Moderated by

1. Prof. Constantine Mukasa and Dr. Angela Thompson P.E.

Papers Presented

1. A Student Classification and Characterization Model of Generative AI Use in First-Year Engineering Design [view paper]
   Ms. Mehek Kunal Vora (Tufts University) and Dr. Ethan E Danahy (Tufts University)
2. Fostering Adaptive Expertise in First-Year Engineering Design: Coaching, Iterative Prototyping, and Structured Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology), Portia Elise Lenczowski (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), and Mr. Aaron Lalley P.E. (Southeast Technical College)
3. Iterative Driven Competency-Based Assessment in a First-Year Engineering Computation Module [view paper]
   Dr. James Bittner (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Matt Barron (Michigan Technological University), and Dr. AJ Hamlin (Michigan Technological University)
4. Will It Float? Iterative Design and Learning Through a 3D Printed Boat Design Challenge [view paper]
   Mr. Cooper Vermeulen (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology) and Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology)
5. Breaking the Hustle: How Institutional Culture Impacts Academic Resource Engagement in Engineering [view paper]
   Gayoung Kim (Northwestern University) and Dr. Chamille Lescott (Northwestern University)

Session Description

First-Year Programs Division Business Meeting

Papers Presented

1. Convergence Research in Graduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Yunus Doğan Telliel (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and Mr. Matthew James Lydon (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2. Implementation of an I-Corps Inspired 3-Day Bootcamp for Graduate Students to Plan their Academic Careers [view paper]
   Dr. Ilya Avdeev (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee), Dr. Adrienne Robyn Minerick (Michigan Technological University), Dr. Mary Raber (Michigan Technological University), Jennifer Gutzman (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee), and Loren G Peterson (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
3. The Role of Need for Cognition in Enhancing Innovation Capacities among Interdisciplinary Graduate Students: An Equity-Focused Approach [view paper]
   Miss Yun-Han Weng (The Ohio State University), Dr. Emily T Creamer (The Ohio State University), Jeffrey M. Bielicki (The Ohio State University), and Matthew Judkins Mayhew (The Ohio State University)
4. Generative AI as a Thinking Partner in Doctoral Education: An Autoethnographic Exploration [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer A Turns (University of Washington) and Yuliana Flores (University of Washington)

Session Description

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Farid Farahmand and Edward Latorre P.E.

Papers Presented

1. IBM Skills Buid: Build, Learn, and Earn - A free Certificate Program for K-20 students and faculty in Cybersecurity, AI, and Others [view paper]
   Dr. Nikunja Swain (South Carolina State University), Dr. Biswajit Biswal (South Carolina State University), and Janmejay Mohanty (South Carolina State University)
2. Identifying Struggling Students Using LMS Data [view paper]
   Dr. Abdulmalek Al-Gahmi (Weber State University)
3. Improving Engineering Students’ Writing Skills Through a Text Visualization Tool [view paper]
   Dr. Donggil Song (Texas A&M University) and ANNE LIPPERT (Prairie View A&M University)
4. Instilling Cybersecurity Professional Skills in Undergraduate Computing Students [view paper]
   Dr. Rajendran Swamidurai (Alabama State University) and Dr. Uma Kannan (Alabama State University)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Join Creaform’s Paul Arthurs (Application Engineer) and Sarah Giroux (Educational Sales Manager) for an in-depth look at how metrology-grade portable 3D scanners can be effectively integrated into engineering education. This lecture-style workshop is designed for faculty interested in enhancing their curriculum with industry-relevant instrumentation.

