Moderated by

1. Zain ul Abideen and Julien Yllanes

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing Assessment of Student Engagement in Face-to-Face Global Project-Based Learnings (gPBLs): Adding Peer Assessment to Improve Slack-based Evaluation [view paper]
   Mr. Leo Kimura (Shibaura Institute of Technology), Prof. Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D. (SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), and Prof. Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering (Shibaura)
2. Exploring Gender Differences in Achievement Goal Orientation Among Undergraduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Zain ul Abideen (Utah State University), Dr. Oenardi Lawanto (Utah State University), and Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E. (Utah State University)
3. Research on the Continuous Quality Improvement Mechanisms of Engineering Education Within American Colleges and Universities [view paper]
   Dr. Hang Zhang (Jining Normal University,China), Hao He (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Ming Li (Beijing Foreign Studies University)
4. Work-in-Progress: Meme-ing Engineering: Exploring Student Perceptions of Engineering Culture through Memes [view paper]
   Julien Yllanes (Affiliation unknown), Logan Soderborg (Utah State University), Vanessa Tran (Utah State University), and Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University)
5. WIP - UDL in STEM Higher Education: A Synthesis Literature Review [view paper]
   Autumn Cuellar (Utah State University), Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa (Utah State University - Engineering Education), and Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E. (Utah State University)

Session Description

Various systems engineering topics including design, modeling, and engineering education

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rochelle Jones

Papers Presented

1. Reflections of Decolonizing exercises in a Systems Engineering Capstone [view paper]
   Dr. Shamsnaz Virani Bhada (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and Dr. Sarah E. Stanlick (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2. Evaluating the Use of System Mapping Tools to Support Researcher Understanding of Knowledge Diffusion in the Bio-economy [view paper]
   Miss Khadija Ishfaq Rana (University of Toronto) and Dr. Emily Moore (University of Toronto)
3. Learning Engineering- A System Design Approach for Engineering Education [view paper]
   Prof. Abul K. M. Azad (Northern Illinois University), Jim Goodell (INFERable and IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee), Aaron Kessler Ph.D. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Scotty D. Craig (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Hamadou Saliah-Hassane ing. (TELUQ University )
4. Ambiguity as a key experience acceleration mechanism in a sophomore systems engineering course [view paper]
   Dr. Alejandro Salado (The University of Arizona) and David Herring (The University of Arizona)
5. Benchmarking of LLM Based Generative AI for CSE Undergraduate Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Garrett Goodman (Miami University), Suman Bhunia (Miami University), and Dr. Peter Jamieson (Miami University)

Session Description

This session presents first-year programs and experiential learning courses that impact women engineer persistence and interest in higher education.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Courtney Pfluger

Papers Presented

1. Engineering Personas Through the Lens of First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Miranda Brown (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Cassie Wallwey (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
2. Examining the Effects of Gender on Capstone Team Cohesion [view paper]
   Madeline JoAnna Szoo (Northeastern University) and Dr. Courtney Pfluger (Northeastern University)
3. FYWES- First Year Women Engineering Student Perspectives and Reflections [view paper]
   Dr. Lekshmi Sasidharan (University of Arkansas) and Dr. Aysa Galbraith (University of Arkansas)
4. Circuit Building and Control Workshop to Promote Women in Computer Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Jie Sheng (University of Washington, Tacoma) and Mr. Justin Wang (The Overlake School)
5. High Impact Experiential Learning – An Undergraduate STEM Research Experience for Women in Science and Engineering. [view paper]
   Dr. Lorne S. Joseph (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey) and Dr. Lydia Prendergast (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG) Business Meeting

Moderated by

1. Dr. Meg Handley

Session Description

Annual ASEE Member Meeting

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

Moderated by

1. Mr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr

Session Description

This session has technical talks of various topics that want round table discussion format.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Megan Morin

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing engineering faculty implementation of inclusive pedagogy through an inclusive excellence faculty development program [view paper]
   Dr. Renee M. Desing (University of Washington) and Robin Neal Clayton (University of Washington)
2. Lessons Learned from 35 Years of Impact in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Stephanie Cutler (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Sarah E Zappe (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University), and Shawna Dory (Pennsylvania State University)
3. Implementing Interconnected Faculty Development Initiatives for STEM Faculty [view paper]
   Dr. Christopher A. F. Hass (Rutgers University, New Brunswick), Dr. Philip Reid Brown (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Mary Elizabeth Emenike (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Charles Ruggieri (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Corey Ptak (Columbia University in the City of New York), Stacey Blackwell (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), and Gabriel Lopez Zenarosa (Stony Brook University)
4. WIP Engaging Every Student: Understanding Faculty Perceptions of Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a 2 Year Professional Development Series [view paper]
   Dr. Pheather R Harris (University of California, Irvine), Dr. Tayloria N.G. Adams (University of California, Irvine), and Dr. Star Lee (University of California, Irvine)

Session Description

These faculty development papers include a focus on the student impact of the work.

