Moderated by

1. Brida Oleka Esambu and Ann Clifton

Papers Presented

1. AI-Driven Game Design for Enhancing Engagement in Calculus Learning [view paper]
   Ing. Guillermo Cotto (Universidad Galileo), Dr. Alberth Alvarado (Universidad Galileo), and Ing. Jose Roberto Portillo (Universidad Galileo)


2. Building Readiness through Just-in-Time Review in Calculus I [view paper]
   Dr. Hui Ma (University of Virginia), Dr. Diana D Morris (University of Virginia), Dr. Deepyaman Maiti (University of Virginia), and Dr. Julia Spencer (University of Virginia)


3. Learning Outcomes for Calculus I Students Grouped by Uniformly Low Pre-calculus Scores [view paper]
   Dr. Diana D Morris (University of Virginia), Dr. Hui Ma (University of Virginia), and Dr. Deepyaman Maiti (University of Virginia)


4. Exploring the Potential of Engineering Design in Promoting Mathematical Graph Sense (WIP) [view paper]
   Luis E Montero-Moguel (The University of Texas at San Antonio) and Guadalupe Carmona (The University of Texas at San Antonio)


5. Learning Principal Component Analysis through an Embodied Classroom Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Abbas Attarwala (California State University, Chico) and Prof. Jaime Raigoza (California State University, Chico)

Moderated by

1. Dr. James "Jamie" Canino

Session Description

1. Empowering Learning Through Self-Graded Homework in Engineering Mechanics · Dr. Ashraf Badir P.E. presenting
2. The Ability to Solve Realistic Problems is a Competency that Should Be Scaffolded · Evan Taylor presenting
3. Entrepreneurial Mindset in Early Engineering: A Baseline Assessment in Large Introductory Mechanics Courses · Changmin Lee presenting
4. Assessment of Student Mindset and Learning Strategy in a Mastery-Based Learning Statics Course
5. Exploring Alternative Homework Assignment Strategies in Mechanics of Materials · Camerin Michael Seigars presenting

Moderated by

1. Dr. Amir H. Danesh-Yazdi and Michael Sevier

Papers Presented

1. Empowering Learning Through Self-Graded Homework in Engineering Mechanics [view paper]
   Dr. Ashraf Badir (Florida Gulf Coast University)


2. The Ability to Solve Realistic Problems is a Competency that Should Be Scaffolded [view paper]
   Evan Taylor (Clemson University), Dr. Nigel Berkeley Kaye (Clemson University), Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University), Margaret Ann Bolick (Clemson University), Dr. Sarah Otterbeck (Clemson University), and Makayla Headley (Clemson University)


3. Entrepreneurial Mindset in Early Engineering: A Baseline Assessment in Large Introductory Mechanics Courses [view paper]
   Melany Denise Opolz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Griffin Charles Sipes (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Changmin Lee (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Thomas Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Brian Mercer (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Emma Mercier (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Kevin Wandke (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Matthew West (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Kellie M Halloran (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


4. Assessment of Student Mindset and Learning Strategy in a Mastery-Based Learning Statics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Rachel E. Horenstein (University of Denver) and Dr. Breigh Nonte Roszelle (University of Denver)


5. Exploring Alternative Homework Assignment Strategies in Mechanics of Materials [view paper]
   Camerin Michael Seigars (University of Maine)

Moderated by

1. Shannon M. Clancy

Papers Presented

1. A CASE for Success: Cultivating Counterspaces and Culturally Affirming Retention in Engineering Education (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Niya S. King, Ph.D. (North Carolina A&T State University), Mrs. Renisha Howard Jones (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Tamara L Fuller (), Ms. Jennifer M Kennedy (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Leotis Parrish (North Carolina A&T State University), and Kevin L Taylor (North Carolina A&T State University)


2. Counseling Services’ Impacts on College Students in STEM Majors: Comparison between Engineering and Non-Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Hua Li (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Prof. Kai Jin (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Yi Ren (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Abiola Dipeolu (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), Chongwei Xiao (Texas A&M University - Kingsville), and Renee E Weiss (Texas A&M University - Kingsville)


