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)

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

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

Session Description

Engineering education research focused on equity and social justice often engages in topics such as mental health, identity, marginalization, and/or trauma. Many researchers study systems or experiences that are personally meaningful or closely connected to their own lives. As a result, this work can involve emotional labor that is not always acknowledged or supported within traditional research environments.

This panel introduces trauma stewardship as a starting point for thinking about how engineering education researchers might approach this work with greater care, reflection, and intention ... (continued)

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

Session Description

INTERDIVISIONAL TOWN HALL

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 awar ... (continued)

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

Speaker

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.

Session Description

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

For those interested in: New Members

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Focus on Exhibits Summertime Social

Session Description

By invitation Only

International Delegate Reception with ASEE President Christi Patton Luks

Session Description

Ticketed event: EEP Social Gathering - $10.00 advanced registration and $20.00 on site registration
Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) Social Gathering

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and New Members

Session Description

Annual campus representatives' reception and awards ceremony