Moderated by

1. Dr. Rohit Dua and Hammam Alsafrjalani

Papers Presented

1. Teaching Computational Intelligence Course by a Spiral Curriculum and CDIO-based Hybrid Pedagogical Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Tingjun Lei (University of North Dakota), Timothy Sellers (Mississippi State University), Dr. Chaomin Luo (Mississippi State University), Prof. Zhuming Bi P.E. (Purdue University Fort Wayne), and Dr. Umar Iqbal (Illinois State University)


2. Transformation through Research: Undergraduate Research Experiences and Learning Pathways in Electrical Engineering [view paper]
   Vinh-Khanh Mai (University of South Florida), Dr. Dhinesh Radhakrishnan (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Chris S Ferekides (University of South Florida)


3. Interactive Lecturing in a Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate Semiconductor Innovations Course [view paper]
   Ms. Leah Espenhahn (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Shih Hui Lee (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Khairiyah Mohd Yusof (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and John Dallesasse (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


4. WIP: Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset Habits in circuits curriculum [view paper]
   Eunbyul Park (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Prof. Jonathon Kenneth Schuh (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Prof. Olga Mironenko (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Yang Victoria Shao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Christopher D. Schmitz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Arijit Banerjee (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Stephanie M Gillespie (University of New Haven), and Dr. Natasha Mamaril (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


5. Evaluating the Role of Research-Inspired Projects in Lower-Division Programming Course [view paper]
   Dr. Sanjana Mudduluru (The University of Oklahoma), Dr. Javeed Kittur (The University of Oklahoma), and Dr. Sean N Mackay (The University of Oklahoma)

Moderated by

1. Wenbing Zhao and Prof. Olga Mironenko

Papers Presented

1. Embedding Better Learning: Retrieval Practice in an Embedded Systems Course [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin D McPheron (Ohio Northern University)


2. Longitudinal Research on the Long-Term Impact of Flipped Learning on Engineering Student Success in Subsequent Courses [view paper]
   Dr. David O Johnson (The University of Kansas)


3. Building Better Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduates: A Scaffolding Approach to Active, Inclusive, and Project-Based Learning [view paper]
   José Alejandro Guerrero-Vargas (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN, USA)), and Prachet Sowale (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


4. Peer Teaching in Engineering: An In-Depth Study [view paper]
   Dr. Wenbing Zhao (Cleveland State University), Dr. Xiongyi Liu (Cleveland State University), and Dr. Yong Tao P.E. (Cleveland State University)


5. Teaching Learning as a Skill: An Intervention Embedded in a Large Electrical Engineering Course [view paper]
   Dr. Curt Schurgers (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Alex M. Phan (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Marko Lubarda (University of California, San Diego), and Dr. Huihui Qi (University of California, San Diego)

Session Description

Join us for an engaging fireside chat with National Science Foundation (NSF) engineering leaders to gain insights into emerging priorities, funding opportunities, and the evolving landscape of engineering research and education. This interactive conversation will feature perspectives from leaders in both electrical, communications, and cyber systems research and engineering education, offering a broad view of NSF priorities across technical innovation, workforce development, and educational transformation. In a time of evolving priorities and a rapidly changing research landscape, attendees will ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Agnieszka Miguel

Speakers

1. Dr. Anthony A. Maciejewski

   Colorado State University

   Dr. Tony Maciejewski, Senior Science and Engineering Advisor, Section of Electrical, Communication, and Computing Systems in the Engineering Directorate at the US National Science Foundation

2. Dr. Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias

   National Science Foundation

   Dr. Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Section Head for Engineering Education and Centers in the Engineering Directorate at the US National Science Foundation

Session Description

This session brings together papers addressing education and research in nuclear engineering and intelligent power systems. Topics span hands-on reactor simulation, experiential learning through reactor-sharing programs, innovative online course delivery in nuclear technology, AI-driven smart-grid price prediction, and analysis of electric motor excitation phenomena.

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. Jude Okolie and Dr. Matt Aldeman

Papers Presented

1. Advancing Clean Energy Education through a Small Modular Reactor Simulator and Cross-Sector Collaboration [view paper]
   Dr. Liling Huang (George Mason University), Glenn Davis (Affiliation unknown), and Julianne Szyper (Virginia Department of Energy)


2. Experiential Learning in Nuclear Engineering Through a Reactor Sharing Program [view paper]
   Prof. Ira Harkness (University of Florida)


3. Innovative Online Delivery of Nuclear Engineering Technology Courses Using Simulation-Based Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Elliott Cole Ed.D. (Excelsior University) and Dr. Anveeksh Koneru (Excelsior College)


4. Self Excitation in Induction Motor [view paper]
   Ms. Salsabil Binte Islam (University Of Idaho) and Dr. Herbert L. Hess (University of Idaho)


5. Work-in-Progress: Layer 1 ANN-Based Next-Hour Price Prediction for a Smart Residential Microgrid [view paper]
   ANTHONY FABIAN NYOYOKO (Bucknell University) and Dr. Peter Mark Jansson (Bucknell University)

Session Description

AI in Engineering Ethics

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

Moderated by

1. Cody Crosby and SHRUTI PANDEY

Papers Presented

1. Exposing Students to the Ethics of AI in Business [Work in Progress] [view paper]
   Dr. Sara C. Vick (Mississippi State University)


2. Mapping Social and Environmental Dimensions in AI Ethics Education: A Syllabi Analysis [view paper]
   Kerrie Danielle Hooper (Florida International University)


3. Simulating Interdisciplinary Ethics in the Engineering Business through an AI Startup Game [view paper]
   Prof. Trystan Sterling Goetze (Cornell University)

