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Free ticketed event
Hosted by Immediate Past President Doug Tougaw

The Order of the Tattered Purple Badge – Past President's Dinner is an exclusive event organized by ASEE to honor its past presidents.

The dinner offers a unique opportunity for past leaders to reconnect, share experiences, and discuss the future direction of engineering education.

This ticketed event is exclusively for ASEE past presidents. Attendees will be responsible for their own meal expenses.

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The Sunrise Yoga Session is a refreshing and peaceful way to start the day for conference attendees. This early-morning event is designed to help participants relax, center themselves, and engage in light physical activity before diving into the day’s conference sessions and activities

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ASEE President-Elect will take the stage at the Tuesday plenary, offering remarks and recognizing the best Professional Interest Council (PIC); Zone; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion papers. Authors will provide short presentations on their papers.

2024 Best Overall PIC Paper Winner:
Title: Near-Peer Mentors' Discussions with a Student Avatar

Authors:
Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D.
Professor, Science and Engineering Education
Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences
Towson University

Haritha Malladi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of First-Year Engineering
Depar ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Christi L Patton Luks

Speaker

1. Dr. Jane Goodyer

   York University

   Dr. Jane Goodyer is the Dean of Lassonde School of Engineering at York University in Toronto, Canada, leading an inclusive community of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Before joining Lassonde in 2018, she held leadership roles at Massey University in New Zealand, where she launched the country’s first Degree Apprenticeship pilot. In 2023, she introduced Canada’s first fully work-integrated degree—the Digital Technologies program—offering a debt-free qualification while students are fully employed.
   A champion for accessible education, Jane founded Lassonde’s k2i academy, which collabora ... (continued)

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This topic focuses on the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including academic departments, universities, companies, governmental agencies, local communities, and K-12 schools. It explores what collaborations exist currently as well as the future, and how these collaborations will impact aerospace-related research and education, emphasizing the significance of collective efforts in advancing the field. This is especially important with the growing interdisciplinarity of aerospace and the need to expand and diversify the workforce.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tracy L Yother

Speakers

1. Libby Osgood P.Eng.

   University of Prince Edward Island

   Libby Osgood, PhD, PEng, is an aerospace engineer who worked as a Systems Engineer for 4 years on LDCM and GLAST spacecraft for NASA. She is now an associate professor in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) at the University of Prince Edward Island, teaching Dynamics and Design courses. She was recently named a 2024 3M National Teaching Fellow by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada.

2. Dr. Aaron W. Johnson

   University of Michigan

   Aaron W. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Engineering Department and a Core Faculty member of the Engineering Education Research Program at the University of Michigan. He believes in a strong connection between engineering education research and practice, and his research leverages his experience teaching engineering science courses to bridge the gap between theoretical, well-defined coursework and ill-defined, sociotechnical engineering practice.

3. Dr. Denise Thorsen

   University of Alaska Fairbanks

   Denise Thorsen received her B.S. (1985), M.S. (1991) and Ph.D. (1996) degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a Professor and Department Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Associate Dean. She is also the director of the Alaska Space Grant and Alaska NASA EPSCoR programs.

4. Jesse M. Waller

   New Mexico State University

   Jess received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1984, and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron in 1994 with intervening stints in contract and corporate R&D. After graduating from the University of Akron, he spent the next 27 years working at the NASA-Johnson White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in Las Cruces, New Mexico with a focus on testing and evaluation of aerospace componentry and materials. He also served as the HX5 Teammate Principal (2016 to 2022) on the WSTF TEST2 contract, and was a Project Leader on numerous Shuttle, ISS, a ... (continued)

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Biomedical-engineering educators take five minutes to demonstrate their most effective classroom activities, such as icebreakers, hands-on activities, team-building, classroom demonstrations, technology tips, or pedagogical strategies.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Amy Adkins, Dr. Sharon Miller, and Dr. Xianglong Wang

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This award is presented to a distinguished engineering educator to recognize and to encourage outstanding achievement. This award is given for lifetime achievement, recognizing a sustained career of contributions to pedagogical practice, scholarship, and mentoring that not only caused innovative and substantial changes, but also inspired other educators to new behaviors that benefit students in Chemical Engineering.