3. Using Think-Aloud Activities to Surface Women of Color’s Perceptions of Engineering Culture (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Malini Josiam (Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education) and Dr. Walter C. Lee (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


4. Technical Training Programs and Workforce Readiness at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Systematic Literature Review [view paper]
   Glory Oluwanifemi Adeogun (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown), and Wisdom Etabiese UKUEJE (Morgan State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carl K Frederickson and Junior Anthony Bennett

Papers Presented

1. Building the Case for Quantum: Motivating Engineers Towards a Quantum Future [view paper]
   Dr. Brittany Corn-Agostini (The Cooper Union) and Dr. Emily Hope Palmer (The Cooper Union)


2. Instructional Uses of PhET Simulations for Learning DC Circuit Concepts in University Physics [view paper]
   Javiera Gamonal-Pérez (Universidad Andres Bello), Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico), Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), and CARLOS PINEIDA (Universidad Andres Bello)


3. Low-Cost Tool for Measuring Magnetic Force in Large-Enrollment Courses [view paper]
   Carlos Pineida (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico), Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), and Mr. Felipe Cubillos (Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile )


4. Shaking Up Learning: An Interdisciplinary Earthquake Simulation Project [view paper]
   Dr. Günter Bischof (Joanneum University of Applied Sciences), Florian Dokupil (Affiliation unknown), Elias Krißmer (Affiliation unknown), Philipp Lehr (Affiliation unknown), Alexander Paulitsch (Affiliation unknown), Mr. Christian J. Steinmann (), Philipp Werkl (Affiliation unknown), and Georg Zlatev (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

Standards/Licensing

Moderated by

1. Chika Winnifred Agha and Fatemah Shehab

Papers Presented

1. Evolving ABET Standards: What Literature Says Related to Faculty Challenges in Course Alignment and Impact on Student Learning [view paper]
   Lauren Elizabeth d'Albertis (The Ohio State University) and Dr. Krista M Kecskemety (The Ohio State University)


2. From Classroom to Licensure — Exploring Diverse Student and Faculty Perspectives on the FE Exam Requirement [view paper]
   Samuel Sola Akosile (Morgan State University), John Olawale Akosile (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Grace Yemisi Balogun-Ifesanmi (Morgan State University), and Jeremiah Olaoluwa Akinlade (Affiliation unknown)


3. Perspective on the “Return on Investment” for Global Engineering Experiences [view paper]
   Dylan Deur (The Pennsylvania State University), Cassandra Grace Friend (Pennsylvania State University), Ariana Sofia Gonzalez Miranda (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Patrick Tunno (Penn State University)


4. State of Engineering Education Departments (SEED): Perceptions of Engineering Education Departments Across Different College Ecosystems [view paper]
   Mrs. Kalene Marie Thomas (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), Gimantha N Perera (University of South Carolina, Upstate), Dr. Laura Bottomley (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Dr. Karen B Chen (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)


5. Work-in-Progress: Expanding Self-Report Measures of Cognitive Load: Development and Preliminary Validation of a Peripheral Load Subscale [view paper]
   Gabriel Van Dyke (Utah State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, Ms. Sara C. Vick, Dr. Lynroy Grant, and Dr. Elizabeth Gross

Papers Presented

1. Enriching Engineering Education through Active Undergraduate Research [view paper]
   Dr. Albertus Retnanto (Texas A&M University at Qatar), Mohamed Fadlelmula (Texas A&M University at Qatar), ROMMEL DUAVE YRAC (Affiliation unknown), and Manayer AlMujalhem (Texas A&M University at Qatar)


2. A Low-Cost Spanned Anchor Simulator for Firefighter Training and Statics Education Developed Via University–Fire Department Collaboration [view paper]
   Jake Joseph Ormanic (University of Florida - GatorKits Laboratory), Ernest Richard Wright (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Matthew J. Traum (University of Florida)


3. Broadening Participation in STEM: How Socio-Technical Dialogs Improve Learning and Persistence in Engineering Undergraduates [view paper]
   Dr. Cynthia Pickering (Arizona State University) and Dr. Erik Fisher (Arizona State University)

Session Description

Five presentations with a unifying theme around new models for transfer pathways in engineering.

