Session Description

AI in Engineering Curriculum and Course Integration

Moderated by

1. Shilpa Gupta

Papers Presented

1. Embedding Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in an Engineering Computational Modeling Course [view paper]
   Deana Delp (Arizona State University)


2. The Design of an AI-Integrated, Inquiry-Based Entry-Level Computing Course [view paper]
   Mr. Bobby F Hodgkinson (University of Colorado Boulder)


3. Structured Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Software Engineering Education: From Perception to Practice [view paper]
   Dr. Robert Harold Lightfoot Jr (Texas A&M University), Dr. Shawna Thomas (Texas A&M University), and Brinley Boyett (Texas A&M University)


4. Exploring the Role of Generative AI Tools in Shaping Learning Behaviors in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Mr. Tanzeel Rahman (University of South Florida), Dr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Chris S Ferekides (University of South Florida)

Session Description

AI Literacy and K-12 AI Education

For those interested in: Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Chris Michael Bourke

Papers Presented

1. AI-Play: A Framework for Teaching Artificial Intelligence Concepts through Unplugged Activities in Early Childhood Education [view paper]
   Safia Malallah (Kansas State University), Lior Shamir (Kansas State University), Joshua Levi Weese (Kansas State University), Russell Feldhausen (Kansas State University), Dr. Ejiro U Osiobe (Affiliation unknown), and Friday Emmanuel James (Kansas State University)


2. Learning AI Early: A Meta-Synthesis of Systematic Reviews on AI Education at the Elementary Level [view paper]
   Audrey Marie DeHoog (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. Qin Zhu (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


3. AI core competencies evaluation for elementary and secondary school students: model, framework, and application [view paper]
   Prof. Xiwei Liu (State Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences.), DAN ZHOU (Future Gene (Beijing) Artificial Intelligence Research Institute Co., Ltd.), Miss YIHAN ZHOU (Capital Normal University, Beijing, China), and Chao Gong (Affiliation unknown)


4. From Prompt to Practice: Leveraging Generative AI in Undergraduate Creation of K12 Teaching Resources [view paper]
   Mrs. Madison Melton (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Mohsen M Dorodchi (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Audrey Rorrer (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Session Description

Computational Thinking and CS Pedagogy

Moderated by

1. Matthew Fendt

Papers Presented

1. Literature Review: Using Python to Teach Computational Thinking [view paper]
   Mr. Thomas Rossi (University of New Haven) and Ren Oberdorfer (University of New Haven)


2. Exploring Critical Thinking in Programming Education: A Systematic Literature Review in Computing Education [view paper]
   Ms. Maryam Khalid Multani (University of Florida) and Ms. Laura Melissa Cruz Castro (University of Florida)


3. Beyond “fitMedia Forever”: Assessing Student’s CT Competencies and Learning in an Informal CS Program [view paper]
   Jayma Koval (Georgia Institute of Technology), Tom McKlin (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Diley Hernandez (Georgia Institute of Technology), Jason Freeman (Georgia Institute of Technology), Rafael A Arce-Nazario (Affiliation unknown), Joseph Carroll-Miranda (University of Puerto Rico), and Stephen Garrett (Georgia Institute of Technology)


4. AnonTool: An Interactive Rule-Based Tool for Detecting Struggling Programming Students [view paper]
   Friday Emmanuel James (Kansas State University), Joshua Levi Weese (Kansas State University), Nathan H Bean (Kansas State University), Russell Feldhausen (Kansas State University), Michelle Friend (Affiliation unknown), and Mrs. Safia Malallah (Kansas State University)

Moderated by

1. Esra Tepeli

Papers Presented

1. Contextually Adaptive AI-BIM for Sustainable Construction [view paper]
   Syarifah Ismailiyah Al Athas (University of Florida), Dr. Fazil T. Najafi (University of Florida), and Nawari O Nawari (University of Florida)


2. Integrating Sustainable Project Management Frameworks into Construction Research and Education: Bridging STEM Methodologies with Real-World Practice [view paper]
   Dr. Esra Tepeli PhD, PMP (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)


3. Learning Synergies between Sustainability and Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of Community Development [view paper]
   Dr. Xi Wang (Drexel University), Eliana Roof (Drexel University), and Kathleen M Short (Affiliation unknown)


4. Preparing the Workforce: Skills Needed in Construction Education for Using Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in Construction [view paper]
   Ms. Yiye Xu (Central Washington University) and Alex Camden Walker (Central Washington University)


5. Strategic Insights for IoE Adoption in Construction: A TOE and Fuzzy Evaluation Approach [view paper]
   John Ogbeleakhu Aliu (University of Georgia), VINCENT OLUWASETO FAKIYESI (University of Georgia), and Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke (Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria)