Dr. Lisa Bullard has been designated as the recipient of the 2025 Donald R. Woods Lectureship Award for Lifetime Achievement in Chemical Engineering Pedagogy for her demonstrated excellence in mentoring, scholarship and pedagogical practice.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Margot A Vigeant and Dr. Ashlee N Ford Versypt

Speaker

1. Dr. Lisa G. Bullard P.E.

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Nurturing. Impactful. Insightful. A true legend. These are just a few of the words that describe Dr. Lisa Bullard, an inspirational mentor, teacher and scholar who has devoted her life to the well-being of her students and development of the chemical engineering education community. For Lisa’s demonstrated excellence in mentoring, scholarship and pedagogical practice, she has been designated as the recipient of the 2025 Donald R. Woods Lectureship Award for Lifetime Achievement in Chemical Engineering Pedagogy.

Session Description

Presenters will share strategies for successful re-design across curricular and course levels.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Brock E. Barry P.E. and Dr. Laura Doyle

Papers Presented

1. Course design to encourage spaced practice [view paper]
   Julie Anne Field Wildschut (Calvin University) and Dr. Gary A Jordan (United States Military Academy)
2. Effective Practices and Lessons Learned in Managing and Sustaining Curriculum and Cultural Change at CEEatGT [view paper]
   Dr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Donald Webster (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Ellen Zerbe (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Susan E Burns P.E. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Michael Hunter (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Julia Melkers (Arizona State University), Dr. Terry Blum (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Kevin Haas (Georgia Institute of Technology)
3. Case Study: Modified Mastery Learning Enables Instructors to Reduce Costs While Maintaining Learning Outcomes [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
4. Running Out of Classroom Space? Maybe It’s a Schedule Problem [view paper]
   Abigail Crocker (United States Military Academy) and Joseph Speight (United States Military Academy)
5. The Classical Model for Knowledge Persistence [view paper]
   Dr. Timothy A Wood (The Citadel), Stephanie Laughton (The Citadel), and Tess Doeffinger (The Citadel)

Session Description

Presenters will share how they use competitions and games to promote student learning and development.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Matthew D. Lovell P.E. and Dr. Andrea L Welker P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Development of a Dramatic Story Plot and Adventure Racing Activities within an Undergraduate Reinforced Concrete Design Course (Work In Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Anthony Battistini (Angelo State University)
2. Pilot Implementation of a Game-Based Learning Module for Levee Inspection and Development of Engineering Judgement [view paper]
   Victoria Bennett (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Casper Harteveld (Northeastern University), and Dr. Yevgeniya V. Zastavker (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering)
3. Work in Progress: Impact of Student Engineering Competition Teams on Engineering Identity [view paper]
   Dr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E. (Ohio Northern University)
4. Work-In-Progress: What Goes into an Engineering Decision: An Infrastructure Decision-Making Game for Exploratory Equity Learning - Phase 3 Video Game Version Development [view paper]
   Prof. Eun Jeong Cha (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Abigail Louise Beck (University of Houston), Eric Shaffer (University of Illinois), and Luc Paquette (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
5. One Path to Inspiration: Student Competitions in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin Z. Dymond (Northern Arizona University) and Dr. Matthew K Swenty P.E. (Virginia Military Institute)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh and Dr. Mike Borowczak

Session Description

This session highlights strategies to support student identity formation, persistence, and belonging in engineering. Papers address neurodiversity, self-efficacy, structured research experiences, and motivational drivers for engaging in experiential learning. Attendees will gain insight into how inclusive and intentional program design contributes to student retention and personal growth.

