Moderated by

1. Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci

Papers Presented

1. Bridging the Gap: Integrating Entrepreneurial Thinking and New Product Development into Manufacturing Education [view paper]
   Dr. Gimantha N Perera (University of Arizona), Hannah Budinoff (The University of Arizona), and DAVID MANFORD (The University of Arizona)
2. Integrating Sustainable Practices into Lean Engineering: Applying the Engineering for One Planet Framework in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Education [view paper]
   Dr. Dalya Ismael (Old Dominion University), Dr. Vukica M. Jovanovic (Old Dominion University), Dr. Murat Kuzlu (Old Dominion University), Charles Lowe (Old Dominion University), and Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University)
3. Analysis of User Experience in Digital Reality: A Comparative Study of VR and MR for Manufacturing Training [view paper]
   Ms. Israa Azzam (Purdue University at West Lafayette), Khalid Bello (University of Louisville), Dr. Farid Breidi (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), and Dr. Faisal Aqlan (University of Louisville)
4. Providing a Comprehensive Learning Experience in Applying Reverse Engineering Techniques and CAD for Redesign, Simulation, and Manufacturing of Diverse Drone Platforms [view paper]
   Dr. Akbar M. Eslami (ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIV), Dr. Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E. (Elizabeth City State University), and Dr. Kuldeep S Rawat (Elizabeth City State University)
5. Teaching 3D Scanning in an Effort to Teach Non-Industrial Use of Preservation of Art and Historical Artifacts [view paper]
   Dr. Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, CPEM (Robert Morris University), Kristopher Connelly (Robert Morris University), and Ryan Szekely (Robert Morris University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Nicholas Hawkins

Papers Presented

1. Leveraging Accelerometers for Teaching Numerical Differentiation and Integration [view paper]
   Dr. Vivek Singhal (University of Wisconsin - Stout) and Dr. Devin R. Berg (University of Wisconsin - Stout)
2. Bridging Theory and Practice: Active Learning and Real-World Applications in Mathematical Analysis Course [view paper]
   Dr. Djedjiga Belfadel (Fairfield University) and Danushka Bandara (Fairfield University)
3. Hands-on Precalculus for Engineering: A Work in Progress [view paper]
   Seth Greendale (Whatcom Community College), Prof. Eric Davishahl (Whatcom Community College), Mr. Pat Burnett (Whatcom Community College), and Prof. Tyler L Honeycutt (Whatcom Community College)
4. The Role of Mathematical Modeling in Integrating Disciplinary and Societal Knowledge: An Epistemic Network Analysis Study [view paper]
   Luis E Montero-Moguel (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Dr. Guadalupe Carmona (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia (University of Cincinnati)
5. MSM Framework: Augmented Reality Models of 3D Vectors [view paper]
   Michele McColgan (Siena College), George E Hassel (Siena College), Dr. Kamyar Pashayi (Siena College), Dr. Jason Morphew (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Junior Anthony Bennett (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

Moderated by

1. Prof. Adrian Rodriguez-Marek

Papers Presented

1. Creating Public Resources to Diversifying Content in Mechanical Engineering: Fostering Awareness and Ethical Considerations [view paper]
   Dr. Siu Ling Leung (Pennsylvania State University), Prof. Christopher John Greer (The Pennsylvania State University), Margaret L. Byron (Pennsylvania State University), Bladimir Alvarado Ramos (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Reuben H Kraft (Pennsylvania State University), Mrs. Angela Dawn Lesko (Affiliation unknown), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
2. Women in Mechanical Engineering: Representation Trends in Education and the Workforce [view paper]
   Sarah Barbrow (University of Michigan), Ms. Leena N Lalwani (University of Michigan), and Angela Violi (University of Michigan)
3. Women and URM Experiences in Makerspaces [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander John De Rosa (University of Delaware), Prof. Jenni Buckley (University of Delaware), and Dr. Amy Trauth (University of Delaware)
4. Course Material or External Factors?: Assessing Student Perceptions that Impede Learning in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Eleazar Marquez (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) and Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr. (NASA OSTEM)
5. Experiential Learning Activities: Building Grit and Driving Success Among Mechanical Engineering Graduates [view paper]
   Dr. Francisco J Montalvo (Purdue University), Beth Hess (Purdue University), Lexy Chiwete Arinze (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Alanna Nash (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rungun Nathan and Dr. Muhammad Ijaz

