Session Description

Free ticketed event
Participants will learn concrete communication techniques including powerful questioning strategies that promote student problem-solving, active listening protocols that build trust and psychological safety, and structured feedback loops that accelerate learning without creating dependence. The workshop emphasizes the distinction between coaching (drawing out student capabilities) and mentoring (sharing expertise), and when to deploy each approach strategically. We will also explore how Agile sprint planning and retrospective practices can be adapted to dissertation milestones, research projects, ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dianna Morganti

   Texas A&M University

   Prof. Dianna Morganti brings extensive experience in faculty development, graduate student professional development, and program improvement. She teaches graduate courses in professional development, project management, and research and writing for the Multidisciplinary Engineering Department for Texas A&M University.

2. April Douglass

   Texas A&M University

   Dr. April Douglass brings extensive experience working with graduate students in Civil & Environmental Engineering on research and writing for success in graduate student milestones. She teaches graduate courses in technical writing and communication as well as research and writing for the Civil & Environmental Engineering

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Generative AI (genAI) is rapidly reshaping higher education, yet many institutions lack structured approaches to help faculty and staff explore, adopt, and implement these tools responsibly. Faculty developers are often tasked with leading campus conversations but may not have a roadmap for building effective programming. Additionally, genAI tools and capabilities are advancing at a rapid pace, exacerbating the challenge of keeping faculty and staff engaged in responsible adoption and effective implementation.

This workshop will introduce a practical framework for creating, sequencing, and sca ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. April Dukes

   University of Pittsburgh

   Dr. April Dukes is the Faculty and Future Faculty Program Director for the Engineering Educational Research Center (EERC) and the Institutional Co-leader for Pitt-CIRTL at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Dukes' current research and professional development efforts focus on two critical areas shaping the future of higher education. She serves as Senior Staff on a major National Science Foundation (NSF) project to create and validate a Personalized Learning Model (PLM) for STEM graduate education. This work is dedicated to increasing inclusivity by replacing "one-size-fits-all" trai ... (continued)

2. Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre

   University of Pittsburgh

   Dr. Mary Besterfield-Sacre is the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and
   Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering. She is also the founding Director of the Engineering Education Research Center (EERC). She has been highly active in ASEE and is co-chair of the Council of Deans' Undergraduate Experience Committee. She has been awarded the WEPAN Betty Vetter Award for Research and the ASEE Sharon Keillor Award for Women in Engineering Education for her engineering education research. She also serves on the advi ... (continued)

3. Dr. Robert J Kerestes

   University of Pittsburgh

   Robert Kerestes, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer
   Engineering and the Undergraduate Program Director for Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. A native of Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood, Bob earned his B.S. (2010), M.S. (2012), and PhD (2014) from the University of Pittsburgh, with a concentration in electric power systems. Bob’s areas of interest are in engineering education, generative artificial intelligence applications in education, and power systems modeling and analysis.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Purpose of the Workshop
What does it truly mean to step into the role of an engineering dean? For faculty members contemplating this transformative journey, the path can seem both exciting and uncertain. The goal of this workshop is to provide information for faculty members and aspiring university leaders interested in becoming an engineering dean. This workshop draws on a national survey of United States (U.S.) engineering deans to illuminate how they spend their time, what they value most, and how their roles have evolved over time. Overall, this workshop will demonstrate how engineering deans support their university’s mission, vision, and goals.

Speaker

1. Dr. Stephanie G. Adams

   University of Texas at Dallas

   Dr. Stephanie G. Adams is the 5th Dean of the Eric Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas, Dallas and Past President of the American Society of Engineering Education.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
How do we, as elementary, secondary, and post-secondary faculty, continue the development of durable skills through the secondary to post-secondary level? How can AI enhance engineering work? What are the potential pitfalls of depending too much on AI tools for engineering work? How will these work-ready and professional skills carry into the workforce?

Building on themes from our Saturday Teacher Conference’s Plenary Panel on durable skills and AI, the ASEE Commission on P-12 Engineering Education will host an interactive workshop on building engineering-practice skills (a.k.a. durable skil ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katey Shirey

Speakers

1. PJ Boardman

   MathWorks

   P.J. Boardman is the Director of Education Marketing, managing a worldwide education marketing team responsible for product and technology strategy, publishing programs, online learning and digital marketing from K-12 through higher education. She is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Corporate Membership Council for P-12 Education. Prior to joining MathWorks in 2014, P.J. was a Vice President of Cengage Learning and Pearson Education. P.J. has a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross and an MEd from the University of Massachusetts in Instructional D ... (continued)

2. Dr. Stacy K Firth

   University of Utah

   In her role as a lecturing faculty member, Dr. Firth focuses on Engineering education in grades K-12 and undergraduate Engineering and Chemical Engineering education. Her particular interest is topics surrounding Engineering education that is welcoming and supportive to all, sustainability in engineering, and process automation and control. She has developed an inclusive curriculum for a year-long Engineering exploration and projects course that is now taught in 57 Utah high schools. She also developed and provides professional development workshops for Elementary and Secondary science educators ... (continued)

3. Dr. Jennifer Ocif Love

   Northeastern University

   Jennifer Love completed her EdD degree in April 2022 and has since transitioned to Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education as a STEM Teaching Faculty member. Jen’s dissertation, titled “Aligning to the 2016 Massachusetts Science, Technology & Engineering Curriculum Frameworks: PreK-5 STEAM Education where Engineering is the Keystone” was the subsequent phase of her research with public school teachers in Massachusetts, after her 2018 conference publication “STEAM Go! A School District’s Approach to Implementing New State Science, Technology & Engineering PreK – 12 Curriculum S ... (continued)

4. Miss Melissa Carole Richards

   Clarkson University

   Melissa Richards, PhD, is trained in problem and project-based STEM education. She believes in a holistic approach to education, where educators’ aid in providing students with tools that fosters growth and balance in every aspect of their lives. Using this approach, she has developed and implemented hands-on STEM projects, activities for K-12 outreach programs and higher education. In addition to her educational interests, her research is in the field of theoretical rock mechanics with applications to oil and gas recovery and carbon sequestration.

