Session Description

Almost everyone comes into contact with the products of mechanical engineering on a daily basis, but very few people—including some engineers themselves—can provide a succinct explanation of what mechanical engineering is. Even ASME, our field’s professional society, offers no written description of mechanical engineering as a field. Join this session to hear our panel discuss the field of Mechanical engineering as we seek to better describe the diversity of our field.

Moderated by

1. Dr. James "Jamie" Canino

Speakers

1. Geraldine Gooding

   American Society of Mechanical Engineers

   Geraldine Gooding, D.Eng. is an engineer, educator, entrepreneur, and change agent whose career spans over 15 years in the urban planning, engineering, and education fields. Dr. Gooding currently serves as Director of the Engineering Education & Outreach Department at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), where she oversees projects and initiatives impacting the global K-12 and college/university communities through innovative classroom and curriculum support, professional development, scholarships, workforce development, and academic program accreditation (ABET). Dr. Gooding a ... (continued)

2. Dr. Edward J. Berger

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

   Edward Berger is the Interim Head and Professor of Engineering Education and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He also serves as the Inaugural Associate Vice Provost for Learning Innovation, and Director of the Innovation Hub

   Dr. Berger's engineering education research agenda includes two key issues: (i) as an instructor, the use of social media for effective teaching, and (ii) as an administrator, the emerging institutional research area of predictive models for student academic success. His mechanical engineering research interests include the nonlinear mechanics of joints and interfaces.

3. Dr. J. Blake Hylton

   Ohio Northern University

   Dr. J. Blake Hylton is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University.

4. Beth Hess

   Purdue University

   Dr. Beth Hess is an Associate Professor of Engineering Practice and the Assistant Head of undergraduate Student Well-being in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. Dr. Hess has taught a breadth of core courses in the mechanical engineering undergraduate curriculum, spanning sophomore-, junior- and senior-level courses in design, dynamics and vibrations, solid mechanics and thermodynamics. Her goal is to empower students to embrace their own resourcefulness and curiosity as they learn to solve engineering problems.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Adrian Rodriguez

Papers Presented

1. Effects of Spatial Ability on the Mastery of Statics Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. Maxine Fontaine (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)) and Chaitanya Krishna Vallabh (Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science))
2. Enhancing Relative Motion Mastery through Strategic Instructional Design [view paper]
   Dr. Yan Tang (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach) and Dr. Sarah Jane Grigg (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach)
3. Improving Student Success, Retention, and Equity in Engineering Statics and Dynamics Using Experiential Learning Modules and Mastery Based Grading [view paper]
   Dr. Anthony Battistini (Angelo State University), Dr. Mohammad Shafinul Haque (Angelo State University), Dr. William A Kitch P.E. (Angelo State University), and Prof. Soyoon Kum (Angelo State University)
4. The Relationship Between Student Sentiment and Academic Performance using Student Reflections from a Flipped, Mastery-Based Statics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Amie Baisley (University of Florida) and Chiranjeevi Singh Marutla (University of Florida)
5. Using Portfolios in a Flipped Dynamics Class for Homework Documentation and Pre-Class Work Accountability [view paper]
   Dr. Phillip Cornwell (U.S. Air Force Academy), Ryan Carr (U.S. Air Force Academy), and Dr. Brian P. Self (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

Session Description

Minorities in Engineering Division (MIND) Business Meeting

Moderated by

1. Bryan Watson and Dr. Cecelia M. Wigal P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Bridging the Gap: A Project-Based Approach to Robotics Programming for First-Year Robotics Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mahdi Agheli (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Gregory C. Lewin (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Andre Rosendo (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and Vincent A Aloi (Worcester Polytechnic Institute )
2. Work-in-Progress: Development of a new Robotics Engineering degree in response to industry needs [view paper]
   Dr. Nikhil Satyala (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Rachael Wagner (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Tareq A Daher (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Carl A. Nelson P.E. (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Mark R. Riley (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Raycelle C. C. Garcia (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
3. Lessons Learned in Developing ROS Asynchronous Tutorials for Robotics course: Guided versus Inquiry based Learning [view paper]
   Evan Kusa (Duke University) and Prof. Siobhan Oca (Duke University)
4. Problem-Based and Project-Based Robotics Engineering Program: An Integrated Approach [view paper]
   Dr. François Michaud (Universite de Sherbrooke), Élise Richard-Bédard (Universite de Sherbrooke), Prof. Nicolas Quaegebeur (Universite de Sherbrooke), François Ferland (Université de Sherbrooke), Audrey Boucher-Genesse (Universite de Sherbrooke), and Mr. Marc-André Cyr (Universite de Sherbrooke)
5. Introducing Angle Sensors into Robot Block Teaching Kits Using Non-Contact Magnetic Rotary Encoder [view paper]
   Dr. Sumito Nagasawa (Shibaura Institute of Technology) and Prof. Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D. (SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The three paper presentations in this session address recent findings related to undergraduate students' interaction and engagement in three areas: Friday classes, learning in an online modality, and implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tools.