Participants will explore how 3D scanning technology supports hands-on learning in areas such as reverse engineering and quality control. The session will walk through key workflows—including Scan-to-CAD and inspection/measurement processes—demonstr ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Moderated by

1. Dr. Lynn A. Albers and Dr. Herbert L. Hess P.E.

Session Description

This special session is co-sponsored by the Multidisciplinary and International Divisions, in conjunction with the team preparing the blueprint for the ASEE Inclusive Mindset report. The concept of integrated engineering, implemented as a variety of innovations in engineering education that draw from multiple aspects of the discipline, has great promise for leading change towards a more inclusive engineering mindset. Through a series of sessions at the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Frontiers in Education (FIE), and ASEE conferences culminating with the Integrated Engineering ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Gloria J Kim

Speakers

1. Prof. Rebecca A Bates

   Minnesota State University, Mankato

   Dr. Rebecca Bates is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she directs our upper-division, project-based and co-op-based learning engineering programs, Iron Range Engineering & Twin Cities Engineering. These cutting edge programs were recognized with the 2017 ABET Innovation Award and the 2018 Minnesota High Tech Association’s Tekne Award for STEM Workforce Development. She was recognized by the University as a Distinguished Faculty Scholar and is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education. She joined the ... (continued)

2. Mrs. Emanuela Tilley

   Dr. Tilley is Professor of Engineering Education and Director of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP) in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences at University College London (UCL). She has established an international profile in the areas of leading curriculum design and development as well as cultural change required to support and foster innovation in engineering education within higher education.

   Previously, she designed the curricula for IEP projects and global challenges to introduce problem, experimental, research and enquiry-based learning to a multi-disciplinary first year cohort of ... (continued)

3. Dr. Susan M Lord

   University of San Diego

   Susan M. Lord, PhD, is a Fellow of the IEEE and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Lord’s teaching interests include electronics, optoelectronic materials and devices, service-learning, feminist pedagogy and lifelong learning. From 1993-1997, Dr. Lord taught at Bucknell University. Her industrial experience includes AT&T Bell Laboratories, General Motors Laboratories, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and SPAWAR Systems Center. In 2012, she taught at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. From 2006-2016, she was chair of Electrical Engineering at USD.

   Dr. Lord’s res ... (continued)

4. Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter

   Campbell University

   Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter is Founding Dean and Professor of the School of Engineering at Campbell University. She is also Immediate Past President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), incoming President-Elect of the Mathematical Association of America, and a past president of WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network). Prior to Campbell, Dr. Carpenter was Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering, and Wayne and Juanita Spinks Endowed Professor in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University, w ... (continued)

Session Description

This session highlights innovative approaches to robotics education, featuring low-cost design frameworks, reconfigurable robotic platforms, and experiential learning through K-12 outreach. It also examines preservice teacher self-efficacy development, emphasizing the importance of preparing educators to effectively integrate robotics into diverse STEM learning environment.

Moderated by

1. Joshua Montgomery

Papers Presented

1. Low-cost Educational Robotics (LCER) Design Framework [view paper]
   Eric Bredder (University of Virginia), Dr. Sarah Catherine Lilly (University of Virginia), Kimberly Wilkens (University of Virginia), and Camilo Vieira (Fundacion Universidad del Norte)
2. A Deep Dive in Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy Development for Teaching Robotics (RTP) [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Jill Kidd (Old Dominion University), Dr. Kristie Gutierrez (Old Dominion University), Min Jung Lee (University of North Dakota), Danielle Marie Rhemer (Old Dominion University), Dr. Krishnanand Kaipa (Old Dominion University), Dr. Pilar Pazos (Old Dominion University), Dr. Stacie I Ringleb (Old Dominion University), Dr. Orlando M Ayala (Old Dominion University), Mr. Francisco Cima (Affiliation unknown), and Isaac Koduah Kumi (Old Dominion University)
3. Engaging Engineering Students in Experiential Learning through Robot Droids and K-12 Outreach [view paper]
   Dr. Joshua Montgomery (THE Ohio State University & Southern State Community College), Amy Perkins-McClellan (Southern State Community College), and Dr. Ayanna Howard (The Ohio State University)
4. EPlayBot – Reconfigurable Platform for Education and Play in Robotics [view paper]
   Ricardo Moreira (Affiliation unknown), Tommaso Verdiglione (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Saurav Basnet (WentWorth Institute of Technol), and Dr. Tahmid Latif (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Session Description

This session explores innovative K-12 initiatives that embed environmental justice, sustainability, and clean energy concepts into engineering curricula. From early childhood to high school, these studies demonstrate how integrating geospatial visualization and justice-centered design reshapes student perceptions, fosters awareness, and inspires career pathways toward a sustainable future.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Gillian Roehrig