5. Tata Serebryany

   University of Washington

   Tata received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah in 2024, where he worked on sustainable blended fuels for entrained-flow gasification. He has received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to support his PhD studies at the University of Washington. His PhD project is centered on the chemical upcycling of waste polystyrene. Tata is dedicated to advancing engineering education and is involved with K-12 education divisions at ASEE and AIChE.

6. Mr. Bruce E Wellman

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Bruce taught high school students various subjects, including General Chemistry, Honors Engineering Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Design Capstone, and Introduction to Tech Ed. Bruce received his National Board certification (NBCT, Adolescent and Young Adult, Chemistry, 2006) and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teacher (PAEMST, Kansas, 2009). In addition, he taught English for one year in the national education system of the Comoro Islands (East Africa). Bruce served in numerous STEM education roles outside of his high school classroom. These inc ... (continued)

7. Dr. Katey Shirey

   EduKatey

Session Description

Free ticketed event
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP
Engineering faculty are working in universities that are increasingly resource-constrained, while simultaneously facing rising expectations for responsiveness, productivity, and student support. Generative AI—particularly large language model (LLM) systems such as ChatGPT—offers real opportunities to “do more with less,” yet many educators have had little time to explore these tools or understand suitable use cases.

This workshop provides a practical, evidence-informed introduction to using LLM-based Generative AI to accelerate everyday academic work. Participant ... (continued)

Speaker

1. James Davis

   Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

   James C. Davis is a sixth-year Assistant Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He studies the engineering of computing systems, writ broad, with a focus on the effective use and re-use of machine learning models. His primary interests are in software correctness, security, and usability. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers, including 40 research papers at prestigious software engineering and cybersecurity venues. He is the inventor of 8 US patents. His work has received 3 ACM Distinguished Paper Awards and 1 ASEE Best Paper aw ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop introduces Autodesk Tinkercad Circuits as a tool for breadboarding, circuit analysis, and prototyping. The sandbox simulator includes essential components like power supplies, multimeters, LEDs, capacitors, and switches. With an intuitive interface similar to Tinkercad 3D modeling, Circuits accommodates all experience levels.

Tinkercad also functions as a learning management system, enabling instructors to assist students and track progress. Instructors can create classes, assign activities, and prebuild components. They can view individual student work, edit files in real-time, an ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Jamie Lyn Kennedy

   Astra Nova Schoool

   Jamie Kennedy is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Embedded Systems and the MS Track Director for Embedded Systems at Portland State University (PSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and specializes in engineering education research, with a focus on embedded systems, mechatronics, and project-based learning.

2. Prof. Branimir Pejcinovic

   Portland State University

   Professor Pejčinović is a director of IC Design and Test Lab, a unique facility for mixed-mode and high-frequency test and characterization of ICs. His research interests are in the areas of semiconductor device characterization, design, and simulation, as well as signal integrity. He helped establish a THz measurement facility at PSU and is pursuing research in THz applications, including the development of novel sensors that integrate THz and nano-material technologies. More recently, he is involved in the design and characterization of EM absorbing materials and ferroelectric devices. He is also conducting research in engineering education at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This 90-minute workshop provides insights into the origins of the neurodiversity paradigm and the various theoretical approaches toward neurodiversity. The content is presented from an ecological perspective that emphasizes the ways in which neurodiversity supports the ability of human societies to adapt and thrive in the face of complex challenges. Practices are anchored in a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity that challenges deficit-based narratives and emphasizes the strengths that neurodiverse students bring to the table. The workshop makes use of a set of I-Standards, a faculty-devel ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Connie Syharat

   University of Connecticut

   Connie Syharat is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut, where she conducts qualitative research in engineering education and serves as Program Manager for the NSF RED project “Cultivating Neuroadaptive Learning Ecosystems through AI-Powered Personalized Learning.” Her work focuses on AI-supported personalized learning, neuroinclusive faculty learning communities, departmental change, and strengths-based approaches to teaching and learning in engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at the University of Connecticut, where her research explored the experiences of neurodiverse graduate students in STEM fields with an AI-powered Virtual Mentor tool.

2. Dr. Sarira Motaref P.E.

   University of Connecticut

   Dr. Sarira Motaref is a Professor in Residence in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. From 2017 to 2025, she served as Assistant Director of Faculty Development for both the College of Engineering and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). She currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Student Success in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading initiatives focused on student engagement, academic success, and inclusive excellence. Dr. Motaref is actively engaged in engineering education research and curre ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Are you tired of endless grading in mathematics and engineering sciences courses? Discover how Open Educational Resources (OER) like the open-source PrairieLearn platform can transform assessments and empower students with unlimited, mastery-focused practice.