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

Moderated by

1. Shaylin Williams

Papers Presented

1. From Pilot to Practice: Establishing Neuroinclusive Teaching Practices for Long-Term Impact [view paper]
   Ms. Connie Syharat (University of Connecticut), Dr. Sarira Motaref P.E. (University of Connecticut), and Marisa Chrysochoou (University of Missouri - Columbia)
2. The Voices of Our Students: Developing a Student Opinion Survey and Process to Support a Healthy STEM Educational Ecosystem [view paper]
   Nicholas Rabb (California State University Los Angeles), Dr. Corin L. Bowen (California State University, Los Angeles), Kenya Z. Mejia (San Francisco State University), Prof. Silvia Heubach (California State University, Los Angeles), Dr. Gustavo B Menezes (California State University, Los Angeles), Michael W. Ibrahim (California State University, Los Angeles), and Dr. Yilin Feng (California State University, Los Angeles)
3. Engineering Inclusion: Understanding Faculty and Student Views [view paper]
   Dr. Shenghua Wu (University of South Alabama) and Drew Gossen (University of South Alabama)

Papers Presented

1. Towards social, popular and local practices for technology development: an example of an engineering course developed in dialogue with residents of a rural encampment in Southeast Brazil [view paper]
   Paula Rodrigues Affonso Alves (University of Manitoba), Dr. Jillian Seniuk Cicek (University of Manitoba), Kari Zacharias (University of Manitoba), and Mr. Renato Alan Bezerra Rodrigues (University of Manitoba)
2. Student and Instructor Experiences with a Seminar Course on Engineering and Social Justice [view paper]
   Dr. Ashish Agrawal (Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)) and Sarah Aileen Brownell (Rochester Institute of Technology (COE))
3. Grounding Change: Exploring Ambiguity in Geophysical Methods to Foster Decolonized Thinking in Engineering [view paper]
   Alexandra DakotaTomi Brunson (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Jon A. Leydens (Colorado School of Mines), and Dr. Elizabeth A. Reddy (Colorado School of Mines)
4. American Engineering and Engineering Education Are Settler Colonial Projects: Making Visible the Logic of Possession [view paper]
   Austin Morgan Kainoa Peters (Purdue Engineering Education)

Session Description

The number of disabled students in higher education is growing (NCES, 2022), but they are still underrepresented in engineering education research, both as a study population of interest and in their representation within broader studies of engineering student experiences. Our goal is to increase representation of disabled students in research by increasing the accessibility of research designs. Increased accessibility can also support participation of non-disabled and neurotypical students in engineering education research studies. According to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) goals, “when en ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Emily Violet Landgren

   University of Texas at Austin

   Emily Landgren (she/her) is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering researching disabilities in higher engineering education at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a disabled woman, an engineer, and a disability advocate. Her proposed dissertation work looks at the relationship between classroom acoustics and disabled students’ auditory experiences. She recently earned her Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, completing research that focused on ableism and best practices as detailed by disabled undergraduate engineering students; prior to this, she earned a B.S. in Integrated Humanities and Engineering from Lehigh University.

2. Chloe Siobhan Wright

   University of Texas at Austin

   Chloe Wright (she/her) is a PhD student in STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a researcher in the Center for Engineering Education, advised by Dr. Maura Borrego. Her own experiences as a woman in engineering inspired her to conduct research on equity in engineering education. Her work thus far is with LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students in STEM. Before coming to UT, Chloe earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.

3. Dr. Maura Borrego

   University of Texas at Austin

   Dr. Maura Borrego (she/they) is the E.P. Schoch Professor in Engineering, Director of the Center for Engineering Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Borrego is an ASEE Fellow and currently serves as Senior Associate Editor for Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, U.S.A, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A. Dr. Borrego advises both Emily and Chloe.

Session Description

How do we speak truth in a time of suppression? How do we publish boldly when even our language is under scrutiny?
This session builds on a popular 2025 ASEE roundtable, where over 100 attendees voiced concerns about the current climate for scholarly publishing. Join the ASEE Committee on Scholarly Publications for a session of dialogue and creative resistance. Through breakout discussions and hands-on zine-making, we will explore questions around censorship, targeted harassment, and how we—as editors, authors, reviewers, and educators—can reclaim space for honest, critical, and equity-focused re ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Donna M Riley, Dr. Nadia N. Kellam, and Dr. Vanessa Svihla

Session Description

Moderator: Kaitlin Tyler
Panelists:
Carlos Cabrera, Clemson University
Dipankar Choudhury, Ansys
Sarah Rajala, ABET President, ASEE Past President (TBD)
Sangita Skipitaris, MathWorks

