Session Description

"Did you know…
- 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ students fear for their physical safety on college campuses? 1 in 3 LGBTQIA+ students are made to feel uncomfortable in our classrooms?
- LGBTQIA+ engineering students are more likely than women, underrepresented minorities, and non-LGBTQIA+ peers to report a chilly climate?
- STEM departments are lagging way behind other disciplines in the adoption of LGBTQIA+-inclusive practices?

You can help change this! Safe Zone Workshops are interactive, research-informed workshops for students, faculty, and the professional community, during which participants ... (continued)

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

Session Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with us. The session aims to answer the questions: What is DEI? Why should I care about it? What work do I need to do to become a more equitable educator? In this workshop, participants will identify ways in which we can expand our awareness through self-analysis. Participants will engage in learning activities that provide an introductory overview of DEI, including reflection on their identities, privileges, biases, spheres of influences, and beliefs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

Session Description

Join us to explore the transformative impact of Engineering for US All (e4usa)! Learn more about our AP Engineering initiative and how you can get involved.
In this session, we will delve into e4usa's journey over the past seven years as an NSF-funded project while highlighting the strong research foundation that underpins the 501(c)(3) e4usa nonprofit organization. We will present a subset of our team’s research findings spanning more than two decades and discuss how this research has shaped e4usa's trajectory. We will also present our new AP Engineering initiative in partnership with t ... (continued)

Session Description

This hands-on workshop equips engineering educators and administrators with practical strategies for developing and implementing industry-aligned microcredential programs. Participants will explore the pedagogical framework, assessment methods, and administrative considerations necessary for successful microcredential integration within existing engineering curricula.

Speakers:
Janelle Simmonds
Shannon O’Donnell

Session Description

As the demand for alternative learning pathways grows, learners and employers face an overwhelming array of credentials from which to choose. Many of our constituents communicated a need for ABET to provide quality assurance of credentials, increasing the confidence in those who are left to navigate this growing ecosystem of learning opportunities. Ensuring the quality of these credentials is critical.

In response, ABET has developed a, a quality assurance recognition service to evaluate and validate credential offerings across academia, industry, and professional organizations. Separate from t ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Waterloo Tsutsui

Papers Presented

1. Design of Access Platforms for Assembly Tooling on the Payload Attachment Fitting (PAF) for NASA’s Space Launch System [view paper]
   Leila Noelle Smalls (Prairie View A&M University), Ethan Bisgaard (NASA), Dr. Jianren Zhou (Prairie View A&M University), Minghui Xu (Clemson University), and Dr. Yuhao Xu (Clemson University)
2. Design and fabrication of Bioinspired UAS by Junior Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Adeel Khalid (Kennesaw State University)
3. Emulating NASA’s Structural Strength Test Procedures with the Centaur V-Upper Stage of the ULA Vulcan Rocket: Findings from a Student Internship at NASA Marshall [view paper]
   Taylor St. Fleur (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Jianren Zhou (Prairie View A&M University), Mr. Minghui Xu (Clemson University), and Dr. Yuhao Xu (Clemson University)
4. High Altitude Robotic Monkey [view paper]
   Mr. Huy Trung Huong (University of Bridgeport), Miss Sushma Gudi (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Vamsi Sripada (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Juan David Urrea Vargas (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi (University of Bridgeport), Miss Karissa Bird (University of Bridgeport), and Dr. Jani Macari Pallis (University of Bridgeport)
5. A review on Deflector Cones Geometrical Characteristics for Lunar Landing Pads [view paper]
   Lukas Goodworth (Westmont College Engineering Department) and Dr. Douglas Fontes (Westmont College)

Session Description

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Business Meeting

Session Description

Many engineering disciplines such as Biological Systems Engineering, Food and Bioprocess
Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering
include a specific focus on design and / or technological interventions on living systems at
various scales ranging from the organism to ecosystems. In these disciplines, ethical standards
need to be coherent not only with the ethics of engineering but also those of biology, medicine
and/or physical sciences.
This panel aims to gather perspective from experts and foster discussions to gain a better
understanding o ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Cameron Kim