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

Papers Presented

1. Engineering Identity, Belonging, and Neurodiversity in a Co-Op Based Learning Program [view paper]
   Mr. Neeko Bochkarev (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Emilie A Siverling (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Ellen Patricia Thompson (Minnesota State University - Iron Range Engineering), Dr. Michelle Soledad (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Catherine McGough Spence (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
2. Exploring Engineering Students’ Learning Experiences After Participating in a Mastery- and Project-Based Learning Intervention [view paper]
   Dr. Sophia Vicente (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College), Dr. Kurt M Degoede (Elizabethtown College), and Rebecca Holcombe (Affiliation unknown)
3. Exploring Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Technical Learning in a Work-Integrated Learning Engineering Program [view paper]
   Prof. Annick Jade Dewald (Greenway College), Dr. Sophia Vicente (Elizabethtown College), Hannah Root (Affiliation unknown), Rebecca Holcombe (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College)
4. Analyzing student motivations in joining and persisting in Engineering Project Experiences [view paper]
   Dr. Adithya Jayakumar (The Ohio State University) and Yuvraj Singh (The Ohio State University)
5. [Work in Progress] Broadening Participation and Building Students’ Self-Efficacy Through Experiential Learning Undergraduate Research Experiences focused on STEM Research for Social Change [view paper]
   Dr. Kenya Crosson (University of Dayton), Elizabeth Generas (Wright State University), Dr. Leanne Petry (Central State University), Melissa Karlin (St. Mary's University), Margaret Pinnell (University of Dayton), and Camryn Lanise Justice (University of Dayton)

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This session highlights how engineering education can be shaped by a commitment to accessibility and empathic practice. The papers explore design strategies and pedagogical approaches that center the experiences of learners.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ginger Scarbrough

Papers Presented

1. Review of terminology used in course-based engineering design for disability research [view paper]
   Elisa Koolman (University of Texas at Austin), Mia E Hoffman (University of Washington), and Dr. Anastasia Schauer (University of Texas at Austin)
2. Who Is Important? Pre-College Students’ Identification and Consideration of Stakeholders in a Front-End Design Project [view paper]
   Krina Patel (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Kara Brooke Stark (University of Michigan), Dr. Corey T Schimpf (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Shanna R. Daly (University of Michigan), and Dr. Jutshi Agarwal (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
3. From essential to ridiculous: Exploring instructor perceptions of empathy-focused instruction [view paper]
   Jennifer Howcroft (University of Waterloo), Dr. Kate Mercer (University of Waterloo), and Ms. Stephanie Mutch (University of Waterloo)
4. “Nothing About Us, Without Us”: Co-Designing an Accessible Engineering Education Tool with the Blind and Low Vision (BLV) Community [view paper]
   Aya Mouallem (Stanford University), Trini Rogando (Stanford University), Mr. Sean Patrick Dougherty M.S. (LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired), Mirelys Mendez Pons (Stanford University), and Dr. Sheri D. Sheppard (Stanford University)
5. Are values elicited in engineering capstone design courses? [view paper]
   Zahra Saghafi (University of Guelph), Dr. Julie Vale (University of Guelph), Dr. Russell Kirkscey (Pennsylvania State University), and Jennifer Howcroft (University of Waterloo)

Session Description

We are a passionate and forward-thinking community of leaders and educators, dedicated to advancing the field of Human-Centered Engineering (HCE). Rooted in an interdisciplinary approach, we bring together expertise from human-centered design, engineering design, art and design, social sciences, and business principles.

