technical Communication Skills Transferable to the Workplace [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer R Brown (Montana State University, Bozeman) and Prof. Stephanie G Wettstein (Montana State University, Bozeman)
3. Engaging Undergraduate Students in Experimental Learning in Materials Science through a Hybrid Project-Based Learning [view paper]
   Osama Desouky (Texas A&M University at Qatar) and Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad (Texas A&M University at Qatar)
4. Bridging the Gap: At-Home Experiments Connecting Theory and Practice in Chemical Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Gautom K Das (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
5. Embedding the Entrepreneurial Mindset into Undergraduate Bioengineering Courses: Two Instructional Laboratory Case Studies [view paper]
   Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Keilin Jahnke (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Sarah Elizabeth Lindley (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Bethan Owen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Session Description

Join us for this special roundtable session where we delve into the vital role of maker spaces in fostering inclusive learning environments in first-year engineering. We will first discuss strategies for building maker spaces that cater to diverse student needs and interests. We will then explore approaches for integrating hands-on making experiences into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. We will also consider how to effectively recruit, train, and empower near-peer mentors to staff and run maker spaces to create a supportive and collaborative-learning community. ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Haritha Malladi, Ms. Jill Davishahl, and Ms. Victoria Bill

Session Description

This is a full paper session on retention and success of first-year engineering students.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Qudsia Tahmina and Mr. Paul McMonigle

Papers Presented

1. Analyzing Attrition: Predictive Model of Dropout Causes among Engineering Students [view paper]
   Ms. Cristian Saavedra-Acuna (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile), Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), and Ms. Danilo Alberto Gomez Correa (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile)
2. Helping Undergraduates Find a Research Match Yields Stellar Retention Results [view paper]
   Susan Elaine Benzel (Colorado State University)
3. Strategies for Improving Retention in a New Undergraduate Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Jeffrey N. Phillips (Hanover College) and Ms. Kathryn A. Lowe Schneider (Hanover College)
4. Improving First-Year Engineering Student Success with Targeted Financial Assistance, Supplemental Instruction, and Cohort Team Building [view paper]
   Dr. Krystal Corbett Cruse (Louisiana Tech University), Carl Boyet (Louisiana Tech University), and Dr. James D. Palmer (Louisiana Tech University)
5. Understanding and Enhancing Student Engagement: Measuring Resources, Self-Assessment and Constructive Engagement In 1st-Year Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Navid Yaghoubisharif (Oregon State University), Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E. (Oregon State University), and Dr. Natasha Mallette P.E. (Oregon State University)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Yuting W. Chen and Dr. Diane L Peters P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Expectations Versus Reality: Understanding Women STEM Doctoral Students' Perceptions and Experiences on Doctoral Mentoring Relationships [view paper]
   Marah C. Lambert (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Lisa Merriweather (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Cathy Howell (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dilara Yaya Bryson (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Edith Gnanadass (The University of Memphis)
2. Unveiling the Crisis: Decoding the Working Conditions of Doctoral Engineering Students and the Call for Decent Work [view paper]
   Mr. Rafael De Leon (The Ohio State University), Dr. Ann D. Christy P.E. (The Ohio State University), Rosalyn Stoa (Colorado State University), Alexa Jayne (Colorado State University), and Bailey Underill (Colorado State University)
3. Development of a Climate Survey for Engineering Doctoral Students from an Intersectional Approach: First-Round Validity Evidence [view paper]
   Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Julie Aldridge (The Ohio State University), Nicole Else-Quest (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), and Dr. Joe Roy (American Society for Engineering Education)
4. “How You Got Me Messed Up”: A Critical Analysis of Doctoral Engineering Education through the Lens of Black PhD Candidates [view paper]
   Mrs. Crystal Alicia Nattoo (Stanford University), Crystal E Winston (Stanford University), and Rachel A. G. Adenekan (Stanford University)

Session Description

This session will explore evaluation methods to assess the impact of engineering education.