Papers Presented

1. Artistic Non-Inertial Tracer (ANT): an Educational Kit for a 3-Link Origami Slithering Robot [view paper]
   Daniel Adam Feshbach (University of Pennsylvania), Alex McNeill Chi (Germantown Friends School), Eric Huang (Peddie School ), Diedra Lynn Krieger (University of Pennsylvania), and Cynthia Sung (University of Pennsylvania)
2. Designing and Implementing a Soft Robotics Workshop for Fundamental Robotic Education [view paper]
   Shashwat Sharma (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Dr. Vikram Kapila (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), and Dr. Rui Li (New York University)
3. Transforming Engineering Education: Project-Based Learning and Technology Integration in a Senior-Level Mechanisms Course [view paper]
   Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa (Old Dominion University), Dr. Anurag Purwar (Stony Brook University), Dr. Orlando M Ayala (Old Dominion University), and Sebastian Bawab (Old Dominion University)
4. Infusing Internet of Things into Mechatronics to Train Mechanical Engineering Students for Smart Product Design [view paper]
   Prof. Hakan Gurocak (Washington State University-Vancouver), Dr. Xinghui Zhao (Washington State University), and Dr. Kristin Lesseig (Washington State University)
5. Multiple Representations of Learning in Vibrations and Controls: Design and Implementation of Learning Packages for Free and Controlled Pendulums [view paper]
   Mr. Robert "Rob" Montgomery III (Kennesaw State University), Madeline G Bishop (Kennesaw State University), Miss Sydney Jones (Kennesaw State University), Vanessa S Young (Kennesaw State University), Sagar Patel (Kennesaw State University), Erin Keeney (Kennesaw State University), Coskun Tekes (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Tris Utschig (Kennesaw State University), and Dr. Ayse Tekes (Kennesaw State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. James Lord

Papers Presented

1. Classroom Modality Comparison for Team-Taught Statics [view paper]
   Dr. Anna K. T. Howard (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Nicholas Garcia (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Dr. Gregory K Watkins P.E. (North Carolina State University)
2. Closing Equity Gaps in Statics for BIPOC Students with a Free-Body Diagrams App [view paper]
   Dr. Andrew R. Sloboda (Bucknell University), Prof. Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E. (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
3. WIP: Statics in Space - Developing a Dungeons and Dragons Inspired Statics Course [view paper]
   Leslie A Brown (Utah State University) and Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa (Utah State University - Engineering Education)
4. Work in Progress: Refining a Rigid Body Dynamics Concept Inventory with Expert Feedback and Preliminary Student Testing [view paper]
   Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida), Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana), Dr. Phillip Cornwell (U.S. Air Force Academy), and Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University)
5. Early Career Engineering Instructors’ Perceptions and Practices Regarding Equity While Adapting an Instructional System: A Dual Case Study [view paper]
   Anyerson Cuervo-Basurto (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Hong Tran (Purdue Engineering Education), Dr. Edward J. Berger (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), and Fredy Rodriguez (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

Moderated by

1. Yvette E. Pearson

Papers Presented

1. Fostering Psychological Safe Spaces For Researchers: Insights From a Multi-Institutional Research Collaboration (Research) [view paper]
   Winifred Opoku (The Ohio State University), Dr. Monica Cox (The Ohio State University), Ms. Dira Melissa Delpech (The Ohio State University), and Jameka Wiggins (The Ohio State University)
2. Engineering student mental health status across gender identities: Analysis of data from the Healthy Minds Study [view paper]
   Emma Vick (University of Kentucky), Dr. Sarah A Wilson (University of Kentucky), Dr. Joseph H Hammer (Affiliation unknown), Matthew Whitwer (University of Kentucky), and Adrian Nat Gentry (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE))
3. From Queer Engineers to You: Insights into the Undergraduate-to-Graduate Transition in Engineering (WIP) [view paper]
   Animesh Paul (University of Georgia), Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz (Purdue University/Cornell University), Crystal Alicia Nattoo (Stanford University), and Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
4. Neuroqueers in Engineering: Investigation of Engineering Education that serves those in Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ Communities [view paper]
   Meira Griffel (Oregon State University) and Dr. Sarah Oman (Oregon State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jacques C. Richard