Moderated by

1. Brock Craft

Papers Presented

1. Advancing Human-Centered Engineering (HCE): A Framework for Defining and Building the Emerging Discipline [view paper]
   Dr. Brock Craft (University of Washington), Dr. Alexander Pagano (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mr. Saadeddine Shehab (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Hadi Ali (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology), Prof. Georges Y. Ayoub (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Sebastian Dziallas (University of the Pacific), and Ms. Taylor Parks (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign)
2. Shared Learning Objectives in Human-Centered Design Engineering Across Project-Based Courses in a Mechanical Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology) and Mr. Aaron Lalley P.E. (Southeast Technical College)
3. WIP: Using a human-centered engineering design mapping tool to inform ABET accreditation for an existing engineering design program [view paper]
   Mrs. Taylor Parks (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Brock Craft (University of Washington), Mr. Alexander Pagano (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Mr. Saadeddine Shehab (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
4. Work in Progress: Developing a Bachelor of Science Program at the Intersection of Human-Centered Design, Engineering, and Entrepreneurship [view paper]
   Dr. Sebastian Dziallas (University of the Pacific), Dr. Shelly Gulati (University of the Pacific), Dr. Mehdi Khazaeli (University of the Pacific), Dr. Bidisha Burman (University of the Pacific), Dr. Maryam Heidaripour (University of the Pacific), and Dr. Leili Javadpour (University of the Pacific)
5. Three Parts to a Comprehensive Way to Describe a System [view paper]
   Dr. Rachana Ashok Gupta (North Carolina State University at Raleigh) and Jeremy Edmondson (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)

Moderated by

1. Shannon M Clancy and Erin Johnson

Papers Presented

1. Validating Scales to Measure Undergraduate Students’ Interest and Career Aspirations in Geoscience and Sedimentology [view paper]
   Syeda Fizza Ali (Texas A&M University), Dr. Anna Stepanova (Texas A&M University), Nancy Elizabeth Martinez (Texas A&M University), Sung Je Bang (Texas A&M University), Juan Carlos Laya (Texas A&M University), Dr. Carlos Andres Alvarez Zarikian (Texas A&M University), Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)
2. Data-Driven Analysis of Engineering Curricula: A Cross-Disciplinary Study of Complexity in Seven Programs and Its Impact on Student Pathways and Career Outcomes [view paper]
   Mohammed A. Alrizqi (Cornell University) and Dr. Allison Godwin (Cornell University)
3. Investigating Perceptions of Engineering in First- and Third-Year Students [view paper]
   Maryann R. Hebda (Baylor University), Morgan R Castillo (Baylor University), Mr. Joseph Anthony Donndelinger (Baylor University), Prof. Adam Weaver (Baylor University), Tracey Sulak (Baylor University), and Dr. Anne Marie Spence (Baylor University)
4. Who I am now and who I hope to be: Examining when Latinx students actualize their engineering identity and how that supports their persistence [view paper]
   Andrea Lidia (Lili) Castillo (Arizona State University) and Dr. Dina Verdin (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus)
5. Creating Inclusive Engineers through Humanitarian Engineering Projects: Investigating the Correlation Between Professional Responsibility and Inclusive Behaviors from a Survey [view paper]
   Dr. Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson (Lipscomb University) and René Marie Rosalie Marius (Affiliation unknown)
6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Hwangbo Bae and Ms. Sara C. Vick

Papers Presented

1. "It allowed me to see a whole different world": Student researchers’ perceptions of the value of interdisciplinary research teams [view paper]
   Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis (University at Buffalo ), Ms. Isabel Anne Boyd (Georgia Institute of Technology), Lorna Treffert (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. Courtney June Faber (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
2. Foundational Methods for Inclusive Engineering Research: Reflexive Design Choices to Foster Participation and Broaden Impact [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Volpe PhD, EIT, LEED-GA (University of Florida) and Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E. (University of Florida)
3. Utilizing Podcast Interviews as a Data Source in Engineering Education Research to Analyze Experiences of Women Engineers After a Career Break [view paper]
   Olivia Ryan (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Ms. Katherine Drinkwater (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Susan Sajadi (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
4. Social Network Analysis of Teams in Engineering and Computer Science Courses [view paper]
   Tracy Marie Wenzl (University of New Mexico), Dr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra (Universidad del Norte), Dr. Vanessa Svihla (University of New Mexico), Dr. Tito Busani (University of New Mexico), and George Matthew Fricke (University of New Mexico)
5. Exploring Threshold Concepts in Interdisciplinary Engineering Education: A Delphi Study in Cyber-Physical Systems [view paper]
   Yunmeng Han (University of Cincinnati), Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Siqing Wei (University of Cincinnati)
6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Kristin Bartlett