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

Moderated by

1. Joseph Tibbs

Papers Presented

1. Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Analysis of Time Series of Student Interactions in Engineering Courses Through the Lens of Modern Mathematical Methods [view paper]
   Dr. Pablo Robles-Granda (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Hongye Liu (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Celina Anwar (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Shivi Narang (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), David Dalpiaz (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Prof. Lawrence Angrave (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
2. Application of FLASH to Forecast Student Engagement in Online Engineering Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Ghazal Barari (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Dr. Brian Sanders (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide)
3. Increasing Participation in Late-Afternoon Friday Lectures: How Variation in Incentive Techniques Affect Attendance [view paper]
   Garrett Weidig (Michigan State University) and Dr. Geoffrey Recktenwald (Michigan State University)

Session Description

Business meeting for the New Engineering Educators Division (NEE); discussion of important division matters as well as elections for leadership positions. Current, new, and prospective members are welcome to attend.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by

1. Dr. Ahmed Dallal and Dr. James Giancaspro P.E.

Moderated by

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

Papers Presented

1. i360°VR: an interactive 360-degree virtual reality approach for engineering education [view paper]
   Dr. Xiangxiong Kong (California State University, Fresno), Dr. Alex Fegely (Coastal Carolina University), Dr. George W Hitt (Coastal Carolina University), Dominique Nunez Garcia (California State University, Fresno), Kaleb Glenn Montgomery (Coastal Carolina University), and Dr. Deify Law (California State University, Fresno)
2. Electric Vehicles in Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Afsaneh Minaie (Utah Valley University) and Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy (Utah Valley University)
3. An Experience Report on Using a Cyberlearning Environment for Cybersecurity Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Ingrid Buckley (Florida Gulf Coast University), Bogdan Carbunar (Florida International University), Dr. Juan P Sotomayor (Florida International University), and Dr. Peter J Clarke (Florida International University)
4. Flexible Learning Cycles: Introducing Agile Constructivist Pedagogy [view paper]
   Dr. Mike Borowczak (University of Central Florida) and Dr. Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak (University of Central Florida)

Moderated by

1. Jad El Harake and Andrea L. Schuman

Papers Presented

1. A Reflective Essay: Lessons from Two Engineering Education Qualitative Research Dissertations [view paper]
   Miss Yi Cao (Virginia Tech) and Dr. Andrea L. Schuman (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
2. Amplify: A mentoring program for second year engineering students [view paper]
   Dr. Nina Kamath Telang (University of Texas at Austin) and Brittney Outlaw (University of Texas at Austin)
3. Demystifying the Selection of a Literature Method: A novice researcher learning journey [view paper]
   Ms. Qiuxing Chen (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)
4. How Undergraduates Research: Student-Mentor Experiences and Perspectives in STEM Research (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Jad El Harake (Vanderbilt University), gina yu (Vanderbilt University), Kaden Jorge Tro (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Jonathan Ehrman (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA)
5. Self-reflection: Lessons learned from three years of teaching as an international Ph.D. student engineering instructor [view paper]
   Mr. Ruidong Ma (University of Washington) and Dr. Renee M. Desing (University of Washington)

Session Description

All division members are invited to attend. This is the annual business meeting of the Systems Engineering Division. New officers will be elected.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rochelle Jones