   Duke University

   Cameron Kim is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, Associate Faculty in the Duke Science & Society Initiative, and a member of the Duke Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Stanford University, where his research centered on engineering protein and RNA-based control systems for mammalian synthetic biology. Dr. Kim's current work bridges biotechnology education with ethical responsibility, focusing on equipping future engineers with the tools to ... (continued)

2. Mr. John W. Brocato

   University of Georgia

   John Brocato is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering (CMBE) at the University of Georgia where he works with students and faculty on building a culture of excellence in engineering communication both within CMBE and the college as a whole. Prior to this role, he was the coordinator of and an instructor in the Shackouls Technical Communication Program in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University where he helped establish one of the earliest embedded engineering-communication programs in the United States. An ASEE Fel ... (continued)

3. Justin Vento

   Villanova University

   Justin Vento obtained his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College. After two years in the petroleum industry, he went back to obtain his Ph.D. from NC State University in chemical and biological engineering. His research was focused on genetic tool development in non-model bacteria using synthetic biology tools including CRISPR-based genome editing. After graduate school, he worked as a scientist at Ginkgo Bioworks in Boston, MA, working to engineer yeast to produce important chemicals and ingredients. He started working at Villanova University in Fall 2023 as a Visiti ... (continued)

Session Description

This session examines the integration of AI, machine learning, and data-driven approaches in biomedical engineering education. Presentations will explore AI-enhanced instructional strategies, including AI/ML activities for physiology courses and generative AI’s role in instructional labs.

Moderated by

1. Travis Carrell, Uri Feldman, and Dr. Olga Imas

Papers Presented

1. Conducting an International Med-IoT Project under the Innovation-Based Learning Model [view paper]
   Mr. Victor Tsui (University of North Dakota), Mr. Kordell Mitchell Bernaldez Tan (University of North Dakota), and Dr. Enrique Alvarez Vazquez (University of North Dakota)
2. Creating a Predictive Model of Innovation Self-Efficacy Based on Cognitive Dissonance Levels in Innovation-Based Learning Programs [view paper]
   Mercedes Terry (University of North Dakota), Abigail Tubbs (University of North Dakota), Brandon Fugger (University of North Dakota), Blair Dupre (University of North Dakota), Dr. Enrique Alvarez Vazquez (University of North Dakota), and Ryan Striker P.E. (University of North Dakota)
3. Characterizing student adoption of generative AI in technical communication courses [view paper]
   Prof. Angela Lai (Tufts University) and Prof. Kavon Karrobi (Boston University)
4. Developing an AI/ML activity for a BME physiology course [view paper]
   Dr. Laura Christian (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ophelia Anais Winslett (Georgia Institute of Technology), Alpa Gautam (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Todd M. Fernandez (Georgia Institute of Technology)
5. Exploring the Efficacy of Generative AI and ChatGPT in BME Instructional Labs: A Case Study on GABA Receptors and Synaptic Potentials [view paper]
   Dr. Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan (Cornell University), Dr. Shivaun D Archer (Cornell University), and Prof. Jonathan T. Butcher (Cornell University)

Session Description

This meeting is open only to Chemical Engineering Division executive board members.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Janie Brennan and Dr. Taryn Melkus Bayles

Session Description

Presenters will share how they are building self-efficacy and shaping mindset.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Gary A Jordan and Prof. Jacob Henschen