Abstract:
Industrial advisory boards (IABs) that maintain strong connections with academic programs provide significant advantages to educational institutions and industry partners. This panel will explore the structure, charter, and operations of IABs, highlighting ways to enhance their focus and effectiveness. The benefits are reciprocal, impacting not only institutions but also the academic and industry l ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kaitlin Tyler

Speakers

1. Prof. Carlos J Cabrera

   Clemson University

   Carlos Cabrera, an Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering, brings over a decade of leadership experience to the table. With a doctorate in engineering and a background in electrical engineering focusing on power systems, Carlos has held key roles such as Chairperson of the IEEE Broward Section and Vice Chairperson of the IEEE Florida Council. Currently serving as an ABET Commissioner and Program Evaluator, he is committed to upholding quality education standards in engineering programs.

   Carlos sees leadership as a commitment to inspiring, guiding, and empowering individuals ... (continued)

2. Dr. Sarah A Rajala

   Iowa State University of Science and Technology

   Professor Emerita, North Carolina State University
   Sarah Rajala served as the 12th dean of the College of Engineering at Iowa State University from 2013 - 2019. Her previous leadership positions were at Mississippi State University as dean of engineering from 2008-13, and chair of the electrical and computer engineering department prior to being named dean. She also served at North Carolina State University as associate dean for research and graduate programs and associate dean for academic affairs in the college of engineering. Since her retirement in 2019, Rajala was elected to the IEEE Found ... (continued)

3. Dipankar Choudhury

   ANSYS, Inc.

   Dr. Dipankar Choudhury, Lead Chief Technologist and Ansys Fellow, plays a central role in advanced technology and exploratory R&D in several key areas at Ansys Inc. such as High-Performance Computing. In addition, he leads Ansys’s Academic Program which includes coordinating collaborative research and education partnership programs with Academia centered around engineering simulation. Prior to taking this role, Dipankar was responsible for Ansys Inc.'s technical directions in the Fluids Business Unit. Dipankar obtained his BE in Mechanical Engineering at BITS Pilani and his Ph.D. in Comp ... (continued)

4. Sangita Skipitaris

   MathWorks

   Sangita is currently a Customer Success Engineering team Lead at Mathworks. Her team is focused on helping educators, researchers, and students achieve success. Her background is in engineering, with a BS in Computer Science and MS in Computer Science and Mathematical Modeling, both from University of Oslo.

5. Dr. Kaitlin Tyler

   ANSYS, Inc.

   Kaitlin Tyler is currently a Senior Academic Program Engineer at Ansys. Her role focuses on supporting the usage of Ansys tools in academia, with an emphasis on materials teaching and pre-university engagement. She is also the lead for the Ansys Academic Content Development Program, which focuses on developing instructional content to support integration of Ansys tools in curriculum. Her background is in materials science, with a PhD in the subject from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
   She is very involved in ASEE. At the publication of this paper, she is the Awards Chair (past Division Chair) for the Materials Division and Chair Elect for the Corporate Members Council.

Session Description

The Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invited four panelists to explore key issues, share best practices, and engage in a thought-provoking exchange of ideas concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion. The panelist will share their perspectives on being a change agent for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in engineering and computing education.

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

Speakers

1. Ms. Dimpho Radebe

   University of Toronto

   Dimpho Radebe (she/her) is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Toronto. She completed a BASc in Industrial Engineering from UofT, an MSc in Management from the University of Bath, UK, and has several years of professional experience in the public and private sectors in process engineering and project management. Motivated by her lived experiences, Dimpho’s research focuses on engineering culture and identity, engineering career paths, decolonization, ethics, equity, and social justice in STEM. She draws on critical race theory and radical Black feminism to deconstruct en ... (continued)

2. Mrs. Monique S. Ross

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Monique Ross has a way of bringing her audience and anyone who meets her along on her research journey in a way that makes you feel seen. She does incredible work to ensure students from Black, Latinx, and historically minoritizied backgrounds thrive in engineering and computer science. This has been her area of focus for over a decade. She has presented her work at the National Academies, and has published in JMWSE and JEE numerous times.

Session Description

The reluctance of hiring managers to recruit Gen Z graduates stems from concerns over their preparedness for the workforce, particularly in areas such as teamwork, business etiquette, and real-world experience. According to recent reports, 52% of hiring managers believe new graduates lack the necessary skills for the job, 55% struggle with teamwork, and nearly 60% cite a lack of real-world experience as a key barrier to hiring Gen Z candidates. Additionally, employers hesitate to invest in training recent graduates due to the high cost. Some companies report spending up to three times more to onb ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Mr. Jeffrey Alderson

   MathWorks

   Product Manager

2. Mr. Florent Salako P.E.

   Dassault Systemes

   Consultative Academic Program Advisor and North American Ambassador

3. Bridget Ogwezi

   ANSYS, Inc.

