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

Focuses on introducing foundational data science and AI principles at the elementary and secondary education levels to build early interest and literacy.

For those interested in: Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Paromita Nath and Pallavi Singh

Papers Presented

1. A Review of K-12 Data Science Education in the United States: Trends, Tools, and Gaps [view paper]
   Carrie Grace Aponte (Kansas State University), Dr. Safia Malallah (Kansas State University), and Lior Shamir (Kansas State University)
2. Bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into Elementary Classrooms [view paper]
   Faiza Zafar (Rice University), Carolyn Nichol (Rice University), and Mr. Matthew Cushing (Rice University)
3. Insights of Using AI-Powered POWER Platform for Coaching Needs: A Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Faiza Zafar (Rice University), Carolyn Nichol (Rice University), and Mr. Matthew Cushing (Rice University)
4. Snackable Study: Boosting Micro-learning with Bite-Size Videos [view paper]
   Sri Krishna Chaitanya Velamakanni (Pennsylvania State University) and Suman Saha (Pennsylvania State University)

Session Description

All program and division chairs are welcome to stop by to share the highlights of the conference and best practices with the PIC Chairpersons.

Specific Topics of Discussion will involve:

• Workshops: In Fall of 2024, the PICs piloted a new workshop application template and rubric in a first attempt to streamline the process. All are welcome to drop in and chat about this, network with other divisions, and discuss improvements to the template and rubric for 2026.

• PIC Best Paper Journal: We have wonderful authors who contribute a great deal of time and expertise to ASEE through their papers. ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Lynn A. Albers

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 – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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2. Dr. Justin L Hess

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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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

Moderated by

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

Session Description

Discover bold approaches to Engineering Management education. This session showcases cutting-edge courses and programs that equip future leaders with the skills and mindset needed to drive real-world change and deliver lasting professional impact.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ekaterina Koromyslova

Papers Presented

1. A comparative analysis of student performance outcomes in online and in-person classes [view paper]
   Dr. Majid Nabavi (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) and Dr. Jena Shafai Asgarpoor (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
2. Evaluating the Impact of Foundational Engineering Management Courses on Graduate Student Success: A Qualitative and Quantitative Study [view paper]
   Dr. Yooneun Lee (University of Dayton), Dr. Khalid Zouhri (University of Dayton), and Dr. Philip Appiah-Kubi (University of Dayton)
3. How to Cultivate Digital Engineering Management Talents: A Case on the "Digital Intelligence Innovation and Management" Engineering Doctoral Program [view paper]
   Yuxin Xue ( Zhejiang University), Prof. Tuoyu Li (Zhejiang University), and Min Ye (Zhejiang University)
4. Streamlining an Engineering Summer Camp with Engineering Management and Operational Methodologies [view paper]
   Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi (Tennessee Technological University), Dr. Mazen I. Hussein (Tennessee Technological University), and Dr. Elizabeth A. Powell (Tennessee Technological University)
5. The impact of using publisher-platform learning site and synchronous video conferencing on exam and homework grades in an online graduate course [view paper]
   Dr. Majid Nabavi (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) and Dr. Jena Shafai Asgarpoor (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
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Moderated by

1. Dr. Amitabha (Amit) Bandyopadhyay P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Design and Analysis of Automatic Control Systems for First-Year Engineering Technology Students [view paper]
   Mr. Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Dr. Anne M Lucietto (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University)
2. Work in Progress: Code Name 7408 - Gamifying the Logic Gate Chip Learning through Immersive Virtual Reality [view paper]
   Dr. Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang (Illinois State University), Alex Brown Clark (Illinois State University), Jack Coomans (Illinois State University), and Jordan Osborne (Illinois State University)
3. AI-Generated Teamwork Skill Development Tool Application for Classroom and Workforce Implementation: A Social Integration Framework for Neurodiverse STEM Students [view paper]
   Prof. L. Taylor Starr (Texas A&M University)
4. ABET Accreditation for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree – Preparation for Readiness Review [view paper]
   Dr. Qudsia Tahmina (The Ohio State University at Marion), Ms. Kathryn Kelley (The Ohio State University), Dr. Sandra L. Furterer (The Ohio State University), and Dr. David L. Tomasko (The Ohio State University)
5. Using guided reflections to increase awareness of positive engineering team member behaviors [view paper]
   Mr. Jeffrey Kinkaid (Montana State University - Bozeman)