Papers Presented

1. Civil Engineering and the Entrepreneurial Mindset – Cultivating Teaching Practices that Enhance Entrepreneurial Minded Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Matthew D. Lovell P.E. (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Chris Carroll P.E. (Trine University), Dr. Matthew K Swenty P.E. (Virginia Military Institute), Dr. Charles Riley P.E. (Oregon Institute of Technology), and Dr. David Weston Johnstone P.E. (Ohio Northern University)
2. Enhancing self-efficacy among civil engineering undergraduates using hand-on pedagogy [view paper]
   Mr. Michael Oluwafemi Ige (Morgan State University), Samuel Sola Akosile (Morgan State University), Tolulope Abiri (Morgan State University), Grace Yemisi Balogun (Morgan State University), Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun (Morgan State University), and Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University)
3. The Real Problem of Problem Abstraction: Examining Performance and Self-Efficacy in a Civil Engineering Classroom [view paper]
   Evan Taylor (Clemson University), Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University), Dr. Nigel Berkeley Kaye (Clemson University), and Makayla Headley (Clemson University)
4. Visualizing and Modeling a Growth Mindset in an STEM design course [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran (University of Florida), Idalis Villanueva Alarcón (University of Florida), and Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome (University of Florida)
5. WIP - Outreach and Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) in STEM [view paper]
   Prof. Ghina Absi (Vanderbilt University)

Session Description

Presenters will share how they are using artificial intelligence to enhance their courses and programs.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Timothy Aaron Wood P.E. and Stephanie Laughton

Papers Presented

1. AI as a Catalyst for Transforming Higher Education: Enhancing Teaching Strategies and Student Outcomes [view paper]
   Siddaiah Yarra (University of California Merced) and Prof. Abbas Ghassemi (University of California, Merced)
2. Impact of Structured AI Implementation on Student Confidence and Instructor Interactions in an Undergraduate Geotechnical Engineering Course [view paper]
   Lt. Col. Vincent Italo Bongioanni (United States Air Force Academy), Lt. Col. Jason D Christopher (USAF Academy), and Brianna D Hitt (United States Air Force Academy)
3. Incorporating AI into a Structural Engineering Computer Lab [view paper]
   Dr. Allen C Estes (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) and Dr. Peter Laursen (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
4. Leveraging AI-Generated Supplemental Videos to Enhance Undergraduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Christina Cercone (Manhattan University), Konstantine Aristomenis Mendrinos (Manhattan College), Matthew Volovski (Manhattan College), Dr. JUNESEOK LEE (Manhattan University), Medya Fathi (Manhattan University), Dr. Mehdi Omidvar (Manhattan University), and Shahriar Quayyum (Manhattan College)
5. Professional Preparation of Students for the Integration of AI into the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Philip J. Parker P.E. (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), Dr. Frederick Paige (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Mr. Mike Sewell (Gresham Smith), and Hongrui Yu (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

AI and Innovative Teaching Approaches : AI for Feedback and Assessment

Moderated by

1. Mr. Bobby F Hodgkinson and MALEK EL KOUZI

Papers Presented

1. Analyzing Feedback of an AI tool for formative feedback of Technical Writing abilities [view paper]
   Dr. Sean P Brophy (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Mrs. Fadhla Binti Junus (Purdue Engineering Education)
2. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Generative AI for Automated Quiz Creation: A Case Study [view paper]
   Ms. Venkata Alekhya Kusam (University of Michigan - Dearborn), Zheng Song (University of Michigan - Dearborn), Khalid Kattan (University of Michigan - Dearborn), and Dr. Bruce R Maxim (University of Michigan - Dearborn)
3. Generative AI as a Tool for Effective Problem Generation in Engineering [view paper]
   Runu Proma Das (University of Georgia), Ms. Tathyana Moratti (University of Georgia), Shari Gasper (University of Georgia), and Dr. Beshoy Morkos (University of Georgia)
4. Using Generative AI Prompts for Summative and Formative Feedback on Engineering Writing Assignments [view paper]
   Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Abigail Clark (Ohio Northern University), Dr. J. Blake Hylton (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Bryan Alan Lutz (Ohio Northern University), and Gabriel Mott (Ohio Northern University)