   Senior Project Manager, Academic and Startup Programs

4. Dr. Bernadette Friedrich

   Michigan State University

   Director of Student Engagement and Scholarships

5. Ms. Robbin Beauchamp

   Wentworth Institute of Technology

   Assistant Provost, Cooperative Education and Career Development

Session Description

Ready to diagnose your biggest teaching blockers? Join Wiley’s Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy for an interactive workshop to help you assess your current teaching approaches and discover new research-backed strategies to enhance student engagement and success. We'll identify your specific classroom pain points and you'll walk away with practical tools ready for immediate use and connections with peers working on similar solutions.
About Presenter:
Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy is Editorial Director at Wiley, where she manages the zyBooks engineering catalog. She was recently honored with Purdue Univer ... (continued)

Session Description

You can find details on the Papers being presented in this session here: https://nemo.asee.org/public/conferences/365/registration/view_session?session_id=19594

The ASEE Annual Conference Focus on Exhibits Networking Break is a key event during the conference that allows attendees to take a break from the formal sessions while engaging with exhibitors and sponsors in a relaxed and interactive setting. This networking break is designed to foster connections, discussions, and collaborations among conference participants.

The NSF Grantees Poster Session at the ASEE (American Society for Engineeri ... (continued)

Papers Presented

1. BOARD # 221: A Re-imagined First-Year Engineering Program—FYE2.0 [view paper]
   Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Muhammad Asghar P.E. (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks (University of Cincinnati), Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Jeff Kastner (University of Cincinnati), Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati)
2. BOARD # 222: Advancing Wind Energy Research and Education through the Great Lakes Wind Energy Challenges REU Site Program [view paper]
   Dr. Wei Zhang (Texas Tech University) and Prof. Xiong Yu (Affiliation unknown)
3. BOARD # 223: AI-UPP IRES Year 1: Program Development and Initial Lessons Learned [view paper]
   Prof. Mark A Chapman (University of San Diego)
4. BOARD # 224: Analysis of a Teaching School Model for Improving STEM Teacher Education, Development, and K-12 STEM Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Bridget L. Maher (University of Michigan Marsal School of Education)
5. BOARD # 225: Applying socially engaged design skills: Mechanical engineering students’ senior capstone experiences (IUSE: EDU) [view paper]
   Dr. Jin Woo Lee (California State University, Fullerton), Carlos Gunera (California State University, Fullerton), Dr. Erika Mosyjowski (University of Michigan), and Dr. Shanna R. Daly (University of Michigan)
6. plus 86 more papers

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Spend the evening with construction and architectural faculty! We will meet at Pub Saint Pierre (410 Rue Saint-Pierre, Montréal, QC) where we will all pay for our own meals. We will have signs to help you find the group.

For those interested in: New Members

Session Description

SPIE sponsored social event for ELD members. Location information sent to ELD members via the listserv.

Session Description

Ticketed event: $79.00
Please join fellow mechanics division colleagues for an evening of socializing and celebration. We will present our division award winners for best paper, best presentation, and others. New members are welcome!

Moderated by

1. Dr. Anna K. T. Howard

Session Description

Reservation is for 6:15pm

Session Description

Join the ENT Division for a no-host social event, an informal opportunity to connect, network, and unwind with colleagues. Please note that all attendees will be responsible for their own food and beverages.

Session Description

Ticketed event: Student - $30.00
Professional - $50.00
International Division Social Session

We are sold out of all discount tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $75 USD on-site.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Martin Margala

Session Description

Ticketed event: CE Division Awards Banquet - $110.00
Mark your calendars for the ChED awards banquet at the annual meeting! Come celebrate our awesome awardees and network with peers. Pre-sale Ticket: $90 per person. Includes hors d'oeuvres, meal, and two drink tickets.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Janie Brennan and Dr. Chris Barr

Session Description

Ticketed event: $75.00
Please join us at our annual banquet as we recognize Division award winners! Each ticket includes a plated dinner and two drinks.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna an Italiano style restaurant.

1251 Avenue McGill Collège, Montreal, H3B 2Y4

All attendees will pay for their own meal at the restaurant. Please register so we can provide a headcount to the restaurant

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The cost for dinner is CA$70 per person, and each person will pay individually at the restaurant. This is NOT A FREE EVENT. You need to register because the maximum head count is 40.
The specially curated menu for our event includes an appetizer choice of leek and portobella mushroom risotto; tomato, cucumber, and pepper gazpacho; or roasted eggplant and zucchini tian. The main dish is a choice of tarragon marinated pork tenderloin, Spanish fish zarzuela, vegan paella, beef and mushroom stew, or braised lamb shank. Dessert choices are caramelized apples sabayon or gluten-free vegan crème brulee.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah