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M509·CONST 3 - From Classroom to Jobsite: High‑Impact Industry Partnerships
Technical Construction Engineering Division (CONST)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-201B, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Boshra Karimi
Papers Presented
  1. Bridging Academia and Industry: Experiential Learning Strategies in Construction Management Education [view paper]
    Dr. Esra Tepeli PhD, PMP (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)

  2. Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry: Developing Co-op Best Practices for Student Success [view paper]
    Dr. Boshra Karimi (Northern Kentucky University) and Dr. Mahdi Yazdanpour (Miami University)

  3. Connecting Classroom and Industry through Project-Based Learning in Construction Management Education [view paper]
    Mr. Enrique A. Ivers P.E. (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), David VanMuyden, P.E. (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), and Dr. Elizabeth A Adams P.E. (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

  4. Exploring interactions between short-term academic-industry engagement moments and professional identity development in undergraduate construction students: A grounded theory study [view paper]
    Dr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), Dr. Abiola Akanmu (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Anthony Olukayode Yusuf (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Carrie Frances Clayton (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoST)), Kiana Vigilance (North Carolina A&T State University), and Dr. Homero Murzi (Texas A&M University)

  5. Capstone Experiential Learning in Construction Engineering: Alumni Perspectives on Career Readiness [view paper]
    Brandon M. Fulk P.E. (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Dr. Sogand Hasanzadeh (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))

M511·CEED Technical Session 2: AI, Emerging Technologies & Innovative Learning
Technical Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-205C, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

Experiential Learning, Co-ops & Career Readiness in Engineering

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

Moderated by
  1. Adrienne Steele
Papers Presented
  1. Redefining Experiential Learning and Curriculum Design in the Age of Artificial Intelligence [view paper]
    Dr. Mona El Helbawy (University of Colorado Boulder) and eric bogatin (University of Colorado Boulder)

  2. MTU Superior Cyber Range: An Architectural and Strategic Overview for Cybersecurity Training and Workforce Development [view paper]
    Prof. Victoria Behringer Walters (Michigan Technological University), Noah Hansen (Michigan Technological University), Carter Ravenstone (Michigan Technological University), Alexander Jay Briggs (Michigan Technological University), Ethan Irwin Ashley (Michigan Technological University), August Staples (Michigan Technological University), and Anders Thor Lien (Michigan Technological University)

  3. Using Scrum to Increase Flexibility and Effectiveness in an Agile-Research Experience for Undergraduates (A-REU) [view paper]
    Sarah A Reynolds (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), Laxima Niure Kandel (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), and Dr. Omar Ochoa (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach)

  4. An Exploratory Study of Computer Science Internship Experiences: The Interplay of Impostor Phenomenon, Perceived Success, and Generative AI [view paper]
    Ms. Mitra Panahi (Purdue University), Gaurang Kamat (Georgia Institute of Technology), Lucas Guarenti Zangari (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Ricardo Eiris (Arizona State University), Prof. Alejandra J. Magana (Purdue University ), OLUFISAYO OMOJOKUN (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García (Georgia Institute of Technology)

  5. Predicting Internship Participation across Machine Learning Algorithms [view paper]
    Kristen Moy (University of Florida), Divya Verma (University of Florida), Wyatt Harris (University of Florida), Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune (University of Florida), and Dr. Amanpreet Kapoor (University of Florida)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-208, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

John S Gero
Research Professor in Psychological and Brain Sciences Drexel University

Artificial intelligence did not start in November 2022 when ChatGPT was released. It started some 70 years ago in the 1950s. The first papers on AI’s use in design were in the 1970s. The first PhDs on AI in design were completed in the 1980s. This talk will cover some the developments of artificial intelligence in design research and its flow on into design education from the 1970s to the 2000s, including expert systems, knowledge-based systems, machine learning and a variety of generative AI systems. It will ... (continued)

Speaker
  1. Dr. John S Gero
    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    John Gero has been a Visiting Professor of Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, Computational Social Science, Design and Computation, and Mechanical Engineering at MIT, Columbia University, UC-Berkeley, UCLA, CMU, INSA-Lyon, University of Strathclyde, EPFL, University of Provence, GMU and UNCC. He was elected a Fellow of Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence for his contributions to AI in Design. He is the author/editor of 57 books and has published some 850 research papers that have over 33,000 citations and an h-index of 81.

M514A·Conversations about Qualitative and Mixed Methods I
Technical Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-205B, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Mr. Saadeddine Shehab and Eazaz Sadeghvaziri
Papers Presented
  1. Participatory Visual Methods in Engineering Education: A Validated Protocol for Exploring Organizational Lives [view paper]
    Dr. Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez (University of Florida), Maria Camila Herrera Palacio (University of Florida), and Caroline Lubbe (University of Florida)

  2. Enacting Narrative Inquiry Methodology in Undergraduate Engineering Education : A Research Team Approach [view paper]
    Dr. Angela Minichiello (Utah State University) and Allison Miles (Utah State University)

  3. Using Q Methodology to Capture Variations in Perspectives in Engineering Education [view paper]
    Dr. Rebecca Thomas (Bucknell University), Sarah Appelhans (Lafayette College), Jenny Tilsen (Bucknell University), Dr. Stewart Thomas (Bucknell University), and Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University)

  4. Methods to Develop Digital Discussion-Based Simulation Scenarios for Engineering Education Research: A Framework and Example [view paper]
    Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue (Towson University), Dr. Haritha Malladi (University of Delaware), and Dr. Marcia Gail Headley (University of Delaware)

