Session Description

Computing & Society: Innovative Curricular Approaches

Moderated by

1. Dr. Zhou Zhang

Papers Presented

1. Capstone Course Team Formation: Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration and ABET Outcome Achievement by Integrating the CREAC Legal Reasoning Framework [view paper]
   Prof. Carlos R Morales (Purdue University at West Lafayette )
2. Enhancing Coding Skills and Learning Efficiency in Engineering Programming Courses by Using AI Tools [view paper]
   Prof. Milad Rezvani Rad (University of Southern Indiana), Dr. Ronald Diersing (University of Southern Indiana), Ryan Integlia (University of Southern Indiana), and Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana)
3. Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Learning in Tool Design Education for Mechanical Engineering Technology [view paper]
   Dr. Zhou Zhang (SUNY Farmingdale State College), Wenhai Li (Farmingdale State College), Dr. Khosro Shirvani (State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale), Dr. Yue Hung (Farmingdale State College), Yizhe Chang (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), and Dr. Sven K. Esche (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science))
4. High School Students' Sentiments and Outcomes in FossilSketch Learning Activities [view paper]
   Mr. Sung Je Bang (Texas A&M University), Anna Stepanova (Texas A&M University), Syeda Fizza Ali (Texas A&M University), Christina Belanger (Texas A&M University), Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)

Session Description

Papers focusing on various aspects of students' construction career development.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Behnam Shadravan

Papers Presented

1. Determinants and Obstacles in the Selection of Construction-Related Academic Programs: A Student Perspective [view paper]
   Dr. Saeed Rokooei (Mississippi State University), Mr. George D Ford (Mississippi State University), Dr. Mohsen Garshasby (Mississippi State University), Read Allen Robertson (Mississippi State University), and Dr. Raheleh Miralami (Mississippi State University)
2. The Impact of NACE Competency Integration on Students’ Perceived Career Readiness in Construction Management Education [view paper]
   Dr. Mohsen Goodarzi (Ball State University), Dr. Tamer Breakah (Ball State University), and Dr. Mohsen Garshasby (Mississippi State University)
3. Construction Trade Schools Employers Perceptions: Past and Present [view paper]
   Mr. Jonathan Robert Gomes (Roger Williams University), Dr. Amine Ghanem (Roger Williams University), Christina Marra (Roger Williams University), and Gabriella Elisabeth Cruz (Roger Williams University)
4. Immediate Impacts of Informal Learning Intervention on High School Students' Career Attitude toward Construction by Gender [view paper]
   Jingyuan Shen (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Jing Wen (Affiliation unknown)
5. Stressors and Coping Strategies Among International Graduate Engineering Students: A Preliminary Review [view paper]
   M. M. Rezwan (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Yuting Chen (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Soe Yu Nwe (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Lingguang Song (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Session Description

This session brings together research on how students build engineering reasoning, leadership, and design proficiency. Paper topics include instructional models, formative feedback, and longitudinal skill development.

Moderated by

1. Caleb Z. Smith

Papers Presented

1. Integrating Complexity Leadership in Thermal Fluids Capstone Design [view paper]
   Dr. Fiona C. Zoutendyk (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and Dr. Kimberly LeChasseur (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2. Work in progress: Engineering Judgement: A Model for Teaching [view paper]
   Dr. Deesha Chadha (Imperial College London ), Chris Dakes (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Prof. John P Puccinelli (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Angela Kita (University of Wisconsin - Madison), and Dr. Tracy Jane Puccinelli (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
3. The Design and Successful Implementation of Anonymous, Informal, Mid-Semester Feedback for Improving Undergraduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Lucas Buccafusca (Johns Hopkins University)
4. Work in Progress: Assessing development and retention of engineering design skills over the course of an undergraduate program in civil engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Erica J Marti (University of Nevada - Las Vegas) and David Earl James (University of Nevada - Las Vegas)
5. Navigating Design – Maps and Dead Reckoning [view paper]
   Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel and Dr. Kirsten A. Davis

