Session Description

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy and Mahfuza Farooque

Papers Presented

1. (Work-in-Progress) Developing Key Interventions from a Tightly Integrated Partnership to Increase Transfer Rates and Post-Transfer Success [view paper]
   
   Prof. Jungsoo Lim (California State University, Los Angeles), Dr. Yilin Feng (California State University, Los Angeles), Prof. Babak Khollesi (East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park), and Prof. Eun-young Kang (California State University, Los Angeles)
2. A Follow-up Study of a Redesigned Cybersecurity Lab Course [view paper]
   
   Dr. Peng Li (East Carolina University) and Dr. Sohan Gyawali (East Carolina University)
3. A Framework for Understanding the Role of Generative AI in Engineering Education: A Literature Review [view paper]
   
   Ms. Prarthona Paul (University of Toronto) and Chirag Variawa (University of Toronto)
4. WIP-Experimentation in control and communication methods for neuron-based adaptable robotics [view paper]
   
   Dr. Iftekhar Ibne Basith (Sam Houston State University), Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui (Sam Houston State University), and Michael Tyler Johnson-Moore (Sam Houston State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Cedrick Kwuimy

Papers Presented

1. Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Engineering Educators in Ecuador: The EENTITLE Project [view paper]
   
   Prof. Jose Carlos Quadrado (ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal,), Dr. Kseniya Zaitseva (ENTER Network), Dr. Maria Isabel Doval (Universidade de Vigo), and Breixo Martins-Rodal (Affiliation unknown)
2. COIL Multidisciplinary Global Engineering Capstone Class Impact: Faculty and Student Insights Across Four Countries [view paper]
   
   Dr. Jamie R Gurganus (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Yashin Brijmohan (Utah State University), Lani McGuire (The Ohio State University), Mr. Michael M. Malschützky (Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Dr. Anderson Harayashiki Moreira (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), Albertino Arteiro (University of Porto), Andrea Schwandt (Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg), Joao Santos (Affiliation unknown), Joyce Zampirolli Scrivano (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Steven McAlpine (University of Maryland Baltimore County)
3. Coming to America and Helping Communities: Stories from Women in Academia [view paper]
   
   Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder)
4. Expanding Access to Study Abroad: The Role of Virtual Exchange in Global Engineering Competency [view paper]
   
   Ms. Marta Perez Vidal-Ribas (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Mohammed Seyam (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
5. Building Global Competencies in Biomedical Engineering Education through Virtual Exchange [view paper]
   
   Dr. Ana Maria Porras (University of Florida) and Daniel Suarez (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)
6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This session explores the impact of interdisciplinary integration in high school engineering education. From nature and biology to math and energy literacy, the papers investigate how contextualized, cross-disciplinary content influences student perceptions, engagement, and persistence in engineering, offering insights into curriculum design and regional relevance in shaping future engineering pathways.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rebekah J Hammack

Papers Presented

1. Unveiling the Connection between Engineering and Nature: Exploring High School Students’ Perception of Nature in an Engineering Classroom (Fundamental Research) [view paper]
   
   Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Michael Helms (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Marc Weissburg (Affiliation unknown)
2. Interdisciplinary Overload: Can Incorporating Biology In an Introductory Engineering Course Turn Some Students Away from Engineering Pathways? [view paper]
   
   Dr. Abeera P. Rehmat (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Michael Helms (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Marc Weissburg (Affiliation unknown)
3. Empowering Energy Education: Region-Specific Insights into High School Energy Literacy Infrastructure across Nebraska (fundamental research paper) [view paper]
   
   Karen Anabel Acurio Cerda (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Sourav Sutradhar (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Oghenetega Allen Obewhere (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Rajesh Keloth (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Moses Dike (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Jodi Lynn Sangster (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Prof. Shudipto Konika Dishari (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
4. Engineering in the Equation: Comparing Mathematic Problems to Engineering Practice [view paper]
   
   Dr. Karen B. Plaster (The University of Akron)

Session Description

This session highlights innovative strategies to foster STEM engagement and equity in K–12 settings. Through summer programs, teacher research experiences, community-centered design, and dual enrollment pathways, the papers illustrate how structured interventions can boost motivation, build belonging, and expand access to engineering and science for historically underserved student populations.