Papers Presented

1. The First Lesson for Engineering Students: Engineering Philosophy and Culture --Based on the practice and reflections of the course of "Engineering Philosophy and Culture" in Zhejiang University, China [view paper]
   Jinliang Wang (Zhejiang University) and Min Ye (Zhejiang University)
2. Factorial measurement of epistemological theories of development [view paper]
   Dr. Todd M. Fernandez (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Alexandra Werth (Cornell University)
3. Beyond Calculations: Engineering Judgment as Epistemic Cognition in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Mitchell Gerhardt (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Michael Robinson (Saint Vincent College), and Mr. Brian E Faulkner (Milwaukee School of Engineering)
4. Technological Literacy Needed: Gadget Influences on Mental Health in GenZ Population - Observed Common Challenges [view paper]
   Dr. Tatiana V. Goris (Pittsburg State University), Dr. Dawny Barnhart (Freeman Health System ), Dr. Edwige F. Songong (Pittsburg State University), and Ms. Lisa Diane Broom (Ozark Center Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services)
5. Educators’ Perspectives on the use of Generative AI Tools in Teaching and Educational Research in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Adeel Khalid (Kennesaw State University) and Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari (Kennesaw State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mehmet Argin

Papers Presented

1. How We Did It: Building a Two-Year Transfer Path One Practice at a Time [view paper]
   Dr. Heidi G. Loshbaugh (University of Colorado Boulder), Chris Anderson (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Nick Stites (University of Colorado Boulder), and Ms. Janet Yowell (University of Colorado Boulder)
2. An examination of community college and technical college engineering transfer programs: A focus on state-wide community college transfer and financial aid policies across Georgia, Colorado, and California. [view paper]
   eugene leo draine mahmoud (Mt. San Antonio Community College & Purdue University), Ms. Anne Victoria Wrobetz (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), N. Bray Bonner (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Tram Dang (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Dr. Joyce B. Main (Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE))
3. Increasing Junior Level Standing at 4-year Aerospace, Mechanical and Civil Engineering Programs through Community College Transfer Credit Transparency [view paper]
   Dr. Lisa Lampe (University of Virginia) and Dr. Natasha Smith P.E. (University of Virginia)
4. Understanding and Addressing Transfer Credit Loss in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Jeyoung Woo (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), eugene leo draine mahmoud (Mt. San Antonio Community College & Purdue University), and Dr. Winny Dong ()
5. Evaluating Engineering Transfer Success: Insights from a 2-Year to 4-Year College Partnership Program [view paper]
   Dr. Curtis R. Taylor (University of Florida), Jennifer Gove-Cooper (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Pamela L Dickrell (University of Florida), Dr. Angela Lindner (University of Florida), and Janna L Underhill PhD (University of Florida)

Session Description

This session explores how community engagement can drive innovation in education, technology, and infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of empowering communities through education and innovation to address real-world challenges. Key topics include:
(1) Community-engaged design and engineering education
(2) Virtual learning environments for pre-college students
(3) Innovation ecosystems for water access and sustainability
(4) Integrating real-world projects into academic curricula
(5) Building inclusive infrastructure to ensure equitable opportunities for all

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson

Papers Presented

1. Bridging the Gap: Integrating Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Courses into University Curricula [view paper]
   Dr. Pierre Rahme (Lebanese American University), Dr. George E Nasr (Lebanese American University), Dr. Abbas A. Tarhini (Lebanese American University), Michel Elkhoury (Lebanese American University), and Evan Fakhoury (Lebanese American University)
2. Designing Electric Vehicle Infrastructures and Opportunities to Benefit All Residents [Traditional Research Paper] [view paper]
   Polly Parkinson (Utah State University), Dr. Emma Mecham (Utah State University), Fawn Groves (Utah State University), Dr. Ivonne Santiago (University of Texas at El Paso), and Dr. Amy Wilson-Lopez (Utah State University - Engineering Education)
3. Empowering Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A Cutting-Edge Curriculum Through the VIP+ Program [view paper]
   Dr. Pierre Rahme (Lebanese American University), Dr. George E Nasr (Lebanese American University), Dr. Abbas A. Tarhini (Lebanese American University), Michel Elkhoury (Lebanese American University), and Evan Fakhoury (Lebanese American University)
4. Developing the RIDE (Research, Innovate, Design, and Empower) Ecosystem to facilitate equitable collaborations and impactful technology innovation to deliver safe water on tap. [view paper]
   Dr. Patrick J Sours (The Ohio State University), Dr. Monroe Weber-Shirk (Cornell University), Mr. William H Pennock (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Cherish C. Vance (The Ohio State University), and Margaret Gottfried (The Ohio State University)
5. Transitioning Pre-College Informal Engineering Education Experiences into the Virtual Environment [view paper]
   Dr. Abigail Clark (Ohio Northern University) and Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez (The Ohio State University)
6. plus 1 more paper

