Session Description

Join us for this special roundtable session where we delve into the vital role of makerspaces in fostering inclusive learning environments in first-year engineering. We will first discuss strategies for building makerspaces that cater to diverse student needs and interests. We will then explore approaches for integrating hands-on making experiences into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. We will also consider how to effectively recruit, train, and empower near-peer mentors to staff and run makerspaces to create a supportive and collaborative learning community. Th ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Ms. Victoria Bill, Dr. Haritha Malladi, and Ingrid Paredes

Session Description

Panel discussion with invited guests from local community working in the intersection of society and technology.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections

Session Description

This session will focus on similarities and differences between ME and MET and how programs create pathways to ME careers

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

Session Description

A Distinguished Lecture by Professor John Heywood

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

Speaker

1. Dr. John Heywood

   Trinity College Dublin

   John Heywood is Professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin – The University of Dublin. He is a Fellow of ASEE, a Life Fellow of IEEE, and an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland. His special interests include professional education for engineers, teachers, and managers. He was the 2023 recipient of ASEE’s Lifetime Achievement Award.