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

Moderated by

1. Prof. Eric Davishahl, Ms. Jan Edwards, and Dr. Lizzie Santiago

Papers Presented

1. Examining Patterns in Community College Students’ Web Navigation for Transfer Information [view paper]
   Yunmeng Han (University of Cincinnati), Dr. David Reeping (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Siqing Wei (Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering)


2. Aligning Applied Technical Degrees with Engineering Education: Lessons from the Transfer Summit [view paper]
   Melissa Gavin (University of Wisconsin - Platteville)


3. From Local to Global: Growing Engineers through Community College Partnerships [view paper]
   Mr. Ed Bassett (Texas A&M University), Dr. Cecelia Diane Lawley (Texas A&M University), and Anna Gutierrez (Texas A&M University)


4. Building Transfer Readiness: Cross-Institutional Support for Community College Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Karcher Morris (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Saharnaz Baghdadchi (University of California, San Diego), and Bill Lin (University of California, San Diego)


5. Analyzing the Effectiveness of Cohort-Based Pathways on Retention and Sense of Belonging for Advancing Two-Year Engineering Technology Students to Higher Degrees [view paper]
   Dr. Sarah Woodruff (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Fazeel Khan (Miami University), Dr. Kumar Vikram Singh (Miami University), and Rose Marie Ward (University of Cincinnati)

Session Description

This panel brings together Women in Engineering program leaders from a diverse range of academic institutions - from large public research universities to small private liberal arts colleges - to share broad perspectives on designing, building, and implementing initiatives that support undergraduate engineering student success. Originating from ongoing discussions at ASEE WIED meetings, this session addresses a pressing need for effective, proven strategies to recruit and retain engineering students, especially women. This panel discussion will benefit professionals looking to start or refresh pr ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer

Speakers

1. Prof. Yuting W. Chen

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Dr. Yuting Chen is Teaching Associate Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

2. Ms. Kathrine Ehrlich-Scheffer

   Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

   Kathy brings a rich array of life experiences to the position of Director of WE in RIT. After graduating from a women’s college where she learned first-hand the value of a female-centric support network, Kathy made her way to Silicon Valley. There she studied CMOS Mask Layout Design which eventually led her to a position in IT for a semiconductor IP start-up. Fast forward through coast-to-coast moves to Boston, San Diego and finally Rochester, Kathy spent the better part of the past decade in the fitness industry while raising her daughter, wearing every hat from personal trainer and cycling inst ... (continued)

3. Sarah Dubois

   Sarah Dubois is a Senior Program Specialist for the Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering.

4. Leah Austin

   University of New Haven

   Leah is the coordinator of Women in Engineering at the University of New Haven.

Session Description

Empowering students through experiential learning and innovation ecosystems.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Blake Everett Johnson

Papers Presented

1. Increasing Student Hackathon Involvement Through a Cybersecurity Track [view paper]
   Mr. Thomas Rossi (University of New Haven), Shivanjali Khare (University of New Haven), and Kyle Mather (University of New Haven)


2. Bridging the Digital Divide in Higher Education: Evaluating the META Zones Project at an HBCU [view paper]
   John Ujah (University of Maryland College Park), Zita Olugbuo (Arizona State University), Ayobami Christianah Dunmoye (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University), and Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown)


3. WIP: Telehealth, Law, and Inequality: How Policy Shapes Digital Health Access in Underserved Communities [view paper]
   Toluwani Comfort Oyedepo (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Israel Oluwaseun Jimson (Morgan State University), and Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown)


4. Empowering Student Innovation and Experiential Learning through the Vertically Integrated Projects Model in a Conservative Higher Education Ecosystem [view paper]
   Dr. Pierre Rahme (Lebanese American University), Joseph Zeaiter (American University of Beirut), Daniel Asmar (American University of Beirut), and Michel Elkhoury (Lebanese American University)


5. From Classroom to Startup: Integrating Entrepreneurial Projects, Labs, and SDG Challenges into Engineering Curricula [view paper]
   Michel Elkhoury (Lebanese American University), Dr. Abbas Tarhini (Lebanese American University), Dr. George E Nasr (Lebanese American University), and Dr. Pierre Rahme (Lebanese American University (LAU))

Session Description

Who do engineers become when they're given the space to truly lead? This session dives into the human side of engineering education — exploring belonging, psychological safety, storytelling, and experiential learning as powerful tools for developing authentic leaders. If you believe that great engineering leaders are taught, this session is for you.