Moderated by

1. Mr. Paul McMonigle

Papers Presented

1. Bridging the Gap: Empowering Student Veterans for Hardware Security Careers [view paper]
   Hyunju Oh (University of Florida), Rui Guo (University of Florida), Wanli Xing (University of Florida), and Sandip Ray (University of Florida)
2. Effectiveness of Peer Leaders Supporting Veterans in Online Engineering Programs [view paper]
   David Paul Harvie (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide), John K Wilson (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide), Ms. Kimberly A Luthi (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide), and Monica Surrency (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide)
3. Washington Veterans to Technology (WaV2T): A Pathway for Military Personnel to IT Careers [view paper]
   Dr. Radana Dvorak (Saint Martin's University), Adam W.K. Takata (Saint Martin's University), and Dr. David H. Olwell (Saint Martin's University)
4. Readying the Workforce: Engineering Veteran Graduate Student Experiences Pivoting Towards Research [view paper]
   Dr. Bradley Joseph Sottile (The Pennsylvania State University) and Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (The Pennsylvania State University)

Session Description

These papers focus on the impact on various subgroups of faculty and/or students.

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

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Y(Our) story: A collaborative autoethnographic reflection of a faculty community of practice to promote equity-oriented engineering education [view paper]
   Dr. Jay Mann (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Ali Ansari (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Wayne L Chang (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Caroline Cvetkovic (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Holly M Golecki (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Prof. Ramez Hajj (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)
2. Case Study: Impediments to achieving systemic changes to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering professoriate [view paper]
   Dr. Kimberly Stillmaker P.E. (California State University, Fresno), Dr. Arezoo Sadrinezhad (California State University, Fresno), Feruza Amirkulova (San Jose State University), Prof. Sue Rosser (San Francisco State University), Dr. Lalita G Oka (California State University, Fresno), Kira Abercromby (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Prof. Younghee Park (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Maryam Nazari (California State University, Los Angeles), and Dr. Jessica C Bennett (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities)
3. Faculty Coaching: A Resource for Black Women Navigating Tenure and Promotion [view paper]
   Dr. Pamela M Leggett-Robinson (PLR Consulting, Inc.), Joshua Fletcher Robinson (Georgia State University), and Pamela Scott-Johnson (Spelman College)
4. From Good Pedagogy to Racial Equity: Experimenting with what works in Engineering Classrooms [view paper]
   Dr. Atota Halkiyo (Florida International University) and Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University)

Session Description

Educational change is hard but necessary, and every faculty member is on a journey of discovery and growth as they pursue the desired impact on students and society that brought them to education. One population of faculty in engineering that has had a disproportionate impact on student learning and are positioned to continue implementing positive change initiatives are instructional faculty. However, these faculty are largely overlooked in funding and professional development programs that could amplify their efforts. Therefore, the AMPLIFY Institute was intentionally designed with engineering i ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Gemma Henderson

   University of Miami

   Gemma Henderson is the Director of Learning Platforms, Academic Systems, Innovation, and Experience at the University of Miami. With a strong foundation in digital pedagogies and educational development, she collaborates across the university to enhance academic systems and foster flexible, engaging learning experiences. Over the past decade, Gemma has led initiatives in instructional design, faculty development, and course innovation in both the U.S. and the U.K. In recent years, Gemma has served on multiple NSF-funded research projects aimed at advancing undergraduate engineering education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

2. Dr. Meagan R. Kendall

   University of Texas at El Paso

   Meagan Kendall is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas at El Paso, Dr. Meagan R. Kendall is a founding member of the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership. With a background in both engineering education and design thinking, her research focuses on how Latinx students develop identities as engineers and navigate moments of identity interference, student and faculty engineering leadership development through the Contextual Engineering Leadership Development framework, and promoting student motivation. Dr. Kendall is the Past Chair of the Engineering Leadership Development Division of ASEE.

3. Ines Basalo

   University of Miami

   Ines Basalo is an Associate Professor in Practice in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Miami. She received her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Columbia University and has taught since then. She is actively involved in the undergraduate education of students at the College of Engineering, including organizing and executing the annual Senior Design Expo. Before joining the University of Miami in 2014, she was an adjunct professor at Columbia University and the Cooper Union in New York City.

4. Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong

   Cornell University

   Alexandra Coso Strong is an associate professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Systems Engineering Program at Cornell University, who works and teaches at the intersection of engineering education, faculty development, and complex systems design. She joined Cornell University after co-founding the School of Universal Computing, Construction and Engineering Education and two degree programs at Florida International University (FIU). Prior to working at FIU, Alexandra served as an Assistant Professor of Systems Design and Engineering at Olin College. Alexandra comple ... (continued)

5. Mr. Henry Salgado

   University of Texas at El Paso

   Henry Salgado is a Computer Science Ph.D. student and graduate researcher at The University of Texas at El Paso. He has earned two Master’s degrees from UTEP, one in Computational Science and another in Engineering. Henry is a former K–12 teacher, an experience that continues to shape his research interests today. More broadly, his work sits at the intersection of computer science, data science, and engineering education.

Papers Presented

1. Characterizing STEM Education in Latin America: A Literature Review on Active Learning and Competencies [view paper]
   Prof. Juan Sebastián Sánchez-Gómez (Universidad El Bosque), Maria Catalina Ramirez (Affiliation unknown), Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García (Georgia Institute of Technology), Fidel Mauricio Ramírez Aristizábal (Universidad el Bosque), and Liliana Ahumada (Universidad el Bosque)
2. Community Wealth and Latine Students' STEM Identity [view paper]
   Nidia Banuelos (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Ross J. Benbow (University of Wisconsin - Madison), and Dr. Benjamin C. Flores (University of Texas at El Paso)
3. Underrepresented minority students’ portrayal of engineering and what engineers do [view paper]
   Dr. Fatemeh Khalkhal (San Francisco State University), Dr. Stephanie Claussen (San Francisco State University), Yiyi Wang (San Francisco State University), Dr. Xiaorong Zhang (San Francisco State University), and Elysee Matembe Ekanga (San Francisco State University (SFSU))
4. Bridging Pathways: Empowering Latinx STEM Students Through Belonging, Support, and Equity [view paper]
   Dr. Lucy Arellano Jr. (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Margarita Rodriguez (University of California, Santa Barbara)
5. WIP Exploring the Interplay Between Social Identities and Engineering Identity Formation [view paper]
   Dr. Renata A Revelo (The University of Illinois at Chicago), Melissa Espindola (University of Illinois Chicago), Dr. Betul Bilgin (University of Illinois Chicago), and Prof. Houshang Darabi (University of Illinois Chicago)

Session Description

Engineering education tracks engineers for the professional managerial class, which tends to be part of the top 10%, and many engineers enter the field with some expectation of graduating and making a six figure salary. Conversations about class are few and far between both in engineering broadly and engineering education specifically. Both Resource Generation and Resource Movement organize young people 18-35 with wealth and class privilege (aka the top 10% in the US and 20% in Canada) toward the equitable distribution of land, wealth, and power, pushing their members to redistribute their wealth ... (continued)

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

Speaker

1. Joseph Valle

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

   Joey is a queer postdoctoral worker in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. They study the intersections of engineering and labor.

Session Description

Job growth, an aging workforce, and the mismatch between available and in-demand skills are
leading to an unmet need for engineers. Additionally, the engineering workforce continues to
suffer from the stagnant diversity deficit and is struggling to attract Generation Z to the field.
Among students who show an interest in engineering during high school, only around 13% go on to
complete a university degree in engineering.

This session will share insights and findings from an NSF-funded study conducted to develop a clear understanding of opportunities to reshape public perceptions of engineering, ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Bonnie Zimmerman

   Merit

   Bonnie Zimmerman leads strategy at Merit, a purpose-driven insights and branding agency. With a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Materials Science and Engineering, she began her career in applied research before expanding into audience insights and human-centered design.
   Blending analytics, creative problem-solving, and human experience, she uncovers deep audience insights to drive awareness and action. For over 14 years, she has led initiatives in STEM education, healthcare equity, workforce development, and social impact—partnering with organizations committed to building a more just and equitable world.

2. Dr. Christine M Cunningham

   Museum of Science

   Dr. Christine Cunningham is the Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science in Boston. She is the founding director of Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) and Engineering is Elementary (EiE), which offer free, research-based engineering, computer science, and STEM curricula and professional learning resources for preK-8 youth and their educators. Christine is a member of the National Academy of Education, a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education, and has received numerous awards including the Harold W. McGraw Jr. Prize in Education.