  5. Reliability of PERMA-V(N): A Qualitative Coding Framework for Capturing Well-being Dimensions in Engineering Doctoral Students [view paper]
    Dr. Johan Tabora (Northwestern University), Kate Manion (Northwestern University), and Dr. David P O'Neill (Northwestern University)

M514B·A Deep Dive into Failure and Assessment
Technical Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-201C, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Radheshyam Tewari and Mitchell Gerhardt
Papers Presented
  1. The impact of engineering identity and mindset on undergraduate engineering students’ perceptions of failure [view paper]
    Musab Umair (McGill University) and Lawrence R Chen (McGill University)

  2. What is Failure? A Qualitative Study of Engineering Students' Definitions of Failure [view paper]
    David Zabner (Tufts University), Mr. Spencer Johnathan Sabatino (Cornell University), Dr. Herman Ronald Clements III (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University), Dr. Allison Godwin (Cornell University), and Katherine Becking (Cornell University)

  3. An Analysis of How Engineering Students' Epistemic Beliefs Interact with Course Design Choices [view paper]
    Katharine Getz (Cornell University), Gabriella Grandville (Cornell University), Campbell James McColley (Cornell University), Alexandra Werth (Cornell University), and Dr. Todd M. Fernandez (Georgia Institute of Technology)

  4. Exploring the Impact of Formative Assessment on Cognitive Engagement in Problem-Solving Tasks: The Role of Need for Cognitive Closure [view paper]
    Dr. Talha Naqash (Dickinson State University), Dr. Zain ul Abideen (Utah State University), Dr. Assad Iqbal (The Ohio State University), Dr. Oenardi Lawanto (Utah State University), and Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E. (Utah State University)

  5. Exploring Gendered Pathways: The Role of Formative Assessment in Enhancing Cognitive Engagement in Undergraduate Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Talha Naqash (Dickinson State University), Dr. Zain ul Abideen (Utah State University), Dr. Assad Iqbal (The Ohio State University), Dr. Oenardi Lawanto (Utah State University), and Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E. (Utah State University)

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M514C·Making JEE’s Publication Process More Visible
Special Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Hilton - Carolina South - 3rd Floor, Hilton
Session Description

The Journal of Engineering Education is one of the premier scholarly publications sponsored by the
American Society for Engineering Education and serves as an important mechanism for members of the
Educational Research Methods Division to share their scholarly work with the global engineering
education research community. This proposed special session/panel is a key mechanism for advancing
the journal’s strategic goal to continue building an inclusive community of engineering education
researchers, reviewers, and readers, as we laid out in our recent editorial (Main & Knight, 2023).

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Moderated by
  1. Dr. David B Knight and Dr. Joyce B. Main
M515·Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Technical Session 5
Technical Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-216A, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Cuiling Gong and Mahmood Hameed
Papers Presented
  1. “Fun With Electronics”: An Endeavor to Increase Curiosity in the Design and Implementation of Practical Electronic Circuits While Incorporating Enjoyment via a Project-Based Laboratory Course. [view paper]
    Dr. Rohit Dua (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

  2. WIP: Preliminary Findings on the Effectiveness of Hands-On Activities and Reflection Exercises on Building Curiosity and Design Awareness [view paper]
    Eunbyul Park (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Jonathon Kenneth Schuh (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Olga Mironenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Christopher D. Schmitz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Arijit Banerjee (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

  3. GitHub Repository as Handbook, Jupyter Notebook as Report: A Format Redesign for the Electrical Engineering II Lab [view paper]
    Dr. Yue Cao (Syracuse University)

  4. Design and Implementation of an Electrical and Computer Engineering Makerspace to Bridge a Hands-On Learning Gap [view paper]
    Mr. Dohn A Bowden (University of Massachusetts Lowell) and Dr. Yanfen Li (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

  5. Adapting an In-Person Circuits Laboratory for a Fully Online Summer Course: Design, Implementation, and Assessment [view paper]
    Dr. Yuzhang Zang (Western Washington University) and Dr. John Andrew Lund (Western Washington University)

M515B·Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Technical Session 6
Technical Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Hilton - Carolina North - 3rd Floor, Hilton
Moderated by
  1. Shruti Singh and Bill Siever
Papers Presented
  1. Enhancing Embedded Systems Competency Through Curriculum-Level Implementation of METs [view paper]
    Prof. Francis G. Pellicano (University of New Haven), Dr. Christopher Martinez (University of New Haven), and Dr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali (Merrimack College)

  2. Development containers: a tool for authentic, scalable active learning in digital logic and computer architecture [view paper]
    Bill Siever (Washington University in St. Louis), James Feher (Washington University in St. Louis), Michael James Hall (Affiliation unknown), and Roger D Chamberlain (Affiliation unknown)

  3. A RISC-V Soft-Core-Based Embedded Systems Course Using Artix-7 FPGA Platforms [view paper]
    Mr. Zhihao Pan (Texas A&M University), Dr. Byul Hur (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Wei Zhan (Texas A&M University)

  4. Implementation techniques for Tinkercad's circuit simulator in introductory electrical and computer engineering courses [view paper]
    Dr. Jamie Lyn Kennedy (Portland State University), Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic (Portland State University), Dr. Melinda Holtzman (Portland State University), and Linnea Spitzer (Portland State University)

  5. From Bash to Boards: Integrating Project-Based Learning in a Foundational Embedded Systems Course [view paper]
    Ms. Sunila Akbar (York University) and Mr. Abdallah Fawzy El-Hamalawy (York University)

M516·ECCNED Technical Session 2: Energy Curriculum Innovation, Workforce Readiness, and Decarbonization Pedagogy
Technical Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-201A, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

This session focuses on reimagining how energy concepts are taught, assessed, and applied across engineering education. Papers cover AI-assisted thermodynamic property analysis, a technology-driven remote energy assessment framework, a targeted scholarship program preparing students for power and energy careers, and a world-crisis analytical approach to teaching decarbonization across transportation and power sectors.