Session Description

Workforce

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Papers Presented

1. Exploring the Connection Between Academic Preparation and Challenges Encountered During Early-Career Engineering Practice: A Single Case Study Development [view paper]
   Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Mr. Herman Ronald Clements III (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Jessica R Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


2. Unpacking Professional Perceptions: How Engineering Practitioners Define "What Engineers Do" [view paper]
   Dr. Gibin Raju (Texas A&M University), Dr. Jahnavi Dirisina (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Dr. Saira Anwar (Texas A&M University)


3. Work in Progress: Exploring Stakeholder Perspectives in Rural STEM Workforce Development [view paper]
   Whitney Hansberry (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Ogochukwu Nwabueze Okoani (Arizona State University), and Dr. Malle R Schilling (Arizona State University)

Session Description

This session covers socially engaged design in the workplace, faculty beliefs about teaching social impact, and early-career workplace conflict. It also includes student views of global responsibility and design barriers experienced by people in larger bodies. Using qualitative interviews and personal reflections, the work considers engineering through a human and social lens. It focuses on how power, identity, and community needs influence professional practice and inclusive design.

Moderated by

1. Christine Toh and Yan Wei

Papers Presented

1. Framing Learning Outcomes in Sociotechnical Engineering Design Education: The Role of Faculty Ontologies [view paper]
   Dr. Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University) and Collette Patricia Higgins (Tufts University)


2. Fatness as an ignored engineering design consideration [view paper]
   Lorna Treffert (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Jutshi Agarwal (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), and Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati)


3. Global Responsibility in Engineering Education: Student Perceptions and Transformations During an Immersive Experience [view paper]
   Olivia Marie Wilburn (University of Colorado Boulder), Grace Burleson (University of Colorado Boulder), and Alexandra Gartrell (Affiliation unknown)


4. Transition from capstone to workplaces: Examining mechanical engineering graduates' use of socially engaged design practices [view paper]
   Dr. Jin Woo Lee (California State University, Fullerton), Carlos Gunera (California State University, Fullerton), Dr. Erika Mosyjowski (University of Michigan), and Dr. Shanna R. Daly (University of Michigan)


5. Conflicts in the workplace: experiences of practicing engineers in their first year of work [view paper]
   Lisa Schibelius (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University) and Dr. Marie C. Paretti (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Session Description

This session covers fantasy-themed bestiaries for design representation, storytelling used to uncover cognitive biases, and digital twin simulations for sustainable infrastructure. It also includes disciplinary mapping of how engineering majors understand the design process and a community-building activity in which students design awards to recognize peer behaviors and attitudes. The work uses narrative, simulation, and playful making to study how students reflect on technical information, social information, and their roles as designers. It describes how instructional artifacts can support both technical reasoning and social awareness in design.

Moderated by

1. Oai Ha and RAVNEET SINGH

Papers Presented

1. Mapping Disciplinary Conceptions of Engineering Design Processes in Undergraduate Courses [view paper]
   Katherine Drinkwater Gregg (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Cassie Wallwey (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Benjamin Daniel Chambers (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Matthew James P.E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


2. From Bias Awareness to Better Judgment: Storytelling as a Tool for Reflective Learning in Engineering Design Education [view paper]
   Ms. Bahar Naghavi Pour (University of Arkansas), Jenn Campbell (University of Arkansas), and Dr. David C Jensen (University of Arkansas)


3. Engineering Design Representations: A Bestiary [view paper]
   Dr. Alan Cheville (Bucknell University), Dr. Stewart Thomas (Bucknell University), Dr. Stu Thompson (Bucknell University), and Sarah Appelhans (Lafayette College)


4. Enhancing Graduate Engagement in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure through Digital Twin Simulation: An ICAP- and SDT-Informed Living-Lab Study at an HBCU [view paper]
   Tolulope Abiri (Morgan State University), Ayobami Christianah Dunmoye (Morgan State University), Adeolu Victor Banjo (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), and Michael Oluwafemi Ige (Morgan State University)


5. Making Recognition: Designing Awards as a Playful Pathway to Human-Centered Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Amy Rachel Betz and Jeremiah Olaoluwa Akinlade

Papers Presented

1. Cultivating Ethical Judgment and Character through Situational Judgments in Undergraduate Engineering & Professional Education [view paper]
   Dr. Olga Pierrakos (National Science Foundation & Wake Forest University), Kyle Luthy (Wake Forest University), Dr. Jessica Koehler (Wake Forest University), Mr. John Patrick Karabelas (Wake Forest University), and Robin Anderson (James Madison University)


