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. (Saint Louis 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), and Mr. Mike Sewell (Gresham Smith)

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 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), and Richard Lawrence (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 University A 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), 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 Urbana-Champaign), Jim Sosnowski (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Geoffrey L Herman (University of Illinois 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 (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), 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 (The College of New Jersey), 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. Christina Mayberry and Willow F Dressel

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)

Papers Presented

1. Integrating Full-Featured and Freely-Downloadable Circuit Simulation Software into Multiple EET Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Biswajit Ray (Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg)
2. Industry-Academic Partnerships in Capstone Projects for Engineering Technology Students [view paper]
   Dr. Khosro Shirvani (State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale) and raj shah (State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale)
3. Harnessing Generative AI for Educators: Case Study of Accurate Wildfire Location Mapping [view paper]
   Prof. Asif Ahmed (State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute), SATHVIKA KATIKANENI (State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute), and Ashish Gunda (State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute)
4. Lessons Learned from a Cybersecurity Summer Camp [view paper]
   Dr. Te-shun Chou (East Carolina University), Xi Lin (East Carolina University), Dr. Biwu Yang (East Carolina University), and Dr. Tijjani Mohammed (East Carolina University)
5. Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Civil Testing Materials Course: A Curriculum Intervention on Infrastructure and Social Justice [view paper]
   Dr. Asif Ahmed (State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute)

Session Description

ETD Executive Board Meeting

Moderated by

1. Dr. Scott Dunning P.E.

Session Description

This session showcases forward-thinking initiatives that embed entrepreneurial principles into engineering curricula. Presenters will discuss curriculum redesigns, instructional innovations, and hands-on learning experiences that cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset among engineering students. Attendees will gain practical insights into curriculum transformation strategies that prepare students to thrive in dynamic, real-world environments.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Andrea M Ragonese and Lynn Hall

Papers Presented

1. An Entrepreneurial Mindset-Based Early-Curriculum Exposure to Undergraduate Research [view paper]
   Dr. Blake Everett Johnson (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Irene Reizman (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Liping Liu (Lawrence Technological University), Dr. Mary Lauren Benton (Baylor University), John Peponis (Lawrence Technological University), Maysam Nezafati (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Jonathan Rylander (Baylor University), and Mitchel Daniel (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
2. Incorporating an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Online Introduction to Engineering Courses: A Study of Value Creation [view paper]
   Dr. Kristen Peña (Arizona State University), Dr. Medha Dalal (Arizona State University), Dr. Anoop Singh Grewal (Arizona State University), and Dr. Michael Machas (Affiliation unknown)
3. Introducing the Entrepreneurial Mindset into Classes at NC State University [view paper]
   Dr. Anna K. T. Howard (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Katherine Saul (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Nathalie Lavoine (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)
4. Mastery-Based Learning Inspires Persistence and Growth Through Failure [view paper]
   Dr. Joshua Gargac (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Shuvra Das (University of Detroit Mercy), Dr. Kurt M Degoede (Elizabethtown College), and Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College)
5. Using Narrative Inquiry to Assess Research Outcomes of Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurial REU Undergraduate Students [view paper]
   Ms. Alexandra Mary Jackson (Rowan University), Cayla Ritz (Rowan University), Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar (Rowan University), Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison (Rowan University), Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk (Rowan University), and Dr. Mary Staehle (Rowan University)

Session Description

This session presents a dynamic vision for the transformation of environmental engineering education, emphasizing technological integration, curricular adaptability, and the cultivation of student knowledge and mindset to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE P.E. and Dr. Xinyu Zhang

Papers Presented

1. The Global Context of Clean Energy Materials, an EOP aligned undergraduate engineering course [view paper]
   Dr. James Groves (University of Virginia)
2. Harnessing the Power of GenAI: A New Era for Data Science Education for Civil and Environmental Engineering [view paper]
   Matthew Yukio Takara (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Fethiye Ozis P.E. (Carnegie Mellon University), and Allison E. Connell Pensky (Carnegie Mellon University)
3. Process Mining for Curricular Insight: Evaluating Student Progression in Environmental Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Mr. Gonzalo Fagalde (Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Andres Bello), Dr. Elizabeth Ginette Garrido-Ramírez (Centro de Investigación para la Sustentabilidad, Facultad Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello), Dr. Sebastián Lira Zúñiga (Andres Bello University, Chile. Center for Sustainability Research.), and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)
4. A New “Age of Generative AI” Paradigm for the Development and Management of Curricula in Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dayna Mandalyn Cline (United States Military Academy), David Zgonc (United States Military Academy at West Point), William B Vass (United States Military Academy), Dr. Michael A. Butkus P.E. (United States Military Academy), Matthew Baideme (United States Military Academy), and Major Brett Ryan Krueger (United States Military Academy)

Session Description

Papers presented within this session are related to advancing student competency as it relates to laboratory-developed skills including improvements in technical writing.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Aldo A. Ferri