Moderated by

1. Caitlin Morris

Papers Presented

1. A Review of Literature Examining Leadership and Mentoring Influence Upon Engineering Student Perceptions of Belonging, Motivation, Persistence and Achievement [view paper]
   Mr. Adam John Sawicki (Mississippi State University), Dr. Craig Merrett (Mississippi State University), and Dr. Rani W. Sullivan (Mississippi State University)


2. Psychological Safety in Undergraduate Engineering Teams [view paper]
   Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Kenneth W Lamb P.E. (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), and Mr. Seth Claberon Sullivan (Texas A&M University)


3. Building Engineering Leaders: The Power of Storytelling [view paper]
   Stacie Edington (University of Michigan) and Mr. Michael Dailey (University of Michigan)


4. What leadership capabilities do students in an experiential leadership course choose to explore, and how much growth do they report? [view paper]
   Miss Mawi Montell Camacho (University of Oklahoma) and Dr. Kim Graves Wolfinbarger (The University of Oklahoma)


5. Enhancing Engineering Education through Student-Led Leadership Development [view paper]
   Elika Shams (University of Connecticut), Tingkai Li (University of Connecticut), Maxwell Bartlett (University of Connecticut), Miss Aayushi Verma (University of Connecticut), Alireza Miraliakbar (University of Connecticut), Kaitlyn G Mahoney (University of Connecticut), Mr. Yinyu Wang (University of Connecticut), Mohamadamin Rajabinezhad (University of Connecticut), Oluwaseun Moses Akinola (University of Connecticut), and Aida Ghiaei (University of Connecticut)


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Teaching-focused faculty (TFF) play a critical role in engineering education, yet hiring practices, promotion pathways, and institutional support structures vary widely across institutions. This interactive workshop will bring together engineering educators to examine emerging research and share practical strategies for supporting and advancing TFF careers.
The session will begin with a brief overview of the literature on TFF in engineering and presentation of preliminary results from a national survey examining policies, promotion pathways, and institutional supports. Participants will then eng ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Jennifer Robinson Glenn

   Oklahoma State University

   Associate Professor of Teaching
   Undergraduate Program Director
   School of Industrial Engineering and Management
   Oklahoma State University

2. Dr. Stephanie Butler Velegol

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Associate Department Head and Teaching Professor
   Department of Chemical Engineering
   Penn State University

Papers Presented

1. Representation and Reality: A Scoping Literature Review of Asian Students in Engineering Scholarship [view paper]
   Jordan Peyton (Ohio State University), Shuyu Wang (The Ohio State University), and Kathy Lai Yun Ching (The Ohio State University)


2. Systemic Review of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander representation in engineering education research [view paper]
   Luana Fenstemacher (Oregon State University ) and Dr. Devlin Montfort (Oregon State University)


3. WIP: Shifting to a Strengths-Based Mindset to Center Indigenuity in Engineering Education with a Threshold Learning Framework [view paper]
   Mrs. Aurora Lee Jean Xue Greane (University of Melbourne), Craig Cowled (Queensland University of Technology), Prof. Sally A Male (The University of Melbourne; The University of Western Australia), Susan Joy Beetson (The University of Queensland), and Juliana Kaya Prpic (The University of Melbourne)


4. Negotiating Methodological Tensions: Resisting Settler Colonialism in Engineering Education Research with Communities [view paper]
   Austin Morgan Kainoa Peters (Purdue Engineering Education)

Session Description

Engineering education research that engages equity, justice, identity, and lived experience often involves sustained exposure to difficult stories, systemic harm, and emotionally complex contexts. While this work is central to the field, the emotional dimensions of conducting this research are rarely discussed explicitly as part of research practice, training, or professional culture.