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. Reg Recayi Pecen and Dr. Matt Aldeman
Papers Presented
  1. From Data Graphs to AI: Considerations on Methods of Finding Thermodynamic Properties [view paper]
    Dr. John R. Reisel P.E. (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee)

  2. Design and Development of a Smart Remote Energy Assessment Framework: A Technology-Driven Approach for Education and Industrial Application [view paper]
    Dr. Hitesh D. Vora (Oklahoma State University), Abinash Kumar Gupta (Oklahoma State University), Kritika Bhandari (Oklahoma State University), and Kyle Robison (Oklahoma State University)

  3. Developing Career-Ready Engineers for the Power & Energy Field: the [Energy Center Name] Scholars Program [view paper]
    Dr. Valentina Cecchi (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Christina Kopitopoulou (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Kimberly Baker (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

  4. Teaching through World Crisis Analysis: Quantifying Decarbonization in Transportation and Power [view paper]
    Dr. Bryan James Higgs (University of the District of Columbia), Mr. Sampson Addo (University of the District of Columbia), and Juan Estevez Hernandez (University of the District of Columbia)

  5. Designing for Climate Resilience and Adaptation with Electric Power Systems in Engineering Design Teams [view paper]
    Prof. Courtney Cole (The Pennsylvania State University) and Laura E Cruz (Penn State )

M519·Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 2
Technical Engineering Economy Division (EED)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Westin - Brevard - 3rd Floor, Westin
Moderated by
  1. Pouya Faeghi and Dr. Kazeem B Olanrewaju
Papers Presented
  1. Case Study in Techno-Economic Analysis: Using Electric and Gasoline Vehicles to Teach Technical and Financial Constraints [view paper]
    Dr. Shazib Z Vijlee (University of Portland)

  2. Cultivating Curiosity, Connections, and Value: A Scaffolded Engineering Economic Analysis Module to Foster Entrepreneurial Mindset [view paper]
    Dr. Thomas Omwando (Simpson University) and Michael Austin (Simpson University)

  3. A Single Lecture on the Political Economy of the Total Cost Curve Measurably Influences Engineering Students' Views on the Balance of Human and Planetary Value [view paper]
    Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

  4. Economic Payoff of Broadband Infrastructure on Telehealth Adoption and Healthcare Cost Savings: A Strategic Literature Review [view paper]
    Johnson Boluwatife Odumosu (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown), Samuel Fakolade (Morgan State University), and Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University)

  5. The Engineering Economics of RFID Monitored Data Center Cooling System. [view paper]
    Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr. (The University of Texas at Arlington), Dr. Billy Gray (Tarleton State University), and Dr. Erick Jones (Prairie View A&M University)

M520·Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session 2
Technical Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-203, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

Institutional implementation of ethics or cross institutional ethics collaboration

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. Pinar Omur-Ozbek and Prakruthi Hareesh
Papers Presented
  1. Advancing Engineering Ethics in Multi-Institutional Research Networks: Developing & Piloting Educational Case Studies [view paper]
    Dr. Gillian Roehrig (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities), Susan M Wolf (Affiliation unknown), Timothy L Pruett (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities), and Korkut Uygun (Harvard University)

  2. Expanding the Paramountcy Clause: A Proposal to Mandate “Public and Planet” for the Engineering Profession [view paper]
    Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

  3. Performance of Engineering Faculty on the Engineering and Science Issues Test (ESIT) [view paper]
    Dr. Todd Freeborn (The University of Alabama), Miriam E. Sweeney (The University of Alabama), and Claire Major (The University of Alabama)

  4. Confronting Moral Injury in Higher Education and Engineering Education: Using Situational Judgments to Reform Institutional Character [view paper]
    Dr. Olga Pierrakos (National Science Foundation)

  5. [Ethics Practice Paper] Why Communities of Practice Matter in Ethics Education - Reflections on Experiences and Lessons Learned [view paper]
    Dr. Alison J Kerr (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Andrew O. Brightman (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Nicholas D. Fila (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), and Dr. Justin L Hess (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))

M521·Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1
Technical Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-221AB, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

AI in Engineering Librarianship

Moderated by
  1. Mr. Paul McMonigle and Mr. Roman Koshykar
Papers Presented
  1. AI Ain’t Neutral: Teaching Critical AI Literacy with Information Literacy Concepts in an Honors FYE Course [view paper]
    Erin Burns (Texas Tech University)

  2. Artificial Intelligence in the Academic Library: A National Study of STEM Librarians’ Practices and Perceptions [view paper]
    Ms. J Denice Lewis (Wake Forest University), Ellen Cline (Belk Library, Elon University), Jesse Akman (Elon University), Alison Van Norman (Elon University), and Katherine Howell (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

  3. Engineering Librarians' Strategic Role: Bridging Industry AI Expectations and Educational Practice [view paper]
    Ms. Joanne Dera (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), Ms. Jill Lagerstrom (New Jersey Institute of Technology), and Dr. Ashish D Borgaonkar (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

  4. Misinformation and disinformation in the age of AI for engineering: a scientometric analysis [view paper]
    Prof. Yuening Zhang (Kent State University, Kent, Ohio) and Prof. Nestor L. Osorio (Northern Illinois University)

M522·Preparing Engineers for a Changing Profession: Industry Perspectives on Leadership, AI, and Workforce Readiness
Panel Engineering Management Division (EMD) and Industrial Engineering Division (IED)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-205A, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

This panel will convene engineering professionals from the Charlotte, North Carolina region who occupy leadership roles that blend technical expertise with organizational oversight, including engineering managers, technical leaders, project managers, and executive leaders. Drawing from experience across engineering services, automation and robotics, digital transformation, supply chain operations, and organizational leadership, the panelists will provide perspectives grounded in real-world engineering practice and workforce development.

The discussion will explore how engineering leadership i ... (continued)

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

Moderated by
  1. Dr. Raymond L. Smith III
Speakers
  1. Ms. Jennifer Braganza
    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    Jennifer Braganza is an engineering executive with experience in operational excellence, strategy and transformation, customer experience, digital transformation, and risk management. She currently serves as Vice President of Global Recruitment Operations Transformation at The Adecco Group, where she leads initiatives focused on organizational transformation and operational scalability.

    Previously, Jennifer led global teams in operational excellence, design thinking, customer experience, and change management. Earlier in her career, she worked in product development within the automotive indu ... (continued)

  2. Wendall Horton

    Wendall Horton, PE, is a Project Manager at ACRO Development Services in Charlotte, North Carolina. With nearly a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors, he has designed and managed a wide range of land development projects throughout the southeastern United States, including residential, commercial, medical, office, and institutional developments.
    In addition to his industry role, Wendall serves as an adjunct instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he teaches undergraduate courses focused on land development and ... (continued)

M523·Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2
Technical Engineering Technology Division (ETD)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-216B, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Anne M Lucietto and Dr. Shouling He
Papers Presented
  1. Leveraging AI Tools to Improve Student Performance in Engineering Technology Courses [view paper]
    Ms. April Cheung (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Dr. Wei Vian (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering Technology))

  2. Attracting a New Generation to Engineering through Novel Online-Plus-Laboratory Experience [view paper]
    Prof. Scott A. Sabol (Vermont State University), Dr. John N. Kidder Jr. (Vermont State University), and Jeremy D Wheeler (Affiliation unknown)

  3. An Instructor-Guided AI Scaffolding Framework for Enhancing Learning in Freshman Engineering Courses [view paper]
    Dr. Sonia Mary Chacko (Bowling Green State University), Dipika Bogati (Bowling Green State University), Mohammed Shakeel Shaik (Bowling Green State University), and Dr. Dulaj Heshan Gunasinghe (Bowling Green State University)

  4. Longitudinal Outcomes of a Redesigned Gateway Experience in Engineering Technology [view paper]
    Dr. Matthew Turner (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Dr. Rustin Webster (Purdue University, New Albany)

  5. A Design-Based Learning Approach to Materials Science: Bridging Simulation, Additive Manufacturing, and Experimentation in Engineering Technology Education [view paper]
    Dr. Ranjith Kumar Abhinavam Kailasanathan (The Ohio State University) and Micah Caleb Yee (The Ohio State University at Marion)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-220E, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

Social, Equity & Research Support Topics

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. Yanko Kranov and Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak
Papers Presented
  1. A Gateway to Educational Research: Development of a Toolkit to Make Statistical Analysis Accessible [view paper]
    Dr. Darby Rose Riley (The Ohio State University), Tyler James Stump (The Ohio State University), Dr. Connor Jenkins (The Ohio State University), and Dr. Krista M Kecskemety (The Ohio State University)

  2. Disruption by Design: The Trade-off Between Perceived Stability and Authentic Empathy in Undergraduate Engineering Design Education [view paper]
    Mrs. Heidi Lynn Morano (Lawrence Technological University) and Matthew L. Cole (Lawrence Technological University)

  3. From Engineer to Social Entrepreneur: A Narrative Study of an Engineer Launching Their Technology Social Venture [view paper]
    Arsalan Ashraf (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Bailey Kathryn McOwen (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Dayoung Kim (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

  4. From faculty values to student outcomes: “modeling entrepreneurial ways of thinking in engineering education" [view paper]
    Mr. Emmanuel Tetteh Teye (Montana State University), Prof. Carrie B Myers (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Bryce E. Hughes (Montana State University - Bozeman)

  5. Systemic Barriers to Participation in Innovation Competitions and Programs [view paper]
    Dr. Lauren Davis (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak (Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus), Dr. Abdullah Konak (Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus), Dr. Ada Leung (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Steven X. Jiang (North Carolina A&T State University)

M525·Fostering the Faculty in EnvE and Sustainability- ENVEST Division (Tech Session 3/7)
Technical Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVEST)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-216C, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

Centered on professional development, this session explores ways to support and empower faculty in environmental engineering and sustainability education. Topics may include mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, work-life balance, and strategies for sustaining impactful teaching and scholarship.

For those interested in: New Members

Moderated by
  1. Stephanie Laughton and Dr. David V.P. Sanchez
Papers Presented
  1. Enhancing STEM Faculty Sustainability Curricular Competencies using the Engineering for One Planet Initiative [view paper]
    Dr. Nelson A. Granda (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoST)), Prof. Jasmina Burek (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Yang Zhang (Western Carolina University)

  2. Work-in-Progress: Investigating the Broader Impact of Faculty Development Practices for Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
    Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Medha Dalal (Arizona State University), Dr. Bridget M Wadzuk (Villanova University), Dr. Roneisha Worthy (Kennesaw State University), and Victoria Minerva (Villanova University)

  3. Community-Engaged Research and Faculty Advancement in Environmental Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt (University of Colorado Boulder)

  4. From Framework to Classroom: Advancing Sustainability Integration through Faculty Professional Development [view paper]
    Ms. Allison Wolf (Arizona State University), Mariya Suleman (Arizona State University), and Dr. Medha Dalal (Arizona State University)