2. Creating Inclusive Engineers through Humanitarian Engineering Projects: Path Modeling toward Professional Responsibility and Inclusive Behaviors [view paper]
   Dr. Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson (Lipscomb University)


3. Stories From Central Appalachian Engineers: Cultural Characteristics That Bolstered Their Academic Success [view paper]
   Mr. Matthew Sheppard (Clemson University) and Dr. Lisa Benson (Clemson University)


4. Aligning Program Goals with Outcomes: An Evidence-Based Study of an Engineering Bridge Program [view paper]
   Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano (Mississippi State University) and Dr. Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh (Mississippi State University)


5. Parent narratives and insights into pre-college experiences and engineering major choice [view paper]
   eugene leo draine mahmoud (Purdue University, West Lafayette & Mt. San Antonio Community College), Tram Dang (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Mr. Kyler Michael Blowers (Purdue University, School of Engineering Technology ), Dr. Joyce B. Main (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Amanda Griffith ()

Moderated by

1. Maria Camila Herrera and Dr. Renee M Clark

Papers Presented

1. Development of a Counterfactual Model of Career-Long Financial Outcomes in Master’s Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Boni Frances Yraguen (Penn State), STEVEN ROTH (Affiliation unknown), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)


2. Exploring Mechanical Engineering Student Degree Completion Outcomes at an HSI using Machine Learning and Counterfactuals [view paper]
   Mr. Henry Salgado (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Meagan R. Kendall (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Martine Ceberio (University of Texas at El Paso), and Dr. Angel Flores Abad (University of Texas at El Paso)


3. Identifying Drivers of Academic Commitment: A Hierarchical Regression Approach for Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Prof. Maria Elena Truyol (Universidad Andres Bello), Dr. Juan Felipe Calderón (Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile), Dr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza (Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile), Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico), and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)


4. Measuring Predictors of Persistence: An Instrument for First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mr. Matthew Currey (Rowan University), Dr. Juan M Cruz (Rowan University), Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk (Rowan University), Dr. Stephanie Farrell (Rowan University), and Dr. Justin Charles Major (Rowan University)


5. Engineering Success: Identifying Key Predictors of GPA Trajectories Through Latent Class Trajectory Modeling [view paper]
   Dr. Heather Perkins (Purdue University Northwest), Dr. Justin Charles Major (Rowan University), Dr. John Chen P.E. (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Dr. Edward J. Berger (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Prof. Allison Godwin (Cornell University)

Session Description

This special session critically examines the use of GenAI within doctoral training and education.
In addition to expert opinions, it will provide participants the opportunity to contribute to ongoing
discussion on the topic and provide guidance and feedback on what basic guidelines for use of
GenAI within doctoral education should look like. Participation from both students and faculty is
encouraged.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Aditya Johri, Dr. Andrew Katz, Mitchell Gerhardt, Akriti Bagale, and Amrita Ganguly

Moderated by

1. Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. and Dr. Umar Iqbal

Papers Presented

1. Work-In-Progress: Closed-Loop Control of a Zumo Robot in an ECE Control Systems Course [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer L Bonniwell (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Dr. Jay Wierer (Milwaukee School of Engineering), and Julian Carvalho (Milwaukee School of Engineering)


2. Gesture-Controlled Robotic Arm Manipulator [view paper]
   Dylan Joseph Cadigan (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Robert Nguyen (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Tahmid Latif (Wentworth Institute of Technology)


3. Using a Flipped Classroom Approach to Enhance Student Engagement and Achievement in a Control Systems Course for Electrical Engineers [view paper]
   Dr. Hector A. Ochoa (Stephen F. Austin State University)


4. A Progressive Robotics Curriculum: From Foundations to Machine Learning-Enabled Autonomous Systems [view paper]
   Dr. Stanley Baek (United States Air Force Academy)


5. Hands-on experimental robotics: enhancing undergraduate engagement and research through iterative project-based learning [view paper]
   Mr. Nnamdi Chinomso Chikere (University of Notre Dame) and Dr. Yasemin Ozkan Aydin (University of Notre Dame)

Moderated by

1. Bill Siever

Papers Presented

1. Work-in-Progress: From Cloud APIs to Local Intelligence: Restoring Weather data and Thermostat Control in a Smart Residential Microgrid [view paper]
   ANTHONY FABIAN NYOYOKO (Bucknell University) and Dr. Peter Mark Jansson (Bucknell University)


2. Engaging Computer Science Students in ECE and Robotics through Fabrication and Micro-Credentials [view paper]
   Dr. Stewart Thomas (Bucknell University), Dr. Alan Marchiori (Bucknell University), and Matthew Lamparter (Bucknell University)