Papers Presented

1. WIP: Introducing thriving in a first-year engineering course [view paper]
   Ms. Alexandra Mary Jackson (Rowan University), Dr. Justin Charles Major (Rowan University), Dr. Rachel Burch (Rowan University), and Miss Patricia Lynn Hurley (University of Delaware)
2. “If I didn't do engineering, I might be in a happier place:” A Comparative Longitudinal Analysis of Students Who Consider Leaving Engineering [view paper]
   Carlie Cooper M.Ed. (University of Georgia), Mr. Herman Ronald Clements III (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Danielle V. Lewis (University at Buffalo), Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz (Purdue University/Cornell University), Mr. Matthew Bahnson (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Allison Godwin (Cornell University), and Dr. Linda DeAngelo (University of Pittsburgh)
3. Engineering Student Early Dropout Prediction in Regional Universities Using Multimodal AI [view paper]
   Dr. Bin Chen (Purdue Univeristy Fort Wayne) and Irah Modry-Caron (Purdue University Fort Wayne)
4. WIP: Characterizing Personal Cultural Orientations of First-Year Engineering Students by Latent Profile Analysis: A Person-Centered Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Siqing Wei (University of Cincinnati), Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati)
5. WIP: Does this Course Need a Well-being Teaching Assistant? [view paper]
   Jorge Baier (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), Gabriel Astudillo (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), Carolina López (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), Luis Eduardo Vargas-Vidal (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), and Miss Isabel Hilliger P.E. (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This session aimed at faculty engaged in assigning and supporting students in solving complex problems while attending to students’ affect, or emotions and feelings, and their development of engineering identity. This special session will discuss how emotions emerge during engineering projects and the solving of complex problems and provide instructors with a survey tool to measure and document the emotions that students experience while solving problems. Participants will understand ways that students can regulate or reframe negative emotions experienced during problem-solving and design and how ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Emma Treadway

Speakers

1. Dr. Emma Treadway

   Trinity University

   Dr. Emma Treadway (etreadwa@trinity.edu) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Trinity University. She has instructional experience implementing scaffolding strategies for complex, ill-defined activities in undergraduate statics and dynamics courses. To support the special session’s success, Dr. Treadway will also draw on her experience with professional development facilitation.

2. Dr. Jessica Swenson

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Dr. Jessica Swenson (jswenson@buffalo.edu) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She has engaged in engineering education research for thirteen years and has a passion for translating her research results into practice. To support the session’s success, she will draw upon her vast experience delivering professional development for many types of engineering instructors including engineering professors and teaching assistants, and pre-service and in-service K-12 teachers.

Session Description

Emerging Technologies and AI Integration in ECE Education

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. and Dr. Farid Farahmand

Papers Presented

1. Academic habits that drive student success - an XAI approach to action-state modeling [view paper]
   Prof. Ismail Uysal (University of South Florida), Rifatul Islam (University of South Florida), and Paul E Spector (University of South Florida)
2. AI-Driven Course Recommendation System for Enhanced Career Alignment in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Suchita Anil Undare (University of Colorado Colorado Springs), Kiana Karami (Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College), and Prof. Michael Scott Trimboli (University of Colorado Colorado Springs)
3. ADV-MITIGATION STRATEGIES OF FALSE DATA INJECTION ATTACKS ON LOAD FLOW-SMART GRIDS VIA THE BLOCKCHAIN [view paper]
   Dr. Mojeed Olamide Bello (Morgan State University)
4. WIP: Strengthening the Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline through Curriculum Development [view paper]
   Dr. Suxia Cui (Prairie View A&M University), LUJUN ZHAI (Prairie View A&M University), and Dr. Shuza Binzaid (Affiliation unknown)
5. WIP: An analogy-based approach to explaining the controllability and observability concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel Raviv (Florida Atlantic University) and Juan David Yepes (Florida Atlantic University)

Session Description

Discusses the systems, tools, and analytics that support educational research and provide a comprehensive view of institutional effectiveness.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg and Dr. Vinod K. Lohani