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to an innovative solution for delivering engaging, auto-graded online assessments that reduce grading time, minimize cheating, and support deeper learning. PrairieLearn’s randomized question generators allow students to practice until they master the material, providing immediate feedback so you can ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Geoffrey L Herman

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Geoffrey Herman is a Teaching Professor in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

2. Mr. Brian E Faulkner

   Milwaukee School of Engineering

   Brian Faulkner is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

3. Prof. Jim Kosmach

   University of Illinois at Chicago

   Jim Kosmach is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.

4. Prof. Matthew West

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Matthew West is a Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

5. Nico Ritschel

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   Nico Ritschel is a postdoctoral research associate in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop introduces middle school and high school students as well as teachers and engineering students to a modified CanSat program designed to enhance STEM education through hands-on, project-based learning. CanSat, originally developed by Professor Robert Twiggs at Stanford University, is a soda can–sized model satellite that simulates real satellite missions in a compact and accessible form. While CanSat has traditionally been used in university-level competitions, this workshop adapts the program for secondary education, equipping teachers with the tools and strategies needed to integra ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Chanraksmey Lay

   Bucknell University

   Chanraksmey (SooAh) Lay is an aspiring mechanical engineer with a passion for hands-on learning and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. She recently conducted a summer research project through Bucknell University program titled “Bringing Space to Classrooms: A Modified Hands-On CanSat Program for Promoting STEM Education and Career Aspirations.” Her work focuses on making space and engineering education more accessible by translating real-world satellite concepts into engaging, classroom-friendly activities for middle school through high school students.

   Beyond her research, SooAh i ... (continued)

2. Jude Okolie

   Bucknell University

   Dr. Jude Okolie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University, USA. He received his M.Sc. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London, United Kingdom, in 2015, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
   Dr. Okolie has several years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He has taught courses including Sustainable Energy Systems and Engineering Design at the University of Oklahoma, as well as Materials Science, Data Science for ... (continued)

3. Dr. Rebecca Thomas

   Bucknell University

   Dr. Rebecca Thomas is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University. She is also the inaugural director of Bucknell's university-wide ePortfolio initiative, the Pathways Program, which she helped establish and launch in 2021. The program promotes reflective thinking throughout students’ undergraduate experiences, encouraging exploration of both academic and personal growth. She holds a B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State Univ ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Computer-Aided design (CAD) is central to engineering design and education, and in today’s world of remote work and globalized supply chains, teaching collaboration and teamwork in CAD is essential. This hands-on workshop will introduce attendees to the features of cloud-native CAD that allow educators and students to collaborate, assess, and learn in new ways, and how those same features are enabling agile companies to collaborate and bring their products to market.

Whether you are an experienced Onshape user or are new to CAD, this workshop will offer opportunities to learn, collaborate, and ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Matthew Shields

   PTC

   Dr. Matthew W. Shields earned his master’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia and worked as an engineer before moving into education. Matt taught high school and college for 16 years while also earning a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from UVA. He designed, built, and ran the engineering department for Charlottesville City Schools for seven years before joining the education team at PTC. Matt is devoted to sharing his love of STEM and project-based learning with fellow educators.

Session Description

Ticketed event: $35.00
This interactive workshop introduces Educational Biodigital Twins (eBDTs) and Programmable
Cloud Laboratories (PCLs) as transformative teaching tools that merge physical
experimentation with digital learning environments. Developed through UC San Diego’s
EVO-LAB Node for Programmable Cloud Laboratories (PCL), this framework allows students to
remotely control biological experiments, view live data, and engage in authentic research
experiences that previously required in-person lab access.
Participants will engage in a live demonstration of a remote experiment, design short course
modules aligned ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Reem Khojah

   University of California, San Diego

   Reem Khojah serves as an assistant teaching professor in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego. With experience in instructing bioengineering at introductory and graduate levels, she actively contributes to enhancing accessibility to research tools for undergraduate research experiences. Her primary focus is on optimizing engineering education through data-driven pre-and post-lecture formative assessments and designing AI-proof assignments. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Medical Technology, a Master's degree in Chemical a ... (continued)

Session Description

Ticketed event: $30.00
Developing complex problem-solving skills, a critical ABET student outcome, remains one of the most challenging aspects of engineering education. While educators often provide complex problems, guiding students to become self-directed learners and problem solvers requires structured support beyond traditional assignments. This interactive workshop introduces Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL), an evidence-based pedagogy that integrates Cooperative Learning principles into the inductive Problem-Based Learning process, transforming small-group PBL into a scalable framework for typical engine ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof is a Professor of Engineering Education in School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. Prior to joining Purdue, she was a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering and the founding Director of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Centre for Engineering Education. A practitioner, trainer, and researcher in engineering education practices, she is most passionate about guiding engineering academics to develop a scholarly approach in their practices. For her work, she received numerous awards including the 2023 Nicola Tesla Golden Chain Award from the International ... (continued)

2. Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi is a Professor of Engineering Practice at the School of Industrial Engineering and has joint appointments in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University's College of Engineering. His research spans engineering education and industrial engineering. His interests and expertise in engineering education include learner-driven education, human-centered systems design, and educational transformation and leadership. In industrial engineering, his research focuses on operations and supply chain strategy, smart manufacturing and process optimization, and digital twins and predictive simulation.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This hands-on workshop is designed for instructors seeking a proven, adaptable model for integrating the full engineering design lifecycle into early-year courses. A low-cost multidisciplinary DIY speaker design project is used as a case study to demonstrate how to effectively build student skills and confidence in design, construction, and experimental testing and measurement.
Participants will engage directly with the project by receiving pre-made parts to construct their own speaker driver during the session and take home afterwards. They will test their driver using an audio source and play ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Prof. Brian Scott Krongold

   University of Melbourne-Parkville

   Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne

2. Dr. Gavin Buskes

   The University of Melbourne

   Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This interactive, hands-on workshop bridges the gap between understanding how AI systems learn and designing meaningful ways to integrate AI tools into engineering and design courses. Participants will explore how machine learning—the foundation of most AI systems—enables pattern recognition, decision-making, and adaptive learning. Through short demonstrations and collaborative activities, attendees will gain both conceptual literacy and practical strategies for helping students use AI effectively and creatively in engineering contexts.