Session Description

This session highlights cutting-edge strategies and research aimed at enhancing student engagement and fostering a strong sense of belonging within engineering programs. Presentations will explore diverse methods to support student motivation, identity development, and inclusion, creating more welcoming and supportive learning environments. Attendees will discover practical approaches to connect students with their disciplines and peers, ultimately promoting persistence and success in engineering education.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Joshua Gargac and Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi

Papers Presented

1. Autonomy, Motivation, and Inclusive Teaching: Engineering Museum Exhibit Class Project [view paper]
   Dr. Lauren H. Logan (Ohio Northern University)
2. A Few Good Connections: Exploring the Social Networks of Underrepresented Racially Minoritized (URM) Entrepreneurs in Tech Fields [view paper]
   Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee (The Johns Hopkins University), Dr. Shelly Engelman (Johns Hopkins University ), Dr. Thema Monroe-White (George Mason University), and Dr. Binh Chi Bui (The Johns Hopkins University)
3. Defining your Why: Cultivating Identity and Belonging through Coaching on Communication [view paper]
   Dr. Andrea T Kwaczala (Western New England University), Andrea Davis (Western New England University), and Dr. Heidi Ellis (Western New England University)
4. The Fifth Element of Biomedical Engineering is Innovation: A Quintessential Design Studio Course Focusing on the “Wearable Technology” Ecosystem [view paper]
   John Peponis (Lawrence Technological University) and Dr. Eric G Meyer (Lawrence Technological University)

Session Description

Embedding sustainability into the core of engineering and STEM education through transformative pedagogy, student empowerment, and institutional alignment.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E. and Lt. Col. Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Incorporating the Envision Rating System as a Teaching Tool for Sustainability in Civil Engineering Infrastructure [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Dr. Namita Shrestha (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
2. On the Symbiotic Nature of Science, Sustainability, and Systems Thinking in an Introductory Course on Sustainability Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Christopher X J Jensen (Pratt Institute), Dr. Ivan J Baiges-Valentin (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), and Krystal Colón-Rivera (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus)
3. More than Box-ticking: Accreditation and the Integration of Sustainability into Canadian Engineering Education [view paper]
   Ms. Esther Roorda (University of British Columbia, Vancouver) and Sathish Gopalakrishnan (University of British Columbia, Vancouver)
4. A vision for advancing sustainability pedagogy in engineering through ethnographic design awareness [view paper]
   Dr. Royce A Francis (The George Washington University) and Dr. Erica Cusi Wortham (Affiliation unknown)
5. Emotions in Education for Sustainability in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Joan Tisdale (University of Colorado Boulder)

Session Description

This session includes a collection of presentations from authors who have integrated AI (artificial intelligence), VR (virtual reality), and MR (mixed reality) into engineering laboratories and student experiences.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu

Papers Presented

1. Development of an AI student assistant in the VR thermal fluids lab and evaluation of its impact on students’ learning [view paper]
   Dr. Jessica Ohanian Perez (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Dr. Yitong Zhao (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), and Prof. Juliana Lynn Fuqua (Cal Poly Pomona)
2. 360 Degrees of Collaboration: An Autoethnographic Approach to Developing VR-Based Aviation Maintenance Training [view paper]
   Nathanael Kloeppel (Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs), Mr. Denis Uebiyev (Purdue University), Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University), and Mr. Joshua J Ellis (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
3. An Aeroelasticity Experiential Learning Activity with AI-Driven Comparative Analysis and Evaluation [view paper]
   Mr. Bobby F Hodgkinson (University of Colorado Boulder)
4. BOARD #486: Development of Mixed Reality Labs in Circuits Theory [view paper]
   Dr. Justin Foreman (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Penrose Cofie (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Keisha C. A. Antoine (Prairie View A&M University (DUPE)), Dr. Michael Preuss (Exquiri Consulting, LLC), Dr. Kazeem B Olanrewaju (Prairie View A&M University), Mr. Joseph Dowell (Affiliation unknown), and Jorge Federico Gabitto (Prairie View A&M University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel and Benjamin Goldschneider