  5. Education for Thriving in a Changing Climate: A Leadership Role for the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists [view paper]
    Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)

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M526·DELOS Technical Session 3: Student Experience, Curriculum & Engagement
Technical Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-212C, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Hans Mayer and Mr. David Silveira
Papers Presented
  1. Preparation and Role of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in a Makerspace and in a Traditional Laboratory Course [view paper]
    Dr. Deirdre D Ragan (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Matt Parkinson (The Pennsylvania State University)

  2. A Semiconductor Nanotechnology Manufacturing Laboratory Course for First-Year Undergraduate Students [view paper]
    Jerry Austin Yang (Stanford University), Tara Pena (Stanford University), Swaroop Kommera (Stanford University), and H.-S. Philip Wong (Stanford University)

  3. LightWorks Challenge: Hands-On Optics-Focused Games Built by and for ECE Students [view paper]
    Yi Ji (University of California, San Diego), Samuel Sangrae Kim (University of California, San Diego), Parham Farshihaghro (University of California, Santa Barbara), and Dr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi (University of California, San Diego)

  4. Bridging Engineering Coursework and Professional Practice through Industry and Alumni Collaboration for Hands-On Curriculum Development [view paper]
    Rachel Sharpe (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Heidi G. Loshbaugh (University of Colorado Boulder), and Dr. Nick A. Stites (University of Colorado Boulder)

  5. Exploring Emotional and Cognitive Responses in Engineering Education: An Exploratory Study in Laboratory Learning Environments [view paper]
    Mariam Ayub (University of Florida), Dr. Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez (University of Florida), and Dr. Fernando Merida (University of Florida)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Westin - Grand Ballroom B - 2nd Floor, Westin
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks and Dr. Heath Aren Schluterman
Papers Presented
  1. WIP: Expansion and adaptation of a framework towards the persistence and retention of first-year biomedical engineering students and the development of their professional skills [view paper]
    Dr. B. Audrey Nguyen-Rudy (The University of Akron) and Dr. Elizabeth J. Clifford (The University of Akron)

  2. WIP: Exploring Connections Between Self-Efficacy, Engagement, and Perceived Importance in First-Year Engineering Design [view paper]
    Dr. Deeksha Seth (Villanova University), Dr. David Jamison (Villanova University), Dr. Liesl Klein (Villanova University), and Dr. Stephanie L. Walkup PE (Villanova University)

  3. WIP: Faculty Learning Community Collective Action: Investigating the Impact of Metacognition, Transparency, and Grade Interpretation on Student Engagement and Performance in STEM Classrooms [view paper]
    Dr. Stephany Santos (University of Connecticut), Dr. Hasan Baig (University of Connecticut), Dr. Sylvanie Wallington (University of Connecticut), and Umut Ozuguzel (University of Connecticut)

  4. WIP: Evaluating announcements of student services for first-year engineering students using content analysis [view paper]
    Dr. Leslie Hopkinson (West Virginia University), Lynette Michaluk (West Virginia University), Aimee Morewood (West Virginia University), Heather Marie Rice (West Virginia University), and Dr. Lizzie Santiago (West Virginia University)

  5. WIP: Undergraduate Peer Mentorship in a First Year Seminar [view paper]
    Kaz Shindle (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Alaine M Allen (Carnegie Mellon University), Lydia Eckstein (Carnegie Mellon University), Donise Katice Griffin (Carnegie Mellon University), and Katherine Cantwell (Carnegie Mellon University)

  6. plus 3 more papers
M527B·FPD: Complete Papers - Artificial Intelligence (In Practice)
Technical First-Year Programs Division (FPD)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-210, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Daniel W. Burleson and Mrs. Leslie Bartsch Massey
Papers Presented
  1. Starting with AI: First Year Engineering Students Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence [view paper]
    Mr. Benjamin Edward Chaback (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. David Gray (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

  2. Intro to Programming in the Age of AI: Innovative Approaches for First-Year Learners [view paper]
    Dr. Xiaoxiao Du (University of Michigan)

  3. Teaching Neural Networks in Ten Weeks: Creating an Activity-Based and Accessible Course on Machine Learning for First-Year Undergraduates [view paper]
    Kevin William Bachelor (University California, Santa Cruz), Anthony Furman (University of California, Santa Cruz), and Dr. Tela Favaloro (University of California, Santa Cruz)

  4. Guiding, Not Ghostwriting: A Course-Specific GPT for Reflection in First-Year Courses [view paper]
    Dr. Steffen Peuker (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. Amanda Clara Emberley (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), and David Botello (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

  5. Developing AI Literacy in First-Year Engineering: Student Prompting, Evaluation, and Implications for Instruction [view paper]
    Dr. Elizabeth Flanagan (Clemson University) and Grace Fulmer Crocker (Clemson University)

M527C·FPD: Complete Papers - Technical Skills in FYE
Technical First-Year Programs Division (FPD)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-219D, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Mr. Jonathan Aurand P.E. and Rebeka Yocum
Papers Presented
  1. Auto-graded CAD Assignments for Mastery-Based Learning [view paper]
    Dr. Kellie M Halloran (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Dr. Kevin Wandke (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

  2. Student Perceptions of Spatial Ability Importance in an Introductory Engineering Course [view paper]
    Mr. Ibrahim Nihad Awartani (University of Cincinnati) and Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati)