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Student Engagement and Project Outcomes in Capstone Design: Insights from a Grounded Theory Study [view paper]
   Elliott Clement (Oregon State University), Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E. (Oregon State University), and Dr. James L. Huff (University of Georgia)
2. Transforming a Project-based Course: Learning Outcomes Assessment and Evaluation for Becoming a Professional Engineer [view paper]
   Carolina López (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), Gabriel Astudillo (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), Dr. Isabel Hilliger (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile), and Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile)
3. Assessing and Characterizing Perspective-Taking Abilities in Undergraduate Students: A Case Study Approach [view paper]
   Laura Harriss (Affiliation unknown), Ian McGill (Affiliation unknown), Elizabeth Gray (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal (CILMAR Purdue University), and Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
4. Teamwork, Co-Regulation, and Socially Shared Regulation Skills within Engineering Education Studies: A GenAI-Assisted Scoping Review [view paper]
   Dr. Manish Malik SFHEA, MIET (Affiliation unknown) and Dr. Julie-Ann Sime FHEA, MBPsS (Lancaster University, UK)
5. Understanding the Development of Professional Skills in Extracurricular Engineering Project Teams [view paper]
   Emily Buten (University of Michigan), Jack Boomer Perry (University of Michigan), and Dr. Aaron W. Johnson (University of Michigan)

Session Description

ECE Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

Moderated by

1. Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad and Md Sakib Ullah Sourav

Papers Presented

1. Sharing Our Insights after Serving as Rotators at the National Science Foundation [view paper]
   Dr. Huihui H Wang (Northeastern University) and Prof. Jill K Nelson (George Mason University)
2. Connecting the Dots - Exploring the Benefits of Cross-Disciplinary Learning in First-Year Programming Courses [view paper]
   Prof. Salma Emara (University of Toronto), Dr. Fatemeh Jazinizadeh (University of Toronto), and Dr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng. (University of Toronto)
3. Effect of Sophomore Cornerstone Course on Senior Capstone [view paper]
   Dr. Melinda Holtzman (Portland State University), Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic (Portland State University), and Andrew Greenberg (Portland State University)
4. Investigating Instructors’ Experiences in a Neurodiversity-Focused AI Training Program [view paper]
   Prof. Andrew Begel (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. D. Matthew Boyer (Clemson University), Rick Kubina (The Pennsylvania State University), Somayeh Asadi (University of Virginia), Taniya Mishra (Affiliation unknown), Ren Butler (Carnegie Mellon University), and JiWoong Jang (Carnegie Mellon University)
5. Applying an Alternative Grading Methodology to an Advanced Engineering Mathematics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Neil Rogers (U.S. Air Force Academy) and Dr. Kaitlin Fair (United States Air Force Academy)

Session Description

Energy Conversion, Conservation, and Nuclear Engineering (ECCNE) Division papers

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Advocacy and Policy

Moderated by

1. Jude Okolie

Papers Presented

1. Intelligent Hybrid Power Plant for Marine Hydrogen Fuel Cell Integration [view paper]
   Mr. Jonathan Tyler Prince (United States Coast Guard Academy), Mr. John Rex Adong Gaviola (United States Coast Guard Academy), Sontino Allentuck (Affiliation unknown), Jeffrey Edward Hartung (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. (United States Coast Guard Academy), Mr. Daniel Burke PE (Affiliation unknown), and James Meyers (Affiliation unknown)
2. Tabletop Microgrid Demonstration [view paper]
   Dr. Reg Pecen (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Faruk Yildiz (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Michael Ulan Genialovich Dakeev (Sam Houston State University)
3. Vintage Motorcycle Electric Conversion [view paper]
   Mr. Barry Hinds (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Reg Pecen (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Iftekhar Ibne Basith (Sam Houston State University)
4. Project-Based Experiential Learning of Photovoltaic Systems [view paper]
   Dr. Lihong Heidi Jiao (Grand Valley State University)
5. Revision of a Semester Course Project in Thermodynamics: Description, Impacts, and Student Impressions [view paper]
   Dr. John R. Reisel P.E. (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)

Session Description

Highlights initiatives aimed at equipping educators and staff with skills in emerging technologies, pedagogies, and data-driven practices.