Papers Presented

1. Hacking the System: A Peer-Led Cybersecurity Course for Early-Career University Students [view paper]
   Mr. Ian Hong Phan (University of California, Santa Cruz), Iakov Taranenko (University of California, Santa Cruz), and Dr. Tela Favaloro (University of California, Santa Cruz)
2. Fearless Coders: Empowering Students in Programming Mastery [view paper]
   Dr. Surupa Shaw (Texas A&M University)
3. Exploring the Influence of Gender and Prior Experience on Career Perceptions in Remotely Operated Vehicle Operations: A Social Cognitive Career Theory Perspective [view paper]
   Minji Yun (University of Florida) and Dr. Kent J. Crippen (University of Florida)
4. Using a Podcast to Increase Student Motivation, Desire, and Commitment to Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Jessica Ohanian Perez (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) and Dr. Paul Morrow Nissenson (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona)
5. Experiential Activities Demonstrating Mass Transfer in Porous Materials in an Introductory Bioengineering Course [view paper]
   Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Madison Christine Fanning (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Shreya Khosla Gustafson (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Sarah Meece (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Divya Bendigeri (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Trisha Patnaik (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Moderated by

1. Rebeka Yocum and Danielle Grimes

Papers Presented

1. Building a Framework of Open-Ended Project Ideas and Entrepreneurial Mindset for First-year Student Teams [view paper]
   Prof. Rui Li (New York University)
2. How Microelectronics and Microcontrollers are Integrated into First-year and Sophomores Engineering Programs. [view paper]
   Udeme Idem (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Senay Purzer (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Jason Morphew (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
3. Integrating Microelectronics Into A First-Year Engineering Course For All Majors At Scale [view paper]
   Mr. Artre Reginald Turner (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Jason Morphew (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Dr. Kerrie A Douglas (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
4. Teaching Creative Design in Virtual Reality: A Course Designed and Taught by Students, for Students [view paper]
   Deniz Yaralioglu (University of California, Santa Cruz), Yuhui Wang (University of California, Santa Cruz), Kelly Lin (University of California, Santa Cruz), and Dr. Tela Favaloro (University of California, Santa Cruz)

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:
Review Definitions: Gain a ... (continued)

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

Papers Presented

1. Forward Fellows: An extended onboarding program to foster a sense of belonging and research self-efficacy in incoming graduate students [view paper]
   Dr. Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Rebecca Cors (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Dr. Wendy C. Crone (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Victor zavala (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Derek Johnson (University of Wisconsin - Madison), and Kerri Lyn Phillips (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
2. Relevance of Servingness Framework to Engineering Education Research Graduate Program Recruitment Process [view paper]
   Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar (The Ohio State University) and Dr. Holly M Matusovich (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
3. The Process of Applying to Graduate School as an Undergraduate: A Scoping Literature Review [view paper]
   Jordan Min Peyton (Ohio State University)
4. Utilizing Project Management Principles to Administer a Graduate Engineering Recruitment Initiative [view paper]
   Dr. Colleen L. Coulter (Purdue University College of Engineering), Mr. Roshan Mani Rao Ram (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Dr. Janet M Beagle (Purdue University)
5. Perception and Adaptation of First-Year International Graduate Students Towards Academic Writing: A Case Study at a School of Engineering [view paper]
   Mr. Samuel Sola Akosile (Morgan State University), Michael Oluwafemi Ige (Morgan State University), Tolulope Abiri (Morgan State University), Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun (Morgan State University), and Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University)

Session Description

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

Moderated by

1. Yingxiao Song and Blessing Omomola

Papers Presented

1. Integrating AI into Higher Education: Enhancing Graduate and Undergraduate Programs for the Future Workforce. [view paper]
   Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne (National University), Dr. Alireza Farahani (National University), and Dr. Lu Zhang (National University)
2. Integrating Industry Certifications into Cybersecurity Education: A Case Study of Professional Certifications in a Foundations of Cybersecurity Course [view paper]
   Christopher Freeze (The University of Oklahoma)
3. Integration of Chatbot with your course [view paper]
   Dr. Alireza Kavianpour (DeVry University, Ontario,CA)
4. Cybersecurity Students’ Choices of Learning Strategies for Covering Major-specific Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Emre Tokgoz (State University of New York - Farmingdale) and Alyssa Xiang (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

For most experimental work, instruments of various sorts provide information that we use to learn, to analyze, and to design. Projects provide a useful framework to apply such instruments. In this session, we will hear of projects that have successfully applied various instruments in the pursuit of understanding. These experiences may prove helpful in your teaching and in your research experimentation. They provide examples of how creativity with instrumentation yields effective and efficient learning.

