Moderated by

1. Cassie Wallwey and Dr. Aysa Galbraith

Papers Presented

1. An Integrative, Querencia-Informed Approach to First-Year Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra (Universidad del Norte), Dr. Yadeeh Sawyer (University of New Mexico - School of Engineering - Engineering Student Success Center), Dr. Christina Salas (University of New Mexico), Mx. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow (University of New Mexico), Carl Willis (University of New Mexico), and Dr. Vanessa Svihla (University of New Mexico)
2. First-Year Students' Incoming and Outgoing Conceptions of Equitable Infrastructure [view paper]
   Dr. Kristen L. Sanford P.E. (Lafayette College), Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Rhonda K Young P.E. (Gonzaga University), and Dr. Chelsea Joy Andrews (Tufts University)
3. Good evaluation practices for community college engineering outreach programs [view paper]
   Dr. Sonia Travaglini (Stanford University)
4. Investigating design canvases impact on student performance [view paper]
   Ashley Hockstok (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Abigail Clark (Ohio Northern University), Dr. J. Blake Hylton (Ohio Northern University), and Dr. Todd France (Ohio Northern University)
5. Novice versus Experienced Near-Peer Mentors’ Facilitation of a Discussion with a Student Avatar Facing Logistical Challenges on a Design Team [view paper]
   Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D. (Towson University), Dr. Haritha Malladi (University of Delaware), and Dr. Marcia Gail Headley (University of Delaware)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame and Dr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne P.E.

Papers Presented

1. First-Year Student Perceptions of Course Skills Utilized in Hands-On Final Project [view paper]
   Dr. Nicholas Hawkins (University of Louisville), Dr. James E. Lewis (University of Louisville), Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), and Dr. Angela Thompson P.E. (University of Louisville)
2. Impact of an Introductory, Makerspace-Based Engineering Course on First-Year Retention [view paper]
   Dr. Brian Scott Robinson (University of Louisville), Dr. Nicholas Hawkins (University of Louisville), Dr. James E. Lewis (University of Louisville), Dr. Angela Thompson P.E. (University of Louisville), and Dr. Thomas Tretter (University of Louisville)
3. Increasing Student Engagement in Large First-Year Engineering Mechanics: An Evidence-Based Practice Using the Fantasy Mechanics League (FML) [view paper]
   Dr. Ahmed Mowafy PEng (University of Alberta), Mahmoud Elsayed (University of Alberta), Mostafa Mohamed (University of Alberta), and Dr. Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng. (University of Alberta)
4. Instilling Confidence and Belonging in a First Year Mechanical Engineering Robotics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Mullin (UC San Diego), Dr. Huihui Qi (University of California, San Diego), and Prof. Nathan Delson (University of California, San Diego)
5. Novel Mechatronics as a Multidisciplinary Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals [view paper]
   Leendert Schrader (Saint Louis University) and Dr. Danahe Marmolejo (Saint Louis University)

Session Description

In this panel discussion, engineering faculty will share their innovative uses of AI tools to
enhance both teaching practices and student learning outcomes. From automating routine
tasks like grading to creating more personalized and engaging learning experiences, these
faculty members have successfully integrated AI into their classrooms to streamline
instruction and foster deeper student engagement. Attendees will gain insights into
practical applications of AI, learn from real-world use cases, and explore how a variety of
different tools can be applied to improve teaching efficiency, ele ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ethan E Danahy

Speakers

1. Duncan Johnson

   Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

   Duncan Johnson is an undergraduate student at Tufts University majoring in Computer Science. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of BX Coding, a STEM education nonprofit dedicated to building open-source software and curriculum for STEM educators. Through his work with BX Coding and the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), his research has focused on educational methodologies and technologies that introduce elementary and middle school students to Computer Science. Currently, he’s exploring how technologies can leverage generative AI to better support educators.