3. Dr. Nick Stites

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Nick Stites is the Director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as an instructor in the Integrated Design Engineering program. He is the principal investigator of Engineering Momentum, a partnership among local community colleges and universities to support transfer student pathways in engineering. In addition, Dr. Stites is involved with ASPIRE, a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center focused on developing technology and a skilled workforce to electrify the nation’s transportation system. He earned a B.S. in Mecha ... (continued)

4. Mrs. Alexandra Sharpe

   American Society for Engineering Education

   Alexandra Sharpe is the Director of Education and Career Development at the American Society of Education (ASEE). In this role, she serves as PI and co-PI on 5+ National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded grants and oversees a portfolio of educational programs for engineering educators, including stakeholder convenings, workshops and courses, and webinars. An experienced instructional designer, Alexandra launched ASEE Learning Services in 2020, which offers professional development programming for engineering faculty, students, and staff.
   Alexandra holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from Seton Hall Un ... (continued)

5. Mr. Jeffrey Alderson

   MathWorks

   Jeff Alderson has spent his entire career working on technology that empowers students, families, and educators to further their education and career, including those with special needs. Jeff's current vocation is Education Product Manager at MathWorks in Natick, MA, where he leads the company’s marketing efforts in teaching and learning, including the products MATLAB Grader and MATLAB Course Designer. Prior to joining MathWorks, Jeff was Principal Analyst for Technology at Eduventures, covering the emerging EdTech market in higher ed. Jeff has over 20 years of experience in deploying secure, ... (continued)

Session Description

EDC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Meeting (Deans Only)

Session Description

"Did you know…
- 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ students fear for their physical safety on college campuses? 1 in 3 LGBTQIA+ students are made to feel uncomfortable in our classrooms?
- LGBTQIA+ engineering students are more likely than women, underrepresented minorities, and non-LGBTQIA+ peers to report a chilly climate?
- STEM departments are lagging way behind other disciplines in the adoption of LGBTQIA+-inclusive practices?

You can help change this! Safe Zone Workshops are interactive, research-informed workshops for students, faculty, and the professional community, during which participants ... (continued)

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

Session Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with us. The session aims to answer the questions: What is DEI? Why should I care about it? What work do I need to do to become a more equitable educator? In this workshop, participants will identify ways in which we can expand our awareness through self-analysis. Participants will engage in learning activities that provide an introductory overview of DEI, including reflection on their identities, privileges, biases, spheres of influences, and beliefs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

Session Description

Join us to explore the transformative impact of Engineering for US All (e4usa)! Learn more about our AP Engineering initiative and how you can get involved.
In this session, we will delve into e4usa's journey over the past seven years as an NSF-funded project while highlighting the strong research foundation that underpins the 501(c)(3) e4usa nonprofit organization. We will present a subset of our team’s research findings spanning more than two decades and discuss how this research has shaped e4usa's trajectory. We will also present our new AP Engineering initiative in partnership with t ... (continued)

Session Description

This hands-on workshop equips engineering educators and administrators with practical strategies for developing and implementing industry-aligned microcredential programs. Participants will explore the pedagogical framework, assessment methods, and administrative considerations necessary for successful microcredential integration within existing engineering curricula.

Speakers:
Janelle Simmonds
Shannon O’Donnell

Session Description

As the demand for alternative learning pathways grows, learners and employers face an overwhelming array of credentials from which to choose. Many of our constituents communicated a need for ABET to provide quality assurance of credentials, increasing the confidence in those who are left to navigate this growing ecosystem of learning opportunities. Ensuring the quality of these credentials is critical.

In response, ABET has developed a, a quality assurance recognition service to evaluate and validate credential offerings across academia, industry, and professional organizations. Separate from t ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Waterloo Tsutsui