Papers Presented

1. Decarbonization Education for K-12: A Pilot Study on Transforming Student Perceptions and Career Trajectories in Clean Energy [view paper]
   Mohamed Khalafalla (Florida A&M University - Florida State University), Dr. Tejal Mulay (Florida A&M University - Florida State University), Dr. Doreen Kobelo Regalado (Florida A&M University - Florida State University), Kyle Spence (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Behnam Shadravan (Florida A&M University)
2. Developing and Piloting a High School Engineering Design Course with Environmental Justice and Geospatial Visualization (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Ms. Jennifer L. Taylor (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Nick A. Stites (University of Colorado Boulder), and Dr. Jennifer Ramos-Chavez (University of Texas at El Paso)
3. Introducing Sustainability in Pre-K through 5th Grade (RTP) [view paper]
   Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown) and Fethiye Ozis Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP (Carnegie Mellon University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. David Tomblin

Papers Presented

1. Building Sociotechnical Competencies through an Integration of Engineering Ethics and Science, Technology and Society Studies: A Reflection on Instructional Practices [view paper]
   Dr. Lisa Romkey (University of Toronto) and Dr. Robert Irish (University of Toronto)
2. The Intersection of Mindfulness and Hand Sketching: Developing Problem-Solving Skills in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Vanessa Tran (Utah State University), Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University), and Maimuna Begum Kali (Florida International University)
3. The Historical Marker Project : A Collaboration between History, Math, and Engineering [view paper]
   Anna Fay Booker (Whatcom Community College), Prof. Tyler L Honeycutt (Whatcom Community College), Mr. Pat Burnett (Whatcom Community College), Prof. Eric Davishahl (Whatcom Community College), and Anna Wolff (Whatcom Community College)
4. Systematic Review: Integrating Technology-Enhanced Design-Thinking into Civic Education (Works In Progress) [view paper]
   Mrs. Munirah Almutairi (North Carolina State University at Raleigh) and Dr. Tamecia R. Jones (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)
5. Engineering Communication as an Area of Specialization and a Fundamentally Interdisciplinary Domain: What We Can Learn from Fred Newton Scott [view paper]
   Dr. Kathryn A. Neeley (University of Virginia)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Elizabeth Cady and Ms. Jacqueline Mohalley-Snedeker

Papers Presented

1. A Mixed-Methods Analysis of First-Year Engineering Student Curiosity in the Context of a Liberal Arts Core Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Shazib Z Vijlee (University of Portland), Prof. Stephanie Anne Salomone (University of Portland), and Andrew Guest (University of Portland)
2. Cultivating Plain Language Skills for Engineering Students [view paper]
   Prof. Catherine Woodworth Wong (University of New Hampshire) and Dr. Cynthia Helen Carlson PE, PhD (Merrimack College)
3. Engineering and Climate Change: A Liberal Education Approach to Sustainability [view paper]
   Dr. Nadine Zeeni (Lebanese American University), Dr. Haidar Harmanani (Lebanese American University), Dr. George E Nasr (Lebanese American University), and Rony S. Khnayzer (Lebanese American University)
4. From Journal to General: Teaching Engineers to Write for All Audiences [view paper]
   Amanda Dawn Hilliard (The Johns Hopkins University)
5. Further Investigations into the Link Between Spatial and Technical Communication [view paper]
   Mr. John William Lynch (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby (University of Cincinnati), Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Betsy M. Aller (Western Michigan University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. John Liu

Papers Presented

1. Application of Phone-Based Robotic Arm Teleoperation in Remote Hands-On Labs for Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Ziling Chen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Mr. Zhen Zhao (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. John Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
2. Educational Automated Manufacturing Cobot Work Cell in Conjunction with Machine Vision [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Y Chiou (Drexel University), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (University of Texas at El Paso), and Dr. Yalcin Ertekin (Drexel University)
3. Improving Employer Engagement in a Manufacturing Professional Workforce Development Program [view paper]
   Dr. Zhen Zhao (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Dr. John Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
4. Integration of FPGA-Accelerated AI for Predictive Maintenance Education in Industry 4.0 [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Y Chiou (Drexel University), Arjuna Karthikeyan Senthilvel Kavitha (Drexel University), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), and Nijanthan Vasudevan (Drexel University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jessica Lofton