2. Dr. Christine Liebe

   Colorado School of Mines

   Christine Liebe is a Professor of Practice with a joint appointment in the Computer Science (CS) department and with Teach@Mines in the Honors College at Colorado School of Mines. With a background in Education (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment), she teaches introductory programming and pre-service CS teacher education courses. Her research interests include K-12 computer science teacher education, abstraction, computational thinking, critical thinking, and learning through research. In addition to providing CS curriculum and evaluation support to K-12 educators and school districts, she has b ... (continued)

3. Dr. John Liu

   Massachusetts Institute of Technology

   John Liu is the Principal Investigator of the MIT Learning Engineering and Practice (LEAP) Group, which applies design principles to solving challenges to better meet the increasing demand for STEM skills in tomorrow’s workforce. He is a Digital Learning Lab Scientist and a Lecturer in MIT's Mechanical Engineering department and leads education and workforce development efforts for MIT's new initiative: Manufacturing@MIT. Dr. Liu's work includes engineering education, mixed reality and haptic experiences, workforce solutions to address the nation-wide manufacturing skills need, open-e ... (continued)

4. Ms. Lauren Singelmann

   Minnesota State University, Mankato

   Lauren Singelmann is an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University - Mankato in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology, within the Department of Integrated Engineering. Her research focuses on learning analytics, AI literacy, engineering education, and experiential learning. Dr. Singelmann teaches courses in Electronics, Circuits, and Advanced Technical Competencies across Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering programs, blending theory with hands-on, project-based learning to prepare students for real-world challenges.

Papers Presented

1. Investigating Preliminary Examination Practices in U.S. Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Grace Burleson (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Janet Y Tsai (University of Colorado Boulder)
2. Advanced Microfabrication Manufacturing Course Comparison of Online and In-person Teaching with Hands-on Lab Component for Interdisciplinary Graduate Education [view paper]
   Prof. Nathan Jackson (University of New Mexico)
3. Part-Time Versus Full-Time Students: An Examination of How the Decision Making Process to Pursue an Engineering Masters’ Degree Varies Based on Student Status [view paper]
   Alayna Grace Wanless (Kettering University), Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University), and Dr. Elizabeth Gross (Sam Houston State University)
4. Adapting to Alternative Learning: Insights from Engineering Graduate Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic [view paper]
   Animesh Paul (University of Georgia), Dr. Racheida S Lewis (University of Georgia), Ms. Nyna Jaye DeWitt (University of Georgia), and Ms. Sarah Jane Bork (University of Georgia)
5. Engaging End-Users, Reconceptualizing Research Plans: Graduate Research Training in Translational Engineering [view paper]
   Milica Miladinovic (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Yunus Doğan Telliel (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Prof. Pratap Mahesh Rao (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

Session Description

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne and Sourojeet Chakraborty

Papers Presented

1. Engaging and Effective Assessments in the Age of Generative AI: Student Perceptions and Recommendations [view paper]
   Dr. Danushka Bandara (Fairfield University) and Dr. Djedjiga Belfadel (Fairfield University)
2. Enhancing Academic Performance and Instructional Design Compliance through LLM-Integrated Virtual Learning Environments [view paper]
   Dr. Juan Felipe Calderón (Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile), Marco Aguilera (Affiliation unknown), Martin Ignacio Gil (Affiliation unknown), Prof. Maria Elena Truyol (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), Ing. Danilo Leal (Universidad Andres Bello), and Claudia Bascur (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)
3. Enhancing Object-Oriented Programming Education through Virtual Learning and Adaptive AI Technologies [view paper]
   Dr. Juan Felipe Calderón (Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile) and Matias Isaac Vargas (Affiliation unknown)
4. Experience with an Interdisciplinary Competition-based Cybertraining Workshop [view paper]
   Dr. Bing Wang (University of Connecticut), Prof. Suining He (University of Connecticut), Prof. Chuanrong Zhang (University of Connecticut), Abdul-Wassay Queeshi (University of Connecticut), Dr. Weidong Li (University of Connecticut), Dr. Sanguthevar Rajasekaran (University of Connecticut), Dr. Wei Wei (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Elizabeth Howard (University of Connecticut)

Session Description

Join us for an inspiring workshop designed exclusively for engineering faculty, where you’ll gain invaluable insights from leading ASEE International Division experts on cultivating globally sensitive engineering professionals in your classrooms! This engaging session will explore innovative approaches and rich resources to help you empower your students to excel in their careers while addressing critical global challenges. We’ll dive deep into four essential ABET student outcomes that underscore this mission: discover how to guide your students in applying engineering design to create solutions ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Dr. Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Dr. Yanjun Yan, Dr. Sigrid Berka, and Dr. Gloria J Kim

Session Description

This session explores inclusive approaches and challenges in pre-college engineering, from integrating computational thinking with executive functioning for autistic students to analyzing design fixation and family frustrations in rural online programs. It also highlights STEM identity development through summer programs, emphasizing equity, reflection, and student-centered learning.