Papers Presented

1. Can LLMs Assist with Education Research? The Case of Computer Science Standards Analysis [view paper]
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (Affiliation unknown), Jacob Koressel (Affiliation unknown), Sofia De Jesus (Carnegie Mellon University), Joseph W Kmoch (Affiliation unknown), and Bryan Twarek (Affiliation unknown)
2. Providing engineering education researchers and stakeholders with easy access to granular, disparate data sources [view paper]
   Jordan Esiason (SageFox Consulting Group), Talia Goldwasser (SageFox Consulting Group), Rebecca Zarch (SageFox Consulting Group), and Dr. Alan Peterfreund (SAGE)
3. Understanding Research Dynamics at the University of Arizona: An AI-Driven Metadata Analysis [view paper]
   Dr. Iqbal Hossain (The University of Arizona), Thomas Harman (University of Arizona), Wesley Nguyen (University of Arizona), and Ravneet Chadha (The University of Arizona)
4. Data Analysis: Evaluating the Impact of the Professional Formation of Engineers Program on Career Development [view paper]
   Pallavi Singh (University of South Florida), Joel Howell (), Joshua Karl Thomas Ranstrom (University of South Florida), and Dr. Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E. (University of South Florida)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Andrew Dongjin Kim

Papers Presented

1. Rethinking Engineering Ethics: Merging DEI with Traditional Ethical Challenges through Intersectionality ( Theory Paper) [view paper]
   Dr. Douglas Yung (Syracuse University)
2. Horizons of Engineering Ethics Education (HEEE): Survey Results and Meeting Highlights [view paper]
   Prof. Brent K Jesiek (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Justin L Hess (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Prof. Nael Barakat (The University of Texas at Tyler), and Dr. Sara E Wilson (The University of Kansas)
3. Canary in the Mine: An LLM Augmented Survey of Disciplinary Complaints to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) [view paper]
   Tammy Mackenzie (The Aula Fellowship), Varsha Kesavan (University of Alberta), Prof. Thomas Mekhaël (Ecole de Technologie Superieure), Mr. Animesh Paul (University of Georgia), Branislav RADELJIC (Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy), Sara Kodeiri (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri (Private Corporation)
4. Rigorous Qualitative Human-Centered Methods to Inform Criteria for Broadening Participation in Institutions and Organizations [view paper]
   Jennifer Strickland (The MITRE Corporation)
5. Ethical Use of Space Technologies
   David Mays (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tijjani Mohammed

Papers Presented

1. Student Explorations in Animatronics to Demonstrate Digital Twins and Digital Threads [view paper]
   Dr. Neil Littell (Ohio University), Kouree Chesser (Ohio University), and Brock William Klamfoth (Ohio University)
2. Let the students lecture! Programmed peer instruction in foundational engineering courses [view paper]
   Dr. Seth Norberg (Northern Michigan University)
3. Building stronger faculty-industry engagement for enriched applied engineering education [view paper]
   Meera Alagaraja (Texas A&M University), Dr. Jieun Yi (Texas A&M University), Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam (Texas A&M University), and Jean-Francois Chamberland (Texas A&M University)
4. Choosing Between Undergraduate Engineering and Engineering Technology Academic Programs for Student Veterans [view paper]
   Dr. Bradley Joseph Sottile (The Pennsylvania State University) and Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University)
5. Clean Energy Education Study Results and Recommendations: Curriculum to Change Lives and Address Climate Change [view paper]
   Dr. Brian Patrick Murphy (SUNY Buffalo State University)

Session Description

Planetary health is defined as, “… a solutions-oriented, transdisciplinary field and social movement focused on analyzing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems on human health and all life on Earth,” (Planetary Health Alliance). In September 2023, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics updated the formal definition of job code 17-2081 Environmental Engineers. The prior definition noted that, environmental engineering was defined as, “research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah

Speakers

1. Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E.

   Missouri University of Science and Technology

   Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he was head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Oerther is internationally recognized for leadership of engineers, sanitarians, and nurses promoting the practice the sustainable development, local to global. Dan is a Past President of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. He is a Diploma ... (continued)

2. Lt. Col. Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E.

   United States Military Academy

   Colonel Andrew Pfluger, U.S. Army, is an Associate Professor and Academy Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United States Military Academy. Formerly the Director for the Environmental Program (Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science), he currently serves as the Director of Center for Environmental and Geographic Sciences. Through June 2025 he is also a visiting researcher at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) and at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He also holds a visiting fellow ... (continued)

3. Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE P.E.

   Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

   Dr. Jennifer Mueller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She graduated with her BS in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University and with her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental River Mechanics from Colorado State University. Her graduate work focused on exchange of surface water and groundwater, as well as nitrate uptake, in streams with varying degrees of rehabilitation. Dr. Mueller’s areas of interest include water quality, sustainable design, watershed hydrology, an ... (continued)

4. Prof. Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E.

   Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

   Professor Jagupilla (Prof. J) is a Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also a licensed professional engineer, a board-certified environmental engineer, an ASCE ExCEEd graduate and an ABET PEV (program evaluator) for AAEES. He has a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and Masters in Irrigation Water Management from India. Prof. J has 19 years of teaching and research experience in water and environmental sampling, data analysis, and modeling.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Benjamin D McPheron and Dr. Zachary Riggins Del Rosario

Papers Presented

1. Academic Preparedness and Performance: A Study of First-Year Students in Mathematics, Physics, and Computing Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Hermine Vedogbeton (Holy Cross)
2. Examining the Effect of Changing College Algebra Curriculum on Underprepared Engineering Students [view paper]
   Gretchen Scroggin (University of Arkansas) and Dr. Heath Aren Schluterman (University of Arkansas)
3. Improving Student Access and Success in Pre-Engineering through Human-Centered Design and Theory of Change [view paper]
   Mr. Aishwary Pawar (Southern Methodist University) and Ms. DeLean Tolbert Smith (University of Michigan - Dearborn)
4. Project-Based Learning (PBL) for Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Brainerd Prince (Plaksha University), Sohan Panda (Plaksha University), Shubham Goel (Plaksha University), and Tanmay Ravi Chowdhary (Plaksha University)
5. The Power of Movement: Exploring Gestures as Tools for Engineering Students Conceptualizing Statistics [view paper]
   Mr. Junior Anthony Bennett (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Karle Flanagan (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Michelle Perry (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Jason W. Morphew (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Tiffany Reyes-Denis (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Sourabh Garg (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mx. Logan Hillary Lauren (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Shereen Oca Beilstein (Affiliation unknown), and Robb Lindgren (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Session Description

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Afsaneh Minaie and Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy

Papers Presented

1. Rock paper symbols: Leveraging the spiral curriculum to teach coding in primary schools [view paper]
   Dr. Brendan Jacobs (The University of New England), Solina Quinton (University of Waterloo), and Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud (University of Waterloo)
2. Social Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’ Learning and During Decision Making the Coverage of Major-specific Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Emre Tokgoz (State University of New York - Farmingdale) and Alyssa Xiang (Affiliation unknown)
3. Student Impact of First-Year Computing Blueprint [view paper]
   Mr. Frank Kreimendahl (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
4. Student Research Involvement in a Scholarship for Service Program [view paper]
   Dr. Omar Ochoa (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), Dr. Radu F. Babiceanu (Western Michigan University), and Dr. Salamah Salamah (University of Texas at El Paso)
5. WIP: Using Deep Learning to Analyze the Impact of Social Determinants on Mental Health Disparities in Urban vs. Rural Areas [view paper]
   Dr. Marjan Asadinia (California State University, Northridge), Dr. Sherrene Bogle (Cal Poly Humboldt), and Rowena Quinn (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

This session explores how collaborative microelectronics lessons boost middle school girls’ discourse, the development of coordination skills via systems engineering projects, and the impact of client-letter analysis on pre-college STEM curricula. It also highlights themed STEM fairs as a strategy to expand diversity and participation in engineering pathways.

Moderated by

1. Geling Xu

Papers Presented

1. Discourse of Middle School Girls in Collaborative Microelectronics Lessons [view paper]
   Vanessa Blas (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Joshua E. Katz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Molly H Goldstein (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Tamara J Moore (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), Dr. Greg J Strimel (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), and Dr. Morgan M Hynes (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
2. Developing Coordination and Organizing Skills in K-12 Students through Systems Engineering Projects (RTP) [view paper]
   Geling Xu (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach), Mohammed Tonkal (Tufts University and Kind Abdulaziz University), and Prof. Chris Buergin Rogers (Tufts University)
3. Analysis of Client Letters Embedded in Pre-College STEM Integration Curricula (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Christine H. McDonnell (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Emily M. Haluschak (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Morgan M Hynes (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Siddika Selcen Guzey (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), Dr. Mary K. Pilotte (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Kristina Maruyama Tank (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Dr. Greg J Strimel (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette), and Prof. Tamara J Moore (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE))
4. Ducks and Diversity: Expanding Pre-College Engineering Participation through Themed STEM Fairs [view paper]
   Dr. Douglas Yung (Syracuse University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Janet Y Tsai