Moderated by

1. Ms. Erica J Marti

Papers Presented

1. Fostering STEM Engagement: Evaluating the Impact of the #GOALS Program on Middle-School Students' Interest and Motivation in Science and Technology [view paper]
   
   Dr. Valentina Kuskova (University of Notre Dame), Prof. Sugana Chawla (University of Notre Dame), Robyn Brenza Kress (Affiliation unknown), Stacy Garrett-Ray (Affiliation unknown), and Kim R Jassem MHA, MSDA, PMP (Ascension Foundation)
2. Promoting STEM through summer research experiences for K-12 teachers in a group setting [view paper]
   
   Dr. Hua Li (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Prof. Kai Jin (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Mohammad Motaher Hossain (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Marsha Sowell (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Benjamin Turner (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Dr. Hui Shen (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Xiaoyu Liu (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), and Dr. Michael Preuss (Exquiri Consulting, LLC)
3. This is our community: Designing for Rightful Presence in middle school engineering (Fundamental) [view paper]
   
   Mrs. Virginia Swindell (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
4. Increasing Access to Engineering Through 6-12 Summer Camps on the University Campus and Dual Enrollment Programs in High School Settings (Evaluation, Diversity) [view paper]
   
   Mrs. Maricruz Zepeda - Wilson (The University of Arizona, College of Engineering) and Mrs. Cori Dennis (The University of Arizona, College of Engineering)

Session Description

This session explores adaptive strategies to support student transitions into STEM pathways amid and beyond pandemic disruptions. Through bridge programs, hybrid math initiatives, remote learning expansion, and re-evaluated inquiry-based models, the papers offer insights into scalable, equitable solutions tailored to diverse educational contexts and learners’ evolving academic and social needs.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Leah Bug

Papers Presented

1. Re-evaluation of an immersive secondary school inquiry-based STEM program post pandemic: Understanding how to meet student needs after learning disruptions (Evaluation) [view paper]
   
   Mr. Nicolas Ivanov (University of Toronto), Ms. Nhien Tran-Nguyen (University of Toronto), Ferdinand Avikpe (University of Toronto), Ruonan Cao (University of Toronto), Derrick Lim (University of Toronto), Felicia Hope Mikrogianakis (OISE, University of Toronto), Kimberly Meredith Seaman (University of Toronto), and Dr. Dawn M Kilkenny (University of Toronto)
2. Assessing the impact of a Bridge program: A mixed methods longitudinal approach [view paper]
   
   Dr. Andri Christodoulidou (University of Connecticut) and Dr. Stephany Santos (University of Connecticut)
3. Evaluation of a Hybrid Algebra-for-Engineering Program: Identifying Strengths, Challenges, Lessons Learned and “Fit” in an Urban Education Landscape (Evaluation, Diversity) [view paper]
   
   Dr. Alexis Daniels (The Johns Hopkins University), Prof. Michael L Falk (The Johns Hopkins University), Rachel E Durham (Notre Dame of Maryland University), Ms. Alisha Nicole Sparks (The Johns Hopkins University), Allison Reigel (The Johns Hopkins University), Margo K Williams (The Johns Hopkins University), Karen Watkins-Lewis (Morgan State University), and Emily J Yanisko (American University)
4. From Pilot to Practice: Expanding Remote STEM Education Across Remote Communities (Evaluation) [view paper]
   
   Mr. Marcelo Caplan (Independent Researcher)

Session Description

This panel session will bring together practitioners, educators, and researchers pioneering AI integration in pre-college engineering. Through a moderated discussion, panelists will explore AI's potential to enhance student learning, instructional methods, and early engineering skill-building. Topics will include current AI applications in creative problem-solving, data-driven learning, and personalized education, as well as challenges like resource accessibility, ethical considerations, and teacher training. The session aims to inspire and guide educators in leveraging AI to prepare students for future engineering careers, with a Q&A segment for participant engagement.

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. Ibrahim H. Yeter

Speakers

1. Jeffrey D Radloff

   SUNY, Cortland

   Dr. Jeffrey Radloff is an Associate Professor in the Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department at SUNY Cortland, where he teaches elementary science methods, STEM foundations, and critical media literacy courses. He has a background in biology and pre-college engineering education, and he received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. He is currently a Co-Editor of the Innovations in Science Teacher Education (ISTE) journal. Dr. Radloff’s interests lie in understanding how to best support the integration of interdisciplinary STEM instruction and the critical examina ... (continued)