3. Integrating TurtleBot, EMG, and AI for Experiential Robotics Learning Among High School and First-Year Students [view paper]
   Ray Chen Zeng (North Allegheny Senior High School), Jacob Wang (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Na Li (Harvard University)


4. An Integrated Electrical–Mechanical Capstone Platform for Solar Panel Maintenance with Automated Cleaning and Inspection [view paper]
   Dr. Maryam Nasri (SUNY Buffalo State University), Dr. Ilya Y. Grinberg (SUNY Buffalo State University), Ethan Jablonski (Affiliation unknown), and Michael Calabrese (SUNY Buffalo State University)


5. Student-Generated Exam Questions in Microprocessors Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Hammam Alsafrjalani (University of Miami)

Session Description

Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) Business Meeting

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy and New Members

Session Description

One of the many use cases of generative AI is in the research workflow: engineering education researchers now have access to AI tools that promise to aid with nearly every aspect of the research process from developing research questions to visualizing data. At the same time, these AI tools present many possible ethical considerations, including their environmental impact and use of intellectual property. Navigating the potential and pitfalls of AI tools is therefore not an easy task.

This panel discussion will focus on an overview of and the processes that led to the development of the Guid ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Julie M. Smith

Speakers

1. Monica McGill

   Institute for Advancing Computing Education

   Dr. Monica McGill is passionate about computing education research, which has enabled her to form and lead the Institute for Advancing Computing Education (IACE) as a non-profit. In its first full year of operation (2021), she led the organization in securing over $2 million in grants from various national and international organizations, including the National Science Foundation, Google, and Amazon Future Engineers. Monica earned her B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, M.S. in Computer Science from George Washington University, and Ed.D. in Curr ... (continued)

2. Dr. Adrienne Decker

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Dr. Adrienne Decker is a faculty member in the newly formed Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She has been studying computing education and teaching for over 15 years, and is interested in effective teaching methods, engagement practices, and assessment techniques, particularly in introductory programming courses, as well as what impact exposure to computing in K-12 has on student outcomes at the university level. She has received more than $1M in NSF funding for her work in computing education. She currently serves on ACM SIGCSE board (chair), and AP CSA development committee (co-chair).

3. Dr. Oladayo Bello

   New Mexico State University

   Dr. Oladayo Bello received her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. She holds a B.Sc. (Electronics and Electrical Engineering), B.Sc. (Hons) (Industrial and Systems Engineering) and M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering). She also earned a M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining New Mexico State University, Dr. Bello worked at Monash University and as a researcher with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). She has also worked in the ICT and Mobile Communications industries and was a Visiting Res ... (continued)

4. Dr. Lisa Bosman

   Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette

   Dr. Lisa Bosman is an associate professor at Purdue Polytechnic. Dr. Bosman has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. She spent the first part of her career working as a manufacturing engineer for world-class companies including Harley-Davidson, John Deere, and Oshkosh Defense. Her research interests focus on integrating the entrepreneurial mindset into learning experiences through: Teaching & Curriculum Development, Educator Professional Development, and Real-World Applied Learning.

Session Description

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Engineers in all disciplines, whether or not they identify as computer scientists, are using computational and machine learning techniques to analyze data, develop new tools, and optimize systems. Faculty and researchers are grappling with what models are most applicable for their topics, if there are off-the-shelf AI tools they should be using for research tasks like literature review and data analysis, how to best advise students on AI use, and how to collect and structure data to train models for specific tasks.

How can the library help students and re ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Ms. Julie Arendt and Chasz Griego

Speakers

1. Dr. Phoebe Ayers

   Massachusetts Institute of Technology

   Phoebe Ayers is the librarian for electrical engineering, computer science, math and statistics, and interim librarian for chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science at MIT. She also is a member of the MIT Library's Research Data Management team. She's been at MIT since 2015, and was at UC Davis as a physical sciences and engineering librarian from 2005-2015. She's also an expert in and volunteer with Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation, and is the author of How Wikipedia Works (2008, No Starch Press). Her research interests include online information reliability and open information sources.