Papers Presented

1. Collaborative Housing Design: A Case Study on Developing Learning Activities that Cross Cultural, Climatic and Geographical Differences [view paper]
   Dr. Todd Nicewonger (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Lisa D. McNair (Virginia Tech)
2. Fostering Effective & Enduring Advocacy in STEM: Exploring the Role of Community Through a Collaborative Autoethnography [view paper]
   Dr. Jacqueline Rose Tawney (California Institute of Technology), Dr. Morgan L Hooper (University of Toronto), Dr. Harly Ramsey (University of Southern California), Maria Jose Azcona Baez (California Institute of Technology), Meredith Hooper (California Institute of Technology), Matthew Alexander Langley (Affiliation unknown), Nina Mohebbi (California Institute of Technology), Micah Kalaihi Kushi Nishimoto (California Institute of Technology), and Kay T Xia (California Institute of Technology)
3. Engineering as Relational and Affective: High School Students Engineer for Their Community by Constructing a Community Garden [view paper]
   Yume Menghe Xu (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach)
4. Making space to care: A Community Garden for bioengineering labs [view paper]
   Dr. Ahreum Lim (Arizona State University) and Dr. Emma Frow (Arizona State University)
5. Enginovation: A Social Experiment in Innovating Together [view paper]
   Dr. Brooke Charae Coley (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Diego Reyes (Affiliation unknown), Abimelec Mercado Rivera (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Mrs. Jennifer Hadley Perkins (University of Nevada - Las Vegas), Joshua Owusu Ansah (Arizona State University), Precious Njeck (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Esther Low (Arizona State University), Crislana Rafael (Arizona State University), Bilal Ahmad (Arizona State University), and Jenna Materna (Arizona State University)

Session Description

Integrating sociotechnical issues within technically-focused engineering courses is crucial for preparing graduates for their professional careers but it is challenging. Many engineering instructors feel unprepared to incorporate such content into their curricula given their typically narrow technical education and lack of time for developing appropriate course materials. To address this challenge, we are developing a series of short (1-hour) instructional modules that link fundamental electrical circuits concepts to broader social issues, thereby making it easier for instructors to embed social ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Cindy Finelli and Dr. Susan M Lord

Moderated by

1. Dr. Yalcin Ertekin

Papers Presented

1. Industry sponsored Capstone Project for Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 [view paper]
   Dr. Yalcin Ertekin (Drexel University), Dr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu (Drexel University), Dr. Richard Y Chiou (Drexel University), and Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso)
2. A Pedagogical Framework and Course Module for Building Awareness and Know-How Related to the Digital Thread and Smart Manufacturing Using STEP AP242 [view paper]
   Dr. David E. Culler (Oregon Institute of Technology) and Colin Carroll (Oregon Institute of Technology)
3. Capstone Project: Development of FDM 3D Printer Tool for Industrial Robot [view paper]
   Jeritt Williams (Illinois State University) and Dr. Jaby Mohammed (Illinois State University)
4. Efficacy of Project Based Learning Approach in Upskilling Manufacturing Professionals in Industry 4.0 Technologies [view paper]
   Dr. Prakruthi Hareesh (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and Arunkarthik Thangaraj (Birla Institute of Technology and Science)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Charles L. Keesee

Papers Presented

1. Leveraging MATLAB for Non-Linear Thermodynamics Analysis in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Emmanuel K. Glakpe (Howard University) and Aavash Budhathoki (Howard University)
2. Design of a Power Plant: Tailoring a Low-Risk, Low Budget, Student Design Project to Get the Most Out of Students [view paper]
   Dr. Charles L. Keesee (University of Jamestown)
3. Pressure-enthalpy diagram centric approach to open-system component, Brayton cycle, and Rankine cycle analysis in a thermodynamics course [view paper]
   Cmdr. Matthew Schell (United States Naval Academy) and Prof. Andrew N Smith (United States Naval Academy)
4. Thermo for Keeps [view paper]
   Prof. Sean Sloan (Oregon Institute of Technology)
5. Competitive Polling to Enhance Engagement and Learning Outcomes in a Mechanical Engineering Classroom [view paper]
   Hongbo Nie (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and Dr. Ke Tang (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Leigh S McCue