Session Description

Computing Courses and Pedagogy: Introductory Programming Approaches

Moderated by

1. David Sotelo

Papers Presented

1. A Complete Redesign of CS1 for Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mr. Yuxuan Chen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mr. Chenyan Zhao (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mr. Kangyu Feng (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Mattox Alan Beckman (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Prof. Mariana Silva (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
2. Reducing the DFW Rate for Engineering Majors in Introductory Computer Science Through Contextualized Learning and Peer-Supported Engagement [view paper]
   Muhammad Naveed Aman (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Moomal Bukhari (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Eric Clarence Einspahr (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Jena Shafai Asgarpoor (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Bhuvaneswari Gopal (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
3. Survey of C/C++ IDEs for a First Year Programming Course [view paper]
   Mr. Thomas Rossi (University of New Haven) and Prof. Alice E. Fischer (University of New Haven)
4. Teaching Python to Secondary Students: A Backward Design Process [view paper]
   Dr. Wesley A Brashear (Texas A&M University), Dr. Sandra B Nite (Texas A&M University), Richard Lawrence (Texas A&M University), and Dhruva Chakravorty (Texas A&M University)

Session Description

EdTech & Learning Environments: Frameworks for AI in Education

Moderated by

1. Dr. Abdussalam Alawini and Dr. Carlotta A Berry

Papers Presented

1. A Framework for Hybrid Human-AI Learning: Insights from Liberal Education Courses in Lebanon [view paper]
   Dr. Reine Azzi (Lebanese American University)
2. Challenges and Opportunities: A Systematic Review of AI Tools in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Marlee Jacobs (Utah State University), Daniel Kane (Utah State University), Rosemary Yahne (Utah State University), and Dr. Wade H Goodridge (Utah State University)
3. Leveraging AI-based Tools to Teach Literature Review for Engineering Students and Professionals: A Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Arezou Harraf (), Dr. Yuetong Lin (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide), and Dr. A. Mehran Shahhosseini (Indiana State University)
4. The Role of Predictive and Generative AI in Shaping Modern Education: Current Applications and Opportunities [view paper]
   Madison Melton (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Dr. Mohsen M Dorodchi (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Session Description

A potpourri of papers on various construction topics.

Moderated by

1. Medya Fathi and Nicholas Tymvios

Papers Presented

1. Career support services in construction-related programs in the US [view paper]
   Dr. Luciana Debs (Texas State University), Deniz Besiktepe (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Fernando Romero Galvao (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
2. Comparing East Carolina University's Green Building Program and LEED Certification: A Case Study with Implications for the Future of Sustainable Construction Education [view paper]
   Mr. shahrooz Ghorbani (East Carolina University) and Dr. tianjiao zhao (East Carolina University)
3. Data driven insights of Roof Work-Related Injuries: Analyzing the Impact of Time & Seasonal Effect [view paper]
   Rownoak Bin Rouf (Oklahoma State University), MD ABU NAEEM KHAN (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Rachel Mosier (Oklahoma State University), Dr. Heather N Yates (Oklahoma State University), and Dr. Nicholas Tymvios (Bucknell University)
4. Trends in Modular Construction Research: A Bibliometric Examination of Developed and Developing Regions [view paper]
   John Ogbeleakhu Aliu (University of Georgia), ISAAC DAMILARE DUNMOYE (University of Georgia), VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI (University of Georgia), and Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi (University of Georgia)
5. Work-Life-Fit in the Structural Engineering Industry [view paper]
   Dr. Rachel Mosier (Oklahoma State University) and Erin Conaway (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

CPOED Business Meeting

Session Description

This session explores diverse frameworks and pedagogical strategies for delivering experiential learning in engineering programs. Presenters will share research and case studies focused on structured interventions, micro-credentialing, project-based learning, and theoretical models such as Kolb’s Learning Theory and more. The session highlights practical insights into how these methods influence student engagement, learning outcomes, and skill development.