This panel uses trauma stewardship as a lens for naming and reflecting on these experiences. The term is drawn from “Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others” by Laura van De ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Ms. Elizabeth Ann Strehl

Speakers

1. Dr. Sarah Jane Bork

   University of Georgia

   Dr. Sarah Jane (SJ) Bork is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Bork’s research has focused on examining the mental health experiences of engineering graduate students. She has studied different areas (e.g., social factors, engineering culture, etc.) using a variety of research methods (e.g., regression analysis, photovoice, factor analysis, interview data, etc.). Dr. Bork earned her doctorate degree from the University of Michigan’s Engineering Education Research Program. Prior to this, she earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University.

2. Madison Buford

   University of Michigan

   Madison Buford is a doctoral student in the Engineering Education program at the University of Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2022 with her Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering. Madison’s research interests center on examining Black women’s experiences in undergraduate engineering through a Black feminist and critical race frameworks.

3. Dr. Justin Charles Major

   Rowan University

   Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education and the Faculty Fellow for the Division of Student Access and Pathway Programs at Rowan University. Justin is a previously homeless and food-insecure individual whose research, teaching, and service now focus on low-income students, mechanisms of belonging and marginalization, and childhood trauma in engineering education.

4. Dr. Sarah Rodriguez

   Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

   Dr. Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech whose research centers equity, identity, and success for historically marginalized students in engineering and computing. Her work advances capacity building for faculty and administrators, emphasizing research-to-practice partnerships at scale. She is the author of Supporting Latina Students in Engineering and Computing: A Chicana Feminist Approach, which offers research-based strategies to foster belonging, persistence, and institutional transformation.

5. Dr. Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds

   Florida International University

   Dr. Héctor E. Rodríguez-Simmonds (he/him/él) is an Assistant Professor in FIU's Multidisciplinary Engineering & Computing Education, Systems and Management Department. His current research uses narrative inquiry and autoethnographic methods, in part, to investigate ontological, epistemological, and cultural aspects of engineering that affect students' educational pathways at the intersection of their identities. His broader research interests also include AI literacy, engineering design, and teaming.

6. Meaghan Pearson

   University of Texas at Dallas

   Dr. Meaghan Pearson is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. She received her Ph.D. in Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Her research draws on critical and sociological theories to explore how STEM academic departments and colleges can cultivate environments that are more affirming, safe, and supportive, particularly for those who find themselves on the margins.

Session Description

2026 Interdivisional Town Hall: Student Thriving

The annual Interdivisional Town Hall (ITH) provides a forum for members from various divisions and attendees to discuss topics relevant to the entire ASEE membership. ASEE values diverse perspectives from its multiple divisions, and the ITH provides the opportunity to foster cross-divisional partnerships and create resources to address challenges at national and international levels. This year’s ITH discussion will center on the student thriving and how faculty impact student thriving. As faculty, instructors, and staff, we aim to make a differenc ... (continued)

Session Description

Addresses the professional development needs of instructors navigating AI integration, covering faculty workshops, LLM-assisted content modernization frameworks, prompt engineering pedagogy, and the development of institutional AI guidelines.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Anuja Kamat and Mr. Richard R Harris

Papers Presented

1. Data Science 101 for Faculty: Designing and Assessing a Foundational Workshop [view paper]
   Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET (University of Arkansas), Stephen R. Addison (University of Central Arkansas), Dr. Carol S Gattis (University of Arkansas), Jessica Hilton (University of Arkansas), and Devanshu Priyam (University of Arkansas)


2. A Methodological Framework for Modernizing Engineering Course Content with Large Language Models [view paper]
   Dr. Katherine Smith (Old Dominion University), Dr. Dalya Ismael (Old Dominion University), Dr. Otilia Popescu (Old Dominion University), Dr. Murat Kuzlu (Old Dominion University), Dr. Adel El-Shahat (Old Dominion University), and Dr. Vukica M. Jovanovic (Old Dominion University)


3. Integrating Prompt Engineering into Power Electronics Contents [view paper]
   Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. (United States Coast Guard Academy), Dr. Farid Farahmand (Sonoma State University), and Dr. Reza Kamali-Sarvestani (California State University San Marcos)


4. Development of AI Guidelines for Engineering Education in Emerging Countries [view paper]
   Dr. Italo Rodeghiero Neto (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)), Paula Kvitko de Moura (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul), Kelly Cristina Ferreira Dias (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), Camila Costa Dutra (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), and Maria Auxiliadora Cannarozzo Tinoco (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul)


5. Teachers’ Adoption of AI tools in Education through the Lens of Technology Acceptance Model and Task-Technology Fit [view paper]
   Han Jin (University of Georgia), Tathyana Moratti (The University of Georgia), XIAOHUI DU (The Education University of Hong Kong), Mathew Baby (University of Georgia), and Dr. Beshoy Morkos (University of Georgia)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond and Dr. Weiying Zhu

Papers Presented

1. Using Bipartite Network Analysis to Examine Global Collaboration between Engineering and STEM Education (2014–2024) [view paper]
   Jialing Wu (The Ohio State University), shangsheng REN (Nanjing University), and Shuyu Wang (The Ohio State University)


2. Network Openness as an Early-Career Indicator of Scholar Career Trajectory in Research Institutes [view paper]
   Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), Erika Swift (Affiliation unknown), and Anne K DeChant (Affiliation unknown)


3. Perspectives on Learning Analytics from Online Learning Facilitators [view paper]
   William David Masarik (Rowan University), Jayanto Das (Rowan University), Dr. Paromita Nath (Rowan University), and Dr. Smitesh Bakrania (Rowan University)


4. Full Paper - The Hidden Labor Market Titles of AI Engineering Education [view paper]
   Chibuzor Okocha (University of Florida), Atayliya Natasha Irving (University of Florida), Idalis Villanueva Alarcón (University of Florida), Dr. Curtis R. Taylor (University of Florida), and Christan Grant Ph.D. (University of Florida)


5. Preliminary Testing of an Educational Assembly Cell Designed to Study Flexible Manufacturing Operations [view paper]
   Seyi Oluwadare (Clarkson University) and Dr. Carl David Hoover (Clarkson University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

Free ticketed event
When teaching and problem solving, integrating multiple perspectives and ways of representing information creates an inclusive learning and work environment. Art is an expression of perspective and emphasizes how culture and context impact how we communicate ideas, feelings, problems, etc. in a non-equation or text form. Many aspects of creating and/or looking at art require the same skills for problem solving, such as problem recognition, definition, and representation. This workshop will introduce STEM educators to the concepts of mental models, the problem-solving cycle, and mindsets of effect ... (continued)

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

Session Description

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

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

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

Session Description

Sociology & STEM: Informing Engineering Practice with Sociology

Come explore Engineering Practice, the new home of engineering in sociology. Sociologists working in this space can help reveal student pathways by taking a broader approach to engineering education. We aim to help all ASEE members understand that sociologists are in this space, doing this work, and can be a valuable resource to your efforts.

With this panel and fishbowl discussion, we will highlight sociology’s role in addressing broadening participation, improving student outcomes, and building ethical and social awarenes ... (continued)

For those interested in: Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology and Pre-College

Speakers

1. Dr. Will Tyson

   University of South Florida

   Dr. Will Tyson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida in Tampa. His research uncovers the connections between educational experiences and career pathways and key life course transitions among students from various backgrounds. He specializes in research that challenges our understanding of interpersonal and structural influences on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and career pathways out of high schools, community colleges, and four-year universities.

2. Prof. Elizabeth Stearns

   Dr. Stearns is a Professor of Sociology and a Professor and Director of the Public Policy Doctoral Program at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Stearns’ primary research efforts revolve around issues of social inequality, especially how inequality is generated and maintained in the formal schooling system in the U.S. Much of the inequality that Dr. Stearns studies lies along racial and gender lines. Her research agenda has two main areas: (1) educational processes, both academic and non-academic, and (2) interracial relations in changing demographic contexts. She is a PI on a four-year NSF-funded study that exa ... (continued)

3. Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner

   Florida A&M University - Florida State University

   Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner is a Professor of Higher Education and Sociology in the Higher Education Program within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University. She is also an Affiliated Faculty member in the Department of Sociology, and Senior Research Associate with FSU’s Center for Postsecondary Success. Her research uses developmental and sociological perspectives to examine the mechanisms that shape opportunity pathways towards postsecondary access and success in scientific career fields.