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

Moderated by

1. Mr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Development and Success of an Explosive Engineering Instrumentation Lab as a Distance Course [view paper]
   Dr. Catherine Johnson (Missouri University of Science and Technology) and Dr. Rachel L Bauer (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
2. Fostering Student Learning and Innovation in Robotic Navigation: Field Trials and Virtual Simulations [view paper]
   Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Lance Ward (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Danny Pham (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Anubhav Dixit (University of Maryland College Park), and Christopher Snyder (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
3. DESIGN BUILD & TEST: A COST-EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT 2X2 ANTENNA ARRAY - Numerical & Experimental Investigation [view paper]
   Dr. Cyril B Okhio P.E. (Kennesaw State University), Dr. Theodore Orrin Grosch (Kennesaw State University), Dr. Austin B. Asgill P.E. (Kennesaw State University), and Saiyda N Bey (Affiliation unknown)
4. THE DEVELOPMENT & INSTRUMENTATION OF A MICROCONTROLLED SMART MAILBOX [view paper]
   Dr. Cyril B Okhio P.E. (Kennesaw State University), Dr. Theodore Orrin Grosch (Kennesaw State University), Dr. Austin B. Asgill P.E. (Kennesaw State University), Mr. Jeremy Dismukes (Kennesaw State University), and Anthony Ware (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Yanjun Yan

Papers Presented

1. Building Intercultural Skills in Engineering Students through Study Abroad [view paper]
   Jack Nelson (Affiliation unknown), Katherine Cheh (Affiliation unknown), Akshat Garg (Affiliation unknown), Atin Dewan (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Aparajita Jaiswal (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), and Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI))
2. Cultivating Global Leadership in Engineering: Insights from a Gateway Course [view paper]
   Dr. Patrick Tunno () and Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University)
3. Engineering Students' Perceptions and Preparedness for Globalization [view paper]
   Dr. Shazib Z Vijlee (University of Portland)
4. Impacting Global Mindset Using International Case Studies [view paper]
   Dr. Corinne Mowrey (University of Dayton), Prof. Scott James Schneider (University of Dayton), Michael Moulton (University of Dayton), Dr. Philip Appiah-Kubi (University of Dayton), Dr. Erick S. Vasquez (University of Dayton), Dr. Homero Murzi (Texas A&M University), and Jeanne Holcomb (University of Dayton)
5. Overseas Team Building for Student Leaders in Academic Makerspaces [view paper]
   Dr. Chun Kit Chui (University of Hong Kong), Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko (University of Hong Kong), Kei Yiu Mo (University of Hong Kong), Chun Kit Chan (University of Hong Kong), LEI YANG (University of Hong Kong), and Tien-Hsuan Wu (University of Hong Kong)

Session Description

This session showcases integrated approaches to K–12 STEM education through nuclear science, semiconductors, quantum concepts, and programming. Presenters explore curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, and longitudinal impacts, emphasizing how early exposure to advanced technologies prepares students for future engineering pathways while fostering interdisciplinary thinking and equitable access to cutting-edge STEM fields.

Moderated by

1. Kristin Spangler Chisholm

Papers Presented

1. Development of a Pre-College Curriculum for Nuclear Science and Engineering (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Daniel Alejandro Gonzalez (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Brandon Costelloe-Kuehn (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Science and Technology Studies), Prof. Emily Liu (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Dr. James Olson (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
2. Integrating and Aligning Semiconductor Across K-12 STEM Education [view paper]
   Yubin Lee (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Greg J Strimel (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)), Tori Constantine (Purdue University at West Lafayette), Deana M. Lucas (Purdue University at West Lafayette), Emily M. Haluschak (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Prof. Tamara J Moore (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), Dr. Morgan M. Hynes (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)), and Siddika Selcen Guzey (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE))
3. Teaching Quantum Randomness to Middle School Students: A Two-Year Study (EoP/CP) [view paper]
   Nicholas Dang (Purdue Engineering Education), Dr. Zeynep Gonca Akdemir-Beveridge (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Muhsin Menekse (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
4. Programming as an Engineering Tool in K-12: e4usa+Programming. Introducing the Purple Thread [view paper]
   Dr. Kenneth Reid (University of Indianapolis), Dr. Cheryl Beauchamp (Regent University), and Dr. Stacy S Klein-Gardner (Engineering for US All)

