2026 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Dr. Leanne Petry http://orcid.org/0009-0004-9855-3590 Central State University [biography]

   Dr. Leanne Petry is a Materials Engineer and Professor in the College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University (CSU). Her expertise includes analytical and materials characterization techniques, with research interests in sensors and electronic materials applications, corrosion mechanisms, electrochemical degradation, and forensic science. She is committed to providing research experiences for undergraduates and advancing STEM education for K–12 educators through Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) programs. Her work emphasizes workforce development and inspiring youth to pursue STEM degrees through high-impact, problem-based learning.

2. Corinne Mowrey University of Dayton [biography]

   Dr. Corinne Mowrey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton. She received her BS in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University, and both her MS in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering and PhD in Engineering from Wright State University.

3. Kaitlin Hill http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-2738 St. Mary's University [biography]

   Dr. Hill is an Assistant Professor of in the Mathematics Department at St. Mary's University. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and teaches calculus, probability, statistics, and applied mathematics courses. Her research focuses on applied dynamical systems and mathematical modeling, with application areas in climate dynamics and social systems.

4. Dr. Kellie Schneider University of Dayton [biography]

   Dr. Kellie Schneider serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer at The Foodbank Inc. where she and a team of other magical unicorns work to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Kellie supports the critical infrastructure of The Foodbank including compliance & reporting, warehouse operations, professional development, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement. Prior to joining The Foodbank, Kellie served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton and an Instructor in the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD all in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas.

5. Dr. Kenya Crosson University of Dayton [biography]

   Dr. Kenya Crosson serves as Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development in the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton (UD), and she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. A UD faculty member since 2007, Kenya teaches undergraduate and graduate courses; manages an environmental engineering research program; and uses her professional skills to advance initiatives and outreach at the university, in her STEM field, and her community. Kenya teaches courses in engineering design, hydraulics, water treatment, and water quality. Her research program focuses on water treatment and water quality, and she collaborates with diverse, interdisciplinary teams to develop, characterize, and evaluate new materials for drinking water and wastewater treatment applications. Dr. Crosson’s leadership activities allow her to work collaboratively to advance institutional goals and mission within her department, the School of Engineering, and the university. She facilitated the strategic planning implementation team’s revisioning of the School of Engineering’s promotion and tenure policies for tenure track faculty, lecturers, and professors of practice; served a three-year term as the UD Learning Teaching Center’s Faculty Development Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion, provides workshops on inclusive teaching and anti-racism for the university community; participates in the American Society of Engineering Educators Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and provides workshops and webinars for the Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network’s community of graduates of the Sloan Minority PhD Program. Dr. Crosson is a 2018 HERS Leadership Institute alumna and an alumna fellow of the 2021-2022 Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering and Science (ELATES) Program.

6. Melissa Karlin St. Mary's University [biography]

   Dr. Melissa Karlin serves as the Director of Office Student Research and Inquiry (OSRI) at St. Mary's University (StMU), and is a Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability. A StMU faculty member since 2012, Melissa teaches undergraduate courses in GIS, ecology, experimental design, and conservation biology. Her research focuses on wildlife ecology and conservation genetics applications with canids. Dr. Karlin is the lead StMU PI on three National Science Foundation grants and as the Director of OSRI, co-manages an annual 2-day research symposium for StMU students, faculty and staff.

7. Suzanne Seleem Central State University
8. Madeline McLeod St. Mary's University
9. Dr. Elizabeth Generas [biography]

   Dr. Elizabeth Generas is an external evaluator for education, healthcare, and social justice projects. Elizabeth performs evaluations for grant and accreditation related requirements, including proposals, logic models, assessments, and surveys (existing, validated and new, novel) in both qualitative and quantitative methods. She earned an EdD in Organizational Studies from Wright State University, which included a graduate certification in program evaluation.

The full paper will be available to logged in and registered conference attendees once the conference starts on June 21, 2026, and to all visitors after the conference ends on June 24, 2026