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. Handan Liu and Prof. Joaquin Carbonara

Papers Presented

1. Towards the Development of Collaborative Problem Solving Training for Data Science Students [view paper]
   Neel Manmohan Parekh (University of Florida), Kevin Scroggins (University of Florida), Dr. Yolanda Gil (University of Southern California), and Dr. Emmanuel J Dorley (University of Florida)
2. WIP: The Design of a Professional Development Program for Petroleum Engineering Educators Towards Integrating Data Analytics and Machine Learning into Petroleum Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Olatunde Olu Mosobalaje (Covenant University) and Dr. Moses Olayemi (The University of Oklahoma)
3. PEER HELPER (Peer Engagement for Effective Reflection, Holistic Engineering Learning, Planning, and Encouraging Reflection) Automated Discourse Analysis Framework [view paper]
   yilin zhang (University of Florida), Dr. Bruce F. Carroll (University of Florida), Jinnie Shin (University of Florida), and Dr. Kent J. Crippen (University of Florida)
4. The Hidden Costs of Complexity: Using Causal Inference and Double Machine Learning to Uncover Important Relationships in Higher Education Data Sets [view paper]
   Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Ahmad Slim (Affiliation unknown), Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona)

Moderated by

1. Daniene Marie Byrne

Papers Presented

1. First-Year Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering Students Ethical Understanding Performance During an Introduction to the Discipline Course [view paper]
   Dr. Todd Freeborn (The University of Alabama), Miriam E. Sweeney (The University of Alabama), and Claire Major (The University of Alabama)
2. Work in Progress: Conceptualizations of Ethics Among Doctoral Engineering Students [view paper]
   Simge Engelkiran (Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth)
3. By-Design: Ethical Safeguards and Behavioral Psychology Competencies, A Survey of Undergraduate Engineering Majors [view paper]
   Dr. Eman Hammad (Texas A&M University), Celeste Arden Riley (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Virginia Pederson (Affiliation unknown), and Pierre Atieh (Affiliation unknown)
4. Exploring engineering students’ understanding of their professional responsibility by using living library of case studies [view paper]
   Dr. Diana Adela Martin (University College London)

Session Description

Annual business meeting of ASEE’s campus representatives

Session Description

Understanding and Supporting Our Students

Moderated by

1. Lisa Ngo and Catherine Dinh

Papers Presented

1. How Engineering and STEM Librarians Support Disabled Students: Current Practices and Future Directions [view paper]
   Ms. Elizabeth C. Novosel (University of Colorado Boulder) and Savannah Paige Crowl (Affiliation unknown)
2. Enabling Successful Transitions to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities [view paper]
   Seth Vuletich (Colorado School of Mines), Brianna B Buljung (Colorado School of Mines), and Adeline Greene (Colorado School of Mines)
3. Work in Progress: Qualitative methods for studying women’s information experiences in engineering education [view paper]
   Ms. Laura Woods (University of Sheffield), Pamela McKinney (Affiliation unknown), and Sheila Webber (Affiliation unknown)
4. Information Seeking and Sensemaking in Engineering Education: A Framework for Capstone Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Patricia Verdines (The Ohio State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Brett Ellis P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Two Years’ Comparison from Industries of the Future Research Experience for Preservice Teacher Summer Program [view paper]
   Prof. Weihang Zhu (University of Houston - COE) and Dr. Tomika W. Greer (University of Houston - COE)
2. Applied STEM Summer Institute at East Tennessee State University: Recruitment, Engagement and Pathways to Student Success [view paper]
   Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E. (East Tennessee State University), Dr. Keith V. Johnson (East Tennessee State University), and Dr. Evelyn Roach (East Tennessee State University)
3. Collaborative Online Interactive Laboratory on Software Defined Radio Fundamentals [view paper]
   Dr. Otilia Popescu (Old Dominion University), Dimitrie C Popescu (Old Dominion University), and Emanuel PUSCHITA (Affiliation unknown)
4. Using Quanser Platform to Introduce Engineering Technology Students to Autonomous Vehicles [view paper]
   Dr. Otilia Popescu (Old Dominion University), Dr. Logan Beaver (Old Dominion University), Dr. Murat Kuzlu (Old Dominion University), and Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa (Old Dominion University)
5. Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing a Smart Manufacturing Engineering Technology Concentration for the Future Workforce [view paper]
   Dr. Ismail Fidan (Tennessee Technological University) and Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi (Tennessee Technological University)