Session Description

This session examines how identity, opportunity, and pedagogical approaches shape student and educator experiences in K–12 engineering. Through case studies, design visualizations, and outreach initiatives, the papers highlight strategies to support underrepresented groups, enhance teacher knowledge, and broaden participation in engineering from middle school through pre-college programs.

Moderated by

1. Gretchen Dietz

Papers Presented

1. “What you bring matters”: A Comparative Case Study of Middle School Engineering Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Jessica D Gale (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dyanne Baptiste Porter (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Sunni Haag Newton (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Jasmine Choi (Georgia Institute of Technology)
2. Can I Be An Engineer? Factors Influencing Women’s Decisions to Pursue Undergraduate Engineering Studies in Lebanon (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Rasha Malaeb (American University of Beirut), Dr. Elsa Maalouf (American University of Beirut), Aya Mouallem (Stanford University), and Jana Sabra (American University of Beirut)
3. Increasing Opportunity in Pre-College Engineering Camps Using Research Partnerships [view paper]
   Mrs. Kelly Anderson (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Gretchen Dietz (Western Carolina University )
4. Visualizing the Engineering Design Process: Analyzing Visual Representations from K-12 Educators [view paper]
   Ms. Trini Sofia Balart (Texas A&M University), Sara Amani (Texas A&M University), Dr. Gibin Raju (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Kristi J. Shryock (Texas A&M University)

Session Description

PCEE Business Meeting

Moderated by

1. Dr. Deborah Tihanyi

Papers Presented

1. Pedagogical Choices for Navigating and Teaching Sociotechnical Landscapes in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Jenna Tonn (Boston College), Brit Shields (University of Pennsylvania), Ryan Hearty (The Johns Hopkins University), and Adelheid Voskuhl (University of Pennsylvania)
2. Scaling Responsible Data Science Education: The Role of a Teaching Assistant in Bridging the Sociotechnical Divide [view paper]
   Abigail Brooks-Ramirez (University of California, Berkeley), Rebecca Dang (University of California, Berkeley), Bryan Adolfo Ventura Benitez (University of California, Berkeley), and Lisa Yan (University of California, Berkeley)
3. Change | Makers: What can come next in engineering design? [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer Howcroft (University of Waterloo), Dr. Kate Mercer (University of Waterloo), Dr. Julie Vale (University of Guelph), D'andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng. (University of Toronto), and Stephen Mattucci (University of Guelph)
4. Using REU Program Evaluation to Foster Learning through Reflection [view paper]
   Mr. Kent A. Wayland (University of Virginia) and Dr. Caitlin Donahue Wylie (University of Virginia)
5. Characteristics and Discourses about Energy Transition: Insights from Crossdisciplinary Student Talk [view paper]
   Dr. Desen Sevi Özkan (University of Connecticut), Todd Campbell (University of Connecticut), and Pamela C Detrois (University of Connecticut)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Bernd Steffensen and Nicholas Rabb

Papers Presented

1. Celebrating the Skeptics: Funds of Knowledge as a Critique of Engineering Epistemologies [view paper]
   Dr. Jessica Mary Smith (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Juan C. Lucena (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Junko Munakata Marr (Colorado School of Mines), Jeffrey C Shragge (Colorado School of Mines), and Prof. Jonah Klemm-Toole (Colorado School of Mines)
2. Perceived and valued professional roles of engineers among engineering students in Finland [view paper]
   Dr. Johanna Naukkarinen (Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT) and Dr. Susanna Maria Bairoh (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK)
3. Representations of Gendered Violence After the “Anti-feminist Attack” at the École Polytechnique [view paper]
   Dr. Richard A House (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology) and Jessica Livingston (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology)
4. From Railroads to Electrified Roadways: How Lessons from United States Engineering Education Can Power Tomorrow's Infrastructure [view paper]
   Lazlo Stepback (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Matthew W. Ohland (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Amanda Katz (Utah State University)
5. A Content Analysis of Company Portrayals from a Campus-Wide Job Fair [view paper]
   Mr. Brooks Michael Leftwich (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

