Session Description

During this session seasoned narrative researchers will share their experiences and best practices with others who use/ plan to use narrative methods and want to gain a greater understanding of narrative theory and practice. The goals of the panel session are to: 1) Increase awareness of existing narrative resources and best practices; 2) Provide an opportunity for individuals with narrative interests to connect; 3) Gage participant interest in creating a narrative community of practice. Christina Pantoja will facilitate the panel. She will introduce the panelists, present initial questions, mode ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Christina A. Pantoja

Speakers

1. Dr. Avneet Hira

   Boston College

   Avneet Hira is an Assistant Professor and Sabet Family Dean’s Faculty Fellow in the Human-Centered Engineering program with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum and Society at Boston College. She specializes in community-based participatory design and working in informal educational environments with youth and families, for which she uses narrative-based design, reflection, and research methods extensively.

2. Dr. Nadia N. Kellam

   Arizona State University

   Nadia Kellam (she/they) is Associate Professor of Engineering and Associate Director for Research Excellence at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic School. She has extensive experience with narrative and arts-based narrative methods—including I-poems, futurist stories, composited narratives, journey mapping, and choose-your-own-adventure narratives—used both in research and to support faculty development and institutional transformation.

3. Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E.

   Utah State University

   Angela (Angie) Minichiello (she/they) is Associate Professor of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Utah State University and serves as Co-Director of Electrification Workforce Development for the Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) Engineering Research Center. She uses narrative-based research approaches as means to interpret human experience and identity and personal storytelling as a mechanism for community-building through empathy, compassion, and reflection.

Session Description

Meeting to discuss the activities of the division: close the loop on technical sessions participation, fill vacant office positions and discuss pressing issues of the division.

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

Session Description

This panel discussion will delve into the vital role universities play in creating inclusive environments for neurodiverse students. As we acknowledge and celebrate the diverse neurological profiles that enrich our academic and professional communities, it’s crucial to address the specific challenges and opportunities these students encounter. Our panel of experts will share strategies to enhance educational practices and career readiness, ensuring that all students can thrive academically and professionally. Join us for this insightful discussion aimed at equipping universities with the knowledg ... (continued)

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. Gregory D. Abowd

Speakers

1. Marisa Chrysochoou

   University of Missouri - Columbia

   Dean, College of Engineering
   University of Missouri, Columbia

2. Erik Brenner

   Northeastern University

   Director of Diversity Initiatives & Engagement
   College of Engineering
   Northeastern University, Boston

3. Keivan G. Stassun

   Vanderbilt University

   Stevenson Professor
   Physics & Astronomy
   Vanderbilt University

4. Prof. Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E.

   University of Connecticut

   Professor
   Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering,
   University of Connecticut

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Description: This special session will first share empirical data on the experiences with ethics in engineering research of biomedical engineering faculty members. We will then facilitate a generative discussion among participants toward the identification of educational strategies and training opportunities based on research findings. This discussion will also build on participants’ own experiences with ethics in their research practices. This special session is associated with an ongoing NSF-funded research project (Award #2124953) wherein our team has explored (1) how biomedical engineering fa ... (continued)

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

Speakers

1. Dr. Andrew O. Brightman

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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2. Dr. Justin L Hess

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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3. Dr. Nicholas D. Fila

   Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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4. Dr. Alison J Kerr

   Colorado School of Mines

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5. Sowmya Panuganti

   Purdue Engineering Education

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6. Tyler A Ramsey

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Session Description

Free ticketed event
Join us for ELD member talks

Moderated by

1. Ms. Kari Kozak and Mrs. Christa Michelle Spence

Session Description

Join us for an immersive session focused on the Entrepreneurial Mindset in the First Year (EMIFY) initiative, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial thinking among first-year engineering students. The session is designed in an interactive format, combining resource-sharing sessions with collaborative breakout groups. Participants will engage in deep dives into one of the 28 subcategories of the EMIFY framework, such as opportunity recognition, engineering identity, storytelling, metacognitive awareness, leadership, and empathy. Through these activities, attendees will:
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For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology

Speakers

1. Dr. J. Blake Hylton

   Ohio Northern University

   TBD

2. Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk

   Rowan University

   TBD

3. Dr. Krista M Kecskemety

   The Ohio State University

   TBD

4. Dr. Jack Bringardner

   Colorado School of Mines

   TBD