Papers Presented

1. Work In Progress: Adding Additional Methods to Identify Mistakes in an Undergraduate Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory Course [view paper]
   Dr. Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Megha Agrawal (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Joseph Tibbs (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Kaitlyn Tuvilleja (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
2. Systematic Review of Teaching Kits in Biomedical Engineering Education [view paper]
   Ms. Alison Priya Nandram (University of Ottawa) and Mr. Jason A. Foster P.Eng. (University of Ottawa)
3. Work-in-Progress - Enhancing Experimentation Skills in Engineering Students Through Reflective Memos: A Qualitative Study [view paper]
   Dr. Azadeh Bolhari (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E. (University of Colorado Boulder), and Maya Leizerovich (University of Colorado Boulder)
4. Effectiveness of Checklists in Developing Technical Writing Skills [view paper]
   Dr. Gautom Kumar Das (University of Maryland Baltimore County)
5. Faculty Professional Development in Engineering Lab Writing Pedagogies through a National Workshop [view paper]
   Dr. Dave Kim (Washington State University-Vancouver), Dr. Charles Riley P.E. (Oregon Institute of Technology), Dr. Sean St. Clair P.E. (Oregon Institute of Technology), and Dr. Olusola Adesope (Washington State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks and Dr. Abigail Clark

Papers Presented

1. WIP: What Does It Look Like: How Early College Engineering Students Describe What Engineers Do [view paper]
   Dr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. Benjamin Daniel Chambers (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
2. WIP - Monarch Accelerator Program to Engineering: A Reflection on the First Semester [view paper]
   Ms. Kristin Eden (Old Dominion University), Dr. Jeffrey W. Fergus P.E. (Old Dominion University), and Dr. Stacie I Ringleb (Old Dominion University)
3. WIP: A Peer-Taught Course to Lower Barriers to Undergraduate Research Experiences [view paper]
   Ms. Grace Hellen Ford (University of Virginia) and Dr. Brian P. Helmke (University of Virginia)
4. WIP: Assessing the Progression of Design Process Learning in First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Esther Tian (University of Virginia) and Jessica Taggart (University of Virginia)
5. WIP: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Instruments to Measure Connections and Creating Value in First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Bhavana Kotla (The Ohio State University), Tyler James Stump (The Ohio State University), Mr. Connor Jenkins (The Ohio State University), Abbey Darya Kashani Motlagh (The Ohio State University), Dr. Krista M Kecskemety (The Ohio State University), and Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez (The Ohio State University)
6. plus 3 more papers

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jon Sticklen and Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill

Papers Presented

1. WIP: Comparing persistence in engineering education between direct entry and transfer students using a comprehensive survey tool [view paper]
   Dr. Brian Dick (Vancouver Island University) and Michael Sjoerdsma (Simon Fraser University)
2. WIP: A Comprehensive Study on The Effect of Diversity Composition on Engineering Teams’ Dynamics [view paper]
   Prof. Amr Hassan (University of Pittsburgh), Mr. Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul (), and Dr. Irene B. Mena (University of Pittsburgh)
3. WIP: AI-Driven Personalized Learning for an Introductory Computing Course [view paper]
   Dr. Nina Kamath Telang (University of Texas at Austin), Sneha Ballabh (University of Texas at Austin), and Bishweshwor Rimal (University of Texas at Austin)
4. WIP: College-Wide First Year SeminarBuilding the Foundation for Career Success [view paper]
   Dr. Cheryl B. Schrader (Wright State University) and Dr. Craig Baudendistel (Wright State University)
5. WIP: Computation and Student Engagement in First-Year Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Jon Sticklen (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Leo C. Ureel II (Michigan Technological University), and Dr. James Bittner (Michigan Technological University)
6. plus 3 more papers

Papers Presented

1. Creating a Modularized Graduate Curriculum in Chemical Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. April Dukes (University of Pittsburgh), Prof. Susan K Fullerton Shirey (University of Pittsburgh), and Dr. Götz Veser (University of Pittsburgh)
2. Evaluating the Teaching Perspectives of Engineering and Non-Engineering Graduate Students in a Shared Training Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Jacqueline Rohde (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Dr. Emily Grace Weigel (Georgia Institute of Technology)
3. Integrating Service Learning and the Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Teaching and Leadership Course for Graduate Teaching Assistants [view paper]
   Ms. Hyena Cho (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Joshua E. Katz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Blake Everett Johnson (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Yuting W. Chen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Marcia Pool (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Mr. Saadeddine Shehab (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
4. A Collaborative Architectural/Structural Engineering Design Project: Perspectives from the Engineering Students in a Co-Taught Graduate Engineering Course [view paper]
   Miss Isha Galaz Abdullah (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. David K Pugalee (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. David C. Weggel (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and David Jacob Thaddeus (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
5. Graduate Student Perceptions of Teaching and Facilitation Skill Development Through a Graduate Facilitator Program [view paper]
   Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza (University of Michigan) and Charlie Michaels (Center for Socially Engaged Engineering & Design, University of Michigan)

Session Description

This session presents papers on a variety of topics pertaining to computing and information technology.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mohsen M Dorodchi and Sherrene Bogle

Papers Presented

1. Academic Performance and Satisfaction with AI-supported Problem-solving Activities in a Course on Management Information Systems in an Industrial Engineering Program. [view paper]
   Dr. Roberto Patricio Carú (Universidad Andres Bello) and Dr. Juan Felipe Calderón (Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile)
2. Active Learning and Specifications Grading for Undergraduate Algorithms and Data Structures courses [view paper]
   Dr. Mahima Agumbe Suresh (San Jose State University)
3. An examination of the applications of Systematic Reviews in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Prof. Nestor L. Osorio (Northern Illinois University) and Prof. Abul K. M. Azad (Northern Illinois University)
4. Unleashing Video Benefits: Student Perceptions in a Flipped Programming Course [view paper]
   Kwansun Cho (University of Florida), Umer Farooq (Texas A&M University), Minje Bang (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)