Moderated by

1. Julie Robinson

Papers Presented

1. Considerations from Co-design with Special Education Teachers: Integrating Computational Thinking with Executive Functioning Skills for Autistic Middle School Students (RTP, Diversity) [view paper]
   Dr. Robert Hayes (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach), Dr. Jennifer Cross (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach), and Elissa Milto (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach)
2. Developing qualitative method for detecting evident of design fixation during engineering design challenge activities for pre-college students (other) [view paper]
   Mr. Sopheak Seng (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and William Samuel Walker (Affiliation unknown)
3. A Case Study of Understanding Family Frustrations in Online Engineering Programs for Children and Caregivers at Rural Libraries (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Ju Hui Kang (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Soo Hyeon Kim (Indiana University Indianapolis), Dr. Gi Woong Choi (University of Cincinnati), and Mansi Rajendra Kasar (Indiana University, Indianapolis )
4. K-12 Student STEM Identity Development through Participation in Goldberg Gator Engineering Explorers Summer Programs (RTP) [view paper]
   Krista Dulany Chisholm (University of Florida), Emersen Kronsnoble (University of Florida), Kassandra Fernandez (University of Florida), and Dr. Nancy Ruzycki (University of Florida)

Session Description

This session shares insights from diverse pre-college STEM initiatives, including transportation institutes and electrical/computer engineering camps. Focusing on scaling challenges and translating advanced technology for youth, the papers highlight strategies that boost middle and high school students’ STEM interest, college readiness, and workforce preparation through effective outreach programs.

Moderated by

1. Jeffrey D Radloff

Papers Presented

1. Outcomes and lessons learned from a First-time National Summer Transportation Institute Pre-college Program (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Dr. Lei Miao (Middle Tennessee State Univ.), Christopher Daniel Winfrey (Middle Tennessee State University), and hongbo zhang (Affiliation unknown)
2. Inspiring Young Minds: Translating Advanced STEM Technology for High School Students for College and Workforce Readiness within the GEMS Programs [view paper]
   Gabriella Marie Luna (University of The Incarnate Word, GEMS Program), Stephanie Weiss-Lopez (University of the Incarnate Word), and Dr. Michael Frye (University of the Incarnate Word)
3. A Comparison Between a Week-Long Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Camp’s Session on Middle School Students’ Interests in STEM (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Joshua E. Katz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), and Prof. Yuting W. Chen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
4. Scaling Engineering Challenges for PK12 Outreach Programs (Other) [view paper]
   Dr. Leah Bug (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Amy Isvik (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Mrs. Susan Beth D'amico (NC State University College of Engineering - The Engineering Place)

Session Description

This session examines K-12 computer science standards and their cognitive demands alongside a two-year study of AI program impacts on student self-efficacy. It also explores design projects focused on social good, illustrating how pre-college CS education fosters confidence, collaboration, and a commitment to positive societal change.

Moderated by

1. Ayush Pandey

Papers Presented

1. Self-efficacy of high school students after an AI-focused pre-college program: A two year impact study (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. S. Shailja (Stanford University), Mr. Thomas John Williams (University of California Merced), and Dr. Ayush Pandey (University of California Merced)
2. Exploring the Cognitive Complexity of K-12 CS Standards (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), Jacob Koressel (Affiliation unknown), Sofia De Jesus (Carnegie Mellon University), Joseph W Kmoch (Affiliation unknown), and Bryan Twarek (Affiliation unknown)
3. Pre-college design “Tech for Good”: As a member of a collaborative team, students believe they can change the world. [view paper]
   Dr. Shana Lee McAlexander (Duke University) and Dr. George Delagrammatikas (Duke University)
4. The Landscape of State and National K-12 Computer Science Learning Standards (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), Jacob Koressel (Affiliation unknown), and Bryan Twarek (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

Read the session title without the word “for” and you will find a narrative implicit in modern engineering practice premised on an uncontested definition of “progress” as the colonial march of civilization. In this session, we contest that definition by hearing the firsthand accounts of the impacts of historical and ongoing colonization, extraction, dispossession, and displacement. Montreal – the traditional land of Kanien'kéha Nation, part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy – has been home to numerous social movements ranging from Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to Climate J ... (continued)

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy

Moderated by

1. Dr. Shehla Arif

Moderated by

1. Eujin Pei

Papers Presented

1. Ten Year Retrospective – Student Engagement at the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence [view paper]
   Mr. Ryan Petitti (The Ohio State University)
2. Development of Digital Laboratory Modules Using Computer Simulation For Enhanced Learning Experience in Manufacturing Education [view paper]
   Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (University of Texas at El Paso), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Richard Y Chiou (Drexel University), Jakia Sultana (University of Texas at El Paso), Mr. S M Atikur Rahman (University of Texas at El Paso), and Selim Molla (University of Texas at El Paso)
3. Integrating Computer-Aided Manufacturing Users with Directed Energy Deposition Guidelines [view paper]
   Dr. Kenton Blane Fillingim (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Dr. Lauren Heinrich (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Dr. Ashley Gannon (Oak Ridge National Lab), and Dr. Thomas Feldhausen (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
4. WIP: Virtual Reality as a Tool for Reinforcing Real-World Robot Programming Skills [view paper]
   Mr. Jordan Osborne (Illinois State University) and Jeritt Williams (Illinois State University)

Moderated by

1. Meiqin Li

Papers Presented

1. Mastery Grading in Calculus: effects on performance and perception across demographics [view paper]
   Dr. Hui Ma (University of Virginia), Dr. Diana D Morris (University of Virginia), and Prof. Lindsay Wheeler (Affiliation unknown)
2. Student perception on Inquiry Based Learning Ordinary Differential Equation course [view paper]
   Dr. Thiwanka Nethali Fernando (University of Virginia) and Dr. Meiqin Li (University of Virginia)
3. Fostering Growth Mindsets: Implementing Standards-Based Grading in College Algebra [view paper]
   Dr. Blake A. Farman (Louisiana Tech University), Ann Clifton (Louisiana Tech University), Dr. William C. Long (Louisiana Tech University), and Dr. Krystal Corbett Cruse (Louisiana Tech University)
4. Accelerating Student Success in Mathematics through Personalized Adaptive Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Melissa A Dagley (University of Central Florida) and Rachid Ait Maalem Lahcen (University of Central Florida)

Moderated by

1. Anurag Srivastava and Dr. Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Connecting Theory to Applications Through Simulations Using Industry-Standard Tools [view paper]
   Dr. Rajesh Bhaskaran (Cornell University)
2. Simulation across the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Alex C. Szatmary (Hexagon)
3. Incorporating an engineering standard for a team design project in simulation-based design course [view paper]
   Dr. Xiaobin Le (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
4. Integration of extended reality demonstration to a junior mechanical engineering design course [view paper]
   Armin Eilaghi (Northern Arizona University)
5. Development of a Virtual Reality Game to Enhance Understanding of 3D problems in Engineering Mechanics Statics [view paper]
   Mr. Osama Desouky (Texas A&M University at Qatar) and Dr. Marwa AbdelGawad (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Julie Mendez and Dr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali

Papers Presented

1. Coming Unglued: Restricting Adhesives in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Design-and-Build Projects (Marble Machine Edition) [view paper]
   Dr. Amanda Sterling (Auburn University)
2. Enhancing Student Learning in a Blended Undergraduate Dynamics Course through Hands-on Mini-Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Sudeshna Pal (University of Central Florida), Sierra Outerbridge (University of Central Florida), Mohammadreza Chimehrad (University of Central Florida), Michelle Taub (University of Central Florida), and Prof. Hyoung Jin Cho (University of Central Florida)
3. Enhancing Thermal Design Education through Project-Based Learning: An HVAC Project with Real-World Data [view paper]
   Dr. Mark Fleming (Milwaukee School of Engineering) and Dr. Prabhakar Venkateswaran (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
4. Integrating Design Projects to Help Students Learning in Mechanical Engineering Lab [view paper]
   Dr. Ismail I Orabi (University of New Haven)
5. Knowledge Transfer from a First-Year, Stand-Alone Technical Communications Course into Second-Year Laboratory and Design-Focused Courses [view paper]
   Prof. Jenni Buckley (University of Delaware) and Dr. Alexander John De Rosa (University of Delaware)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jacob Preston Moore