Papers Presented

1. Work-in-Progress: Student Perceptions of Specifications Grading in Mechanical Engineering Design Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Julie Mendez (Purdue University)
2. Coding Competency and Confidence to Prepare for Opportunity [view paper]
   Dr. Jonathan Weaver-Rosen (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Arkasama Bandyopadhyay (Texas A&M University)
3. Effects of an Optional Homework Policy on Grade Distribution in Upper-Level Mechanical Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Patrick M Comiskey (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
4. A comparison of students expected grades and their actual quiz performance [view paper]
   Prof. Erik Hurlen (University of Washington)
5. Analysis of Impacts on Peer Mentors in an Undergraduate Peer Mentoring and Tutoring Program [view paper]
   Dr. Hua Li (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Prof. Kai Jin (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Dr. Michael Preuss (Exquiri Consulting, LLC), Dr. Mahesh Hosur (Texas A&M University-Kingsville), and Dr. Afzel Noore (Texas A&M University - Kingsville)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Chris Venters

Moderated by

1. Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena

Papers Presented

1. The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in Construction Management [view paper]
   Simonne Renee Whitmore (Southern University and A&M College)
2. Understanding the needs of students to make Mathematics and other STEM Contents more accessible in college Engineering courses [view paper]
   Xiuhao Ding (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Delu Zhao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Alan Tao (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Meghana Gopannagari (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Pablo Robles-Granda (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign), Dr. Chrysafis Vogiatzis (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign), Ann Jeanne Fredricksen (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Jennifer R Amos (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Lawrence Angrave (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Dr. Hongye Liu (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
3. The Impact of High Context Untimed Exams and Mandatory Office Hours in an Engineering Fundamental Course Equity Indices (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Aldo R Pinon Villarreal (Angelo State University)
4. Exploring Black male participation on undergraduate engineering student teams using interpretative phenomenological analysis (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Royce A Francis (The George Washington University), Dr. Jerrod A Henderson (William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering), and Dr. David Horton Jr (University of Houston)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Managing a lab and research grants can be a steep learning curve for new faculty. Generally, management techniques are learned through mentorship and practice in graduate school and postdoc positions but that not fully prepare a new faculty member to be a PI. There are lots of parallels between managing projects in academia and industry, except that the books and resources from industry aren’t generally used in academia. In this session, resources from leading project management organizations and popular books will be shared along with adaptations to academic projects. Additionally, project manag ... (continued)

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck

Speaker

1. Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck

   University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

   Rebecca Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor and the Associate Head of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Bioengineering in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She teaches biomedical instrumentation (BIOE414), biomedical instrumentation lab (BIOE415), signals and systems (BIOE205), and Introduction to Bioengineering (BIOE100). Her areas of research include experiential learning, undergraduate instructional laboratories, alternative grading, and inclusive pedagogy.
   From 2016-2020, she was an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineeri ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Robert Kidd

Papers Presented

1. International Coral Reef Research Experiences for Community College Students [view paper]
   Ms. Ariana (Ari) Arciero (University of Texas at El Paso), Sara E. Rodriguez (The University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Benjamin C. Flores (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Dessaray Gorbett (Affiliation unknown), and Brian Steven Flowers (University of Texas of the Permian Basin)
2. Modification of a 1-Person Submarine for Remote Control Operation [view paper]
   Mr. Vamsi Sripada (University of Bridgeport), Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Huy Trung Huong (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Juan David Urrea Vargas (University of Bridgeport), Miss Sushma Gudi (University of Bridgeport), Andrew Louis Iorio (University of Bridgeport), Dr. Jani Macari Pallis (University of Bridgeport), and Prof. Jill McNitt-Gray (University of Southern California)

Session Description

During this special session, we explore topics at the intersection of Civil Engineering and Leadership education. Presenters will share the results of their work and then transition into a panel discussion where the authors will answer questions from the audience.