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

Moderated by

1. Jenny Strickland

Papers Presented

1. Exploring an experiential learning project:A case study through Kolb’s Learning Theory [view paper]
   YongChun Lin (Zhejiang University), Prof. Wei Zhang (Zhejiang University), and peiyun xu (Affiliation unknown)
2. A Survey of the Literature on Co-ops and Cooperative Education in the American Society of Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Sophia Vicente (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College), and Rebecca Holcombe (Affiliation unknown)
3. Transforming Undergraduate Education to Educate the Whole Engineer: Implementing 100% Experiential Learning at Wake Forest Engineering Through Grounding to Learning Theories, Motivation Theories, Strategic Change Management, and Character [view paper]
   Dr. Olga Pierrakos (Wake Forest University)
4. Teaching materials testing concepts and best practices using micro-credential framework [view paper]
   Mr. Justin C Willis (University of Maine, Advanced Structures and Composites Center.)
5. WIP: Building Buy-In for a Campus Wide Interdisciplinary Projects Class [view paper]
   Mr. Benjamin Edward Chaback (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Lisa D. McNair (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. David Gray (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Mark Vincent Huerta (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Atlas Vernier (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Mr. Ernesto Adolfo Cuesta Alvear (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Session Description

This session discusses innovative approaches delivering capstone design courses. Papers explore interdisciplinary frameworks, pedagogical considerations, and remote learning environments.

Moderated by

1. Tathyana Moratti

Papers Presented

1. Implementing an Interdisciplinary Senior Design Approach Within a Traditional Departmental Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Michelle H. Rosen (The Cooper Union), Dr. Melody Baglione (The Cooper Union), Benjamin John Davis (Affiliation unknown), Kamau Wright (The Cooper Union), Sam Keene (The Cooper Union), Dr. Carl Sable (The Cooper Union), Dr. Neveen Shlayan (The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ), Prof. Cosmas Tzavelis (The Cooper Union), and Dr. David Wootton (Affiliation unknown)
2. Multidisciplinary Major Design Capstone Projects [view paper]
   Dr. François Michaud (Universite de Sherbrooke), Audrey Boucher-Genesse (Universite de Sherbrooke), and Prof. Jean-Sébastien Plante (Université de Sherbrooke)
3. A New Approach to Capstone Design through Multidisciplinary Collaboration at Florida Polytechnic University [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander R. Murphy (Florida Polytechnic University), Dr. Elisabeth Kames (Florida Polytechnic University), Jim Dewey (Florida Polytechnic University), Dr. Karim Elish (Florida Polytechnic University), Dr. ONUR TOKER (Florida Polytechnic University), Dr. Denis Ulybyshev (Florida Polytechnic University), and Prof. Matt Robert Bohm (Florida Polytechnic University)
4. Recipes for capstone design courses: a review of key considerations in the capstone course landscape (Work in progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Franz Thomas Newland P.Eng. (University of Ottawa) and Dr. Hossam Sadek P.E. (York University)
5. Current State of Research in Fully Remote Engineering Capstone Pedagogy [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Oman (Oregon State University), Dr. Joseph Piacenza (Oregon State University), and Elliott Chimienti (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

This session explores forward-thinking approaches to engineering education that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Presenters highlight practices such as sustainability assessment, biologically inspired design, and entrepreneurial development.

Moderated by

1. Logan Izaiah Abraham

Papers Presented

1. Work in progress: Integrating sustainability assessment at the planning phase in capstone design projects [view paper]
   Dr. Ada Hurst (University of Waterloo), Prof. Christine Moresoli (University of Waterloo), Mr. Christopher Rennick (University of Waterloo), and Reem Roufail (University of Waterloo)
2. Enhancing the Quality of Biologically Inspired Solutions in a Classroom Design Task [view paper]
   Mikayla Dutkiewicz (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Bryan Watson (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), and Dr. Alexander R. Murphy (Florida Polytechnic University)
3. Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Hackathons: Lessons from Initial Implementation of EM in an Informal Learning Environment [view paper]
   Mr. Russell K. Marzette Jr. (The Ohio State University), Dr. Bhavana Kotla (The Ohio State University), and Ms. Cal King (The Ohio State University)
4. Integrating Design Futuring into Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Maryam Heidaripour (University of the Pacific)
5. Misinformation in Engineering Design: Plotting a Research and Teaching Agenda for Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University) and Dr. Greses Perez P.E. (Tufts University)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Connie Syharat and Dr. Bradley Joseph Sottile