The workshop begins by demystifying how AI and machine lear ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Burcu Ozden

   Pennsylvania State University

   Dr. Burcu Ozden is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering at Penn State Abington, where she teaches engineering design, circuits, and first-year seminars. Her research spans defect engineering in two-dimensional materials, photoelectrocatalytic systems for water treatment, and engineering education focused on inclusive design, sustainability, and AI integration in design learning. Dr. Ozden leads several NSF- and DOE-funded projects and serves as an EDGE (Experiential Digital Global Engagement) Influencer, promoting global, technology-enhanced collaboration in STEM education. She has e ... (continued)

2. Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden

   Dr. Sabahattin Gokhan Ozden is an Associate Professor of Information Sciences & Technology at Penn State Abington. He is also the inaugural program chair of the Data Science program at PSU Abington. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. He graduated from MISE program in Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering Department in 2012. He has a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and a Double Major in Industrial Systems Engineering from Izmir University of Economics. He is a two times recipient of the Material Handling Education Foundatio ... (continued)

Session Description

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! ASEE Annual Conference Career and Graduate Fair

Participant List to Date:

Clarkson University
Cornell University
Elizabethtown College
Florida International University
Iowa State University College of Engineering
MathWorks
McKim & Creed
Miller Electric Company
NC State University
NCEES
Northwestern University Master of Science in Law
Ouachita Baptist University
Pike Engineering
Siemens
Southwestern University
Texas Department of Transportation
University of Florida
University of Virginia (UVA) Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Insti ... (continued)

Session Description

Ticketed event: UEC Lunch - $80.95
Making Partnerships Work: Practical Approaches to Industry and Government Collaboration: Engineering deans and associate deans are increasingly expected to build meaningful partnerships with industry and government, yet many collaborations stall due to misaligned expectations, unclear agreements, or lack of institutional infrastructure. The program for our gathering will begin with lunch with tables discussing topics of contemporary interest. We will then delve into the manufacturing USA program with Dr. Rudnitsky, reflecting on a strong example of K-12, community college, university, industry, ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katy Snyder, Dr. Nandika D'Souza P.E., and Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas

Speakers

1. Mrs. Dora Smith

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   I’m a strategic and authentic leader with more than 25 years of experience in the engineering industry with specific passion and focus on engineering and technology education.

   My career spans corporate journalism, user advocacy and academic and workforce development advocacy. My personal and professional mission to make an impact in improving the quality of and access to education around the world. That’s my ikigai.

   I’m a lifelong learner and accredited business communicator who continues to re/upskill in emerging technologies as well as market enablement and engagement best practices to d ... (continued)

2. Dr. Kaitlin Tyler

   ANSYS, Inc.

   I am currently the Academic Content Lead in the Academic Development Team at Ansys. In this role, I coordinate project work and pipeline for academic-focused content created at Ansys, with a special emphasis on content for use in the classroom during teaching. I am also the course lead for the materials Ansys Innovation Courses.

3. Joseph Veranese

   Joe is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer of NCDMM. His corporate responsibilities include information management, technology, industrial control systems, cybersecurity, internal-external networks, hardware/software solutions, and budget analysis.

   Joe joined NCDMM in 2013 as the Business Systems Manager and oversaw the organization’s information systems and technologies. He later advanced to Corporate Services Director, assuming broader responsibilities such as providing program management oversight for corporate resources and initiatives, driving operational improvements.

   Bef ... (continued)

4. Dr. Gwen Lee-Thomas

   Quality Measures

   Gwen is the CEO of Quality Measures, LLC--a consulting firm specializing in comprehensive evaluation services and capacity building. She has been an external consultant for 27 years serving businesses and private & public colleges and universities across the country. Gwen has conducted dozens of workshops and presentations, and has assisted colleges & universities in accreditation efforts with ABET, SACS-COC and NCA-HLC.

   As the CEO, Gwen oversees multiple projects with various public and private companies across North America and has served as an evaluator or consultant for over $120 m ... (continued)

5. Robert Rudnitsky

   NIST

   Robert Rudnitsky is a Physicist and is the Division Chief of the Strategy and Planning Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO). Robert received a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University, where he was a Hertz Fellow, and a B.A. from Yale University. At Stanford, his research was at the intersection of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nanotechnology, and biotechnology. He designed and fabricated advanced MEMS sensors to measure the binding forces between pairs of protein molecules, and developed the ... (continued)

6. Dr. Courtney S Smith-Orr

   University of North Carolina at Charlotte

   Courtney Smith-Orr is Assistant Dean of Student Experience and Director of the Office of Student Development and Success in UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering, where she supports engineering student success, belonging, and professional preparation. She also brings faculty experience as a teaching associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and her work connects engineering education, inclusive pedagogy, recruitment, retention, and experiential learning. In her current role, Smith-Orr guides student support programs including WE Engage!, MAPS, and the college ... (continued)