Papers Presented

1. Beyond the Final Answer: Using Multi-Path Problems for Deeper Insight in Student Learning and Formative Assessment [view paper]
   Dr. Matthew J Jensen (Utah Valley University), Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana), Dr. Jiehong Liao (Florida Gulf Coast University), Dr. Anurag Purwar (Stony Brook University), and Dr. Hadas Ritz (Cornell University)
2. Challenges in Engineering Statics: Students' Perceptions of Their Difficulties [view paper]
   Mrs. Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) and Dr. Logan Andrew Perry (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
3. Assessing ABET SO6 through Innovative Labs in Solid Mechanics: A comprehensive guide for Mechanical Engineering Instructors [view paper]
   Prof. Kapil Gangwar (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Dr. Gloria Guohua Ma (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
4. Self-Graded Problems in Engineering Mechanics [view paper]
   Dr. Ashraf Badir (Florida Gulf Coast University)
5. Using Learning Maps and Bloom’s Taxonomy to Develop a New Instrument to Assess Knowledge Transfer from Physics to Statics Courses. [view paper]
   Dr. Priyantha Wijesinghe (University of Vermont), Varuni A. Seneviratne (University of Vermont), Larry R Medsker (The George Washington University), Dr. Courtney D Giles (University of Vermont), and Marlee Ottati (University of Vermont)

Moderated by

1. Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi

Papers Presented

1. Examining Academic Success and Retention of Post-Traditional Students in Engineering Undergraduate Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Haiying Long (University of Kansas), Dr. Jingjing Liu (Florida International University), Mr. Joseph Ronald Sturgess (Florida International University), Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano (Florida International University), Dr. Bruk T Berhane (Florida International University), and Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University)
2. From Barriers to Bridges: A Case Study on Engineering Education [view paper]
   Colten Van Voorhis (Texas A&M University - Commerce) and Dr. Yuehua Wang (Texas A&M University - Commerce)
3. Promoting the Persistence of Underrepresented Low-Income Engineering Transfer Students through a Comprehensive Scholarship Program (Experience) [view paper]
   Anna-Lena Dicke (University of California, Irvine), Kameryn Denaro (Affiliation unknown), Dr. David A. Copp (University of California, Irvine), and Analia E. Rao (University of California, Irvine)
4. When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges and Strengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree (Research) [view paper]
   Anna-Lena Dicke (University of California, Irvine), Dr. David A. Copp (University of California, Irvine), and Analia E. Rao (University of California, Irvine)
5. “You need to be able to isolate them:” Men allies leveraging mitigation as a strategy towards gender equity in STEM (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Danielle V. Lewis ()

Moderated by

1. Dr. Adrian Rodriguez

Papers Presented

1. The Importance of “Place” in the Building and Establishment of a New Engineering Program [view paper]
   Dr. Mark A. Pagano (University of Washington)
2. Investigating identity, sense of belonging, and early career transitions for Hispanic engineering graduates of an HSI (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Lori Marie Houghtalen (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Roger V. Gonzalez P.E. (University of Texas at El Paso), Samahara Quintana Chavez (University of Texas at El Paso), Juno Alvarez Morales (University of Texas at El Paso), and Guillermo Beckmann (University of Texas at El Paso)
3. Comparative Analysis of the Impacts on Students’ Interests in STEM through Implementation of Different Types of Learning Modules [view paper]
   Dr. Hua Li (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Prof. Kai Jin (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Dr. Larry Peel PE (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Dr. Michael Preuss (Exquiri Consulting, LLC), Selinda Martinez (Laredo College), Yan Xu (Del Mar College), Yi Ren (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), and Dr. Antonio Guadalupe Carranza III (Laredo College)
4. More than a summer bridge program [view paper]
   Sehba Midhat Hasan (Tufts University)