Papers Presented

1. Work-In-Progress: Exploring the Contributions of Varied Neurotypes to Innovation in Engineering Teams through Qualitative Analysis of Reflective Memos [view paper]
   Dr. Azadeh Bolhari (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder), and Caroline Steely (University of Colorado Boulder)
2. Broader Success in Engineering: Contributions of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at a Hispanic Serving Institution [view paper]
   Dr. Hyun Kyoung Ro (University of North Texas), Alberto Garcia Mora (University of North Texas), Abdalrahman Elkharoubi (University of North Texas), Hector R. Siller (University of North Texas), and Dr. Nandika D'Souza P.E. (University of Texas at Dallas)
3. Exploring changes in mental health conditions’ stigma levels and help-seeking attitudes among engineering students [view paper]
   Mr. Syed Ali Kamal (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Nichole Ramirez (University of Texas at El Paso), and Dr. Douglas B Samuel (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Gayle E. Ermer and Yang Victoria Shao

Papers Presented

1. Analyzing the Impact of Two Co-Curricular Undergraduate Experiential Learning Programs on STEM Students’ Career Readiness [view paper]
   Dr. Rea Lavi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Gregory L. Long (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. M. Mehdi Salek (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Amitava 'Babi' Mitra (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Sarah Elena McCullough (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
2. Exploring Visitor Engagement through Informal STEAM Learning in Museum Exhibits [view paper]
   Azar Panah (The George Washington University) and Chelsea Hendrus (The Ohio State University)
3. What Would It Take to Achieve Convergence Education? Insights from Transdisciplinary Education Projects [view paper]
   Ms. Rebecca Martinez (Purdue Anthropology Programs), Sherylyn Briller (Purdue University), and Dr. Greg J Strimel (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))

Session Description

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This panel will delve into the practice of mindfulness and meditation, focusing on the essential principles and diverse methods of integrating them into the engineering classroom. Participants will engage in discussions about the art and science of mindfulness and meditation from multiple perspectives, exploring both theoretical and practical aspects. The session will address topics such as potential challenges and share insights from background texts such as Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness by Susan L. Smalley. Panelists, who bring a variety of experiences in implemen ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Andrew L Gillen

Speakers

1. Dr. Andrew L Gillen

   Northeastern University

   Andrew Gillen is an Assistant Teaching Professor of First Year Engineering at Northeastern University. He joined the department in Fall 2021 after two years coordinating the industry-engaged capstone at University College London (UCL) in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering. While at UCL, he also served as the Inclusion Lead for the department and was awarded Fellowship of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA). At Northeastern, Dr. Gillen primarily teaches first year engineering design courses and conducts research in engineering education. He is a co-founder of the Disability Alliance, an employee affinity group on campus.

2. Dr. Angelina Jay

   Northeastern University

   Angelina Jay is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the First-Year Engineering Program at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering. For the past four years, Dr. Jay has taught a variety of courses in Northeastern’s first-year engineering program, including introductory engineering classes and courses designed for non-engineering students.

   Although she was new to mindfulness practices when she first introduced them in her classroom, Dr. Jay has since incorporated daily mindful activities into her teaching since 2021. She ... (continued)

3. Dr. Nicole Alexandra Batrouny

   Tufts University

   Nicole Batrouny is an Assistant Teaching Professor of First Year Engineering at Northeastern University. Her engineering education research interests include novice engineering education (K12- first year), reflective engineering design process, metacognition, collaboration in engineering, and decision making. At Northeastern, she teaches the introductory Cornerstone sequence, in which first year students explore programming, graphics, electronics, and engineering design through hands-on projects. Before Northeastern, Nicole worked at Tufts University as a research assistant in the Center for Engi ... (continued)

4. Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame

   Northeastern University

   Kathryn Schulte Grahame is a Teaching Professor at Northeastern University and the Associate Director of the First-Year Engineering Team at Northeastern University. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional, and practice-oriented mission of Northeastern University. She teaches the Cornerstone of Engineering courses to first-year students as well as courses within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Award and the Outsta ... (continued)

5. Dr. Susan F Freeman

   Northeastern University

   Susan Freeman serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. With over 25 years of dedicated experience as a full-time faculty member, she has been a guiding force for first-year engineering students. Dr. Freeman brings a wealth of classroom experience, a deep understanding of student challenges, and a commitment to integrating mindfulness and meditation into the educational environment.