Papers Presented

1. Reimagining Multi-institutional Outreach Program Evaluation through the Cultural Wealth of Students of Color [view paper]
   Dr. Jae Hoon Lim (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr (University of Tennessee Space Institute), Terry L. Miller (Alabama A&M University), Sohee Kim (University of South Alabama), and Dr. Zhengtao Deng (Alabama A&M University)
2. Experiences with using an LLM-based Chatbot for a Multicultural Engineering Program Orientation (Experience) [view paper]
   Haya Alshayji (Pennsylvania State University), Deja Workman (Pennsylvania State University), Swapnika Dulam (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Lauren A Griggs (The Pennsylvania State University), Dixon Zor (Pennsylvania State University), and Christopher L Dancy (The Pennsylvania State University, University Park)
3. The First AI+ Health & Humanoids Camp for Underrepresented Minority Middle School Girls in South Carolina (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Eva Theresa Singleton (The Citadel Military College ), Oguzhan Oruc (The Citadel), Dr. Deirdre D Ragan (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Nahid Vesali P.E. (The Citadel), and Dr. Andrew B. Williams (The Citadel)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Qin Liu and Paul Lu

Papers Presented

1. "Living" Engineering Laboratory: Enhancing Undergraduate Learning Through Place-Based Education and Lab-Scale Engineering Models [view paper]
   Dr. Kushal Adhikari (Juniata College)
2. Assessing the Impact of Makerspace Workshops on Breaking Academic Silos Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration [view paper]
   Mitra Varun Anand (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
3. Transforming the Applied Engineering Curriculum: Bridging Student Potential and Industry Demands [view paper]
   Dr. Ali Zilouchian (Keiser University) and Dr. Robin Y Cash (Ford Motor Company)
4. Swarm Test Arena for Resilient Systems: an experimental setup to study and test bio-inspired algorithms [view paper]
   Ms. Rasika Ravindra Kale (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University), Bryan Watson (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), James E Hand (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), and Matthew Scheinblum-Brewer (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach)
5. The Impact of Cybersecurity Research in Problem-Solving Through A Swarm Infiltration Exercise [view paper]
   Miss Noa Teed (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach) and Bryan Watson (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Larry D. Strawser and Dr. Federica Shantel Robinson-Bryant

Papers Presented

1. Bridging Cultures and Advancing Robotics: A Joint Program on Human-Robot Interaction Through Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Chen Feng (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Prof. John Raiti (University of Washington), and Kyle Toshiro Brown (University of Washington)
2. Integrating Robotics and Automation in STEM Education: Preparing the Future Workforce for Advanced Manufacturing [view paper]
   Dr. Md B. Sarder (Bowling Green State University), Mohammed Abouheaf (Bowling Green State University), Dr. MD ZAHABUL ISLAM (Bowling Green State University), and Mohammad Mayyas (Bowling Green State University)
3. Novel Testbench and Controller for Teaching Python and Robotics in Mechatronics Engineering Education (Complete Paper) [view paper]
   Dr. Mohamed Gharib (Texas A&M University), Joshua A Jalomo (Texas A&M University), and Gabriel Tijerina (Texas A&M University)
4. Reinforcing Learning Objectives through Hands-on Labs for University of Michigan’s ROB 204: Introduction to Human-Robot Systems [view paper]
   Leia Stirling (University of Michigan)
5. Designing a versatile robot framework for undergraduate robotics education [view paper]
   Jana Pavlasek (Polytechnique Montreal), Mr. Broderick Charles Riopelle (University of Michigan), Mr. Abhishek Narula (University of Michigan), Shaw Sun (University of Michigan), and Peter Gaskell (University of Michigan Robotics Department)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D.

Papers Presented

1. Understanding Students’ Confusion and Interest in an Introductory Physics Course Through Qualitative Analysis of Self-Reflections [view paper]
   Ms. Jiwon Kim (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Alfa Satya Putra (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Muhsin Menekse (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), Eesha tur razia babar (University of California, Irvine), Mr. Ahmed Ashraf Butt (University of Oklahoma), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)
2. Association between fundamental skills on physics pre-course assessment and post-course test performance [view paper]
   Cherish Bauer-Reich (University of Jamestown), Jakob DeLong (University of Jamestown), and Dr. Wesley Newton (University of Jamestown)
3. Flipped Classroom Approach in Teaching-Learning Selected Topics of Physics for Engineers [view paper]
   Carlo Bato Galicia (Cebu Institute of Technology – University) and Justine Carbonilla Mercado (Affiliation unknown)
4. Integrating 3D Printing and Tracker Software for Enhanced Data Acquisition in Experimental Physics Education [view paper]
   Mr. CARLOS PINEIDA (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.), Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB)), and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)
5. Data Mining Application in an Introductory Engineering Physics Lab [view paper]
   Prof. Rodrigo Cutri (Maua Institute of Techonology), Dr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), and Dr. Nair Stem (IMT)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Afsaneh Minaie and Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne

Moderated by

1. Wylam DeSimone and Keating Dinsmore

Papers Presented

1. Bridging the Gap: Autoethnographic Insights into Project-Based Learning in Electrical Engineering [view paper]
   Wylam Patrick DeSimone (University of Georgia), Parker Gavin Ferrer (University of Georgia), and Dr. Sarah Jane Bork (University of Georgia)
2. Context of All in Which You Live: How Women Engineering Students Perceive Gender-Based Patterns in Teams [view paper]
   Ms. Keating Dinsmore Ms. (University of Michigan), Laura Hirshfield (University of California, Berkeley), and Dr. Robin Fowler (University of Michigan)
3. Undergraduate Student Experience in a Summer User Design Internship [view paper]
   Dr. Audrey Boklage (University of Texas at Austin)
4. WIP: Professional Identity Formation in University Makerspaces [view paper]
   Ms. Anna Engelke (NC State University / UNC-Chapel Hill), Zachary Wiebe (Affiliation unknown), Daisy Huang (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Spencer Dougherty (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), and Margaret Elizabeth Ambrose (Affiliation unknown)
5. WIP: The Impact of Teaching Fellows on Student Belongingness and Esteem in Engineering [view paper]
   Ms. Taylor Martini (Baylor University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carl Whitesel

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing Engineering Self-Efficacy in Community College Students Through Workshop Implementation [view paper]
   Prof. Paulina Z. Sidwell (McLennan Community College), Dr. April K. Andreas (Texas A&M University - Commerce), and Dr. Michelle Pettijohn Powell (Waco Independent School District )
2. Work-in-Progress: Inquiry into the career goals and achievements of graduated students after participating in an undergraduate transfer program [view paper]
   Shannon Conner (Clemson University) and Dr. D. Matthew Boyer (Clemson University)
3. Examining an NSF S-STEM Community College program through an Identity Lens [view paper]
   Dr. Jan Edwards (College of Lake County) and Dr. Ana Mazilu (College of Lake County)
4. From Staff to Students: Centering Critical Relevant Pedagogy and Community Cultural Wealth in an S-STEM program [work in progress] [view paper]
   Dr. Maria L Espino (University of California, Los Angeles)
5. How NSF S-STEM Scholarships Impact Community College Transfer Decision-Making [view paper]
   Dr. Will Tyson (University of South Florida) and Geeti Anwar (University of South Florida)

Session Description

This session covers informal and outreach programs with a discussion on broadening participation in engineering and engineering technology.

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

Moderated by

1. Kouree Chesser

Papers Presented

1. A Cross-Campus Study of Experiences of Women Engineering Students and the Role of Campus Libraries [view paper]
   Wynn Tranfield (University of California, Santa Cruz), Shelby Hallman (University of California, Los Angeles), and Ms. Emily Halan Dovan (University of California, Los Angeles)
2. Building the Pipeline: STEM Summer Camps and the Path to Gender Equality in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Bahareh Goodarzi (Concordia University), Dr. Navid Sharifi (Concordia University), Sara Jameel (Concordia University), and Prof. Anjali Agarwal (Concordia University)
3. Compatibility of Mentoring Pairs in an Undergraduate Peer Mentoring Program [view paper]
   Elyse K. Zurawski (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Ing. Mayari I. Serrano (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Lavanya Swaminathan (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
4. Longitudinal Examination of Gender Differences in Engineering Self-Efficacy and the Impact of COVID-19: A Six-Year Study [view paper]
   Dr. Lillian Clark Jeznach (Roger Williams University) and Dr. Maija A Benitz (Roger Williams University)
5. Insights from a Practice-Based Program: Connecting Women to Technology and Advancing Diversity in Computing [view paper]
   Dr. Elodie Billionniere (Miami Dade College), Prof. Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr (Miami Dade College), Dr. Yangting Wang (Independent Evaluation Consultant), Eduardo Medina (Independent Evaluation Data Analyst), and Jeremiah Pina (Independent Evaluation Consultant)

Session Description

This session delves into the critical importance of diversity, inclusion, and representation in STEM fields, exploring how these factors contribute to innovation, creativity, and equitable opportunities.

