Session Description

Best Works-in-Progress (WIP) posters for the Biomedical Engineering Division. The authors will present at five-minute intervals, followed by individual Q&As.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Brian P. Helmke and Dr. Jennifer Leight

Papers Presented

1. Work in Progress: Evaluating Identified Engineering Needs through BME Student Debriefing Sessions after Clinical Immersion [view paper]
   Dr. Sharon Miller (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Steven Higbee (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Jennifer M Hatch (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
2. Work in Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Pre-Capstone Health Equity Design Sprint on Students’ Conceptions of Health Equity [view paper]
   Leah Rebecca Thomas (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Jenna Yasmin Altaii (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Christopher Arena (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Ashley R Taylor (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
3. Work In Progress: A framework for evaluating student cognitive and affective reflections in BME studio learning [view paper]
   Stephanie Fuchs (Cornell University) and Prof. Jonathan T. Butcher (Cornell University)
4. Work-in-Progress: Evaluating the Impact of Individual vs. Group Exams in a Biomechanics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Anne-Marie Ginn-Hedman (Texas A&M University)
5. Work in Progress: Developing Ultrasound Phantoms as part of a Biomedical Engineering Design Course Sequence [view paper]
   Dr. Charles Carlson (Kansas State University), Clay Hallman (Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus), and Crysteen Helena Brown (Kansas State University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

The Business Meeting of the Chemical Engineering Division will include an annual update from all officers and introduction of new officers.

Moderated by

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

Session Description

Please join us as we begin planning the 2026 annual conference.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Paul Mittan and Dr. Terri A. Camesano

Papers Presented

1. Project Unlock - A Journey to your New Industry Partnership Board [view paper]
   Lt. Col. Erik Carl Backus (Project Unlock), Jessica P.M. Fick (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), Dr. Jennifer S Atchison (Drexel University), Dr. Jagadish Torlapati (Rowan University), Dr. Philip J. Parker P.E. (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), and Dr. Jodi F. Prosise (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities)
2. The Influence on Engineering Industry Career Paths of Specific Undergraduate Student Experiences and Activities [view paper]
   D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng. (University of Toronto), Dr. Susan McCahan (University of Toronto), and Dr. Greg Evans P.Eng. (University of Toronto)
3. An Experiential Learning Framework to Harvest Synergy from College and Industry Partnership [view paper]
   Dr. LEI YANG (University of Hong Kong), Chun Kit Chan (The University of Hong Kong), Dr. Kin Sun Lam (MTR Corporation), and Dr. Chun Kit Chui (University of Hong Kong)
4. Engaging your Industrial Advisory Board to promote Industrial Connections for Student Engagement [view paper]
   Dr. Kauser Jahan (Rowan University), Dr. Jagadish Torlapati (Rowan University), and Ms. Jennifer S Atchison (Drexel University)

Session Description

EdTech & Learning Environments: Innovative Hardware in Education

Moderated by

1. Dr. Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Development of a Cost-Effective Kit for an International Learning Experience in the Context of Generative Artificial Intelligence [view paper]
   Dr. Carlos Sotelo (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences), Dr. David Sotelo (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences), Dr. Erick Ramírez-Cedillo (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences), Ing. Félix Martínez-Jiménez (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences), Dr. Ana I. Benavides Lahnstein (Manchester Metropolitan University), and Dr. Alison Buxton (University of Sheffield)
2. Embodied Sensors and Digital Twins as an Introduction to Microprocessor Programming for Middle and High School Non-CS Majors [view paper]
   Ms. Leslie Bondaryk (The Concord Consortium), Aaron Kyle (Duke University), Ido Davidesco (University of Connecticut), Chad Dorsey (Affiliation unknown), and Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead (University of Connecticut)
3. First-Year Student Interest in Hands-On Final Project with an Autonomous Robot [view paper]
   Dr. James E. Lewis (University of Louisville), Dr. Nicholas Hawkins (University of Louisville), Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), and Dr. Angela Thompson P.E. (University of Louisville)
4. Vertical lab Integration with myCobot Robotic Arms [view paper]
   Dr. Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E. (Colorado State University Pueblo)