Session Description

The United States faces a critical and growing shortage of engineers. Rising demand, an aging workforce, and a persistent skills mismatch are widening the gap, even as engineering struggles to attract K-12 students into the pipeline.

This research, conducted by Merit Strategy in collaboration with ASEE and supported by the National Science Foundation, traces the full K-12 student journey to understand how engineering identity forms, where it breaks down, and which interventions have the greatest leverage.

The study builds upon the existing body of research in the field to pair a national s ... (continued)

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

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. Stacy Klein-Gardner

   Engineering for US All

   Stacy Klein-Gardner is the founding Executive Director of Engineering for US All (e4usa), the non-profit company, having served as the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering for US All (e4usa) project. Dr. Klein-Gardner is also an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. She is very active in the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), formerly serving as the chair of the ASEE P12 Commission and the PCEE division. Dr. Klein-Gardner taught high school engineering, science, and mathematics for 20+ years. She is a Fellow of ASEE and AIMBE.

3. Dr. Malinda S Zarske

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Malinda Zarske is the Director and a Teaching Professor in the Integrated Design Engineering program at the University of Colorado Boulder. With 25+ years of experience spanning K–12 STEM teaching, teacher professional development, and engineering education, her work focuses on hands-on learning and expanding pathways into engineering from K–12 through college. Her research emphasizes project-based and client-driven learning approaches that support student engagement and persistence in STEM. She collaborates with the CU Teach teacher preparation program to mentor future STEM educators and contrib ... (continued)

4. Mr. Christopher Ciuca

   SAE International

   Chris Ciuca is an accomplished executive leader in non-profit association and education management providing proven business growth through industry, academic, and governmental educational workforce development partnerships, technical standards development, and society member-program engagement.

   Currently serving as the Vice President of Programs & Professional Engagement at SAE International, Chris oversees the strategic direction of SAE’s programmatic portfolio serving SAE Aerospace and Ground Vehicle Standards Development, SAE Membership & Engagement, SAE Events, the SAE Foundation, ... (continued)

5. Dr. Don Lewis Millard

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Millard is the Head of the Engineering Directorate (ENG) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). He has been involved with the Advanced Technology Education (ATE), the Math and Science Partnership (MSP), and the Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (TUES) programs. He helped launch and establish the EDU Core Research and the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) programs. He also supervised the Engineering Research Centers (ERC) program and co-chaired the NSF INCLUDES Design Team. Prior to joining NSF, Dr. Millard spent 27 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic In ... (continued)

Session Description

In the age of AI, understanding intellectual property (IP) protection has become more important than ever. Helping students, particularly students who have historically been excluded from engineering, learn how to protect their innovative ideas and navigate the intellectual property protection landscape is an essential, yet overlooked aspect of engineering education. In this interactive session, we open with IP trivia in breakout groups, sharing facts and history about IP and innovation in a fun and engaging setting. Then, we share critical research on the role of trust in innovation and how it r ... (continued)

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Business Meeting for all UEC Representatives and any person responsible for undergraduate education

For those interested in: New Members

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The Focus on Exhibits: Summertime Social is a lively and informal social event designed to foster networking and relationship-building among conference attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors in a relaxed setting. It provides a unique opportunity for participants to unwind, interact, and engage with the various exhibitors and industry professionals who are showcasing their products, services, and innovations in engineering education, all while enjoying a cool glass of lemonade.

Key Features of the Summertime Social:

The event provides attendees with the opportunity to casually mingle, socialize, an ... (continued)

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Free ticketed event
Join ECE Division colleagues for dinner at Duckworth's Tap House. Participants are responsible for their own meals and beverages. Please register so we can provide an accurate headcount.

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Ticketed event: $10.00
Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Business Meeting and Social

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Free ticketed event
This is a Welcome Reception for members of the Engineering Libraries Division (ELD). This event requires RSVP to the IEEE invitation.

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By invitation Only

International Delegate Reception with ASEE President Christi Patton Luks