2. Prof. Haoyong Lan

   Carnegie Mellon University

   Haoyong Lan is the Carnegie Mellon University faculty liaison librarian to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Machine Learning Department, CMU-Silicon Valley, CMU-Africa, and Office of International Education, where he provides library instruction, research assistance, data support, and collection development to the students, faculty, and staff. He received a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include explainable artificial ... (continued)

Session Description

This session is done REMOTELY via Zoom: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98847303052
CEMAL is the Council of Engineering Management Academic Leaders. If you are an EM academic leader (e.g., dean, chair, director) please attend.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98847303052
Meeting ID: 988 4730 3052

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Moderated by

1. Dr. Patricia Anzalone

Session Description

ETD Business Meeting

Session Description

Free ticketed event

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. Mandana Ashouripashaki

Session Description

This session focuses on integrating sustainability principles across engineering curricula to build well-rounded, environmentally conscious graduates. Presenters will share frameworks, assessment strategies, and curricular innovations aimed at improving students’ understanding of sustainability concepts and their application in engineering practice.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Hayder Zghair P.E. and Prof. Sarath Chandra Kumar Jagupilla P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Institutionalizing Sustainability: A Multi-Institutional Study of Engineering for One Planet Integration Strategies [view paper]
   Dr. Lorena S. Grundy (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Jennifer Mueller PE P.E. (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology), Dr. Roneisha Worthy (Kennesaw State University), Prof. Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte (Clemson University), Dr. Dustyn Roberts P.E. (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Medha Dalal (Arizona State University), and Victoria Minerva (Villanova University)


2. Advancing Sustainability Competencies through Pedagogical Alignment in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Cherish C. Vance (The Ohio State University), Dr. Kristi J. Shryock (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Kelly Brumbelow P.E. (Texas A&M University)


3. Developing a Body of Knowledge for Sustainability Engineering Using the Delphi Method: A Work in Progress [view paper]
   Dr. Ivan J Baiges-Valentin (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Dr. Yewande S Abraham (Texas A&M University), Sagata Bhawani (California State University, Fresno), Dr. Christopher Papadopoulos (University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus), Radhika Barua (Virginia Commonwealth University), Amakoe Gbedemah (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Sara Hill (Affiliation unknown), Jorge E Loyo (Rice University), Ms. Victoria Matthew (Broadening Impacts), Dr. Noe Vargas Hernandez (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), and Dr. Yang Zhang (Western Carolina University)


4. Predicting Sustainability Literacy in Engineering Students: A Random Forest Analysis [view paper]
   Dr. Sandra Jennina Sanchez (Florida International University), Dr. MILTON JANUARIO RUEDA (Universidad Ean), Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano (Florida International University), and PABLO CESAR OCAMPO (EAN University)


5. Piloting a Brief, Cross-Disciplinary Survey Instrument for Measuring Sustainability Learning Outcomes: Year 2 Results from UTA’s Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Institutionalization Program [view paper]
   Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr. (The University of Texas at Arlington), Mengqi Monica Zhan (Affiliation unknown), Kendra Lee Wallis (The University of Texas at Arlington), and Ann M.L. Cavallo (The University of Texas at Arlington)

Moderated by

1. Amanda Sterling and Arturo Cajal

Papers Presented

1. No Glue? No Problem! A Gecko’s Guide to Bonding [view paper]
   Lily F Turaski (Georgia Institute of Technology)


2. Utilizing material comparisons as an inexpensive and engaging culminating laboratory experiment [view paper]
   Prof. Lessa Grunenfelder (University of Southern California)


3. BYOE: Developing a Lab-Scale Heat Exchanger Containing Phase Change Material for Hands-on Learning in Heat Convection and Thermal Energy Storage [view paper]
   Youngmun Lee (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Md Habibur Rahman (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Kyle Christopher Smith (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Blake Everett Johnson (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Sanjiv Sinha (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


4. BYOE: Thermal Contact Resistance Measurements Using a Guarded Heat Flow Meter [view paper]
   Prof. Blake Everett Johnson (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Parth Sandip Patil (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Andrew Charles Bartolini and Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi

Papers Presented

1. Outcomes of a Peer-Taught Course to Lower Barriers to Undergraduate Research Experiences [view paper]
   Grace Hellen Ford (University of Virginia) and Dr. Brian P. Helmke (University of Virginia)


2. Developing Engineering Habits of Mind in the First Year [view paper]
   Matthew James (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Lisa Schibelius (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Stine Ejsing-Duun (Aalborg University)


3. AI-assisted Arduino Coding in First-Year Engineering Team Projects [view paper]
   Dr. Esther Tian (University of Virginia) and Alexander Mason Boback (Affiliation unknown)


4. Exploration of the Impact of a Two-Quarter Learning Community Experience on First-Year Students' Motivation, Identity, and Belongingness [view paper]
   Prof. Eric Davishahl (Whatcom Community College), Anna Wolff (Whatcom Community College), and Seth Greendale (Whatcom Community College)


5. Evolving Perceptions and Practices: A Comparative Study of Freshman Students’ Engagement with Artificial Intelligence Tools [view paper]
   Dr. Wookwon Lee (Gannon University), Dr. Xiaoxu Ji (Gannon University), Dr. Ikechukwu P Ohu (Gannon University), and Dr. Varun K Kasaraneni (Gannon University)

Session Description

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session focused on roundtable presentations and feedback for our WIPs.