Session Description

Computing Courses and Pedagogy: Programming Assessment and Support Tools

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carlotta A Berry

Papers Presented

1. An analysis on the effectiveness of randomized, auto-graded activities in introductory programming courses [view paper]
   Jamie Emily Loeber (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Ms. Efthymia Kazakou (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Dr. Yamuna Rajasekhar (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Dr. Annie Hui (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), and Nicole Kehaulani Collins (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand)
2. Development of a Web-Based Automated Grading System [view paper]
   Dr. Keith Hekman (California Baptist University)
3. From Typing to Insights: An Interactive Code Visualization and Error Detection for Enhanced Student Support Using Keystroke Data [view paper]
   Friday Emmanuel James (Kansas State University), Joshua Levi Weese (Kansas State University), Russell Feldhausen (Kansas State University), Nathan H Bean (Kansas State University), Dr. Michelle Friend (University of Nebraska - Omaha), and Dr. David S. Allen (Kansas State University)
4. Optimizing auto-graded programming activities: A data-driven approach for presenting assessments in a scaffolded format. [view paper]
   Jamie Emily Loeber (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Ms. Efthymia Kazakou (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Dr. Yamuna Rajasekhar (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), Nicole Kehaulani Collins (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand), and Dr. Annie Hui (zyBooks, A Wiley Brand)

Session Description

AI and Innovative Teaching Approaches: Conversational AI and Learning Tools

Moderated by

1. Mitchell Gerhardt

Papers Presented

1. Help or Hype? Exploring LLM-based Chatbots in Self-Regulated Learning [view paper]
   Ryan Tsang (University of California, Davis) and SYDNEY Y WOOD (University of California, Davis)
2. In the Age of LLMs, Is Dual-Submission Homework Dead? [view paper]
   Dr. Edward F. Gehringer (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Madhur Dixit (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Kavya Lalbahadur Joshi (Affiliation unknown)
3. Integration of Conversational Agents into Learning Management Systems: A Systematized Literature Review [view paper]
   Maryam Khalid Multani (University of Florida) and Ms. Laura Melissa Cruz Castro (University of Florida)
4. Specialist vs. Generalist Generative AI for Student Learning [view paper]
   Melina O'Dell (University of Michigan) and Dr. Andrew DeOrio (University of Michigan)

Session Description

Construction Business Meeting

Session Description

Focusing on curriculum and program development, this session features research on co-op literature, technical learning outcomes, cross-disciplinary buy-in, and agile methods in education. It also addresses the evolving roles of faculty and facilitators in experiential learning environments. The session provides a roadmap for designing scalable, impactful programs grounded in educational theory and practice.

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. INdustry Sponsored Projects InspiRing Engineering Success (INSPIRES): Designing an Experiential Learning Course for Second-Year Students (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Shawna Fletcher (Texas A&M University) and Ms. Magdalini Z Lagoudas (Texas A&M University)
2. Investigating Effects of Scrum Practices on Student Performance [view paper]
   Dr. Igor Stanojev (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), Dr. Xiaoguang Ma (University of Wisconsin - Platteville), and Dr. Hynek Boril (University of Wisconsin-Platteville)
3. Bringing Supervisor-Subordinate Interaction Skills into the Classroom: A Missing Piece in Transitioning Students from Academia to the Workplace [view paper]
   Lynne P Cooper PhD (Vanderbilt University)
4. Mentoring Practices Lessons Learned: A Seven-Year Case Study of the NHERI Research Experiences for Undergraduate Program [view paper]
   Dr. Karina Ivette Vielma (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Dr. Robin Lynn Nelson (University of Texas at San Antonio), and Dr. JoAnn Browning P.E. (The University of Texas at San Antonio)
5. Applied Experiential Learning: Benefiting First Year Students and Co-op Employers with Student Developed Lesson Plans [view paper]
   Eric Dino Andrews , E.I.T. (BPR Surveying), Sherin Ashraf-Hanna E.I.T. (ECS Mid-Atlantic), and Dr. Paul John Ackerman Jr. (York College of Pennsylvania)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This session explores how engineering students think, perceive, and reflect throughout the design process. Papers examine topics such as design cognition, unconscious processes, safety practices, and motivation.

