2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Dr. Philip J. Parker P.E. University of Wisconsin - Platteville [biography]

   Philip Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is Program Coordinator for the Environmental Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He is co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Infrastructure" published in 2012 by Wiley. He has helped lead the

2. Dr. Frederick Paige http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3380-6444 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University [biography]

   Dr. Frederick (“Freddy”) Paige is the founder of the STILE (Society, Technology, Infrastructure, and Learning Environments) Research Group, Assistant Director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR), an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech in the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program, and a co-Founder of Virginia Tech Digging in the Crates (VTDITC). Starting as a student member of ASCE in 2010, Dr. Paige is now a full member of MOSAIC (Members of Society Advancing an Inclusive Culture). Dr. Paige’s main scholarship goal is to create the knowledge needed to develop an informed public that lives in a sustainable built environment. Previous work with a variety of utility companies, sustainability non-profits, and educational institutions has provided Dr. Paige with a versatile toolkit of knowledge and skills needed to address a diverse range of civil engineering issues. His main area of scholarship is high-efficiency homes and sustainable communities. Dr. Paige completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Clemson University, where he also received his M.S. and B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering. Some of Freddy’s favorite things to do are: traveling with his partner Hannah, playing basketball, creating music, or eating with family. Freddy encourages you to read, think critically, laugh, and make dope vibrations in the world.

3. Mr. Mike Sewell Gresham Smith [biography]

   Mike Sewell, P.E., LCI, serves as the Director of Innovation at Gresham Smith and holds a position on the firm’s Board of Directors. He is considered an expert on safety, focused on vulnerable road users. For over two decades, he has consistently leveraged emerging technologies to push boundaries, designing infrastructure that is both user-friendly and forward-thinking. His role in Gresham Smith’s Innovation program capitalizes on his talent for marrying traditional engineering and architecture concepts with cutting-edge technological advances. Mike leads the firm’s efforts to position Gresham Smith at the cutting edge of the digital transformation and technological advancements by evaluating the AEC industry’s future of practice. He also actively shares his knowledge on national platforms, including presenting to university leaders nationwide on the impact AI will have on the industry. Mike developed the first-of-its-kind patented MPATH platform that quantifies emotional response in different environments, which garnered the prestigious international Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas award and Architect Magazine’s R+D Award, underscoring his ability to harness technology for optimized usability and safety in transportation corridors. As a result of his demonstrated leadership, he accepted an invitation to serve on Fast Company's Impact Council focused on bringing innovative concepts into practice worldwide. Mike also serves on the League of American Bicyclists’ Board of Directors, which allowed him to testify before Congress on multimodal safety, connectivity and provide input on funding in advance of the latest transportation bill.

The full paper will be available to logged in and registered conference attendees once the conference starts on June 22, 2025, and to all visitors after the conference ends on June 25, 2025