Key topics will include:
(1) Strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM education and workplaces
(2) Addressing systemic barriers to equity in STEM fields
(3) The impact of diversity on innovation and problem-solving in STEM
(4) Successful diversity-focused programs and initiatives in STEM institutions
(5) Building inclusive curricula that reflect diverse perspectives and experiences

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

Moderated by

1. Patrick J Sours

Papers Presented

1. Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Using COAST to Teach Environmental Modeling [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
2. Civic Engagement in Engineering - Creating the Civic-Minded Engineer [view paper]
   Dr. Nina D Miville (University of Miami)
3. WIP: Examining the role of university support in aiding an out-of-field middle-school teacher to deliver arts-integrated computing instruction. [view paper]
   Ms. Azizi Penn (Purdue Engineering Education), Prof. Tamara J Moore (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), and Dr. Kerrie A Douglas (urdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
4. Navigating Deficit Narratives: Marginalized Student Experiences in Humanitarian Engineering Graduate Programs [view paper]
   Ms. Emma Sophie Stine (University of Colorado Boulder), Tiera Tanksley (University of Colorado Boulder), and Prof. Amy Javernick-Will (University of Colorado Boulder)
5. Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Developing K-12 Programming in Naval Engineering [view paper]
   Mr. Alexander Grey (University of Connecticut), Adeline Smith (University of Connecticut), Dr. Alexandra Hain (University of Connecticut), Jada-Lynn De Laia Vercosa-Bennett (University of Connecticut), Dr. Stephany Santos (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi (The University of Rhode Island)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

These papers pertain to the work of Faculty Development Centers.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sunay Palsole

Papers Presented

1. Faculty Development for Faculty Development – Taking Entrepreneurially Minded Learning Faculty Development to Your Campus [view paper]
   Dr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali (Merrimack College), Dr. Andrew L Gerhart (Lawrence Technological University), Dr. Heather Dillon (University of Washington), Dr. Joe Tranquillo (Bucknell University), Prof. Glenn R Gaudette (Boston College), and Dr. Douglas E. Melton (The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation)
2. If you pay for it, they will come – fostering innovation in teaching and learning [view paper]
   Lawrence R Chen (McGill University) and Amanda Saxe (McGill University)
3. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Accelerator: A Professional Development Program for Engineering Faculty [view paper]
   Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University), Dr. Katey Shirey (EduKatey), and Ava Samuel (Purdue University)

Papers Presented

1. Nourishing the Tree of Hope: An art piece about peace [view paper]
   Ms. Robyn Mae Paul (University of Calgary) and Prof. Laleh Behjat (University of Calgary)
2. Interpersonal power dynamics between STEM faculty advisors and disabled graduate students: an arts-based research composition [view paper]
   Dr. D. C. Beardmore (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E. (University of Colorado Boulder)
3. Elevating Community Visions of Equity, Culture, and Social Justice in Education (ECSJ) for Minoritized Students through Photovoice [view paper]
   Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome (University of Florida) and Dr. Jerrod A Henderson (University of Houston William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)

Session Description

This panel seeks to bring visibility to the intersecting identities of Asian (American)
queer individuals in engineering and foster dialogue around the challenges and
opportunities they encounter in educational and professional settings. Through personal
narratives and interactive discussions, this panel will explore how these marginalized
identities interact with the often rigid structures of engineering education. The goal is to highlight the lived realities of Asian (American) queer individuals in engineering, offering practical strategies for
institutional change.

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

Speakers

1. Wanpeng Xu

   Arizona State University

   Wanpeng Xu (he/him). Wanpeng Xu is a PhD student in engineering education with a strong passion for promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM. He is currently writing two papers related to this theme, and his dissertation will also focus on it. As a recipient of the DEI Innovative Leadership Award from Fordham University, Wanpeng has demonstrated his commitment to advancing inclusive practices. His industry experience and leadership in organizing large-scale events have equipped him with the skills to effectively facilitate discussions. As a member of the ... (continued)