Papers Presented

1. Design of Access Platforms for Assembly Tooling on the Payload Attachment Fitting (PAF) for NASA’s Space Launch System [view paper]
   Leila Noelle Smalls (Prairie View A&M University), Ethan Bisgaard (NASA), Dr. Jianren Zhou (Prairie View A&M University), Minghui Xu (Clemson University), and Dr. Yuhao Xu (Clemson University)
2. Design and fabrication of Bioinspired UAS by Junior Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Adeel Khalid (Kennesaw State University)
3. Emulating NASA’s Structural Strength Test Procedures with the Centaur V-Upper Stage of the ULA Vulcan Rocket: Findings from a Student Internship at NASA Marshall [view paper]
   Taylor St. Fleur (Prairie View A&M University), Dr. Jianren Zhou (Prairie View A&M University), Mr. Minghui Xu (Clemson University), and Dr. Yuhao Xu (Clemson University)
4. High Altitude Robotic Monkey [view paper]
   Mr. Huy Trung Huong (University of Bridgeport), Miss Sushma Gudi (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Vamsi Sripada (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Juan David Urrea Vargas (University of Bridgeport), Mr. Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi (University of Bridgeport), Miss Karissa Bird (University of Bridgeport), and Dr. Jani Macari Pallis (University of Bridgeport)
5. A review on Deflector Cones Geometrical Characteristics for Lunar Landing Pads [view paper]
   Lukas Goodworth (Westmont College Engineering Department) and Dr. Douglas Fontes (Westmont College)

Session Description

Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Business Meeting

Session Description

Many engineering disciplines such as Biological Systems Engineering, Food and Bioprocess
Engineering, Ecological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering
include a specific focus on design and / or technological interventions on living systems at
various scales ranging from the organism to ecosystems. In these disciplines, ethical standards
need to be coherent not only with the ethics of engineering but also those of biology, medicine
and/or physical sciences.
This panel aims to gather perspective from experts and foster discussions to gain a better
understanding o ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Cameron Kim

   Duke University

   Cameron Kim is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Biomedical Engineering and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, Associate Faculty in the Duke Science & Society Initiative, and a member of the Duke Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Stanford University, where his research centered on engineering protein and RNA-based control systems for mammalian synthetic biology. Dr. Kim's current work bridges biotechnology education with ethical responsibility, focusing on equipping future engineers with the tools to ... (continued)

2. Mr. John W. Brocato

   University of Georgia

   John Brocato is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering (CMBE) at the University of Georgia where he works with students and faculty on building a culture of excellence in engineering communication both within CMBE and the college as a whole. Prior to this role, he was the coordinator of and an instructor in the Shackouls Technical Communication Program in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University where he helped establish one of the earliest embedded engineering-communication programs in the United States. An ASEE Fel ... (continued)

3. Justin Vento

   Villanova University

   Justin Vento obtained his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College. After two years in the petroleum industry, he went back to obtain his Ph.D. from NC State University in chemical and biological engineering. His research was focused on genetic tool development in non-model bacteria using synthetic biology tools including CRISPR-based genome editing. After graduate school, he worked as a scientist at Ginkgo Bioworks in Boston, MA, working to engineer yeast to produce important chemicals and ingredients. He started working at Villanova University in Fall 2023 as a Visiti ... (continued)

Session Description

This session examines the integration of AI, machine learning, and data-driven approaches in biomedical engineering education. Presentations will explore AI-enhanced instructional strategies, including AI/ML activities for physiology courses and generative AI’s role in instructional labs.

Moderated by

1. Travis Carrell, Uri Feldman, and Dr. Olga Imas

Papers Presented

1. Conducting an International Med-IoT Project under the Innovation-Based Learning Model [view paper]
   Mr. Victor Tsui (University of North Dakota), Mr. Kordell Mitchell Bernaldez Tan (University of North Dakota), and Dr. Enrique Alvarez Vazquez (University of North Dakota)
2. Creating a Predictive Model of Innovation Self-Efficacy Based on Cognitive Dissonance Levels in Innovation-Based Learning Programs [view paper]
   Mercedes Terry (University of North Dakota), Abigail Tubbs (University of North Dakota), Brandon Fugger (University of North Dakota), Blair Dupre (University of North Dakota), Dr. Enrique Alvarez Vazquez (University of North Dakota), and Ryan Striker P.E. (University of North Dakota)
3. Characterizing student adoption of generative AI in technical communication courses [view paper]
   Prof. Angela Lai (Tufts University) and Prof. Kavon Karrobi (Boston University)
4. Developing an AI/ML activity for a BME physiology course [view paper]
   Dr. Laura Christian (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ophelia Anais Winslett (Georgia Institute of Technology), Alpa Gautam (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Todd M. Fernandez (Georgia Institute of Technology)
5. Exploring the Efficacy of Generative AI and ChatGPT in BME Instructional Labs: A Case Study on GABA Receptors and Synaptic Potentials [view paper]
   Dr. Viswajith Siruvallur Vasudevan (Cornell University), Dr. Shivaun D Archer (Cornell University), and Prof. Jonathan T. Butcher (Cornell University)