Session Description

The panel will answer questions and provide input on navigating the ABET accreditation process from the prospective of Engineering Physics.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carl K Frederickson

Speakers

1. Dr. David K. Probst P.E.

   Greenville College

   David K. Probst, Ph.D., P.E. is Chairperson and Professor at Greenville University in Greenville, IL. Prior to coming to Greenville, he served as Chairperson of the Physics and Engineering Physics Department at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. He has extensive experience with ABET accreditation that includes serving as a Program Evaluator or Team Chair for over 20 program visits. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Thomas More College, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton, and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engin ... (continued)

2. Dr. Baha Jassemnejad

   ASRC Federal System Solutions, Federal Aviation Administration

   Dr. Baha Jassemnejad has served as an ABET Program Evaluator and Commissioner representing the ASEE and IEEE societies since 2010. He has also contributed to ASEE as a paper reviewer, session moderator, panelist, program chair, division chair, and member of the ASEE Accreditation Committee. Prior to his current role as an ASRC Federal System Solutions Technical Manager for the FAA NAS Communication Team, Dr. Jassemnejad served in academia for nearly 30 years.

Session Description

This session covers an overview of programs for engagement and participation for women engineers in higher education.

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

Moderated by

1. Laura Woods

Papers Presented

1. Pioneering a Society for Women in Mechanical Engineering Student Organization [view paper]
   Mollie Petersen (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Emily Fitzpatrick (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Dr. Jessica Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
2. Shifting Perspectives: Motivational Factors for Young Women in Engineering and the Role of Student Organizations [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Glenn (School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University) and Lenna Abouzahr (Oklahoma State University)
3. “I’m allowed to be my own person in engineering”: How gender identity-based engineering student organizations support women’s engineering identity development [view paper]
   Andrea Lidia (Lili) Castillo (Arizona State University)
4. Can She Relate? Examining Undergraduate Women’s Experiences with Engineering Peers [view paper]
   Dr. Ursula Nguyen (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
5. High Impact Experiential Learning – STEM Living Learning Communities for Women [view paper]
   Dr. Lydia Prendergast (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Lorne S. Joseph (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), and Dr. Hayet Bensetti-Benbader (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Class families, Future faculty, Communities of Practice, SCRUM

Moderated by

1. Michaela Harper

Papers Presented

1. Reimagining Faculty Development with an Entrepreneurial Approach Using the Harvard Business Review Framework and a Corporate Brand Identity Matrix [view paper]
   Dr. Megan Morin (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Joel J. Ducoste (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Meredith McDevitt (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Ann Marie Tamayo (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Evelyn C. Brown (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Mr. Dominick Stephenson (Affiliation unknown)
2. Lessons Learned: Motivational Factors for Engineering Faculty Seeking Professional Development for Inclusive Teaching [view paper]
   Marie E. Evans (University of Colorado Denver), Prof. Tom Altman (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Maryam Darbeheshti (University of Colorado Denver), Prof. Katherine Goodman (University of Colorado Denver), Dr. Heather Lynn Johnson (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. David C. Mays (University of Colorado Denver)
3. Lessons Learned from Helping Faculty "Make the Pivot" to New Research Areas through a Community of Practice [view paper]
   Stephanos Matsumoto (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Dr. Zachary Riggins Del Rosario (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Jean Huang (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Dr. Caitrin Lynch (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Mr. Kenechukwu Churchill Mbanisi (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Paul Ruvolo (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Georgia D. Van de Zande (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering)

Session Description

Meeting for FDD membership to discuss division goals and goals

Papers Presented

1. Redefining High School Engineering Education: Integrating Environmental Justice for Transformative Learning Experiences [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Ramos-Chavez (University of Texas at El Paso), Jennifer L. Taylor (University of Colorado Boulder), and Dr. Ivonne Santiago (University of Texas at El Paso)
2. Integrating Social Responsibility and Climate Justice in Engineering Education through the Engineering for One Planet Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Roneisha Wynette Worthy (Kennesaw State University) and Dr. Preethi Titu (Kennesaw State University)
3. Engineering Just Futures: Preparing Undergraduate Engineers to Integrate Technical, Sociocultural, and Environmental Perspectives [Work-in-Progress] [view paper]
   Dr. Jacob Pleasants (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Moses Olayemi (The University of Oklahoma), Brandon Scot Abbott (University of Oklahoma), and Dr. Jacqueline M. Vadjunec PhD (University of Oklahoma)
4. Critical Consciousness, Equity, and Speculative Futures: Reframing AI as a Catalyst for Human Connection and Systemic Change in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University)