  3. Spatial Visualization Gains by Mode in Lower-PSVT:R First-Year Engineers [view paper]
    Dr. Prashant Athavale (Clarkson University), Dr. Melissa Carole Richards (Clarkson University), Dr. Jan DeWaters P.E. (Clarkson University), Emily Houston Monroe , PE (Dartmouth College), Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby (University of Cincinnati), Ruvarashe Chinyadza (Clarkson University), Rumbidzai Nyaradzo Mushamba (Clarkson University), and Dr. Michael W. Ramsdell (Clarkson University)

  4. Circuits in Action, Grounded in Discovery [view paper]
    Dr. Christopher Horne P.E. (North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)), Dr. Lydia Prendergast (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey), and Dr. Lorne S. Joseph (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)

  5. Impact of an Introductory Drone Course on First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
    Mr. Iman Shayegani (University of Cincinnati), Ibrahim Nihad Awartani (University of Cincinnati), Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati), and Prof. Jae Ryu (University of Idaho)

M528·GSD Session 3: Identity and Belonging
Technical Graduate Studies Division (GSD)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Hilton - Ardwell - 3rd Floor, Hilton
Session Description

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session focused on Identity and Belonging. This session will begin with the 2026 ASEE GSD Best DEI Paper, presented by Dr. Christina Alston.

Moderated by
  1. Carl Moore and Salma Shahin
Papers Presented
  1. Belonging as Practice: Peer Mentorship, Cultural Healing, and Radical Self-Care Among Black Women in Graduate Science and Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Christina Anlynette Alston (University of Colorado Boulder) and Lien Amin (University of Colorado Boulder)

  2. The Emotional Journey of Graduate Adjustment: A Collaborative Autoethnographic [view paper]
    Maria Camila Herrera Palacio (University of florida) and Dr. Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez (University of Florida)

  3. Cultivating Future Academic Leaders: Innovative Mentorship and Leadership Interventions for Engineering Doctoral Students [view paper]
    Dr. Sundiata Jangha (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), Dr. Robin Herlands Cresiski (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Jee Young Bhan (University of California, Davis), Ebony E Lewis (University of California, Davis), Elaina Marie Lopez (University of California, Davis), Dr. Janet C. Rutledge (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull (University of California, Davis), Dr. Maria C Sanchez (University of Maryland Baltimore County), and Mrs. Yarazeth Medina (University of Maryland Baltimore County)

  4. Science, Engineering, and Research Identities in Graduate Engineering Education: A Latent Profile Analysis [view paper]
    Dr. Heather Perkins (Purdue University Northwest), Mr. Matthew Bahnson (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Marissa A Tsugawa (Truckee Meadows Community College), and Dr. Adam Kirn (University of Nevada, Reno)

M530·CIT Technical Session 4: Capacity Building, and Skill Development.
Technical Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-202, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Hasan Baig and Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy
Papers Presented
  1. Engaging Female Students in Computing: A Literature Review [view paper]
    ONYINYE UKENERU-STEVE (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Lily Liang (University of the District of Columbia), Dr. Briana Lowe Wellman (University of the District of Columbia), and Rui Kang (Affiliation unknown)

  2. Bridging the Data Divide: An Experiential Learning Approach to Preparing Students for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Careers [view paper]
    Dr. Ian Thacker (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Dr. Yu-Fang Jin (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Dr. Isil Koyuncu (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Anthony Rios (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Jianwei Niu (The University of Texas at San Antonio)

  3. Evaluating User’s Perception and Impact of Neighborhood Smart Tiny Homes for Equity and Engagement [view paper]
    Oluwafemi Samuel Ifesanmi (Morgan State University), Dr. Blessing Funmbi Sasanya (Morgan State University), Sarah Halleluyah Adeyemi (Morgan State University), Grace Yemisi Balogun-Ifesanmi (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown), and Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University)

  4. Digital Twins for Renovation in Underserved Communities: A Sustainable and Adaptive Framework [view paper]
    Adeolu Victor Banjo (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Tolulope Abiri (Morgan State University), Ayobami Christianah Dunmoye (Morgan State University), and Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University)

  5. AI-Driven Climate Resilience Education: A Framework for Predictive Thinking in Engineering Classrooms [view paper]
    Mrs. Abiola Olayinka Ajala Mrs (Morgan State University), Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA (Morgan State University), Raj Bariya (Morgan State University), Samuel Sola Akosile (Morgan State University), Sarah Halleluyah Adeyemi (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Kofi Nyarko (Morgan State University), and Dr. DeAnna Bailey (Morgan State University)

  6. plus 1 more paper
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-219BC, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

Instrumentation is ordinarily part of large, automated processes. It senses data, formats it for use in key functions and control of a wide range of systems. Automatic control becomes possible with sophisticated, automated instrumentation systems providing measurement and feedback to characterize performance in real time. This enables us to achieve useful results from our process and product creation. Teaching students to work in this environment requires multidisciplinary approaches and a wide range of resources and talent. In this session, we begin the mechatronics, the intersection of me ... (continued)

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Moderated by
  1. Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri
Papers Presented
  1. Multidisciplinary Integration in Mechatronics Engineering: An Advanced Problem-Based Project Approach [view paper]
    Miss Andressa Corrente Martins (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), Fernando Silveira Madani (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), Eduardo Mikio Konigame (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Anderson Harayashiki Moreira (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia), and Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira (Affiliation unknown)

  2. Low-Cost Data Acquisition Project for Acoustic Emissions [view paper]
    Tyler Duwyane Murdick (Affiliation unknown), Mr. Timothy Paul Latham (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Prof. David R. Loker (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Teck M Liaw (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Dr. Steven Nozaki (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), and Zhengran He (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College)