For those interested in: Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Ayush Pandey

Papers Presented

1. “Draw an Engineer” [view paper]
   Ms. Elizabeth Meintel (University of Cincinnati), Mrs. Samieh Askarian Khanamani (University of Cincinnati), Blaire MH Bartish M.Ed. (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Whitney Gaskins (University of Cincinnati), and Kyle Turner (University of Cincinnati)
2. Evaluation of Transfer of Learning in a Pre-College Engineering Short Course (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Jose Capa Salinas (Purdue University), Manuel Salmeron (Purdue University), Gaurav Chobe (Purdue University), Herta Montoya (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Dr. Morgan R Broberg (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
3. Impact of Engineering Course Participation on Students’ Attitudinal Factors: A Replication Study (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Sunni Haag Newton (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Jessica D Gale (Georgia Institute of Technology), Mrs. Talia Capozzoli Kessler (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Roxanne Moore (Georgia Institute of Technology)
4. Evaluating the Impact of a Summer Engineering Program Using the National Student Clearinghouse (Evaluation of Program) [view paper]
   Dr. Edward Collins (Non-profit) and Dr. Rochelle L Williams (Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity)

Session Description

Building inclusive communities around engineering opportunities for students

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Monsuru O Ramoni

Papers Presented

1. Methodologies for Evaluating the Impact of STEM Outreach on Historically Marginalized Groups in Engineering: a Systematic Literature Review (Other, Diversity) [view paper]
   Jessica Nhu Tran (University of British Columbia), Jessica Wolf (University of British Columbia), Shouka Farrokh (University of British Columbia), Dr. Katherine Lyon (University of British Columbia), Dr. Robyn Newell (University of British Columbia), Dr. Jenna Felice Usprech (University of British Columbia), Prof. Karen C. Cheung (University of British Columbia), and Dr. Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng. (University of British Columbia)
2. Head, Heart, Hands: A Rubric for Creating Inclusive STEM Learning Environments [view paper]
   Dr. Meagan C Pollock (Engineer Inclusion), Lara Hebert (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Lynford Goddard (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Dr. Luisa-Maria Rosu (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
3. Gender Differences with Regards to Interest in STEM (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Tristan Robert Straight (Wartburg College), Jennah Meyer (Wartburg College), Murad Musa Mahmoud (Wartburg College), Dr. Cristian Gerardo Allen (Wartburg College), and Prof. Kurt Henry Becker (Utah State University)
4. Engineering Bright Futures: A College Mentorship Program for Title I Public High Schools [view paper]
   Dr. Nina Kamath Telang (University of Texas at Austin) and Anjali Maguie Raghavan (University of Texas at Austin)

Session Description

The proposed special session aims to support the development of the National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) “CESER” program—Cultural, Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility in Engineering. Building on the NAE's longstanding commitment to the socially responsible practice of engineering exemplified by two predecessor programs—the Center for Engineering Ethics and Society and the Online Ethics Center—CESER envisions an education and practice milieu where cultural, ethical, social, and environmental responsibility are seamlessly integrated into every facet of engineering work. The ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Casey Gibson, David A. Butler, and Dr. Juan C. Lucena

Session Description

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

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Janet Y Tsai

Papers Presented

1. “I’m Not Like a Human Being”: How the Teaming Experiences of African American Females Reveal the Hidden Epistemologies of Engineering Culture [view paper]
   Kaitlyn Anne Thomas (University of Nevada, Reno), Dr. Kelly J Cross (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ms. Isabel Anne Boyd (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and Dr. Marie C. Paretti (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
2. Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Equitable Design in Engineering Education: A Scoping Literature Review [view paper]
   Ms. Rachel Figard (Arizona State University), Abimelec Mercado Rivera (Arizona State University), and Marcus Melo de Lyra (The Ohio State University)
3. Examining Gender-Based Disparities in Students’ Attitudes toward Engineering and Sociotechnical Understanding: A Structural Equation Modeling Study [view paper]
   Felicity Bilow (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Lucas Adams (Clarkson University), Dr. Mohammad Meysami (Clarkson University), and Jan DeWaters (Clarkson University)
4. Investigating Student Experiences of Inclusion and Exclusion to Guide Makerspace Development [view paper]
   Dr. Aubrey Wigner (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Dean Nieusma (Colorado School of Mines), Catherine Chase Corry (Colorado School of Mines), and Julianne Stevens (Colorado School of Mines)
5. Expanding the Audience for the Discourse on Diversity by Recognizing the Framing Power of Implicit Messages [view paper]
   Dr. Kathryn A. Neeley (University of Virginia)