Moderated by

1. Runu Proma Das

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the Unconscious in Engineering Design Education: A Psychoanalytic Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Andrew L Gillen (Northeastern University) and Mr. Daniel Fisher (Affiliation unknown)
2. Evaluating Self-Efficacy in Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Experiences [view paper]
   Caleb Z. Smith (Florida Polytechnic University) and Elisabeth Kames Ph.D. (Florida Polytechnic University)
3. Connecting design cognition and capstone design education: A proposal [view paper]
   Dr. Simon Li (University of Calgary) and Poornima Jayasinghe (University of Calgary)
4. A Structured Approach to Improving Safety in Capstone Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Robert Hart (University of Texas at Dallas) and Dr. Todd W Polk (University of Texas at Dallas)

Session Description

All members and prospective members of the Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) are welcome to attend this annual business meeting. Join us to review division activities, discuss future initiatives, and shape the direction of DEED’s contributions to the engineering education community. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved, share your voice, and connect with colleagues committed to advancing design in engineering education.

Session Description

This session focuses on methods examining topics related to graduate education.

Moderated by

1. Rubaiya Murshed and Adeyemi Oluwasola Oyelami

Papers Presented

1. Characterizing Interactions Between Master's Engineering Students and Their Environment During the Advisor-Matching Process with the Person-Environment Interaction Model [view paper]
   Dr. Boni Frances Yraguen (Penn State) and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
2. Doctoral Students Changing Labs Considerations in Engineering Graduate Education [view paper]
   Tabe Ako Abane (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Dr. Matthew Bahnson (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
3. Stifling Dissent: Engineering PhD Students’ Response when Considering Departing [view paper]
   Luis Delgado Jr. (Pennsylvania State University) and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
4. A Call for the expansion of intercultural competency to graduate engineering education [view paper]
   Erin Johnson (Pennsylvania State University), Jiuqing Yu (Pennsylvania State University), Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Jessica Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)
5. Cognitive Interviews for Scale Development to Measure Intercultural Competency of Graduate Engineering Students in Faculty-led Laboratories [view paper]
   Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Erin Johnson (Pennsylvania State University), Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Jessica Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Dr. Olukemi Akintewe

Papers Presented

1. A Scoping Review of Sense of Belonging in Engineering and Computing Education: Research Landscape, Conceptualization, and Operationalization [view paper]
   Mr. Collins Ugonna Lawrence (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Alexander V Struck Jannini (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Eunsil Lee (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Ms. Erin M. Rowley (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
2. Guides on the transfer journey: A qualitative study exploring the academic and social supports of community college transfer students [view paper]
   Ms. Jan Edwards (College of Lake County) and Carrie Kortegast (Northern Illinois University)
3. Investigating Self-Regulated Learning, Motivation, and Test Anxiety to Effectively Support Hispanic/Latine/a/o/x and Transfer Students via Pedagogical Practices [view paper]
   Sierra Outerbridge (University of Central Florida), Michelle Taub (University of Central Florida), Dr. Sudeshna Pal (University of Central Florida), and Prof. Hyoung Jin Cho (University of Central Florida)
4. Supporting and Identifying Student Agency and Holistic Growth in an Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Michael S Thompson (Bucknell University), Dr. Rebecca Thomas (Bucknell University), Jenny Tilsen (Bucknell University), Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University), Dr. Stewart Thomas (Bucknell University), and Prof. Robert M Nickel (Bucknell University)
5. Evolving Strategies for Enhancing URM Student Success in STEM: A Formative Evaluation of a Multi-Institutional Undergraduate Research Program from 2019 to 2024 [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin C. Flores (University of Texas at El Paso) and Dr. Dessaray Gorbett (Affiliation unknown)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This special session provides early-career scholars and pioneers in engineering education an opportunity to interact face-to-face. Session attendees will have the opportunity to meet with pioneers in a roundtable format to ask questions, seek advice, and get feedback. The intended audience for this panel includes graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and others interested in the engineering education community. This session is a follow-up to the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Education Pioneers Project, which documented the stories of more than 40 engineering education pioneers through online profiles, https://depts.washington.edu/celtweb/pioneers-wp/.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Huihui Qi and Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena

Session Description

ECE Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

Moderated by

1. Md Sakib Ullah Sourav and Dr. Anu Aggarwal

Papers Presented

1. Constraint-Driven Pinball: Fostering Creativity in Embedded Systems Education [view paper]
   Dr. Peter Jamieson (Miami University)
2. Transforming Embedded Systems Education: A Novel Approach to Hands-On Learning in a Virtual Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Mahmoud Al-Quzwini (Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Engineering and Science.)
3. Development of an Open Access Multi-Tier Question App for Improved Learning in Introductory Circuit Analysis Course [view paper]
   Dr. Sandip Das (Kennesaw State University) and Dr. Craig A Chin (Kennesaw State University)
4. Direct Assessment of Student Achievement through D2L [view paper]
   Dr. Guoping Wang (Purdue University Fort Wayne)
5. Data-Driven Insights into Academic Success: Analyzing ten years of student academic records in an Electrical and Computer Engineering department [view paper]
   Mr. Weiyu Sun (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Jacqueline Rohde (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Liangliang Chen (Georgia Institute of Technology), Yiming Guo (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Ying Zhang (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Session Description

ECE Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

Moderated by

1. Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun and Bin Chen

Papers Presented

1. Experiences with Specifications Grading in Computer Engineering: Making Class About Learning Again [view paper]
   Christopher Cischke (Michigan Technological University)
2. Utilizing Engagement Survey to Improve ECE Equity and Culture [view paper]
   Dr. Lakshmi Raju (Georgia Institute of Technology)
3. Assessing the alignment of examinations with course intended learning outcomes in an electrical circuits course [view paper]
   Prof. Gavin Buskes (The University of Melbourne)
4. Increasing Student Achievement in ECE Fundamentals Through Standards-Based Grading [view paper]
   Dr. Barbara E. Marino (Loyola Marymount University) and David Berube (Loyola Marymount University)
5. Alternative Assessment in ECE - Diving Deep into Course Topics [view paper]
   Dr. Ilya Mikhelson (Northwestern University)

Session Description

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Business Meeting

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

Session Description

Investigates factors influencing student performance and persistence, addressing the complexity of academic achievement through interdisciplinary lenses.

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. Prof. Huihui H Wang and Dr. Sagar V. Kamarthi

Papers Presented

1. A Predictive Model for Academic Performance in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Ms. Cristian Saavedra-Acuna (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile), Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), and Ms. Danilo Alberto Gomez (Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile)
2. Are Engineering Degrees Really More Complex? Characterizing the Complexities of Academic Programs by Discipline [view paper]
   Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Prof. Chaouki T Abdallah (Georgia Institute of Technology), Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona)
3. Engineering Student Success based on Performance in First Semester Foundational Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Michael T Johnson (University of Kentucky) and Prof. Johné M Parker (University of Kentucky)
4. Graduation Project: Using Student Progress Tracking Analytics to Improve Graduation Rates [view paper]
   Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Aryan Ajay Pathare (The University of Arizona)
5. Automating Structured Information Extraction from Images of Academic Transcripts Using Machine Learning [view paper]
   Declan Kirk Bracken (University of Toronto) and Dr. Sinisa Colic Ph.D. (University of Toronto)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Following the successful publication of The Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education (RIHEEE) in the last quarter of 2024, the handbook’s three lead editors are embarking on developing a new textbook on teaching engineering ethics. The textbook will be geared toward teacher preparation courses, and it will also be appealing to engineering teachers who want to incorporate more active learning pedagogies into their course delivery.

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For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Speakers

1. Prof. Shannon Chance

   University College London

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3. Dr. Susan M Lord

   University of San Diego

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   University of New Mexico

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   University of Calgary

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Session Description

Information Literacy

Moderated by

1. Mr. Michael Joseph White and Dr. Nastasha E Johnson

Papers Presented

1. Lasting Impacts of Credited Information Literacy Library Instruction for Graduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Elise Anne Basque (Polytechnique Montreal), Julien Chevrier (Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal), Andree-Ann Cormier (Polytechnique Montreal), Mrs. Manon Du Ruisseau MDR (Polytechnique Montreal), Olivia Fernandez Pereda (Polytechnique Montreal), Ms. Camille Fitch-Kustcher (Polytechnique Montreal), Brendan Fitzgibbon (Polytechnique Montreal), Tiphaine Hérault (Polytechnique Montreal), and Mrs. Arina Soare (Polytechnique Montreal)
2. Analyzing Student Information Literacy Skills: Perceptions, Outcomes, and Future Planning [view paper]
   Cari Kaurloto (University of Southern California), Jane Lah (University of Southern California), and Alvaro Quezada (Caltech)
3. The ISP and GenAI Crossroads: A Student Crossroads Between Information Searching and Ethics in Intro to Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Kristina Bloch (University of Louisville) and Dr. Campbell R Bego (University of Louisville)
4. Creating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Learning Outcomes for a Quantitative Experimentation Laboratory Course [view paper]
   Laurie Borchard (California State University Maritime Academy), Ms. Amber Janssen (California State University Maritime Academy), and Dr. William W. Tsai (California State University Maritime Academy)