Papers Presented

1. Faculty Perspectives on Implementing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) Across Engineering Disciplines [view paper]
   Dr. Kayt Frisch (George Fox University), Dr. Chris Sharp (George Fox University), and Dr. Jeffrey Walters (University of Washington)
2. A descriptive examination by race/ethnicity in how engineering faculty understand their efficacy and responsibility for engaging in equity-based initiatives for faculty of color [view paper]
   Dr. Linda DeAngelo (University of Pittsburgh), Christa E. Winkler (Mississippi State University), Blayne D. Stone (University of Pittsburgh), and Charlie Díaz (University of Pittsburgh)
3. Faculty Espoused versus Enacted Beliefs on Teamwork in Engineering Education: Results from a National Faculty Survey [view paper]
   Dr. Campbell James McColley (Cornell University) and Alexandra Werth (Cornell University)
4. Servingness in Engineering Higher Education: The Crucial Role of Latine/Hispanic Teaching Focused Faculty [view paper]
   Mr. Joseph Leon Henry (University of California, Irvine), Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell (University of California, Irvine), Eva Fuentes-Lopez (University of California, San Diego), Stanley M. Lo (University of California, San Diego), and Alegra Eroy-Reveles (University of California, Santa Cruz)
5. Natural Language Processing Models to Detect Affective Fluctuations of Engineering Faculty and Students Responding to a Hidden Curriculum Survey [view paper]
   Mr. Gadhaun Aslam (University of Florida), Yuxuan Wang (University of Florida), Idalis Villanueva Alarcón (University of Florida), and Dr. Edwin Marte (University of Florida)

Moderated by

1. Lakshmi Raju and Dr. Elizabeth Cady

Papers Presented

1. Do Centralized Testing Centers Influence Test Anxiety for Engineering Students? [view paper]
   Mr. Chinedu Alexander Emeka (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Matthew West (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Jim Sosnowski (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Geoffrey L Herman (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Craig Zilles (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Prof. Mariana Silva (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
2. Research Brief: Fundamental Engineering Course Instructors’ Beliefs on Test Question Design [view paper]
   Kai Jun Chew (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach) and Dr. Holly M Matusovich (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
3. Visualizing TDOP+ Classroom Observation Data using Dashboards [view paper]
   Ms. Allison Van Beek (University of Toronto) and Dr. Susan McCahan (University of Toronto)
4. The “Ticket Home”: A Scalable Survey System for Rapidly Identifying Barriers to Learning [view paper]
   Prof. David Coulter Jangraw (University of Vermont), Anneliese Marie Shoudt (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Courtney D Giles (University of Vermont)
5. An emerging assessment framework for problem-based learning environments based on Jonassen’s design theory of problem solving [view paper]
   Sama Ghoreyshi (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York) and Dr. Andrew Olewnik (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Dr. Emma Treadway and Samantha Splendido