Session Description

Best Papers in MULTI 2025

Moderated by

1. Dr. Cynthia Wise Barnicki

Papers Presented

1. An Experience Designed to Onboard New Students into a Multiyear Co-Curricular Program, the Grand Challenges Scholars Program [view paper]
   Dr. Haolin Zhu (Arizona State University), Amy Trowbridge (Arizona State University), Sue Ellen Huffman (Affiliation unknown), and Stefani Jenkins (Arizona State University)
2. Balancing Breadth and Depth: An Analysis of General Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Gayle E. Ermer (Calvin University)
3. Curricular Lessons Learned in Robotics Education: a decade in review [view paper]
   Prof. Joel M. Esposito (United States Naval Academy) and Dr. Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier (United States Naval Academy)
4. Student Teamwork Experience in a Hands-on Robotics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Xiaoxiao Du (University of Michigan), Dr. Robin Fowler (University of Michigan), and Dr. Laura K Alford (University of Michigan)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Embracing technology tools is the basis of this technical session, which includes four presentations from authors who are passionate about virtual reality (VR), web-based tools, as well as technology socialization and education.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. James Giancaspro P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality for Enhanced Learning in Engineering: A Case Study in Higher Education in Lebanon [view paper]
   Dr. Evan Fakhoury (Lebanese American University), Dr. Michel Elkhoury (Lebanese American University), Dr. Pierre Rahme (Lebanese American University), Dr. Abbas A. Tarhini (Lebanese American University), and Dr. George E Nasr (Lebanese American University)
2. Case Study: Developing and Implementing VR Technology for Civil Engineering Education [view paper]
   Casey J Rodgers (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Afeefa Rahman (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Prof. Jacob Henschen (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
3. Instructional Benefits of a Web-Based Students’ Concurrent Course Registration Tool [view paper]
   Dr. Ke Tang (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Thomas Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Jennifer R Amos (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Jacob Henschen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Abdussalam Alawini (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Matthew D Goodman (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Dr. Halim Beere (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
4. A Review of Basic Factors on How to Recruit Young Engineers [view paper]
   Prof. Martin Karl Fislake (University of Koblenz)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Angeles Dominguez

Papers Presented

1. Shaping Spatial Minds: How School Type, Physics Achievement, and Student Motivation Influence Spatial Reasoning [view paper]
   Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi (University of Georgia) and Landon Todd Smith (University of Georgia)
2. Investigating Opportunities for Diversity and Growth in the Landscape of Quantum Information Science Engineering Education in the U.S. [view paper]
   Dr. Andi Pina (Rochester Institute of Technology), Shams El-Adawy (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Michael James Verostek Jr (Rochester Institute of Technology), Dr. Heather Lewandowski (University of Colorado Boulder), and Benjamin M Zwickl (Rochester Institute of Technology)
3. Aligning Physics Education with Professional Realities: Insights from Working Students in an Online Course [view paper]
   Rodrigo Alonso Vergara (Universidad Andres Bello) and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)
4. Physics in progress: teaching writing through a mock journal for authentic practice in technical writing [view paper]
   Joseph Pierre Anderson (Carthage College)
5. Leveraging immersive environments in physics labs and flipped classrooms for engineering courses. [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. Farha Jahan and Thomas Rossi

Papers Presented

1. Immerse Students in AI-Infused Cybersecurity Through Software Process [view paper]
   Dr. Rajendran Swamidurai (Alabama State University) and Dr. Uma Kannan (Alabama State University)
2. SUCCESS: A Summer Camp Promoting On-campus Connections in Software Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Kevin A Gary (Arizona State University), Cecilia La Place (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Vidya Rupak (Affiliation unknown), Rakshilkumar Modi (Affiliation unknown), and Karthik Vaida (Affiliation unknown)
3. Facilitating women’s success in software engineering through the exploration of non-traditional educational environments [view paper]
   Dr. Ashley Rea (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), Taylor Alexis Hobbs (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), Chanel Davis (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott), and Abigail Sophia Clerget (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott)
4. Course-Job Fit: Understanding the Contextual Relationship Between Computing Courses and Employment Opportunities [view paper]
   Christopher Lukas Kverne (Florida International University), Federico Monteverdi (Florida International University), Agoritsa Polyzou (Florida International University), Dr. Christine Lisetti (Florida International University), and Janki Bhimani (Florida International University)