Session Description

The Manufacturing Division Business Meeting is arranged for an annual gathering that brings together the division's key stakeholders, including members and the executive committee. This meeting serves as a platform to review and summarize the division's progress over the past year, sharing key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Another primary objective of the meeting is to elect/announce a new executive committee, ensuring a dynamic and representative leadership to guide the division effectively in the upcoming year.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman

Session Description

This session focuses on hands-on design projects to enhance learning in engineering. Topics include building wooden bike frames, creating low-cost heat exchangers, developing pneumatic breadboards, incorporating Arduino microprocessors, and project-based learning through silicone venous valve models.

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. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali and Dr. Hadas Ritz

Papers Presented

1. The Wooden Bike Frame Challenge: Learning Statics Through Hands-On Design [view paper]
   Prof. Jenni Buckley (University of Delaware), Dr. Amy Trauth (American Institutes for Research), Dr. Alexander John De Rosa (University of Delaware), and Dr. Heather Doty (University of Delaware)
2. Low-Cost Hands-on Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger: Design, Manufacture, Test, and In-class Implementation [view paper]
   Aminul Islam Khan (Northern Arizona University), Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie (Washington State University), Dr. Prashanta Dutta (Washington State University), David B. Thiessen (Washington State University), Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D. (Campbell University), Dr. Olusola Adesope (Washington State University), MD SHARIFUL ISLAM (Washington State University), and Talodabiolorun Anne Oni (Washington State University)
3. Design and Development of a Pneumatic Bread Board and “Sandbox” for Students in Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design [view paper]
   Dr. Michael Cheadle (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Christian D Torres (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Theodore Zheng Hong Lee (University of Wisconsin, Madison), and Corinn Sievwright (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
4. Using Arduino Microprocessors in a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Scott F. Kiefer (York College of Pennsylvania), Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), and Dr. Ashley J Earle (York College of Pennsylvania)
5. Project-based learning via creation and testing of a silicone venous valve model [view paper]
   Matthew S Ballard (Utah Valley University), Taten McConahay (Utah Valley University), Brett Swain (Utah Valley University), and Sarah Dayley (Utah Valley University)

Session Description

This session reviews research and developments in engineering education. Topics include intervention research in statics courses, simulated design exercises, the use of animated visual aids, reflections on cross-disciplinary robotics projects, and ongoing evaluation of junior-level mechanical vibrations courses.

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. Joshua Gargac and Dr. Aldo A. Ferri

Papers Presented

1. Development of Online Exams with Minimum Proctoring Requirement [view paper]
   Dr. Shafique Khan (West Virginia University Institute of Technology)
2. Exploring Intervention Research in Statics Courses: A Systematic Review of ASEE Publications from 2013 to 2023 [view paper]
   Mr. Ibrahim Nihad Awartani (University of Cincinnati), Iman Shayegani (University of Cincinnati), David Allen Evenhouse (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati)
3. Indicators of Change in Mechanical Engineering Instructors’ Teaching Practices Across Five Years [view paper]
   Hayden J Wulf (University of Nebraska, Lincoln), Dr. Grace Panther (University of Nebraska, Lincoln), and Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux (University of Nebraska, Lincoln)
4. Mathematics and Physics Concepts Behind Our Robot [view paper]
   Isabel Xu (Louis D. Brandeis High School)
5. The Use of Animated Visual Aids in the Education of Undergraduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mr. Mohaned Samer Ahmed (Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar), Osama Desouky (Texas A&M University at Qatar), and Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad (Texas A&M University at Qatar)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald

Session Description

This session highlights initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering education, exploring their impact and implications. The first presentation delves into the effects of presidential and chancellor turnover in the United States on broadening participation in STEM fields and enhancing research capacity. Following this, attendees will learn about hands-on science and engineering adventures designed to ignite passion and interest in engineering among diverse future innovators. The session also features a study on strengthening disaster resilience through diaspora e ... (continued)

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. Trina L. Fletcher and Bianca Estella Salazar

Papers Presented

1. President and Chancellor Turnover in the United States: Impact and Implications for STEM Broadening Participation and Research Capacity Building [view paper]
   Dr. Trina L. Fletcher (Florida International University), Madiha Qasim (North Carolina State University), Destiny M Washington (Florida International University), Destiny M Washington (Florida International University), and Lesia Crumpton-Young (Texas Southern University)
2. Sparking Engineering Passion: Hands-on Science and Engineering Adventures for Diverse Future Innovators [view paper]
   Bianca Estella Salazar (University of California, Merced), Melissa Almeida (University of California, Merced), Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D. (University of California, Merced), and Maribel Viveros (University of California, Merced)
3. Strengthening Disaster Resilience Through Diaspora Engagement: A Study on Integrating Diaspora Communities into Engineering Education [view paper]
   Ms. ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. (Florida International University), Claudia Calle Müller (Florida International University), Miss Rubaya Rahat (Florida International University), and Mr. Mohamed ElZomor P.E. (Florida International University)

Session Description

This session explores various strategies aimed at supporting diversity and inclusivity in engineering education. The presentations delve into the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in engineering, including primary caregivers, low-income students, and minoritized individuals. Attendees will gain insights from a systematic literature review on supporting undergraduate engineering students who are primary caregivers, as well as an evaluation of community-building initiatives to bolster the success of low-income engineering students. Additionally, the session examines the impact of engineer ... (continued)

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. Anne Emerson Leak and Dr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming

Papers Presented

1. Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Students Who Are Primary Caregivers to Children: A Systematic Literature Review [view paper]
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (CSEdResearch.org)
2. Supporting the Success of Low-Income Engineering Students through Community-Building (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Dr. Anne E. Leak (University of California, Santa Barbara)
3. The Impact of Engineering Summer Camp Counseling on Students' Community Cultural Wealth and Engineering Identities [view paper]
   Dr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Christine Julien (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Ms. Kiersten Elyse Fernandez (University of Texas at Austin)
4. The Impact of the New DEI Landscape on Minoritized Engineering Students’ Recruitment and Retention [view paper]
   Jordan Williamson (CSEdResearch), Dr. Julie M. Smith (CSEdResearch.org), and Dr. Monica McGill (Institute for Advanced Engineering)

Moderated by

1. Caroline Cresap and Ashtyne Klair Monceaux

Papers Presented

1. “Tricks of the Trade”: Sharing the Experiences of Queer and Trans Graduate Students [view paper]
   Laurel Lynn ONeill (Penn State University), Luis Delgado Jr. (Penn State), Dr. Stephanie Cutler (Penn State University), and Dr. Sarah E Zappe (Penn State University)
2. Work in Progress: Investigation of Student-Faculty Micro-Interactions on Students’ Sense of Belonging through Organized Student-Faculty Lunches [view paper]
   Tiffany Chan (University of California, Davis), Tate L Chatfield (University of California, Davis), and Dr. Xianglong Wang (University of California, Davis)
3. An Autoethnography of the Student Experience Solving an Open-Ended Statics Problem [view paper]
   Katelyn Churakos (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Jayden Mitchell (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. Jessica Swenson (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
4. Work-In-Progress: How an Engineering Education Research Team’s Culture Impacts the Undergraduate Research Experience [view paper]
   Lorna Treffert (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Courtney June Faber (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Ms. Isabel Anne Boyd (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
5. Exploring the Relationship between Transfer Students’ Social Networks and their Experience of Transfer Shock [view paper]
   Noor Aulakh (Rowan University), JoyLynn Torelli (Rowan University), Alexandria Ordoveza (Rowan University), Darby Rose Riley (Rowan University), and Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk (Rowan University)