2. Jerry Austin Yang

   Stanford University

   Jerry Yang (he/him). Jerry A. Yang is a PhD student in electrical engineering at Stanford University. He received his BS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and MA in Education from Stanford University. He currently works on applications of two-dimensional materials for flexible in-sensor computing, vertical memory, and radiation hardness in Prof. Eric Pop's lab. His research interests span novel materials, devices, and systems for next-generation computing, engineering education research methods, and critical theories in engineering education. He is a student mem ... (continued)

3. Cameron Kim

   Duke University

   Cameron Kim (he/him). 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 engine ... (continued)

4. Kaylla Cantilina

   University of Michigan

   Kaylla Cantilina (she/her). Dr. Kaylla Cantilina is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the First Year Engineering program at Northeastern University. While her teaching is centered around supporting student holistic growth, culturally sustaining pedagogies, and intertwining sociotechnical content in engineering education, her research is motivated by design as a means for social justice and making engineering more accessible and supportive for minoritized students. She has a deep interdisciplinary background with degrees in industrial design, political science, industrial operations engineering, and design science, and earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.

5. Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa

   Utah State University - Engineering Education

   Marissa Tsugawa (they/them). Marissa Tsugawa is an assistant professor at Utah State University. They received their PhD in engineering education and MS and BS degrees in mechanical engineering all at the University of Nevada, Reno. Their current research focuses on neurodivergent engineering student experiences leveraging social media analysis and narrative inquiry. They also use critical disability, motivation, and identity theories to guide their research.

6. Yue Han

   Yue Han (they/them). Yue Han is a PhD student of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They work in the area of algorithms and theoretical computer science such as approximation algorithms, social choice and voting algorithms and algorithmic game theory.

Session Description

Moderator: Dora Smith, Siemens
Panelists:
Dr. Nelson Baker, GA Tech, Inaugural Interim Dean - College of Lifetime Learning
Octavio Heredia, Arizona State University, Director, Global Outreach & Extended Education
Janelle Simmonds, Siemens Empowers Education, Global Enablement Lead
Richard Dube, Engineering Manager, Bombardier

Abstract:
This panel is part of ASEE Corporate Member Council Industry Day. Lifelong learning is essential for career and company success in today's rapidly changing world. Listen to leading industry and academic experts as they discuss their perspecti ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Dora Smith

Speakers

1. Mrs. Dora Smith

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Dora Smith directs the global future workforce and academic strategy for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Siemens’ strategic education initiative empowers learners to create a more innovative sustainable future through access to industrial strength software, industry-aligned learning resources and credentials, and an ecosystem of thousands of institutions worldwide. Dora is a lifelong learner and engineering education advocate. She has 30 years of experience across corporate journalism, technology user advocacy and academic advocacy. She serves in academic-industry advisory roles to drive cha ... (continued)

2. Mr. Octavio Heredia

   Arizona State University

   Octavio Heredia is Director for Global Outreach & Extended Education in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Currently leads the efforts of the Schools of Engineering in research and product development for innovative technology in higher education. As Director, he is responsible for the strategy, planning, implementation and support of graduate engineering online programs in collaboration with academic units, as well as custom corporate projects and workforce development initiatives delivered across the world. Mr. Heredia received his M.S.E. in Engineering Sc ... (continued)

3. Janelle Simmonds

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Janelle Simmonds leads enablement for the global future workforce and academic strategy for Siemens Digital Industries Software. She is passionate about advancing education where academia and industry meet. She brings expertise in university-industry partnerships, organizational strategy, and online learning to her work across higher education and the corporate world. As Global Enablement Lead for the Future Workforce & Academic Strategy team at Siemens Digital Industries Software, Janelle leads content and credential strategy—equipping educators and learners with resources to prepare the nex ... (continued)

4. Richard Dube

   Bombardier

   Bombardier

5. Dr. Nelson C. Baker

   Georgia Institute of Technology

   Nelson C. Baker is the inaugural interim dean of the College of Lifetime Learning and professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As dean, Nelson leads a multifaceted enterprise comprising Georgia Tech's research, educational programs, activities, and services for the ongoing educational needs of individuals and the workforce throughout a lifetime, from the early stages of one’s life to the later stages of their career. The College consists of three internationally recognized organizations: the Center for 21st Century Universities (C2 ... (continued)

Session Description

This interactive and reflective workshop will consider the context of whiteness in engineering education spaces, and provide capacity building, reflection, and a guided opportunity to design a path forward and commit to racially equitable practices in your classrooms and spaces. The workshop leaders have been a part of an anti-racist learning community for three years at a primarily white, land grant, R1 institution, which has led to additional initiatives. This workshop aims to bring three key lessons learned from their work together in community as a means to build capacity and confidence for f ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Prof. Meredith Kirkmann P.E.