Moderated by

1. Rebecca Komarek

Papers Presented

1. Including Leadership in Civil Engineering Education [view paper]
   Lt. Col. Monica Pickenpaugh PE (United States Air Force Academy), Capt. Owen Sedej P.E. (United States Air Force Academy), Col. Brad Wambeke P.E. (United States Air Force Academy), and Lt. Col. Joseph Pickenpaugh PE, PMP (NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4)
2. Social Equity Perspectives in Transportation Education [view paper]
   Ms. Binita Acharya (Colorado State University), Dr. Rebecca A Atadero P.E. (Colorado State University), Dr. Mehmet Egemen Ozbek (Affiliation unknown), and Fawzi Khalife (Colorado State University)
3. Faculty Perspectives on Effective Supportive Department Leadership [view paper]
   Col. Joel Sloan (U.S. Air Force Academy), Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Dr. Norb Delatte (Oklahoma State University), Dr. Tanya Kunberger P.E. (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown), Dr. Audra N. Morse P.E. (Michigan Technological University), Dr. David A Saftner (University of Minnesota Duluth), and Dr. Camilla M. Saviz P.E. (University of the Pacific)
4. Professional Attitudes Learning Outcome: Development and Assessment of Affective Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Kevin G. Sutterer (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
5. Identifying the potential gap between graduates' preparation and the Professional Civil Engineering Consultant's needs [view paper]
   Dr. Juan M Cruz (Rowan University) and Mr. Michael Venuto (Rowan University)

Session Description

This technical session includes presentations on faculty development work with TAs, Postdocs and Faculty at levels.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Lawrence Chen

Papers Presented

1. Faculty Development for Chemical Engineering Professors: Opportunities Across Career Stages [view paper]
   Prof. Matthew W Liberatore (Trine University), Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar (The Ohio State University), Dr. Selen Cremaschi (Auburn University), and Dr. Victor Breedveld (Georgia Institute of Technology)
2. Using Postdoctoral Summits to Provide Equitable Opportunities [view paper]
   Stephanie A Damas (Clemson University), Dr. D. Matthew Boyer (Clemson University), Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University), Dr. Matthew Voigt (Michigan State University), Dr. Karen A High (Clemson University), Dr. Kelly Lazar (Clemson University), Dr. Eliza Gallagher (Clemson University), and Katreena Thomas (Clemson University)
3. Using New Faculty Orientation in an Aeronautical Engineering Department with High Faculty Turnover and Low Levels of Experience to Produce Competent First-Year Instructors [view paper]
   Dr. Richard T Buckley P.E. (U.S. Air Force Academy)
4. A Comparison of TA Training Programs Across Multiple Institutions [view paper]
   Ms. Haley Briel (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Dr. Deesha Chadha (Imperial College London), and Mx. Erica Jean Hagen (University of Wisconsin - Madison)

Session Description

This special session will be organized as a panel through which existing RED grant awardees, who are all members of the RED community of practice and contributed to the writing of their RED grant proposals, will offer specific advice on how to write a compelling NSF RED grant proposal. Specifically, panelists will reflect on experiences they had writing their RED grants, feedback they received through the review process, and experiences they have had since then that gives them a unique understanding of various factors that should be addressed in a RED proposal. Specific attention will be given to ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Alan Cheville

   Bucknell University

   Alan Cheville studied optoelectronics and ultrafast optics at Rice University, followed by fourteen years as a faculty member at Oklahoma State University working on terahertz frequencies and engineering education. While at Oklahoma State he developed courses in photonics and engineering design. After serving for two and a half years as a program director in engineering education at the National Science Foundation, he took a position in electrical & computer engineering at Bucknell University. He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education.