Session Description

This meeting is for all division members or those interested in advancing Technological Literacy and the Philosophy of Engineering.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Soheil Fatehiboroujeni

Session Description

The papers in this session address careers, professional identities, and the growth of women in engineering disciplines.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Yanjun Yan

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Career-path Streaming through an Intersectional Lens: Race, Gender, and Engineering in the Canadian Context [view paper]
   Dr. Andrea Chan (University of Toronto), Dr. Cindy Rottmann (University of Toronto), Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng. (University of Toronto), Ms. Dimpho Radebe (University of Toronto), and Ms. Emily Macdonald-Roach (University of Toronto)
2. Are Hardhats Required for Engineering Identity Construction? Gendered and Racialized Patterns in Canadian Engineering Graduates’ Professional Identities [view paper]
   Ms. Emily Macdonald-Roach (University of Toronto), Dr. Cindy Rottmann (University of Toronto), Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng. (University of Toronto), Dr. Andrea Chan (University of Toronto), Ms. Dimpho Radebe (University of Toronto), Ms. Saskia van Beers (University of Toronto), and Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon (University of Toronto)
3. Illuminating Growth Among Women in Engineering: A Retrospective on ASEE Data [view paper]
   Ms. Kristin L Schaefer P.E. (University of Houston) and Dr. Jerrod A Henderson (University of Houston)
4. The Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering Program: Impact on Personal Development, Leadership Advancement, and Networking [view paper]
   Rebeca Petean (Society of Women Engineers), Dr. Roberta Rincon (Society of Women Engineers), and Rachel Porcelli (Society of Women Engineers)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Leanne Petry

Papers Presented

1. Leadership Capabilities Exploration and Development via an Experiential Leadership Course: A Work in Progress [view paper]
   Dr. Kim Graves Wolfinbarger (University of Oklahoma) and Dr. Javeed Kittur (University of Oklahoma)
2. Assessing Student Engagement, Success, Leadership and Teamwork Skills with Respect to Team Role Selection and Execution [view paper]
   Dr. Edward Latorre (University of Florida)
3. Assessing the Effectiveness of 'Research Design' as a Pedagogical Tool for Promoting the skill of 'Decision-making' Towards Developing Leadership in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Brainerd Prince (Plaksha University), Dr. Sumita Ambasta (Affiliation unknown), and Mr. Vinayak Krishan Joshi (Plaksha University)
4. Assessing Leadership Development through a Leadership Practice Project: A Work in Progress [view paper]
   Dr. Kim Graves Wolfinbarger (University of Oklahoma) and Dr. Javeed Kittur (University of Oklahoma)
5. Applying Aspects of Professional Settings to Student Teaming in an Engineering and Design Course [view paper]
   Robert Benjamin Simon (Georgia Institute of Technology), James Field (Affiliation unknown), and Lauren Stewart (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Session Description

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 8

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kathryn Dimiduk and Dr. Michelle Soledad

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the Role of Emotions in Foundational Electrical Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Ing. Fabiola G Rosales Sanchez (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. Nicole P. Pitterson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)
2. Faculty Perspectives on Undergraduate Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Assistance: A Work-in-Progress [view paper]
   Michaela Harper (Utah State University) and Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University)
3. The Idea Acceptance Model [view paper]
   Mr. Jacob Michael Elmasry (The University of Sydney)
4. WIP: A Knowledge Graph to Share and Discover High-Impact Practices and Support Decision-Making [view paper]
   Dr. Natalia Villanueva Rosales (The University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Ann C. Gates (The University of Texas at El Paso), Lani Nicole Godenzi (The University of Texas at El Paso), Francisco Osuna (The University of Texas at El Paso), Angel U. Ortega (The University of Texas at El Paso), and Veronica A. Carrillo (The University of Texas at El Paso)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Stephen Secules