Session Description

This session will highlight the newly disseminated SME Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge. There will be case studies shared that map four pillars topics to the manufacturing program curriculum. These mapping case studies will illustrate one practical use of the Four Pillars, which is to identify curricular strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

Moderator/speaker: Ismail Fidan

Panelist/speakers:
John Irwin, Michigan Technological University
Neil Littell, Ohio University
Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ismail Fidan

Session Description

Materials Division (MATS) Business Meeting

Moderated by

1. Mr. Brian E Faulkner

Papers Presented

1. Work-in-Progress: Introducing First-Generation, Low-income (FGLI) Students to Math and Engineering through a Music-Themed Summer Program [view paper]
   Dr. Vicki V. May P.E. (Dartmouth College) and Prof. Petra Bonfert-Taylor (Dartmouth College)
2. WiP: Developing a Contextual and Application-Based Instructional Approach for Mathematics Education in Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Poornima Jayasinghe (University of Calgary), Placida Amali Dassanayake (University of Calgary), Andre Oliveira (University of Calgary), Anthony Starr Kroll (University of Calgary), and Irushi Jayathunga (University of Calgary)
3. WiP: Metacognitive and social-emotional-learning interventions in first-year Calculus [view paper]
   Maureen Tang (Drexel University) and Dr. Jennifer S Atchison (Drexel University)
4. Work in Progress: First-Year Engineering Students' Confidence in Communicating Mathematical Content [view paper]
   Ms. Ann W. Clifton (Louisiana Tech University), Mary Fendley (Louisiana Tech University), Dr. Blake Farman (Louisiana Tech University), and Joshua Coriell (Louisiana Tech University)
5. Work-in-Progress: Reflections on Dynamical Systems Curriculum and Pedagogy [view paper]
   Lauren Lazarus (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Moderated by

1. Elissa Ledoux

Papers Presented

1. An Assessment of Prerequisite Course Requirements and Their Correlations to Student Success in the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Louis A DiBerardino III (Ohio Northern University) and Dr. J. Blake Hylton (Ohio Northern University)
2. Perceptions of Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students Regarding the True Nature of Engineering Practice [view paper]
   Martell Cartiaire Bell (The University of Iowa), Dr. Aaron W. Johnson (University of Michigan), and Prof. Rachel Vitali (The University of Iowa)
3. Exploring the impact of first-time internships on mechanical engineering student perceptions of engineering [view paper]
   Jenn Campbell (University of Arkansas) and Dr. EMINE SAHIN TOPALCENGIZ (Mus Alparslan University)
4. Integrating Course-based Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurial Mindset (CURE-E) in to Mechanical Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Ozgul Yasar-Inceoglu (California State University, Chico), JoAna Brooks (California State University, Chico), Dr. David G Alexander (California State University, Chico), and Sam Lloyd-Harry (California State University, Chico)
5. Comparison of Video Content for Clarity, Usefulness, and Relevance [view paper]
   Mr. Umer Farooq (Texas A&M University), Hannah Farias (Texas A&M University), Mr. Digvijaysinh Barad (Texas A&M University), Matt Elliott (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Bryan P. Rasmussen (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Anne Marie Spence

Papers Presented

1. Integrating the Entrepreneurial Mindset into a Thermal-Fluid Sciences Course [view paper]
   Nancy J. Moore PhD (North Carolina State University)
2. Heat Transfer and M&Ms: Hands-on Minds-on Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Shehla Arif (University of Mount Union)
3. Understanding the Concept Based Learning of Sustainability Aspects of Energy : A Preliminary Study [view paper]
   Dr. Haifa Salman El-Sadi (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Dr. John Peter Voccio (Affiliation unknown), and ADAM PAYNE (Wentworth Institute of Technology)
4. A Course on Air Quality Monitoring and Control for Mechanical Engineering Seniors [view paper]
   Dr. Amir Ahmad Naqwi (University of St. Thomas)
5. Shaping Environmental Attitude and Behavior Through Academic Interventions [view paper]
   Dr. John T Solomon (Tuskegee University), Hang Song (Auburn University), Karen McNeal (Auburn University), Dr. Lauren E. Beckingham (Auburn University), and Dr. Kelly Lazar (Clemson University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Hadas Ritz