2. Dr. Eva Andrijcic

   Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

   Dr. Eva Andrijcic is an Associate Professor of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where she teaches courses in systems engineering, risk management, and engineering management. With a background in risk analysis and management, Dr. Andrijcic has worked on projects in academia and industry ranging from risk analysis of financial assets, to critical civil and cyber infrastructure protection. Since 2014, Dr. Andrijcic has been working in the area of organizational management, with a special emphasis on academic change manager and facilitator of the Making Academic Change ... (continued)

3. Dr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy

   Georgia Institute of Technology

   Dr. Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy is the Fredrick L. Olmstead Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech.
   Professor Amekudzi-Kennedy studies, applies and extends quantitative and qualitative systems methods for infrastructure asset management to promote resilient and sustainable development. Kennedy has authored extensively, developed undergraduate and graduate courses, and provided technical support for multiple international, national, state and local initiatives. She serves as the primary instructor for the required undergraduate course: Civil Engineering System ... (continued)

4. Ms. Indira Chatterjee

   University of Nevada, Reno

   Dr. Indira Chatterjee is currently the Acting Dean of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. Before this, she served as Associate Dean of Engineering for fourteen years. She has been at the University for 36 years and is also a Foundation Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. She has garnered over 8 million in research grants from various federal agencies, and industry, including the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health for research in the area of Bioelectromagnetics, Microwave Engineering, and Antennas. She has served as mentor to numerous graduate s ... (continued)

5. Dr. Lynne A Slivovsky

   California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

   Dr. Lynne Slivovsky is Professor and Inaugural Chair of Computer Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where she led the effort to create the Computer Engineering Department. Her work navigates the interplay between technology and society through community and equity. She has nurtured long-term partnerships with local community organizations to provide greater access to adapted physical activity through the design of custom devices. As an American Academy of Underwater Sciences Scientific Diver she dives with her students off the Central Coast of California to pr ... (continued)

6. Dr. Teodora Rutar Shuman

   Seattle University

   Professor Teodora Rutar Shuman is the former Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Seattle University, a role she served in for 12 years until 2024. She was the PI on an NSF-RED grant between 2017 and 2023. Her research includes culture change and electro-mechanical systems for the sustainable processing of microalgae. Her work is published in venues including the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, ASEE abstract: Special session - panel without paper International Journal of Engineering Education, Transactions of ASME, Chemical Engineering Journal, Biore ... (continued)

7. Dr. Julia M. Williams

   Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

   Dr. Julia M. Williams is the author of Making Changes in STEM Education: The Change Maker's Toolkit (Routledge/CRC Press, 2023), a research-based, practice-focused guide to achieving change in STEM. Beginning in 2012, she served as a founding team member of the Making Academic Change Happen (MACH) Workshop that serves faculty, administrators, and graduate students as they pursue their change goals. She was Principal Investigator on the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Participatory Action Research (PAR) project, a practice-research collaboration that provides customized facul ... (continued)

Papers Presented

1. Ethical Engineering Practice through Language: A Case Study Based on the Flint Water Crisis for Teaching Language and Style [view paper]
   Elisa Bravo (University of Michigan) and Clay Walker (University of Michigan)
2. Critical Analyses of the Experiences and Perspectives of Multiply-Marginalized Undergraduate Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Corin L. Bowen (California State University, Los Angeles), Joseph Valle (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Shannon M Clancy (Elizabethtown College), and Dr. Kaylla Cantilina (Northeastern University)
3. WIP: QuantCrit Analysis of the Impacts of Teaching Innovations on Student Development [view paper]
   Dr. Vanessa Svihla (University of New Mexico), Dr. Donna M Riley (University of New Mexico), Dr. Ruben D. Lopez-Parra (Universidad del Norte), Dr. Susannah C. Davis (University of New Mexico), and Prof. Eva Chi (University of New Mexico)
4. Navigating Intersecting Identities of Historically Excluded Groups and Post-Traditional Students in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Haiying Long (University of Kansas), Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University), Dr. Jingjing Liu (Florida International University), Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano (Florida International University), Mr. Joseph Ronald Sturgess (Florida International University), and Dr. Bruk T Berhane (Florida International University)

Session Description

This special workshop will consist of neurodiversity awareness training to understand the specific needs of neurodivergent students in first-year undergraduate STEM courses. Neurodivergent students, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, and other neurodevelopmental differences from the cultural norm, tend to gravitate towards STEM programs (Wei et al., 2014). These students can contribute deep passion for the field (Wang et al., 2024) and intellectual alignment for the expectations of the field, such as heightened creativity (Boot et al., ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Rachel Nicole Bonnette

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Dr. Rachel Bonnette (they/she) is a multiply-marginalized neurodivergent Learning Scientist from the University at Buffalo’s Department of Engineering Education whose work focuses on identifying and removing barriers for neurodivergent students on pathways from education to the workforce in Engineering and Computer Science education. Their work utilizes an intersectional lens and student-centered perspective, along with co-design approaches, to focus on understanding student perspectives and the impact of power and privilege on students’ access to learning and support.