Papers Presented

1. An Experience Report on Reducing Barriers by Removing Prerequisites for a CS 1 Introductory Programming Course [view paper]
   Dr. Udayan Das (Saint Mary's College of California) and Christopher Isaac Fulton (Affiliation unknown)
2. Anti-racism, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Database Curriculum Through Group Research Projects on Historical, Social and Ethical Database Related Topics [view paper]
   Dr. Ioulia Rytikova (George Mason University) and Dr. Mihai Boicu (George Mason University)
3. Asset-Based Approaches to Transformative Learning: Community and Culture in an Undergraduate Engineering Research Program at a Hispanic Serving Institution [view paper]
   Dr. Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre (New Mexico State University), Patricia Nicole Delgado (New Mexico State University), and Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo (New Mexico State University)
4. Audio Narratives as a Way of Voicing Marginalized Student Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University), Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University), Maimuna Begum Kali (Florida International University), Gabriel Van Dyke (Utah State University), and Vanessa Tran (Utah State University)
5. Borderlands First-Generation-in-Engineering Experiences-Learning with and about Students at the Nexus of Nation, Discipline, and Higher Education [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Hug (Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting), Raena Cota (New Mexico State University), Ruth Constansa Torres Castillo (New Mexico State University), Enrico Pontelli (New Mexico State University), and Adan Maximiliano Delval (New Mexico State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa, Dr. Robin Fowler, and Trevion S Henderson

Session Description

Ticketed event: Notebooks - $10.00
Grey ASEE Notebooks

Session Description

Join Dr. Christina Alston, the newly elected Chair of the CDEI, for an interactive and insightful session. At this conversation, Dr. Alston will share her vision for CDEI for the 2024-2025 term, discuss how this vision was developed, and explore ideas for fostering collaboration among different divisions.

This is not just a presentation—it's a chance for you to share your experiences, insights, and suggestions on how you have or would like to engage with CDEI. Dr. Alston is eager to hear from members of the community and believes that our collective efforts will drive meaningful and action-based organization.

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

Speaker

1. Dr. Christina Anlynette Alston

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Christina Alston is a distinguished science educator and will be American Society for Engineering Education’s 2024-2025 Commission of DEI Chair. With almost two decades of experience in advancing STEM education and fostering diversity Alston is currently the director of the Colorado Diversity Initiative and faculty affiliate in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder where Dr. Alston oversees initiatives aimed at cultivating belongingness among historically minoritized and marginalized STEM graduate students. She possesses PhD & MS in Education, with a focus on Scie ... (continued)

Session Description

Safe Zone Workshops are interactive, research-informed workshops for students, faculty, and the professional community, during which participants will build the knowledge and skills needed to create a more inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals in engineering. The workshops have been developed by a community of science and engineering professionals and students, specifically for a STEM audience. Faculty, students, administrators, staff, and other professionals are encouraged to participate in these workshops. The Safe Zone Level 3 Trans Allyship workshop explores transgender ... (continued)

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

Speaker

1. Dr. Stephanie Farrell

   Rowan University

   TBD

Session Description

Want to make learning an active, engaging, and meaningful experience for students? In this workshop, you can help shape the future of learning tools by providing feedback on what YOU want to see.

What to Expect:
• Future-Focused Brainstorming: Help us envision the ideal educational product. What features would revolutionize your classroom? Weigh in on multimedia elements, interactives, and updates you want to help keep students engaged and actively learning.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work with fellow educators to identify solutions and develop strategies for impactful learning experiences ... (continued)

Session Description

This session provides an overview of the program-assessment process, highlighting a few key elements of a successful and sustainable planning process. Learn components of, and how to organize, your assessment process to ensure efficient assessment and impactful results. Next, ask a question, listen, and learn alongside colleagues in an open discussion on best practices in program assessment.

Speakers:
James Warnock, Professor and Founding Chair, School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Georgia, and Adjunct Director of Professional Offerings, ABET
Robyn Hall, Director, Professional Programs, ABET