Papers Presented

1. A secondary data analysis of qualitative data to create survey items to measure undergraduate student researcher identity [view paper]
   Dr. Courtney June Faber (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Danielle V. Lewis (), and Kayleigh Merz (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
2. Analyzing Self-Reported Sense of Belonging, Engineering Identity, Intent to Persist, and Stress Levels Among First-Generation and Non-Traditional Students in a First-Year Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Muhammad Asghar (University of Cincinnati), Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Jeff Kastner (University of Cincinnati), Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby (University of Cincinnati)
3. “Being able to hold your own”: Underrepresented engineering students’ perceptions of sense of belonging [view paper]
   Dr. Angela Thompson (University of Louisville), Dr. Jessica Buckley (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Thomas Tretter (University of Louisville), Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), and Gholam Abbas Sattar-Shamsabadi II (University of Louisville)
4. “What if I just do what I have a pull for?” Negotiating the Borderlands of Queer and Engineering Epistemologies [view paper]
   Dr. Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds (Boston College), Mx. Sage Maul (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Grayson Weston (Affiliation unknown), and Kendra Preval (Affiliation unknown)
5. "But something's off": Belonging Experiences with Peers for Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Undergraduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Katharine Sarah Getz (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Allison Godwin (Cornell University), Mr. Matthew Bahnson (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Danielle V. Lewis (University at Buffalo), and Dr. Linda DeAngelo (University of Pittsburgh)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

ECE Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

Moderated by

1. Dr. Farid Farahmand and Dr. Anu Aggarwal

Papers Presented

1. Applying Problem-solving Before Instruction to Improve Learning Comprehension in an Electrical Engineering Circuits Course [view paper]
   Dr. Ilana Ram (Technion Israel Institute of Technology), Dr. Yinnon STAV (The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center), Firas Ramadan (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University)
2. Troubleshooting Lab for Circuit Courses in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Federica Aveta (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Dr. Yugu Yang-Keathley (Affiliation unknown)
3. Practice-Based Learning Activities: Conceptual Understanding and Motivation in a Non-Major Electric Circuits Course [view paper]
   Mr. Christopher Lowell Romeo (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Ms. MONICA ITZEL PEREZ OLMEDO (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. Heidi Jiao (Grand Valley State University)
4. Student Performance Improvement in a Circuit Analysis Course when Interactive Web-Native Textbook Activities are Assigned for Points [view paper]
   Ms. Jenny Welter (Wiley), Yasaman Adibi (zyBooks), Dr. Ryan Barlow (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Dr. Adrian Rodriguez (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), and G. Austin Taylor (Auburn University)
5. Exploring the Impact of Hands-on Learning in Embedded Systems on Undergraduate Research Experiences [view paper]
   Dr. Gang Sun (Northern Kentucky University)

Session Description

ECE Instructional Tools and Online Resources

Moderated by

1. Prof. Robert P. Leland and Dr. Baha Jassemnejad

Papers Presented

1. Undergraduate Engineering Students Viewership Patterns of Online Lectures for a Microcomputers Course [view paper]
   Dr. Todd Freeborn (The University of Alabama)
2. Free online homework platform gives instructors control of their content [view paper]
   Dr. Jonathan West (Weber State University)
3. Using Tinkercad in introductory electrical and computer engineering courses [view paper]
   Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic (Portland State University), Dr. Jamie Lyn Kennedy (Astra Nova Schoool), and Dr. Melinda Holtzman (Portland State University)
4. Circuit Class for Mechanical Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Jiahui Song (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Dr. Douglas Eric Dow (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
5. Engaging Electrical and Computer Engineering Students in Humanitarian Engineering Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Pritpal Singh (Villanova University)

Session Description

Engineering and Public Policy yearly business meeting. Encouraging new and returning members to attend and meet the officers and become engaged

For those interested in: New Members

Session Description

The application of Artificial Intelligence in teaching and managing engineering economy courses. Proctoring with AI, solving problems with AI are some of the papers discussed in this technical session.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Robert A Baffour