2. Valerie Elise Sullivan

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Valerie Sullivan (she/her) is a neurodivergent graduate student research assistant from the University at Buffalo's Department of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on strategies for intervening in mundane injustices, particularly within equity and inclusion in the academy. This includes developing pedagogical practices for accessibility, through community-based research for neurodivergent students in STEM.

3. Athenia Cyrus

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Athenia Cyrus (she/her) is a multiply marginalized neurodivergent graduate student and research assistant in the University at Buffalo’s Department of Engineering Education and Department of Industrial Engineering. Her research is place-based and interdisciplinary, incorporating Funds of Knowledge from underrepresented communities and Funds of Identity as applied to engineering, mobility justice, and economic development. Her work also explores whole-community development approaches, with a focus on neurodiverse and multiply marginalized students, as well as the interdisciplinary functions of community-engineering systems.

Session Description

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We are delighted to announce that KiddieCorp will be hosting the children's program during the 132nd Annual Conference and Exposition. With thirty-nine years of experience, KiddieCorp has been a trusted provider of high-quality children's programs and youth services for conventions, trade shows, and special events.

KiddieCorp's longstanding partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics has played a key role in establishing us as a premier provider of children's program services. Our commitment to ... (continued)

Session Description

EDC Business Meeting

Session Description

Safe Zone Workshops are interactive, research-informed workshops for students, faculty, and the professional community, during which participants will build the knowledge and skills needed to create a more inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals in engineering. The workshops have been developed by a community of science and engineering professionals and students, specifically for a STEM audience. Faculty, students, administrators, staff, and other professionals are encouraged to participate in these workshops. The Safe Zone Level 3 Trans Allyship workshop explores transgender ... (continued)

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

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=19597

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 # 311: RAPID: K-12 teacher perceptions of artificial intelligence tool use in the classroom [view paper]
   Dr. Joseph Francis Mirabelli (University of Michigan), Jeanne Sanders (University of Michigan), Dr. Paul Jensen (University of Michigan), and Dr. Karin Jensen (University of Michigan)
2. BOARD # 312: (NSF ITEST) The Alabama LEGACY Project: A Peer-learning Community Model to Provide AP CS Preparation and Career Awareness for Black Young Women [view paper]
   Dr. Mohammed A. Qazi (Tuskegee University), Dr. Jeff Gray (The University of Alabama), Prof. Martha Escobar (Oakland University), Dr. Kathleen C Haynie (Affiliation unknown), Noelle G. Mongene (Oakland University), and Yasmeen Rawajfih (Tuskegee University)
3. BOARD # 313: [NSF:EEC CAREER]Fair Assessment: Year Three of Examining Cultural Familiarity to Decrease Bias in Engineering Classroom Assessments [view paper]
   Dr. Kerrie A Douglas (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Ms. Tiantian Li (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Shauna Adams (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
4. BOARD # 314: 2024-2025 Progress Report for the S-STEM Project: Removing the Disparity in Success-Related Outcomes Between Academically Talented Low-Income Engineering Students and Other Engineering Students [view paper]
   Prof. Houshang Darabi (The University of Illinois Chicago), Dr. Shanon Marie Reckinger (The University of Illinois Chicago), Dr. Renata A Revelo (University of Illinois Chicago), Dr. Betul Bilgin (University of Illinois Chicago), Dr. Miiri Kotche (The University of Illinois at Chicago), Dr. Elizabeth A Sanders (University of Illinois Chicago), and Nikith Rachakonda (The University of Illinois at Chicago)
5. BOARD # 315: A Customizable Engineering Outreach Program for Elementary through High School Students (EDU/DRL) [view paper]
   Mrs. Kathleen Dinota (Stony Brook University) and Dr. Monica Bugallo (Stony Brook University)
6. plus 161 more papers