Session Description

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Business Meeting

Moderated by

1. Prof. Eric Davishahl

Papers Presented

1. Work in Progress: Impact of Non-Degree Credentials on STEM Workforce Development-A Systematic Literature Review [view paper]
   Mr. Foeday Zinnah (Utah State University), Dr. Angela Minichiello (Utah State University), and Dr. Muhammad Asghar P.E. (University of Cincinnati)
2. Work In Progress: Implementing the “Good Old-Fashioned Student” Teaching Model in the Two-Year College Classroom [view paper]
   Dr. Stephanie Laughton (The Citadel) and Dr. Timothy Aaron Wood P.E. (The Citadel)
3. Advancing AI Education: Curriculum Development in Florida's Two-Year State Colleges for Student Career Advancement [view paper]
   Dr. Ali Zilouchian (Florida Atlantic University) and Dr. Nancy Romance (Florida Atlantic University)
4. MNT-CURN and START: Successful Nationwide Programs for Connecting Community College and Technical Education Students to Research Opportunities [view paper]
   Sophia Isabela Salter (Micro Nano Technology Education Center), Dr. Jared Ashcroft (Pasadena City College), Dr. Tanya Faltens (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), Dr. Kendrick Davis (University of Southern California), Dr. Peter D Kazarinoff (Portland Community College), Justice Robinson (Micro Nano Technology Education Center), Paula Kirya (Micro Nano Technology Education Center), and Antar A. Tichavakunda (Affiliation unknown)
5. Navigating S-STEM: Student Perspectives on Success in Community College [work-in progress] [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth Meza (University of Washington) and Dr. Maria L Espino (University of California, Los Angeles)

Session Description

This session presents an overview of persistence models, barriers, and outcomes for women experiencing challenges in higher education.

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

Moderated by

1. Jessica Striker

Papers Presented

1. A Model of Increased Female Engineering Persistence to Graduation [view paper]
   Dr. Gail Baura (Loyola University Chicago), Matthew J Miller (Loyola University Chicago), Leanne Kallemeyn (Loyola University Chicago), Andrea Hércules (Loyola University Chicago), and Erika Esmeralda de la Riva (Loyola University Chicago)
2. Breaking Barriers for Women in STEM: Uncovering Career Challenges and Transformative Educational Strategies: A Case Study in Architecture and Related Engineering Fields [view paper]
   Dr. Tianjiao Zhao (East Carolina University), Dr. Xi Lin (East Carolina University), Dr. Xi Wang P.E. (Drexel University), Yidan Zhu (Texas State University), Pianpian Huang (East Carolina University), Bingbing Li (University of British Columbia, Vancouver), and Qiuhan Ji (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
3. Exploring gender differences in age-based discrimination at Finnish technology workplaces [view paper]
   Dr. Susanna Maria Bairoh (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK) and Dr. Johanna Naukkarinen (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT)
4. Building Community Understanding of Institutional Compensation Systems: An ADVANCE Partnership Mid-Project Update [view paper]
   Prof. Margaret B. Bailey Ph.D., P.E. (Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)), Dr. Carol Elizabeth Marchetti (Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)), Dr. Jessica C Bennett (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities), Iris V. Rivero Ph.D. (University of Florida), and Gloria L. Blackwell (American Association of University Women (AAUW))
5. NSF DUE: Everyday engineering: Leveraging craft to deepen engineering design and spatial visualization [view paper]
   Dr. Anna Keune (Technical University of Munich), Daniela Villarreal Bermúdez (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Kylie Peppler (University of California, Irvine)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This session focuses on the transformative potential of community-engaged design and engineering education, highlighting how collaborative partnerships between educational institutions and local communities can address real-world challenges.

Key topics will include:
(1) Integrating community engagement into engineering and design curricula
(2) Best practices for community-university partnerships
(3) Student-driven projects that address real-world community needs
(4) Building sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships with local communities
(5) Addressing challenges and opportunities in community-engaged education

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Blake Everett Johnson

Papers Presented

1. Community Developed Water Supply a Case Study of a Sustainable Model in Hampstead, St. Mary, Jamaica [view paper]
   Mr. Omar McFarlane Sweeney (University of Florida) and Dr. Fazil T. Najafi (University of Florida)
2. [Traditional Research Paper] Integrating Service-Based Learning in Engineering Education: Enhancing Social and Professional Skills through Community Projects [view paper]
   Prof. Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile) and Prof. Maria Elena Truyol (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)
3. Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Partnering with a Local Regenerative Farm in a Mechanical Engineering Capstone Course [view paper]
   Ms. Shoshanah Cohen (Stanford University)
4. Engagement in Practice: Promoting Engineering Work Experiences in Rural Sustainability Contexts [view paper]
   Sophia Vicente (Elizabethtown College), Malle R Schilling (Arizona State University), Hannah Root (Affiliation unknown), Prof. Annick J Dewald (Greenway College), Rebecca Holcombe (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Sara A. Atwood (Elizabethtown College)
5. [Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achieve locally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond. [view paper]
   Dr. Juan C. Lucena (Colorado School of Mines)