Papers Presented

1. A Work in Progress: The Impact of AI-Driven Tools on Learning in Engineering Economy Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Hamed Samandari (University of Massachusetts Dartmouth)
2. Artificial Intelligence in an Online Engineering Economy Class [view paper]
   Dr. Dani Fadda (University of Texas at Dallas), Dr. Oziel Rios (University of Texas at Dallas), and Dr. P.l.stephan Thamban ()
3. Comparing Feedback from AI and Human Instructor in an Engineering Economics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Billy Gray (Tarleton State University) and Dr. Gloria Margarita Fragoso-Diaz ()
4. The Engineering Ethics Coach: Integrating AI Chatbots to Strengthen Ethical Decision-Making in Engineering Economy [view paper]
   Dr. Raymond L. Smith III (East Carolina University), Dr. Ricky T Castles (East Carolina University), and Emily Fuller Sondergard (Affiliation unknown)
5. The effect on student performance and course perception given an interactive module in online learning [view paper]
   Dr. Katie Leanne Basinger (University of Florida), Andrew Benjamin McGrath (University of Florida), and Henry Maxwell Gonzalez (University of Florida)

Session Description

Explores strategies for embedding data science concepts into academic programs, ensuring curricula align with emerging industry and research demands.

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. Keivan G. Stassun and Erik Brenner

Papers Presented

1. Data Science in Environmental Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Prof. Ashraf Badir (Florida Gulf Coast University) and Ahmed S. Elshall (Florida Gulf Coast University)
2. Enhancing Data Science Education for Critical Infrastructures with Project-Based Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Xiang Zhao (Alabama A&M University) and Dr. Mebougna Drabo (Alabama A&M University)
3. Expanding a State-wide Data Science Educational Ecosystem to Meet Workforce Development Needs [view paper]
   Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET (University of Arkansas), Dr. Carol S Gattis (University of Arkansas), Dr. Stephen R. Addison (University of Central Arkansas), Tara Jo Dryer (University of Arkansas), and Adam Musto (Arkansas Department of Education)
4. Integration of Data Science Modules Across Interdisciplinary Courses at Multiple Institutions: Analysis of Students’ and Faculty Perspectives [view paper]
   Mr. Md. Yunus Naseri (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Vinod K. Lohani (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Manoj K Jha P.E. (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Gautam Biswas (Vanderbilt University), Caitlin Snyder (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Steven X. Jiang (North Carolina A&T State University), and Caroline Benson Sear (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
5. Shaping Future Innovators: A Curriculum Comparison of Data Science Programs in Leading U.S. and Chinese Institutions [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Milonas (New York City College of Technology), Dr. Qiping Zhang (Long Island University), and Dr. Duo Li (Shenyang Institute of Technology)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Bernd Steffensen

Papers Presented

1. Science, Business, and Public good: Competing Priorities in Engineers’ Professional Organizations [Research Paper] [view paper]
   Dr. Cindy Rottmann (University of Toronto)
2. Virtuous Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E. (Oklahoma Baptist University)
3. Developing Stories from Traditional Culture into Case Studies for Teaching Virtue Ethics in Engineering [view paper]
   Prof. Jiamin Zhang (University of California, Riverside), Quoc Tuan Olivier Truong (University of California, Riverside), Neha Gutlapalli (University of California, Riverside), HSIN-LING HSIEH (Northern Michigan University), and Dena Plemmons (University of California, Riverside)
4. Do you need an ethical framework? Examining and negotiating ethical standards using students’ personal moral perspectives [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin Daniel Chambers (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Session Description

Collections and Collaborations

Moderated by

1. Willow F Dressel and Mr. Paul McMonigle

Papers Presented

1. Engineering Connection: Growing Sustainable Outreach for Graduate Students [view paper]
   Sara C. Kern (Pennsylvania State University), Ms. Denise Amanda Wetzel (Pennsylvania State University), and Elliott Rose (The Pennsylvania State University)
2. Bridging Information Literacy and Data Science: A Collaborative Approach to Project-Based Learning [view paper]
   Abimelec Mercado Rivera (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus) and Mr. Eric Prosser (Arizona State University)
3. Technical Standards as a Form of National Literature: Exploring Early 20th Century Canadian National Standards, 1919-1950 [view paper]
   Mr. Michael Joseph White (Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario)
4. Improving Discovery of Hidden Technical Report Collections [view paper]
   Ms. Linda R. Musser (Pennsylvania State University)