Session Description

Ticketed event: $20.00
Aerospace engineering and technology are shaped by both rigorous scientific theory and the practical traditions of craftsmanship—from early aviation designers and mechanics to modern aerospace design and innovation. While technical expertise is essential, many of the core skills that drive success in aerospace—problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability—are often developed in unexpected places, outside traditional engineering education.
This workshop invites participants to explore how recognizing and valuing diverse skill-building environments can reshape our understanding of w ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Anne M Lucietto

   Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette

   Anne M. Lucietto, Ph.D., is a dedicated researcher and educator with a passion for exploring how hobbies influence personal and professional development. With a background in engineering education and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, Anne brings a unique perspective to the Hobbies Project. Her work focuses on understanding how leisure activities shape our lives. 

2. Dr. Diane L Peters P.E.

   Kettering University

   Diane L. Peters, Ph.D., P.E., is an active researcher and educator with extensive experience as a mechanical design engineer in industry. Her perspective on the Hobbies Project draws on those past experiences, combining a firsthand knowledge of design thinking with a strong interest in creative leisure pursuits. Her past design work, both industrial and academic, looks at synergies between different fields.  

Session Description

Ticketed event: SUNDAY WORKSHOP: Introducing VADERs: Virtual reality-based discipline exploration rotations to Introduce Architectural Engineering Subdisciplines to first and second-year students - $15.00
Virtual/Augmented Reality-Based Discipline Exploration Rotations (VADERs) is a series of educational modules designed to provide engaging virtual explorations of the subdisciplines within Architectural Engineering/Construction Management (AE/CM) degrees. These degrees are offered in various arrangements across universities in the United States. This five-year, NSF-funded project aims to offer exploratory rotations, inspired by medical school rotations, to first- and second-year students. The goal is to help them make more informed decisions about their AE subdiscipline specializations in the late ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Ece Erdogmus

   Clemson University

   Ece Erdogmus is the Founding Dean of Clemson University’s College of Architecture, Art and Construction. Prior to Clemson, she served as Chair and Professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Building Construction and held faculty leadership roles at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural Engineering from Penn State and a B.Arch. from Middle East Technical University, and is a licensed civil/structural engineer in Virginia. Her research spans masonry design, sustainable and resilient low-cement materials, historic masonry assessment using NDT and modeling, ... (continued)

2. Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux

   University of Nebraska - Lincoln

   Heidi Diefes-Dux is a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, specializing in engineering education research and the development of evidence-based instructional practices. A long-standing leader in the field, she focuses on problem-solving, modeling, and the design of learning environments that support diverse learners in engineering. Diefes-Dux has contributed extensively to national engineering education initiatives, authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, and helped shape curriculum and pedagogical innovation across undergraduate engineering programs. She is based in the College of Engineering in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop will provide guidance to prospective PIs about how to develop their proposals to the U.S. National Science Foundation, and when funded, execute their project idea. Rather than describing specific programs across NSF and the kinds of proposal topics they may be interested in supporting, this workshop will focus on program-agnostic guidance for engineering education and other STEM education PIs in developing a competitive proposal, including how that proposal will be reviewed, how to interpret feedback after a proposal has been declined, and how to successfully carry out the research ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Matthew A. Verleger Ph.D. (He/His/Him)

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Matthew Verleger is a rotator at the National Science Foundation in the Engineering Education & Centers division.  He is on leave from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he is a Professor of Engineering Fundamentals. He received his BS in Computer Engineering (2002), MS in Agricultural & Biological Engineering (2005) and his PhD in Engineering Education (2010), all from Purdue University. His research interests include student use of models and modeling, flipped-classroom environments, development of educational software, and gamification of engineering courses. For the past d ... (continued)

2. Dr. Lulu Sun

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Lulu Sun is a Program Director in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Sun comes to the NSF from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals and has taught since 2006. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Riverside in 2006. Before joining ERAU, she worked as a fire engineer at Arup in Los Angeles. Her research interests focus on engineering education including hybrid learning, flipped classroom, ... (continued)

3. Dr. Alice L. Pawley

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Alice L. Pawley (she/hers, Ph.D.) is a rotating Program Director in the Directorate of Engineering at the U.S. National Science Foundation, overseeing the Research in the Formation of Engineers (RFE), Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF), Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED), and CAREER (Engineering Education) programs. She is also Professor in the School of Engineering Education, with affiliation in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and the School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering, at Purdue University. She received an NSF- ... (continued)

4. Amy Wilson-Lopez

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Amy Wilson is a program director in the Directorate for STEM Education at the National Science Foundation whose research explores engineering education among K-12 youth. A former middle school teacher, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and has earned numerous national awards for her work and service in engineering educational research and practice.

5. Kathleen Ehm

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Kathleen Ehm is a Program Director in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). She primarily works with the NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) and Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) programs. Dr. Ehm comes to the NSF on detail from her home institution of Stony Brook University where she is Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs in the Graduate School. In this role, she oversees Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development, including research training initiatives, external scholarship and fellowship advising, ... (continued)

Session Description

Ticketed event: Sunday Workshop - Socially Engaged Engineering - $25.00
Workshop Description
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Engineering demands solutions that are not only technically robust but also responsive to stakeholder priorities and real-world contexts (ASEE, 2013; Kamp, 2016; Passow & Passow, 2017; Palmer et al., 2011; Ro et al., 2015). Yet crowded syllabi, student resistance to
non-technical material, and competing instructor demands often limit attention to social and contextual analysis in engineering and design programs (Lattuca et al., 2020; Riley, 2008).