   University of Maine

   An Associate Professor in Construction Engineering Technology, Meredith focuses on active learning in her classrooms with students spending in-class time actively participating in group projects, problem solving, and discussions. She teaches Soil Mechanics, Construction Safety, Civil Infrastructure, and Heavy Construction QA. She is deeply committed to inclusive and anti-racist teaching practices.
   From 2010-17, Meredith worked for MaineDOT, ending as a Senior Project Manager in the Highway Program serving the midcoast region of Maine. Other roles included Geotechnical Engineer and State Project ... (continued)

2. Karen Pelletreau

   Dr. Karen Pelletreau is the Director of Faculty Educational Development at the University of Maine’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning where she facilitates workshops and learning communities for faculty and graduate students on current topics and trends in higher education. She has >15 years of teaching experience in the biological sciences at a variety of institution types and has been working in educational development for 7 years. Her educational research has included research on inclusive practices in STEM education and faculty change models. A throughline of her work is equity and inclusion.

Session Description

Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) have been promoted as a mechanism for increasing the retention and persistence of racially minoritized students in engineering. The literature tells us that there are a multitude of positive outcomes and benefits associated with participation in UREs: growth of student skills, sense of belonging, career and professional outcomes, and more. However, recent literature has also shown that racially minorized students have a range of experiences in their UREs. Students' positive, or negative, experiences often were due to mentorship and lab culture, or lac ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Julia Machele Brisbane

   Georgia Institute of Technology

   Julia Brisbane is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Julia received her PhD in Engineering Education and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech and her BS in Bioengineering from Clemson University. Her research lies in undergraduate research experiences, graduate education, and health disparities.

2. Sophia Vicente

   Elizabethtown College

   Sophia Vicente is a Postdoctoral Associate with Elizabethtown College and the Greenway Center for Equity and Sustainability. Sophia received her PhD in Engineering Education and Masters of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and her Bachelors in Industrial Engineering from Penn State. Her research focuses on experiential learning, engineering internships, and workforce development. Beyond academia, she is also passionate about science policy and bridging the gap between research and practice.

Session Description

STEM academic caregivers frequently face significant challenges in balancing caregiving responsibilities with professional demands. Institutions often uphold an "ideal worker" model that presumes individuals have limitless availability and minimal external obligations. This workshop invites STEM faculty, staff, administrators, and academic leaders to create more supportive environments for caregivers. Participants will develop clearly defined micro initiatives that are practical, manageable actions that provide immediate support and measurable outcomes.
The workshop begins with persona ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Dr. Joel J. Ducoste

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Joel Ducoste, Ph.D., is a civil, construction, and environmental engineering distinguished university professor and associate dean of faculty development and success at NC State. With over 28 years in environmental engineering and expertise in computational fluid dynamics for water and wastewater treatment, Ducoste has published over 200 research papers. As Associate Dean, he leads faculty development initiatives, including tenure reviews, workshops, and departmental reviews, and supports department heads with faculty hiring and engagement. An NSF Career Award and Fulbright recipient, he has also ... (continued)

2. Meredith McDevitt

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Meredith McDevitt, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Engineering Office of Faculty Development and Success at North Carolina State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University, a master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor’s in Women’s Leadership from Clemson University. Her research focuses on gender equity in higher education, leadership development, and underrepresented communities in STEM fields. She has published work on social justice education facilitation and has presented at conferences ... (continued)

3. Dr. Megan Morin

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Megan Morin, Ph.D. is the Associate Director in the Office of Faculty Development and Success in NC State University's College of Engineering. She began her career as a middle school teacher in Wake County, North Carolina, before serving as the KEEN Program Coordinator at UNC-Chapel Hill and as a Senior Project Specialist at ASHLIN Management Group. In her current role, Morin focuses on designing and operating faculty development programs to support research, teaching, and leadership. She utilizes an entrepreneurial approach to develop assessment strategies and manage administrative tasks. Mo ... (continued)

4. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón

   University of Florida

   Dr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcón is Chair and tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. A PECASE awardee, she has led multiple pioneering efforts in engineering education including multimodal methods in engineering education using sensor technologies and biophysiological tools, hidden curriculum, mentoring, active learning, professional identity, among others. She is a renowned national and international leader in engineering education earning her multiple accolades and honors through professional organizations such as the ... (continued)