Session Description

JET Board Meeting

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ismail Fidan

Session Description

This session highlights the power of experiential learning in nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets among engineering students. Presenters will share innovative projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and real-world challenges that immerse students in active problem-solving and creative thinking. Attendees will discover effective strategies for integrating hands-on experiences into engineering education to inspire innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial success.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi and Dr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Analysis of Mindset in Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences for Mechanical Engineering [view paper]
   Sydney Casperson (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Heather Dillon (University of Washington), Dr. Jeffrey Walters (University of Washington), Dr. Chris Sharp (George Fox University), and Dr. Kayt Frisch (George Fox University)
2. Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset by Bridging Design and Construction – Incorporating Three Cs in Civil Engineering Technology Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Amanda Y Bao P.E. (Rochester Institute of Technology) and Dr. Yewande S Abraham (Rochester Institute of Technology)
3. Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Construction Management through Experiential Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Dalya Ismael (Old Dominion University)
4. Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset in Chemical Engineering Students Through an Alumni Seminar Series and Alumni-Led Jigsaw Activities [view paper]
   Prof. Stephanie G Wettstein (Montana State University - Bozeman)
5. Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset via Hands-On Learning: A Case Study on Project-Based Learning in Advanced Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Anu R Osta (Rowan University) and Dr. Behrad Koohbor (Rowan University)

Session Description

The Trottier Institute of Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED) at McGill University has launched a Master’s program on sustainability in the areas of engineering and design. These important areas are part of the solutions for climate change and other sustainability challenges and are most effective when social, environmental, and economic ramifications are collectively assessed. The program was conceived as an innovative offering that delivers sustainability training and education in an interdisciplinary environment.

The panel will discuss the following key points:
1) The broad a ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah and Lt. Col. Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E.

Speakers

1. Prof. Subhasis Ghoshal

   McGill University

   Subhasis Ghoshal is the Director of McGill’s Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (TISED), and a Professor of Civil Engineering at McGill University. His teaching and research is in the area of environmental engineering and sustainability.
   As Director of TISED over the past 10 years he has helped TISED grow from its beginnings to a thriving institute with more than 60 faculty who are its members. He has implemented various programs for catalyzing sustainability research in the Faculty of Engineering, particularly through research workshops, visiting scholar programs, r ... (continued)

2. Dr. Jim A Nicell ing.

   McGill University

   Jim Nicell, PhD, PEng, FCAE, FCSSE, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University.
   Professor Nicell is a chemical engineer specializing in the field of environmental engineering who joined McGill’s Department of Civil Engineering in 1992. He is a registered professional engineer. His areas of research are mainly focused on the development of impact assessment methods for industrial and municipal pollutants, on their mitigation through prevention and waste treatment, and their replacement through the design of green chemicals that are renewably sourced. He has authored over 100 peer-review ... (continued)

3. Yaoyao "Fiona" Zhao

   Dr. Yaoyao Fiona Zhao is an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Zhao’s lab – the Additive Design and Manufacturing Laboratory (ADML) - is one of the leading research laboratories in additive manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing field. Her research advances the knowledge in design for additive manufacturing field with the exploration of new design methods, adaptation of machine learning and artificial intelligence to support decision-making in design and additive manufacturing pipeline as w ... (continued)

Papers Presented

1. Developing an interdisciplinary Master’s program in sustainability in engineering and design [view paper]
   Prof. Subhasis Ghoshal (McGill University), Dr. Jim A Nicell ing. (McGill University), and Yaoyao "Fiona" Zhao (Affiliation unknown)