Moderated by

1. Miss Rachel E. Higbee

Papers Presented

1. WIP: Toward an Understanding of Psychological Safety in Graduate Engineering Research Groups – Preliminary Progress on Trust and Respect Constructs [view paper]
   Erin Johnson (Affiliation unknown), Jiuqing Yu (Pennsylvania State University), Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Jessica R Deters (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Catherine G. P. Berdanier (The Pennsylvania State University)


2. WIP: GradBridge - Building Cross-Institutional Mentoring Circles to Support Engineering Career Development for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars [view paper]
   Dr. Jacqueline E McDermott (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)) and Meltem Erol (University of California, Berkeley)


3. WIP: Preparing Incoming Chemical Engineering Graduate Students from Varying Academic Backgrounds for Graduate Level Curriculum through Peer-Led Workshops [view paper]
   Sapna L Ramesh (Northwestern University), Beth DiBiase (Northwestern University), Willa Brenneis (Northwestern University), and Dr. Jennifer L. Cole (Northwestern University)


4. WIP: Addressing graduate student wellness through a multidimensional approach [view paper]
   Allie Burns (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Mr. Nicholas Furth (Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education, University of Tennessee)


5. WIP: Reproducing or Resisting? Examining How Engineering Faculty's Doctoral Experiences Shape their Supervisory Practices [view paper]
   Dr. Gala Sofia Campos Oaxaca (Cornell University) and Joshua Wallace (University of Louisville)


6. plus 2 more papers

Session Description

This session explores professional identify, instructional development, creative writing, and the use of games to enhance engagement and reflection within engineering curriculum.

Moderated by

1. Diana Schwerha

Papers Presented

1. Digital Platform for Competency-Based Assessment and Monitoring in Engineering Education: Design and Pilot Study [view paper]
   Mrs. Kelly Cristina Ferreira Dias (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), Prof. Christine Tessele Nodari (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), Maria Auxiliadora Cannarozzo Tinoco (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), Italo Rodeghiero Neto (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul), Paula Kvitko de Moura (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul), and Mr. Igor Eduardo Santos de Melo (Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul)


2. Using scaffolding to support engineering students in the process of creating technical poems [view paper]
   Prof. Elif Akcali (University of Florida), Claire Burnsides (University of Florida), Ms. Zoe Long (University of Florida), Prof. Tobias Lodemann (University of Florida), and Elayne Colón (University of Florida)


3. Lessons and Improvements: Three Years of Using Board Games as Learning Tools in Probabilistic Operations Research [view paper]
   Dr. Laura Savage (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


4. Enhancing Engineering Education through Digital Portfolios: Integrating Reflection, Communication, and Professional Identity Development [view paper]
   Dr. Thomas Omwando (Simpson University) and Michael Austin (Simpson University)


5. Engineering students’ motivations in creating poems on technical topics: a Self-Determination Theory–based analysis [view paper]
   Miss Golbarg Nazari (University of Florida), Elayne Colón (University of Florida), and Prof. Elif Akçalı (University of Florida)

Session Description

Joint Business Meeting for CIT and SWED.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne and Dr. Afsaneh Minaie

Session Description

A panel of four distinguished speakers from industry and the international division, including Dora Smith, Dr. Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Dr. Jamie Gurganus, and Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, will present on their international education experiences and innovative initiatives to prepare globally competent engineers.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Pritpal "Pali" Singh

Speakers

1. Dr. Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie

   Florida Atlantic University

   Dr. Larrondo-Petrie is a professor of Computer Engineering at Florida Atlantic University, serves pro-bono as executive director of the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI), and directs the Organization of American States’ OAS Center of Excellence of Engineering for the Americas. She has been inducted into the Pan-American Academy of Engineering and received the Global Engineering Deans Council and the International Federation of Engineering Education Duncan Fraser International Engineering Education Award, the Society of Women Engineers’ Outstanding Women ... (continued)

2. Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz

   The University of Texas at San Antonio

   Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz is the Microsoft President’s Endowed Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she serves as Director of the Engineering Education Graduate Program and Executive Director of the university’s Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP). She leads initiatives that expand access to STEM education and strengthen community-engaged engineering pathways.
   Her work reflects a global perspective shaped by engineering and leadership roles in industry and academia. Before entering higher education, Dr. Martinez Ortiz worked with General Motors, ... (continued)