5. Prof. Kimberly Cook-Chennault

   Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

   Dr. Kimberly Cook-Chennault is an Associate Dean for the School of Engineering and a tenured Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Rutgers University, with graduate faculty roles in the Biomedical Engineering and Educational Psychology Departments. Her research interests include investigating structure-property relationships in piezoelectric materials for biomedical and energy storage/conversion applications and engineering education. Her work in engineering education explores student motivation and learning pathways through digital educational games and v ... (continued)

Session Description

Workshop on Literacy in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Session Description: This interactive session for all engineering educators explores a fundamental understanding of what AI and cybersecurity literacy are and how the topics are being applied in industry. Session participants will be engaged with industry speakers and small group discussions to gain further knowledge in the levels of AI and cybersecurity literacy, the demand and skills needed from industry, and how AI and cybersecurity can be used in your work and with your students in topics such as design. A collaborative sess ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The ASEE Annual Conference Fellows Lunch is a special, invitation-only event that honors the accomplishments of ASEE Fellows—individuals who have made significant, long-term contributions to the field of engineering education. These contributions can span areas such as teaching, research, leadership, and service to the engineering education community. The event celebrates the achievements of these esteemed members and provides a space for them to engage with one another and with other leaders in the field.
Key Features of the ASEE Annual Conference Fellows Lunch:

Celebrating ASEE Fellows:

The F ... (continued)

Session Description

During this session, UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, the two non-profit organizations within the Underwriters Laboratories enterprise, will highlight their powerful collaboration to develop Standards Academy, an online, open-access educational platform for college students. Participants will learn how to introduce these standards to students, explore their relevance across various engineering disciplines and understand the vital role of stakeholders in the development of safety standards. Moreover, participants will see the innovative Standards Academy that leverages ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katey Shirey

Speakers

1. Dr. Bethany Alana King Wilkes

   UL Research Institutes (Office of Research Experiences and Education)

   Dr. Bethany King Wilkes is the postsecondary education program manager in the Office of Research Experiences & Education (OREE) where she leads the development of educational resources and programming to inspire college students to pursue careers in safety science and engineering. Before joining ULRI, she served in various leadership roles serving underrepresented students in STEM and higher education with the College System of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, Oklahoma State University, and Christian Brothers University. Bethany also worked at the Tennessee Department of Education where ... (continued)

2. Daniel Sternberg

   Portland State University

   Daniel Sternberg is currently an Education and Training Specialist at the Office of Research Experiences and Education (OREE). He started with OREE in April 2023, after spending a decade in high school, undergraduate, and community-based classrooms as an educator. He holds a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Oregon and is currently working on a master’s in educational leadership and policy at Portland State University. Beyond the classroom, he supports teachers in developing phenomenon-driven and place-based pedagogy. His research and work interests intersect with creating high-quality ... (continued)

Session Description

Join our interactive workshop designed to empower educators with innovative tools and strategies to enhance teaching and learning practices. The workshop will be structured around two key themes:
Explore Today:
• See how educational products and tools support instructional design principles (ie…reducing cognitive load, scaffolding learning, and providing feedback).
Shape Tomorrow:
• Brainstorm future tools help foster deep learning, metacognition, and mastery of material.
• Explore strategies for integrating learning science principles.
• Share challenges and instructional design strategies throu ... (continued)

Session Description

In this session we will showcase how educators can use generative AI tools, like MATLAB Copilot, to create engaging MATLAB curriculum. We’ll dive into workflows for creating instructional content, hands-on activities, and assessment instruments using MATLAB Grader. We will then share insightful customer stories that demonstrate the practical application of these technologies in teaching.
Participants will learn:
• How to create a syllabus for a new course
• How to create lecture content based on learning objectives
• How to change content each academic team
• How to create MATLAB assignments ba ... (continued)

Session Description

Join us for an informative session on how you can use the FE exam as part of your continuous improvement processes for your individual courses and engineering programs. The FE exam provides valuable, nationally normed direct assessment data that allows you to understand how your students compare to those across the nation. It can also be a valuable part of your continuous improvement process, using the NCEES Subject Matter Reports to provide you with information about the strengths and weaknesses of students in your courses and program in addition to the ABET required student outcomes. Informatio ... (continued)