Session Description

Explore how Engineering Management faculty are harnessing the power of AI—both in the workplace and in the classroom. This session highlights innovative ways AI is being integrated into course content and delivery to enhance learning and professional readiness.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kathryn D. Abel

Papers Presented

1. A New Course on "Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Managers" - Objectives, Teaching Methods and Structure [view paper]
   Dr. Edwin R Addison (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)
2. Developing Critical Thinking in Engineering Management through AI-Based Scheduling Assignments: A Study of Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini and PMI Infinity [view paper]
   Dr. Nahid Vesali (The Citadel)
3. Digital Engineering: Leveraging AI to Improve Communication Skills [view paper]
   Dr. Neil Littell (Ohio University)
4. Students' Perception of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Workload Distribution, Performance Monitoring, And Improving Collaboration in Engineering Teams. [view paper]
   Dr. Philip Appiah-Kubi (University of Dayton), Dr. Khalid Zouhri (University of Dayton), and Dr. Yooneun Lee (University of Dayton)
5. Teaching professional skills for students’ competitive advantage in the era of AI workplace transformation [view paper]
   Dr. Ekaterina Koromyslova (South Dakota State University), Bishnu karki (South Dakota State University), Dr. Prafulla Salunke (South Dakota State University), Dr. Carrie Steinlicht (South Dakota State University), and Mr. Gary Anderson (South Dakota State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Angie Hill Price

Papers Presented

1. Course on Renewable Energy How to Revamp the Content [view paper]
   Andrew L. Bennett II (Purdue University, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, School of Engineering Technology) and Dr. Anne M Lucietto (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
2. Innovative Educational Kit for Manufacturing: A Study of Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes [view paper]
   Mohammed Metwaly (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Farid Breidi (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), Dr. Jose M Garcia (Purdue University), and Dr. Wade H Goodridge (Utah State University)
3. A Comparison of IEC and JIC Electrical Symbols Using a College-Level Fluid Power Trainer
   Prof. Daniel Joseph Opalewski (Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering)
4. Integrating Theory and Practice in Signals and Systems Education: A Lab-Centered Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour (Northern Kentucky University) and Dr. Morteza Sadat-Hossieny (Northern Kentucky University)
5. Review Of Researcher Experience in a Collaborative Research Program – Phase 1 [view paper]
   Dr. Anne M Lucietto (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Monita Hollis Mungo (The University of Toledo), Mia Marie Rodriguez (Affiliation unknown), Jason Xi Yang (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Joshua Archer (The University of Toledo), Dr. Revathy Kumar (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Lesley M Berhan (The University of Toledo)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ivan T. Mosley Sr

Papers Presented

1. Improvement of Course Scheduling Using Lean Six Sigma [view paper]
   Dr. Wei Zhan (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Angie Hill Price (Texas A&M University)
2. Fostering STEM Education through Collaborative Engagement between Colleges and High Schools
   Prof. Maher Shehadi (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
3. A Novel “Positive” Approach/analysis for Enhanced Understanding of the “Negative” Statement of the Second Law of Thermodynamics for Heat Pumps [view paper]
   Dr. Sunil Mehendale (Michigan Technological University)
4. Footprint for Engineering Technology Technician Education [view paper]
   Dr. Marilyn Barger P.E. (FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence)), Dr. Richard Gilbert (University of South Florida), Mr. Sidney E Martin III (Saint Petersburg Junior College), and Dr. Ron Eaglin (Daytona State College)
5. Independent Mechatronics Education Curriculum (iMEC) Professional Development Platform for Engineering Technology [view paper]
   Dr. Marilyn Barger P.E. (FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence)), Dr. Richard Gilbert (University of South Florida), and Doug Laven (South Central College)

Session Description

This session explores the roles of mentorship, creative thinking, and ethical considerations in academic entrepreneurship. Presenters will discuss strategies for guiding students and early-career professionals, encouraging creative approaches to problem-solving, and addressing ethical challenges in entrepreneurial activities. Attendees will gain practical insights into supporting responsible and effective entrepreneurial development within academic settings.

Moderated by

1. Paul Lu and Mrs. Sandra Furnbach Clavijo PE P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Creating a Culture of Coachability: The Innovation Fellows Program for Mentoring Early-Career Engineers and Scientists in Entrepreneurship and Commercialization [view paper]
   Anne K DeChant (Penn State University Hershey College of Medicine), Prof. Erika Swift (The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine), Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (Pennsylvania State University), and Mark Daniel Pacey (Pennsylvania State University)
2. Exploring Creative Productivity: Development of an Engineering Creativity Assessment Tool (ECAT) [view paper]
   Dr. Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge (University of Connecticut), Prof. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E. (University of Connecticut), and Ms. Connie Syharat (University of Connecticut)
3. Potential Conflicts of Interest in Academic Entrepreneurship [view paper]
   Dr. Nathalie Duval-Couetil (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Voichita Maria Dadarlat (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Yi Wang (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
4. Supporting Nanoscale Innovators to Achieve Macro Impact: A Course on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Nanoscience Makerspace for Undergraduate Students [view paper]
   Dr. Christina McGahan (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Charleson S Bell (Vanderbilt University), Mrs. Deanna Meador (Vanderbilt University), Christopher Harris (Vanderbilt University), HD McKay (Vanderbilt University, Management Library), Yiorgos Kostoulas (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Kevin Galloway (Vanderbilt University), Dr. Philippe M. Fauchet (Vanderbilt University), Dr. David A. Owens (School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University), and Dr. Sharon M. Weiss (Vanderbilt University)

Session Description

The papers in this session directly engage with the EOP framework to promote sustainability in engineering education.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Fethiye Ozis P.E. and Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Integrating Sustainability into Materials Courses through the Engineering for One Planet Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Pranshoo Solanki P.E. (Illinois State University), Prof. Ali Barenji (Illinois State University), and Dr. Matthew Aldeman (Illinois State University)
2. Applying Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework to Teach Environmental Risk in Two Institutions [view paper]
   Dr. Xinyu Zhang (Purdue University) and Dr. Roneisha Wynette Worthy (Kennesaw State University)
3. Enhancing Sustainability Literacy in Engineering Education: Insights from Implementing the Engineering for One Planet Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Yewande S Abraham (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)), Lucio Salles de Salles (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)), Dr. Lisa L Greenwood (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)), Dr. Amanda Y Bao P.E. (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)), Satyanarayana Raju Penmatsa (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)), and Sagata Bhawani (California State University, Fresno)
4. Redefining Engineering Education: A Sustainable and Inclusive Approach through the EOP Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Rajani Muraleedharan (Saginaw Valley State University)
5. Enhancing Civil Engineering Curriculum with Engineering for One Planet (EOP): Insights from an EOP Mini-Grant Project [view paper]
   Dr. Diana M. Byrne (University of Kentucky) and Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE P.E. (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

We had enough submissions that were BYOE-related (i.e., hands-on laboratory project, experiment, or demonstration focused) that we needed a second session to fit it all in.

Moderated by

1. Mr. Kip D. Coonley

Papers Presented

1. BYOE: Teaching and Assessing Troubleshooting Strategies in Circuits Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Caroline Crockett (University of Virginia), Mr. Adam Barnes (University of Virginia), Dr. George Prpich (University of Virginia), and Dr. Anne Marguerite McAlister (University of Virginia)
2. Laboratory Fixture for Heat Transfer Using a Hair Drier [view paper]
   Prof. timothy C scott (Sweet Briar College) and Mr. Lemuel T Curran (Sweet Briar College)
3. Stretch Blow Molding Laboratory Using Preform and 3D Printed Mold [view paper]
   Trevont Moore (Oral Roberts University), Mr. Jonathan V Ophus (Oral Roberts University), Gabriel Pendell (Oral Roberts University), Michael Portman (Oral Roberts University), Jordan Matthew Swan (Oral Roberts University), Manuel Yanez (Oral Roberts University), and Dr. John E Matsson (Oral Roberts University)
4. Taco Holder Laboratory Project [view paper]
   Chidiebere Akudigwe (Oral Roberts University), Mark Baumruk (Oral Roberts University), Glory Hansel (Oral Roberts University), Grant Kaste (Oral Roberts University), Jonathan Ophus (Oral Roberts University), and Dr. John E Matsson (Oral Roberts University)
5. A Small, Low-Cost Undergraduate Laboratory for the Study of Graph Theory and the Networked Control of Multi-Agent Systems [view paper]
   Dr. Erick Rodriguez-Seda (United States Naval Academy)