Session Description

Join a conversation to inform pre-college educators preparing students to enter engineering programs. Students, PreK-12 teachers, and engineering faculty and leadership are encouraged to attend.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katey Shirey

Speakers

1. Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET

   University of Arkansas

   Karl D. Schubert is a Professor of Practice and serves as the Associate Director for the Data Science Program for the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences. His research interests include data science and analytics, innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary project-based active learning methodologies

2. Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi

   New Jersey Institute of Technology

   Senior University Lecturer, Mechanical and Industrial Engr

3. Ms. Barbara Williams

   Massachusetts Institute of Technology

   Barbara Williams is the liaison librarian for the departments of AeroAstro and Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — a position she has held for 10 years. Williams brings extensive commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion to this role and deep experience developing and maintaining mentorship programs in a variety of contexts.

4. Dr. Ethan E Danahy

   Tufts University

   Dr. Ethan Danahy is a Research Associate Professor at Tufts University's Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) with a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. He holds graduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Tufts. Dr. Danahy focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating educational technologies, exploring ways to enhance interactive pedagogies from K-12 to university classrooms. Specializing in STEAM areas, his work emphasizes creativity, innovation, better documentation, and collaborative learning. Alongside his research, ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Mr. Duncan H Mullins, Dr. Christy Wheeler West, and Dr. Reginald E Rogers Jr

Papers Presented

1. STEAM, Informal & Illustrated: Comics as a Supplemental Learning Tool [view paper]
   Kat. Nilov (Northeastern University), Dr. Luke Landherr (Northeastern University), and abigail koppes (Northeastern University)
2. Work-In-Progress: Reinforcing connections and creating efficiency in a 2nd year curriculum - a systematic approach to identify opportunities for integration [view paper]
   Dr. Pranav Chintalapati (The University of British Columbia) and Gina Sengeri (The University of British Columbia)
3. Developing a podcast project to supplement chemical & biological engineering elective courses [view paper]
   Dr. Justin Vento (Villanova University)
4. Exploring Student and Program Related Outcomes of the BioFoundry Initiative at Tennessee Tech [view paper]
   Mr. Dipendra Wagle (Tennessee Technological University), Dr. Pedro E. Arce (Tennessee Technological University), Andrea Arce-Trigatti (Tallahassee Community College), and Dr. Robby Sanders (Tennessee Technological University)
5. Work-In-Progress: Fluid Mechanics - One Size Fits All? [view paper]
   Dr. Tamara Floyd Smith (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Gifty Osei-Prempeh (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Yogendra M. Panta P.E. (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), Dr. Bernhard P Bettig (West Virginia University Institute of Technology), and Dr. Kenan Hatipoglu (West Virginia University Institute of Technology)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Presenters will share insights on using assessments and other student feedback to improve courses and curricula.

Moderated by

1. Dr. David A Saftner

Papers Presented

1. Analysis of Trends in Student Time on Task Across a Program: Do Apparent “Peaks and Valleys” Smooth Out When All Program Coursework is Considered? [view paper]
   Capt. Kendall Hamm (US Army, United States Military Academy, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering), Col. Scott M. Katalenich PhD, PE (United States Military Academy), Elizabeth Bristow (United States Military Academy), and Kevin Taylor Scruggs (United States Military Academy)
2. Automated Grading of Engineering Mechanics Assignments Using Large Language Models and Computer Vision: A Work in Progress [view paper]
   Dr. Ahmed Mowafy PEng (University of Alberta), Mr. Mohammad Talebi-Kalaleh (University of Alberta), Mohamed Sabek (University of Alberta), Harry Peng (University of Alberta), Mohammad Aqib (University of Alberta), Dr. Samer M. Adeeb P.Eng. (University of Alberta), Mohamed Magdy Elgammal (University of Alberta), and Dr. Clayton Pettit (University of Alberta)
3. Do True-False Question Variants Create Bias? [view paper]
   Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins (Cleveland State University)
4. Student perceptions of standards-based grading in a required, introductory transportation engineering course [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth G. Jones (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)