2. Prof. Thomas K.F. Chiu

   Dr. Thomas K.F. Chiu is an assistant professor of digital futures in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also a visiting scholar/fellow at several universities in different regions, including North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia. Thomas currently is editor-in-chief of Interactive Learning Environments and associate editor of three international journals—International Journal of STEM Education, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, and The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. Thomas has been named a top 2% Most Cited Scientist b ... (continued)

3. 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)

4. Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter

   Nanyang Technological University

   Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and the Associate Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. He is also the Director of the World MOON Project and serves as Program Chair of the Pre-College Engineering Education Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. In addition, he has served as Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Education and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Research and Pr ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Marie Stettler Kleine and Yume Menghe Xu

Papers Presented

1. Being and Becoming an Engineer: How Generative AI Shapes Undergraduate Engineering Education [view paper]
   
   Dr. Clay Walker (University of Michigan), Dr. Mariel Krupansky (University of Michigan), Dr. Robin Fowler (University of Michigan), Kenneth M. Alfano (University of Michigan), and Colleen Hart (University of Michigan)
2. Learning to be Public Welfare Watchdogs: A Master’s Level Course to Enhance Engineers’ Recognition of and Responsiveness to their Public Welfare Responsibilities [view paper]
   
   Dr. Erin A. Cech (University of Michigan) and Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli (University of Michigan)
3. Considering the Whole Learner: A Theoretical Examination of Learning and Individual Identity using Cognitive Load Theory [view paper]
   
   Gabriel Van Dyke (Utah State University), Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University), Dr. Stephen Secules (Florida International University), Maimuna Begum Kali (The Ohio State University), and Vanessa Tran (Utah State University)
4. Tinkerers, Artists, and Athletes: Using Personas to Spotlight Alternative Engineering Identities and Pathways [view paper]
   
   Sarah Appelhans (Lafayette College), Dr. Rebecca Thomas (Bucknell University), Jenny Tilsen (Bucknell University), and Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University)
5. Work-in-Progress: Identity Negotiation among LGBTQIA+ Youth Experiencing Housing Insecurity through a Localized Engineering Program [view paper]
   
   Dr. Dhinesh Radhakrishnan (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), MaeRianna Artang (Purdue Engineering Education), Lauren Elizabeth Graves (Indiana University - Purdue University in Indianapolis), Iori Honzawa (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Jennifer Deboer (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))

Session Description

Since 2022, the Canadian Engineering Education Association’s (CEEA-ACÉG) Engineering and Humanities Special Interest Group (SIG) has facilitated a number of “collaboratoriums” on transdisciplinary topics in engineering education. In this roundtable format we invited participants to share their experience teaching and studying topics that span across engineering disciplines, including social responsibility, equity, decolonization, the arts in engineering, and leadership. As transdisciplinary topics these themes often lack a clear and consistent disciplinary home. In engineering education, these to ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Ms. Lydia Wilkinson, Dr. Jillian Seniuk Cicek, Chantal Rodier, Mr. Renato Alan Bezerra Rodrigues, Ms. Lisa Romkey, Mr. Alan Chong, and Ms. Patricia Kristine Sheridan

Session Description

The goal of this session is to give educators an opportunity to share a unique demo, in-class, online, or hands-on materials investigation.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Susan P. Gentry

Papers Presented

1. Human-Powered Tensile Tests: an Experiential Introduction to the Concepts of Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus [view paper]
   
   Dr. Derek Breid (Saint Vincent College)
2. Analysis of a Scientific Paper to Scaffold Lab Report Writing Skills [view paper]
   
   Prof. Lessa Grunenfelder (University of Southern California)
3. Increasing In-Class Participation in Materials Science Education through Anonymized Discussions [view paper]
   
   Jonathan R. Brown (The Ohio State University)
4. "Let's Find Out" [view paper]
   
   Dr. Irina Molodetsky (New Jersey Institute of Technology)
5. Multi-Material Marbles Game: An Interactive Educational Board Game Incorporating Embodied and Gamified Learning to Attract New Engineers to Materials Science and Materials Selection [view paper]
   
   Asher Barnsdale (University of Victoria), Olivia Daugela (University of Victoria), Dr. Joel L Galos (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Elisabeth Hülse (ANSYS, Inc.), Dr. Kaitlin Tyler (ANSYS, Inc.), and Dr. Bosco Yu (University of Victoria)

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

   Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

   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 at 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 A. 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 – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Joyce B. Main (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))
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. Dr. 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 at Chicago), Dr. Betul Bilgin (University of Illinois at Chicago), and Prof. Houshang Darabi (University of Illinois at 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 – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   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 A. 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)