This interactive workshop equips engineering and design educators to integrate sociotechn ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Prof. Russell K. Marzette Jr. and Dr. Julian M Lippmann

Speakers

1. Prof. Russell K. Marzette Jr.

   The Ohio State University

   DEED Program Chair | How can we help?

2. Laura Elizabeth Bland

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Case Writer and Learning Experience Designer

3. Dr. Shanna R. Daly

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Director of Research and Evaluation, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, C-SED Co-Founder

4. Dr. Steve J. Skerlos

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Faculty Director, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, C-SED Co-Founder

5. Charlie Michaels

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Managing Director

6. Dr. Erika Mosyjowski

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Assistant Research Scientist, Lead Research and Assessment Strategist

7. Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Assistant Director of Experiential Learning

8. Dr. Sara L. Hoffman

   University of Michigan

   C-SED Assistant Director of Educational Content and Research Integration

9. Dr. Julian M Lippmann

   University of Miami

   DEED Program Chair-Elect | How can we help?

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Do you know that an effective logic model...
• Forms the backbone of your proposal or research study?
• Demonstrates alignment between a grant solicitation and your project
goals and outcomes?
• Earns praise from panel reviewers?
• Tightens your narrative and reduces the space you need to convey the
value of your project?

Quality Evaluation Designs (QED) Principal Gary Lichtenstein, ED.D., developed and refined the QED Logic Model Template over two decades of designing effective evaluations. He and QED Senior Consultant Randi Sims, Ph.D., will provide a brief overview of the purpose and features ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Gary Lichtenstein

   Arizona State University

   Gary is Founder & Principal of Quality Evaluation Designs, a research and evaluation firm that has provided highest quality results on time and on budget since 1996. He developed and refined the QED Logic Model Template over two decades of using logic models to design effective grant proposals and evaluations. He has presented to faculty and graduate students at universities across the country.

2. Randi Sims

   Clemson University

   Randi earned her Master’s in biology and doctorate in Engineering and Science Education Research at Clemson University. She has been a QED consultant for two years. Randi has introduced logic model design to graduate students and has led a PI team through logic model design in preparing an NSF grant proposal.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Recent years have seen the introduction of many AI tools that might assist with virtually every aspect of the research workflow, from generating research questions to analyzing data to writing for publication. These tools could increase the efficiency of education researchers, but they also present a host of possible ethical issues, including their environmental impact, the creation of intellectual debt, and threats to data privacy. Thus, education researchers face a complicated decision calculus as they determine whether and how to use AI tools in their professional work. This workshop will focu ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Julie M. Smith

   Julie M. Smith, PhD, Institute for Advancing Computing Education: Dr. Smith holds degrees in Software Development, Curriculum & Instruction, and Learning Technologies. She is currently a senior education researcher at Institute for Advancing Computing Education. Her recent work has included (1) data analysis and report writing for CSTA & AI4K12’s report AI Learning Priorities for All K-12 Students and for MIT Teaching Systems Lab’s A Guide to AI in Schools: Perspectives for the Perplexed. She has also published on bias and accuracy in AI (J. M. Smith, 2024) and the efficacy of AI in computer science education research. Contact: julie@csedresearch.org.

2. Monica McGill

   Institute for Advancing Computing Education

   Monica McGill, EdD, Institute for Advancing Computing Education: Dr. McGill is founder and CEO of Institute for Advancing Computing Education and has been actively engaged in building the capacity of CS education researchers and their ability to conduct high quality research that meets the needs of all learners. Contact: monica@csedresearch.org.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Interested in integrating sociotechnical content into your Introduction to Circuits course but not sure how? Come join our workshop! As part of an NSF IUSE project, we have developed several modules for the Introduction to Circuits class that connect typical technical course learning objectives with larger social context. For example, we connect capacitors to conflict minerals, electric vehicle batteries to voltage dividers, power and energy to energy burden, and Kirchoff’s laws to prioritization of equipment in a hospital. Integrating sociotechnical modules helps better prepare graduates for ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Susan M Lord

   University of San Diego

   Susan M. Lord, PhD, is a Fellow of the IEEE and the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Lord’s teaching interests include electronics, optoelectronic materials and devices, service-learning, feminist pedagogy and lifelong learning. From 1993-1997, Dr. Lord taught at Bucknell University. Her industrial experience includes AT&T Bell Laboratories, General Motors Laboratories, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and SPAWAR Systems Center. In 2012, she taught at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. From 2006-2016, she was chair of Electrical Engineering at USD

2. Cindy Finelli

   I am a fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), fellow of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), past Deputy Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, past Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of ASEE. My research area is engineering education. I currently study instructional practices to improve students’ sense of social responsibility, factors that influence the success of college students with ADHD, and faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices. I ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Workshop Presenters:
-Dr. Michael Nealon: Vice President, Academic Affairs at Henry Ford College
manealon@hfcc.edu
-Dr. Hassan Mohseni Nameghi: Director-Pre-Engineering Program at Henry Ford College
hnameghi@hfcc.edu
-Pat Fox: ASEE Fellow & Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita
psfox@iu.edu
-Tanusree (Tammy) Coomar: PMP, Project Manager, Capital Projects at Henry Ford College
tcoomar@hfcc.edu
-Herb Sinnock: P.Eng., CEM, CMVP, CBCP, WELL AP; Principal Stranova Inc, GIL Associate, and forme ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Michael A. Nealon