Papers Presented

1. An Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (PALs) Program Expands for Researching Inclusive Student Engagement (RISE)–Work in Progress Paper [view paper]
   Dr. Kim L Paige (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Bianca Bernada Chuma (Georgia Institute of Technology)
2. Celebrating 20 Years of the Engineering Communication Studio at XYZ University [view paper]
   Mr. Boz Bowles (Louisiana State University and A&M College), Adrienne Steele (Louisiana State University and A&M College), Dr. Rebecca Acosta Burdette (Affiliation unknown), and Annemarie Galeucia (Affiliation unknown)
3. What Makes a Leader? Conceptualizations of Leadership and Implications for Teamwork in First Year Design [view paper]
   Victoria Kerr (University of Toronto), Brandon Aldo Lista (University of Toronto), Ms. Patricia Kristine Sheridan (University of Toronto), and Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng. (University of Toronto)
4. Considering Personal Mastery as a Framework for Developing Students’ Affinity for Lifelong Learning [Research] [view paper]
   Bailey Kathryn McOwen (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Arsalan Ashraf (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Emad Ali (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Dayoung Kim (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
5. FACE to FACE with Leadership: A Work in Progress  [view paper]
   Stephanie Becerra (Arizona State University), Jennifer Chen Wen Wong (Arizona State University), and Ms. Tami Coronella (Arizona State University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This session has papers on artificial intelligence and papers on grading.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Harly Ramsey

Papers Presented

1. Systematic Review of Faculty Adoption and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Deborah Moyaki (University of Georgia) and Dr. Nathaniel Hunsu (University of Georgia)
2. Insights into Faculty's use of Generative Artificial Intelligence systems in Engineering Classrooms. [view paper]
   Ms. Azadeh Hassani (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Tareq Daher (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Prof. Guy Trainin (University of Nebraska Lincoln), and Jordan M Wheeler (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
3. Creation and Delivery of a Faculty Workshop on Grading - Practical Implications [view paper]
   Dr. Michael J McGinnis (LeTourneau University)
4. Student and Faculty Perceptions of Standards-Based Grading in Undergraduate Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Lauren Singelmann (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Catherine Mcgough Spence (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Darcie Christensen (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Dr. Ellen Patricia Thompson (Minnesota State University - Iron Range Engineering)

Session Description

Reviews of journal papers are notoriously harsh and oftentimes overwhelming. Authors may have difficulty navigating extensive and potentially conflicting reviews. There is no obvious necessary or positive outcome to these reviews or the challenges they present. The purpose of this special session is to have a structured discussion of why and how to provide reviews and editorial summaries that are useful and productive to authors, intended for current and future reviewers and editors. We will include the discussion of unintended consequences of negative and confusing reviews, examples of positive ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Adam Kirn

   University of Nevada, Reno

   Adam Kirn, Ph.D. (he/him) is an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Regarding this special session proposal, he is interested in fostering intentionality and community through the publishing process.

2. Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong

   Cornell University

   Alexandra Coso Strong (she/her) is an Associate Professor at Cornell University. She is exploring approaches to reviewing that support her colleagues as people first and then engage with their work through a lens of curiosity and collaboration.

3. Dr. James L. Huff

   University of Georgia

   James Huff, Ph.D. (he/him) is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia and Deputy Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. As an author, editor, and reviewer, he aims for the review dialogue to be a constructive and relational process that builds up each other’s work.

4. Dr. Justin Charles Major

   Rowan University

   Justin Major, Ph.D. (they/them) is an Assistant Professor at Rowan University. They are interested in reflexivity in the research and publishing process.

5. Mrs. Monique S. Ross

   The Ohio State University

   Monique Ross, Ph.D. (she/her) is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University. She is interested in adopting a reviewing practice that leads with an ethic of care and support rather than gatekeeping.

6. Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E.

   Oregon State University

   Shane Brown, Ph.D. (he/him) is a Professor at Oregon State University. He is interested in making the community better through reviewership and editorship.

7. Dr. Stephanie Cutler

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Stephanie Cutler, Ph.D. (she/her) is an Associate Research Professor at Penn State. She hopes to help encourage a review process that focuses on growth and community to create a positive disciplinary culture that promotes the success of all members.