  3. WIP: Automated Current-Voltage Device Characterization Using Networked Instruments in an Instrumentation Lab [view paper]
    Mr. Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E. (University of Southern Indiana)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-215AB, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Cedrick Kwuimy and Dr. Nicole P. Sanderlin
Papers Presented
  1. Predicting International Partnership Readiness: What Institutional Factors Shape AI Integration Capacity in Nigerian Universities' Engineering Programs? [view paper]
    Mr. Daniel I. Adeniranye (Florida International University) and Mr. Precious Chukwuweike Eze (Florida International University)

  2. From Capability Index to Maturity Model: International Institutional Strategies for Innovation in Engineering Education [view paper]
    Dr. Jose Texier (LACCEI), Dr. Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie (Florida Atlantic University), Prof. Cuauhtemoc Godoy P.E. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico), Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull (University of California, Davis), Laura Romero (Tecnologico de Monterrey ), Fernando José Zorto-Aguilera (National Autonomous University of Honduras), and Christian Chacua (Harvard University)

  3. Building a Transparent, Recognition-Driven Ecosystem for Educator Development in Ecuador’s Higher Education [view paper]
    Dr. Kseniya Zaitseva (ENTER Network) and Dr. Jose Carlos Quadrado (Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa)

  4. Lessons Learned from International Dual Degree Master Programs in Engineering [view paper]
    Dr. Sigrid Berka (The University of Rhode Island)

  5. Bridging Cultures and Classrooms: Insights from Two Decades of International Capstone Projects [view paper]
    Dr. Namita Shrestha (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. John Aidoo (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Timothy Chow (Affiliation unknown), Mitchel Daniel (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), and Kishor Bagale Thapa (Affiliation unknown)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-209C, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Jennifer Ocif Love
Papers Presented
  1. Family Perspectives on Student Summer Opportunities in STEM: Extending the Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler Model in Informal Engineering Education Contexts (Fundamental) [view paper]
    Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Melisa Ramos Walters MA (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Ana Maria Rabago (The University of Texas at San Antonio)

  2. A Community-Engaged Model for Rural STEM Education: Lessons Learned from the Development and Implementation of a STEM-focused Engineering Design Program for Rural Middle Schools (Evaluation) [view paper]
    Dr. Tameshia Ballard Baldwin (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Dr. Latricia Walker Townsend (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Micaha Dean Hughes (North Carolina State University), and Mr. Aaron Arenas (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)

  3. STEM Collaborative Community Curriculum (STEMCCC): A Work in Progress Examining Teacher Co-Design in Community-Connected Middle Grades Engineering Work-in-Progress (WIP) [view paper]
    Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz (The University of Texas at San Antonio), Diana Milagros Natividad (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Veronica Espinoza (The University of Texas at San Antonio)

  4. Toward a more Rightful Presence in Middle School Engineering: Exploring the affordances of community research-practice-partnerships [view paper]
    Mrs. Virginia Swindell (University of North Carolina Greensboro)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
W-207D, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Abeera P. Rehmat
Papers Presented
  1. Promising Approaches to Integrating Computer Science and English Language Arts for Early Elementary Students (Fundamental Research) [view paper]
    Dr. Julie M. Smith (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), Monica McGill (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), and Rebekah Degener (Minnesota State University, Mankato)

  2. Towards a Metasynthesis of Recent K-12 Computer Science Education Research (Fundamental) [view paper]
    Dr. Julie M. Smith (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), Monica McGill (Institute for Advancing Computing Education), Mr. Precious Chukwuweike Eze (Florida International University), and Charity Oluwafunmbi Odetola (Affiliation unknown)

  3. Interdisciplinary Engineering Education in a Middle School Computer Science Camp [view paper]
    Kathleen Isenegger (California State University, Chico), Katherine Braught (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Soha Huq (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Cassandra Armstrong (Illinois Math and Science Academy), Sharon Doering-Domanus (Affiliation unknown), Yael Gertner (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Evan M Glazer (Affiliation unknown)

  4. Making Sense of Computing: Storytelling Dioramas as a Lens for K–8 Teacher Professional Development (RTP) [view paper]
    Chulin Chen (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Amy Maples (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and Lynn Hodge (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville)

  5. Evaluation of Inquiry-Based and Constructionist Research Experiences for Engaging High School Students in Computer Science [view paper]
    Santiago Ospina Tabares (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Kathleen Isenegger (California State University, Chico), Brad Solomon (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Yael Gertner (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

M534·Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES) Technical Session 4
Technical Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Richardson Ballroom A - Upper Level, Charlotte Convention Center
Moderated by
  1. Dr. Aubrey Wigner and Jillian Stebbins
Papers Presented
  1. Futures as Pedagogy: Africanfuturism, Ungrading, and Critical AI Literacy for Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering Science [view paper]
    Dr. Nadia N. Kellam (Arizona State University), Wanpeng Xu (Arizona State University), Cinthia Rojas Palacio (Arizona State University), Mariya Suleman (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), and Andrea Lidia Castillo (Arizona State University)

  2. Evolving Student Conceptions of Engineering Design and Community in an Engineering for Society Course [view paper]
    Sarah Mamaril (Towson University) and Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue (Towson University)

  3. Unlearning Abundance: Jugaad and the Decolonization of Engineering Education, a Case Study in Tanzania [view paper]
    Dr. Pratyusha Kiran (Southern Methodist University), Jessie Marshall Zarazaga (Southern Methodist University), Max Kolbe Sherard (University of North Texas), and Anthony Petrosino (Southern Methodist University)