   Henry Ford College

   Dr. Michael A. Nealon serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Henry Ford College (Dearborn, MI). Dr. Nealon brings nearly 30 years of college-level teaching and administrative experience to the post, having previously taught at Lansing Community College, DePaul University (Chicago, IL), Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), and North Park College and Seminary (Chicago, IL). Dr. Nealon earned a PhD in Musicology from Northwestern University in 1997. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’ ... (continued)

2. Prof. Patricia Fox

   Indiana University - Purdue University in Indianapolis

   Patricia Fox is a Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Pat was a member of the faculty in the School of Engineering and Technology for over 43 years. She spent a number of those years in administration, working in the positions of Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Assistant to the Dean, and Associate Chair. Pat served as the School of Engineering and Technology’s President of the Faculty Senate and Co-Chair of the University Faculty ... (continued)

3. Peter John Garforth

   Garforth International

   Peter Garforth is Principal of Garforth International, a specialist consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio, and Brussels, Belgium. He is also a founding board member of an affiliate consultancy in Guelph, Ontario. He advises major companies, cities, communities, colleges, property developers, and policymakers on developing competitive approaches that reduce the economic and environmental impact of energy use. Peter has long been interested in energy productivity and sustainability and has a considerable track record establishing successful businesses and programs in the United States, Canada, Europe ... (continued)

4. Dr. Hassan Nameghi

   Dr. Hassan Nameghi has a multidisciplinary engineering background with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, a Master in Energy System Engineering, and a PhD in Environmental Engineering. He had six years of industry experience before joining HFC as the coordinator of Pre-Engineering program in 2014. He currently teaches Introduction to Engineering, Statics, and Dynamics at HFC. Over the few past years, he has launched several initiatives to promote student success and retention. These include creating an Engineering Technology program, developing a hands-on project-based curriculum for Technical ... (continued)

5. Herbert Sinnock

   Sheridan College

   Herb Sinnock is Principal of Stranova Inc., a consultancy that guides sustainability and energy professionals through strategic planning and alignment within their organizations. For more than a decade, he served as Director of Sustainability at Sheridan College, where he was responsible for implementing Mission Zero, the institution’s ambitious plan to reduce energy consumption, waste sent to landfill, and greenhouse gas emissions. Prior to joining Sheridan College, Herb was Manager of the Centennial Energy Institute at Centennial College in Scarborough, Ontario. With over 30 years of experience ... (continued)

6. Sašo Krstovski

   Dr. Sašo Krstovski is Associate Dean of Industrial Technologies at Henry Ford College, taking responsibility for the Advanced Manufacturing, Trade and Apprenticeship Education, Building Sciences, Automotive Technology, and ASSET programs in the HFC School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development (BEPD). He brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing from Ford Motor Company.

   Dr. Krstovski is a two-time alumnus of Wayne State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and his master’s degree in computer control systems. He earned his ... (continued)

7. Tanusree Coomar

   Tanusree (Tammy) Coomar is the Construction and Project Coordinator at Henry Ford College.

   Her responsibilities include overseeing all facility construction and improvement projects at the College. She is also responsible for the management and oversight of building use, stewardship, operation, and general administration of College facilities.

   A native of India, Coomar immigrated to the U.S. in 1998. She currently lives in Monroe with her husband and two children. Coomar has worked in the construction industry for nearly 10 years. Coomar has an associate degree in construction management f ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
As libraries navigate the integration of generative AI into their services and operations, one of the most promising applications is its use with data-driven evaluation and insight. This workshop offers an accessible, hands-on introduction to using prompt engineering with generative AI models to create Python code for analyzing library data. While many professionals in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums are already experimenting with ChatGPT or similar tools, fewer have had the opportunity to work with generative models as coding assistants. This workshop bridges that gap by demonstratin ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Eric Prosser

   Arizona State University

   Eric brings experience supervising a team of STEM librarians, conducting applied research on library chat data, and leading AI training initiatives for academic library staff. Along with collaborators, he has developed AI personas for staff development and regularly designs instruction at the intersection of data science, user services, and responsible innovation.

2. Jason Bronowitz

   Jason brings experience leading AI curriculum initiatives, teaching entrepreneurship and statistics, and supporting student success as Associate Director for Academic Excellence at The Polytechnic School at Arizona State University. He regularly teaches at the intersection of humanities, engineering, and ethics, and has launched programs in online education, regional entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary AI literacy.

Session Description

Ticketed event: SUNDAY WORKSHOP: Human Advantage in the Age of AI: Rethinking Engineering Education - $15.00
Prospective Audience:
The prospective audience may include a wide range of individuals—specifically, faculty, instructional designers, and industry recruiters across all engineering disciplines.
Description:
Looking for ways to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your classroom? If AI has the potential to replace some entry level engineer tasks, what will future entry-level engineering jobs look like? Join us in this hands-on, interactive workshop focusing on what AI means for engineering and engineering education.
Some topics to be explored are:
• Skill sets that still require human in ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang

   Illinois State University

   Dr. Isaac Chang serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology at Illinois
   State University, where he leads the Technology Management curriculum for students across
   five undergraduate programs. Drawing on a diverse academic and professional background, Dr.
   Chang has taught an extensive range of engineering and technology courses throughout his
   career. His industry experience includes collaboraFons with major corporaFons such as Boeing,
   DaimlerChrysler, Dassault Systèmes, and State Farm. In addiFon, he has provided consulFng
   services to small and medium-sized manufacturing ... (continued)

2. Paul Lu

   USC Viterbi School of Engineering

   Paul Lu is Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Master of Engineering Management at the Daniel J. Epstein School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Viterbi School of Engineering at University of Southern California (USC). He is also an iPodia Faculty Fellow 2024. He focuses on the strategic implementation of technology and innovations, new product development, systems engineering, project and program management, and engineering management. Recently, and in response to industry demands, he is focusing on developing courses in Systems Integration for Product Development, and Rapid Product De ... (continued)

3. Dr. Nahid Vesali P.E.

   The Citadel

   Dr. Nahid Vesali is the Head of the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) in the School of Engineering at The Citadel. She joined the program in August 2020. She teaches a wide range of engineering project management courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on cultivating essential professional and leadership skills in the next generation of technical experts.
   Her earlier research focused on risk management and decision-making under uncertainty. Currently, her scholarship explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into project ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Entrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML) imparts a myriad of benefits in engineering education, which extend well beyond the classroom or coursework, and into co-curricular contexts like undergraduate research. In this workshop, participants will engage with the presenting team to explore aspects of their own institutional systems that impact undergraduate engineering research, reflect on the ways their institutions excel in supporting undergraduate research, and identify areas for growth. Then, participants will be introduced to the resources that our presenting team has developed to support undergraduate research across institutional systems through EML.

Moderated by

1. Mandana Ashouripashaki

Speakers

1. Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison

   Rowan University

   Cassandra (Cassie) Jamison is an Assistant Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ). Her research interests focus on understanding and improving the learning that occurs in experiential, out-of-class activities for engineering students. Cassie previously received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

2. Dr. Irene Reizman

   Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

   Irene Reizman is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her B.S.E. from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both in chemical engineering. In addition to teaching and developing engineering courses, Dr. Reizman has mentored over 40 undergraduate researchers through individual projects and the Rose-Hulman International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition team. She is currently co-director of the Rose Research Fellows program and lead investigator on a multi-institution proje ... (continued)

3. Dr. Mary Staehle

   Rowan University

   Dr. Mary Staehle is Department Head and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Rowan University. Before joining the faculty at Rowan, Dr. Staehle worked at the Daniel Baugh Institute for Functional Genomics and Computational Biology at Thomas Jefferson University. She was trained in biomedical and chemical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Delaware.

4. Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne

   Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

   Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is the Roland E. Hutchins Endowed Chair and an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Michelle infuses story-driven learning into her courses and recently launched a podcast, Story@Rose, to help students develop their STEM identities. Additionally, she is co-leading a project to infuse an entrepreneurial mindset in undergraduate research and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety. She leads the Engineering Unleashed Ambassadors program to embed an entrepreneurial mindset into profess ... (continued)

5. Mandana Ashouripashaki

   The Ohio State University

6. Mason Borzin

   Georgia Institute of Technology

   Dr. Mason Borzin is a Senior Lecturer at Georgia Tech and Emory University whose work bridges biomedical engineering, neuroscience, AI, and education research. He leads the Mind, Brain, and Education Lab, where he studies how students learn, stay motivated, and engage cognitively using tools like fMRI, EEG, and physiological sensors combined with AI and signal analysis.
   He also focuses on improving engineering education through evidence-based teaching, active learning, and curriculum innovation, as well as mentoring undergraduate researchers. His work is supported by major research foundations a ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Brief Description of Workshop

“I wish I spent less time grading” is a sentiment familiar to nearly every educator. In CAD courses, grading often involves manually inspecting models to ensure they meet design requirements, a time-consuming and complex task. In this workshop we will explore a series of Open Educational Resources (OER) designed to automate grading and provide immediate feedback on student CAD models without instructor intervention.

Using the free educational version of Autodesk Fusion 360 and the open-source PrairieLearn homework platform, participants will learn how to build ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Kevin Wandke

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

2. Kellie M Halloran

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

   University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This hands-on workshop will help faculty break out of the constraints of traditional graduate education and consider how their programs can be improved by examining Montessori education approaches and problem-solving methods. Applying the Montessori methods can improve student expertise, confidence, and independence while cultivating a robust cohort that supports students from their first day of a master's program through their thesis.

The workshop will cover:
(1) Montessori principles and how they are applied historically;
(2) What makes Montessori learning materials different;
(3) ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Ada-Rhodes Wish

   Dr. Ada-Rhodes Wish (née Short) is an Assistant Professor of Applied Computing in the College of Information Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Dr. Wish's early career work focused on using computational cognition to improve autonomous decision-making by modeling and creating human-like behavior. However, over the past five years, her research focus has shifted from machine intelligence and learning to student learning.

   Her education-focused work has included investigations into improved and novel approaches to teaching, curriculum design for neurodiversity, and t ... (continued)

2. Ren Mendoza

   K. “Ren” Rende Mendoza (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education and a STEM TRAIL Faculty Fellow at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Their research investigates how people learn and form identities in museums, community organizations, and other informal STEM environments. Drawing on critical and justice-oriented frameworks, Dr. Rende Mendoza’s work centers the experiences and knowledge systems of historically excluded and minoritized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals and individuals with disabilities. They examine how structural inequities shape participation and belongi ... (continued)