3. Mrs. Dora Smith

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Dora Smith directs the future workforce strategy for Siemens Digital Industries Software. She leads strategic education and workforce development initiatives that empower a global ecosystem of thousands of enterprises, institutions and learners. Her strategic work provides access to recognized credentials, industrial strength software and industry leading resources designed to cultivate the digital mindsets and practical skills vital for future manufacturing innovation. Representing Siemens, a pioneer in industrial digitalization, Dora's efforts are instrumental in shaping the next generation ... (continued)

4. Dr. Jamie R Gurganus

   University of Maryland Baltimore County

   Dr. Jamie Gurganus is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Engineering and Computing Education Program within the College of Engineering and Information Technology and Director of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), as well as a Faculty Fellow with the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship. Her work focuses on developing engineers, educators, and communities from P12 through post-graduate levels, with scholarship and teaching centered on engineering identity development, global ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Jessica Rush Leeker

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Faculty Engagement in a Pre-College Engineering Outreach Program: Motivation, Facilitating Factors, and Barriers (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Hyena Cho (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Prof. Yuting W. Chen (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign)


2. "Alright, Let's Do This!": An Exploration of Role-Taking Amongst Families in Informal Learning Environments (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. DeLean Tolbert Smith (University of Michigan - Dearborn), Emmanuella Obiageli Ejichukwu (University of Michigan - Dearborn), and Boluwatife Kolawole (Affiliation unknown)


3. Bridging Formal and Informal Learning: Linking Classroom and Museum Experiences in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Alexandria Muller (Rowan University), Tarah Connolly (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Dr. Danielle Harlow (Affiliation unknown), and Ron K Skinner (University of California, Santa Barbara)


4. Characterizing Out-of-School Time Educators’ Teaching Talk Moves During Engineering Design Activities (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Dr. Karen Miel (Tufts University), Dr. Rebecca D. Swanson (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Merredith D Portsmore (Tufts University), and Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


5. Evaluating SPARK: Outcomes of a summer STEM program for middle school girls [view paper]
   Dr. Andri Christodoulidou (University of Connecticut), Dr. Zeynep G Akdemir-Beveridge (University of Connecticut), Dr. Stephany Santos (University of Connecticut), and Dr. Alexandra Hain (University of Connecticut)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katey Shirey and Yessy Eka Ambarwati

Papers Presented

1. Bridging STEM Identity and Real-World Application: The Impact of Culturally Relevant Robotics and AI Chatbots on Diverse Elementary-Aged Students (Work In Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Melissa Carole Richards (Clarkson University), Dr. Mahesh K Banavar (Clarkson University), Joshuana Korvie (Clarkson University), Martha Kitui (Affiliation unknown), and Katalina Villalba (Clarkson University)


2. Development and Evaluation of Access+Content+Language = STEM (ACL=STEM) Program for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth (Work-in-Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Betsy Chesnutt (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Chulin Chen (The University of Tennessee, Knoxville)


3. Empowering Indigenous Futures by Blending Virtual Environments and Hands-on STEM for Meaningful Learning in Middle School Classrooms in the Navajo Nation (RTP) [view paper]
   Dr. Shawn S. Jordan (Arizona State University), Shari J Metcalf (Affiliation unknown), Ieshya Anderson (Arizona State University), Dorthea Litson (Affiliation unknown), and Zane Reynolds (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus)


4. Exploring the Design and Delivery of Community Relevant Engineering Design in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms (RTP) [view paper]
   Dr. Julie Robinson (University of North Dakota), Dr. Frank M. Bowman (University of North Dakota), Adesola Samson Adetunji (University of North Dakota), Adesikeola Olateru-Olagbegi (University of North Dakota), and Dr. Bethany Jean Klemetsrud P.E. (University of North Dakota)

Session Description

Sustainability is crucial to consider in institutional transformation, particularly when the endeavor is supported by grant funds for a limited time. We conceptualize project and program sustainability in change-making processes as an ongoing, iterative, and adaptive process to grow and maintain positive outcomes. It is important to articulate long-term goals and engage in sustainability planning throughout the lifespan of a project.