Papers Presented

1. ACE up your Sleeve: An Analysis of Student Generative AI Usage in an Engineering Statics Course [view paper]
   Jacklyn Wyszynski (University of Pittsburgh), David Adam DeFrancisis (University of Pittsburgh), David Pabst (University of Pittsburgh), Mr. Lee Allen Dosse (University of Pittsburgh), and Dr. Matthew M. Barry (University of Pittsburgh)
2. Exploring the Effective Use of ChatGPT in a Sophomore-Level Dynamics Course [view paper]
   Ryan Carr (U.S. Air Force Academy) and Dr. Phillip Cornwell (U.S. Air Force Academy)
3. Leveraging ChatGPT 4.0’s Image Processing Feature for Enhanced Problem-Solving Support in Mechanical Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Prof. Milad Rezvani Rad (University of Southern Indiana) and Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana)
4. Exploring the Capability of Generative AI as an Engineering Lab Report Assessment Assisting Tool [view paper]
   Dr. Dave Kim (Washington State University-Vancouver) and Dr. Charles Riley P.E. (Oregon Institute of Technology)
5. When did Statics become so difficult? A root cause analysis of the high failure rates in a high-enrollment foundational course [view paper]
   Dr. Christian J. Schwartz P.E. (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Dr. Hartanto Wibowo (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Prof. Nathan Miner (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Mr. TRAVIS HOSTENG (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), and Prof. Sriram Sundararajan (Iowa State University of Science and Technology)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jean Carlos Batista Abreu

Papers Presented

1. A Web-based Tool for Generating Bond Graphs and Differential Equations for Mechatronic Systems [view paper]
   Prof. Pradeep Radhakrishnan (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), David C Brown (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Margaret E Earnest (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
2. Assessing the Impact of Teaching Style on Problem-Solving Skills and Conceptual Understanding in Undergraduate Dynamics [view paper]
   Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University), Dr. Julian Ly Davis (University of Southern Indiana), and Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida)
3. From Strategy to Setback?: How a New Teaching Method Affected Exam Outcomes in an Engineering Course [view paper]
   Dr. Eleazar Marquez (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) and Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr. (NASA EPDC)
4. Project Workshop to Enhance Project Based Learning in the Statics Course [view paper]
   Dr. P.L.STEPHAN Thamban (THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS), Dr. Dani Fadda (The University of Texas at Dallas), and Dr. Oziel Rios (University of Texas at Dallas)
5. Reflecting on Ten Years of Building a Community of Practice for Teaching Innovations in Fundamental Mechanics Courses [view paper]
   Wayne L Chang (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Mikayla R Hoyle (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Melany Denise Opolz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Jean-Christophe Raymond-Bertrand (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Nikhil Chandra Admal (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Thomas Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Kellie M Halloran (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Shelby Hutchens (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Callan Luetkemeyer (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Brian Mercer (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Matthew West (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Prof. Mariana Kersh (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Moderated by

1. Kassandra Fernandez

Papers Presented

1. Expanding the Pool: Recognizing the Potential in Underprepared Students (Experience) [view paper]
   Dr. Cameron Robert Rusnak (Lincoln University - Missouri) and Dr. David Heise (Lincoln University)
2. Early Discovery: Evolving a Program to Prepare Freshman and Sophomore Students for Graduate School and Research (Experience) [view paper]
   Nia A. Keith (Purdue University College of Engineering) and Dr. Jacqueline E McDermott (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))
3. Supporting Student Success in Engineering by Promoting the Participation of Underrepresented Minorities in Research Venues [view paper]
   Dr. Eleazar Marquez (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), Dr. Hiram Moya (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), and Dr. Anil Kumar Srivastava (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
4. Reducing Bias in Interviews with Undergraduate Student Applicants for STEM Research (Work In Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Jad El Harake (Vanderbilt University), Prof. Jonathan Ehrman (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA), and Katrina L. Leaptrot (Vanderbilt University)
5. Cultivating Critical Consciousness through Pláticas: Empowering Marginalized Students’ Engineering Identities [view paper]
   Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia (University of Cincinnati), M. Sidury Christiansen (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Karla Mariana Escobar (The University of Texas at San Antonio)