  4. Assessing the Outcomes of a Liberal Engineering Undergraduate Education through Alumni Perspectives on Skill and Mindset Development and Application [view paper]
    Rand Avery Mosley (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Caterina Rose Cirone (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering), Shauna Sperou (Affiliation unknown), David Villani (University of Oxford), Michael Nguyen (Harvard University), and Prof. Georgia D. Van de Zande (Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering)

  5. Motivation, Context, and Consequence: Using Learning Theory to Guide Engagement with AI in Engineering Education [view paper]
    Dr. Benjamin David Lutz (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo) and Prof. Josh Brake (Harvey Mudd College)

M534B·Engineering education leadership, complicity, and resistance in these trying times
Special Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)
Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Richardson Ballroom B - Upper Level, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

This panel featuring Donna Riley, Yvette Pearson, and Cindy Rottmann will explore the challenges of these trying times, particularly as a part of their leadership roles, responsibilities, and research. This conversation invites the LEES community into an honest, grounded exchange about what leadership across scales actually looks and feels like right now.

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

Moderated by
  1. Marie Stettler Kleine
Speakers
  1. Dr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E.
    University of Texas at Dallas

    Dr. Yvette E. Pearson is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Associate Dean for Effectiveness and Accountability in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas. She is recognized globally for over 30 years in higher education, particularly for her work in the areas of sustainability, access, and opportunity for individuals from minoritized and marginalized identities.

    Pearson founded The PEER Group in 2017, specializing in evaluation, organizational leadership, p ... (continued)

  2. Dr. Donna M Riley
    University of New Mexico

    Donna Riley is a leader in engineering education and inclusive excellence. She was a founding faculty member of the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College, the first engineering program at a U.S. women’s college, where she spent 13 years. In 2005, she received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for developing critical pedagogies for engineering classroom implementations. She is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and was elected vice president of scholarship for ASEE in 2023.

    Before joining UNM, she was the Kamyar Haghighi Head and Professor in ... (continued)

  3. Dr. Cindy Rottmann
    University of Toronto

    Professor Cindy Rottmann brings extensive research, teaching and curriculum development experience to her work as Associate Director, Research at Troost ILead. In January 2023, she was appointed Assistant Professor, Engineering Leadership in ISTEP and has joined the teaching team for our introductory undergraduate course—TEP343 Engineering leadership. Cindy joined Troost ILead in 2012 as a staff researcher and has since taken responsibility for leading an interdisciplinary team of engineers and social scientists on research projects investigating engineering leadership in professional practice co ... (continued)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
E-212D, Charlotte Convention Center
Session Description

This technical session highlights innovative approaches to experiential learning in manufacturing education, including hands-on labs, project-based learning, industry-integrated experiences, simulations, and emerging digital tools. The session welcomes papers that share effective practices, assessment methods, and lessons learned for preparing students with the practical skills and problem-solving abilities needed in modern manufacturing careers.

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

Moderated by
  1. Dr. Ismail Fidan and Vinh Nguyen
Papers Presented
  1. Hands-On Predictive Maintenance Kit for Manufacturing Education: An Accessible Experiential Learning Approach [view paper]
    Mr. Ibrahim El Khatib (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Manuel Ivan Vea (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Marcelo Montemayor Cavazos (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Mr. Russel Bradley (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Erick Ramirez-Cedillo (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, N.L., 64700, México.), and Dr. Brian W Anthony (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

  2. Experiential Learning in Manufacturing Process Development through an Assembly Workcell [view paper]
    Mx. Gracie Elizabeth Brownlow (Michigan Technological University) and Vinh Nguyen (Michigan Technological University)

  3. A Project-based Approach to Sustainability awareness in Product Design and Processes for Manufacturing Education [view paper]
    Dr. Muyue Han (North Carolina A&T State University), Joao Paulo Jacomini Prioli (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University), and Dr. Steven X. Jiang (North Carolina A&T State University)

  4. FrED Factory Production Labs: An Experiential Activity Translating Product Design to Manufacturing in a Learning Factory [view paper]
    Mr. Russel Bradley (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Ricardo Ruiz Almanza (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Alejandro Guerrero (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Naomi Najera Aponte (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Diego Alejandro Valadez Aramburo (Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)), Dr. Erick Ramirez-Cedillo (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada #2501 Sur, Monterrey, N.L., 64700, México.), and Dr. Brian W Anthony (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

  5. Maker Space Innovations to increase the Student Success [view paper]
    Omer Faruk Ozcan (Tennessee Technological University), Dr. Ismail Fidan (Tennessee Technological University), Dr. Vivekanand A Naikwadi (Tennessee Technological University), and Mushfig Mahmudov (Tennessee Technological University)

Mon. June 22, 2026 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Westin - Independence - 2nd Floor, Westin
Session Description

Best practices for teaching common courses in materials science both in and out of materials engineering departments and their impact on students beyond materials engineering majors.

Moderated by
  1. Dr. Matthew D Goodman and Dr. Sandip Das
Papers Presented
  1. How I Teach It: Tips and Tricks for Oral Exams in Materials Thermodynamics and Electronic Materials Courses [view paper]
    Dr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)

  2. Work-in-Progress: Use of Oral Exams in a Materials Engineering Numerical Methods and Programing Course [view paper]
    Jonathan R. Brown (The Ohio State University) and Dr. Adithya Jayakumar (The Ohio State University)

  3. From Math Review to Numerical Methods Proficiency: Hybrid TBL and Lecture Approaches in a Materials Course [view paper]
    Dr. Sharniece Holland Trogler (Washington University in St. Louis)

  4. How You Teach It: A Flipped Classroom, Collaborative Learning Approach to Teaching Metal Crystal Structures [view paper]
    Dr. Emilie A Siverling (Minnesota State University, Mankato)