We will share a sustainability framework and rubric developed in the context of the NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance, a higher education change-making project. Next, ... (continued)

For those interested in: Advocacy and Policy

Speakers

1. Rae Jing Han

   University of Washington

   Rae Jing Han is a Research Scientist at CERSE. Their research, teaching, and facilitation focus on cultivating culturally sustaining, liberatory, and justice-centered forms of environmental and climate education. They are passionate about the intersections of identity, emotionality, arts and storytelling, and sociopolitical consciousness. Rae earned a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences and Human Development, an M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum (Culturally Sustaining Education), and a Certificate in Education, Equity, and Society from University of Washington. They also hold a B.S. in Psycholog ... (continued)

2. Dr. Elizabeth Litzler

   University of Washington

   Elizabeth (Liz) Litzler is the Director of the UW Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in UW Sociology. Her research interests include the educational climate for undergraduate and graduate students, intersectionality of identities, and gender stratification in education and the workforce. She is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN). Liz also served on the WEPAN Board of Directors for 4 years and is a former chair of the ASEE CDEI. She earned a PhD and MA in ... (continued)

3. Dr. Kathleen E. Cook

   Seattle University

   Dr. Kathleen Cook teaches undergraduate courses in Social Psych, Senior Seminar, and Statistics and Research methods. She also places students in research labs, social service agencies, businesses and schools. Undergraduate Practicum Director. Her research is in social cognition (how people think about their social worlds) and teaching and learning.

4. Audrey Rorrer

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Dr. Rorrer’s research areas include the science of broadening participation in computing, SoBP, which is a recognized domain of critical importance in STEM workforce development and educational programming. Her work has focused on educational programs, outreach and collective impact activities that expand the national pipeline into computing careers. College student development and Faculty career development are central themes across her body of work. Research projects and publications can be found on her cv.

5. Dr. Susannah C. Davis

   University of New Mexico

   Susannah C. Davis is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico. Her research explores organizational change and equity in educational institutions, including how educational leaders and other stakeholders navigate organizational change and reform efforts and learn in the process. Her current research focuses on how postsecondary institutions create more equitable and just policies, practices, and climates, as well as how systems of power shape reform efforts. Her work on two National Science Foundation Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) projects employs design-ba ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Jenna Tonn and Yume Menghe Xu

Papers Presented

1. The Sociotechnical Divide is Emotional: Affective Interventions in Learning Spaces for Socio-Technical Integration [view paper]
   Dr. David Tomblin (University of Maryland, College Park), Justin Liu (University of Maryland, College Park), Reva Vemulapalli (University of Maryland College Park), Dr. Nicole Farkas Mogul (University of Maryland, College Park), and Ms. Alyssa Taylor (University of Maryland College Park)


2. Employing the Zettelkasten Note-taking Method to Foster Socio-Technical Thinking in Engineering Educational Spaces [view paper]
   Mr. Connor LaSalle (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Emily Lawson-Bulten (Duquesne University), Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer P.E. (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Bethany Reed (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


3. Student Takeaways from two Sociotechnical Modules in an “Applied Circuits” Course [view paper]
   Karen E. Nortz (University of Michigan), Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli (University of Michigan), and Dr. Susan M Lord (University of San Diego)


4. The World is the Product of Story: Using Story to Integrate Socio-Technical Thinking into Engineering Curricula [view paper]
   Brandon Lista (University of Toronto) and Dr. Emily Moore P.Eng. (University of Toronto)


5. From "Soft Skills" to Humanistic Education for Engineers: In Search of a Deeper Understanding of the Problem to Be Fixed [view paper]
   Dr. Kathryn A. Neeley (University of Virginia)

Session Description

This technical session focuses on the integration of emerging technologies into manufacturing education, including additive manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality, digital manufacturing tools, and advanced simulation platforms. The session welcomes papers that discuss innovative teaching practices, curriculum development, hands-on learning activities, implementation challenges, and assessment approaches for preparing students and trainees for the future manufacturing workforce.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. John Liu

Papers Presented

1. Bridging Design and Practice in Additive Manufacturing Education: A Framework of Best Practices [view paper]
   Dr. Suhas S Alkunte (Indiana State University), Dr. Ismail Fidan (Tennessee Technological University), Dr. Vivekanand A Naikwadi (Tennessee Technological University), Mushfig Mahmudov (Tennessee Technological University), and Omer Faruk Ozcan (Tennessee Technological University)


2. Mixed Reality Teleoperation Platform for Experiential Manufacturing Education [view paper]
   Dr. Israa Azzam (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Khalid Bello (University of Louisville), Dr. Farid El Breidi (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette), and Dr. Faisal Aqlan (University of Louisville)


3. Undergraduate Research Discovery through Manufacturing Education: Assessing Near-Peer Mentorship as a Pathway to Graduate Research [view paper]
   Mavis Gyesi (The University of Iowa), Emmanuel Kweku Mensah (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Guru Madireddy (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Rakeshkumar Karunakaran (Affiliation unknown), Kossi Loic Avegnon (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), David Scott Fernander (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Elena S. Parial (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Albert John Patrick (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Prof. Michael P. Sealy (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))