Session Description

Outreach and Collaboration

Moderated by

1. Ashley S McGuire and Colleen Lyon

Papers Presented

1. Trauma-Informed Librarianship: 2026 Redux [view paper]
   Ms. Elizabeth C. Novosel (University of Colorado Boulder)


2. Engineering Trade Literature: Access Now and in the Future [view paper]
   Sarah Barbrow (University of Michigan), Luesoni Kuck (University of Michigan), and Ms. Leena N Lalwani (University of Michigan)


3. An online educational resource to train future STEM librarians [view paper]
   Prof. Megan Sapp-Nelson (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Skylar Lucci (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


4. What’s Guiding Chemical Engineering?: A LibGuide Content Analysis [view paper]
   Sarah Weiss (University of Maryland College Park) and Leah DiCiesare (Yale University)

Session Description

Engineering management (EM) has a wide scope in practice and EM education must respond to the impending challenge of preparing our graduates for their careers. Come explore practical topics in EM education that will help you re-think your content and approach in design and delivery of your EM courses and program.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Yi-hsiang Isaac Chang and Dr. Nahid Vesali P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Curricular Articulation of Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Professional Graduate Engineering Management Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Raymond L. Smith III (East Carolina University) and Dr. Henry Lester (University of Dayton)


2. Perceptions of AI Readiness in Engineering: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Alignment Between Academia, Students, and Industry [view paper]
   Paul Kremer (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Salihcan Paul Kremer (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Gül E. Kremer (University of Dayton)


3. A Comparative analysis of Undergraduate Education in Online Versus in-Person Business Analytics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Majid Nabavi (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


4. Enhancing Engineering Students’ Critical Thinking and Creativity through Prototype - Based and Social Media-Integrated Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Dinesh Kumar KSA (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai), Dr. Malliga P (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai), Dr. Janardhanan Gangathulasi (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chennai), and Dr. Velu Shanmuganeethi (Affiliation unknown)


5. Integrating Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SAP S4HANA, Oracle, Maximo) in Undergraduate Engineering Education: Addressing the Industry Readiness Gap Through Systems-Based Learning [view paper]
   Mr. Vaibhav Mishra (eBusiness Solution Inc. ), Mr. Manish Kumar Garg (Hikma Pharmaceutical USA Inc.), and Maheshkumar Patil (Generac Power Systems, Inc.)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alok K. Verma P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Hobbies as Catalysts: Investigating Informal Skill Development Among Engineering Technology Students [view paper]
   Dr. Anne M Lucietto (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette) and Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University)


2. AI Technician Workforce Demand and Community College Curriculum Development: A Systematic Mixed-Methods Analysis of Maryland's Eastern Shore [view paper]
   Mr. Daniel I. Adeniranye (Florida International University) and Dr. Bruk T Berhane (Florida International University)


3. Design and Programming of an Elevator Simulator for Teaching Programmable Logic Controller Course [view paper]
   Dr. Wenle Zhang (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)


4. AI Integrated Dynamic Exoskeleton Aid System [view paper]
   Kanav Sharma (Wayne State University) and Dr. Jimmy Ching-ming Chen (Engineering Technology, Wayne State University)


5. A Hybrid Simulation Approach to Overcome Equipment Constraints in Engineering Labs [view paper]
   Dr. Getachew Ambaye (Austin Peay State University), Yimesker Yihun (North Carolina A&T State University), and Mr. Matthew S. Anderson (Austin Peay State University)

Moderated by

1. Getachew Ambaye and Troy Tonner

Papers Presented

1. Unbound Learning: Highlights of Tennessee Open Education Survey [view paper]
   Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E. (East Tennessee State University) and David Iyiola (East Tennessee State University)


2. Authentic STEM Research Experience for Preservice Teachers on Industries of the Future Research [view paper]
   Prof. Weihang Zhu (University of Houston - COE), Dr. Tomika W. Greer (University of Houston - COE), Dr. Paige Evans (University of Houston), and Ramona Mateer (University of Houston)


3. Developing Articulation Agreements with Community Collges for a New Engineering Technology program [view paper]
   Dr. Rupa Purasinghe (California State University, Los Angeles) and Dr. Jai Hong (California State University, Los Angeles)


4. Algebraic Derivation and Verification by Simulation of the Maximum Power Transfer Theorem for DC and AC Circuits [view paper]
   Dr. Biswajit Ray (Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg)


5. From Struggle to Success: Improving Math Readiness for Engineering and Engineering-Technology Students [view paper]
   Dr. Carmen Cioc (The University of Toledo), Dr. Sorin Cioc (The University of Toledo), Dr. Ahmad Fayed (Southeastern Louisiana University), Dr. Sunil Mehendale (Michigan Technological University), and Dr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu (Drexel University)

Session Description

ET National Forum Meeting

Session Description

JET Board Meeting

Moderated by

1. Marcos Hashimoto and Prof. Elif Akcali

Papers Presented

1. EML in Network Security: Cultivating Curiosity, Connections, and Value in Cybersecurity Education [view paper]
   Dr. M Ajmal Khan (Ohio Northern University)


2. Embedding Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in Communication Systems Education [view paper]
   Dr. M Ajmal Khan (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Khalid S. Al-Olimat P.E. (Ohio Northern University), and Dr. Firas Hassan (Ohio Northern University)


3. Engineering & Computer Science Residential Learning Community: A cross-collaborative program that promotes student success [view paper]
   Irene Hillman (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)


4. Expanding Low-Fidelity Maker Activities to Foster Entrepreneurial Mindset and Systems Thinking in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek (Colorado State University)


5. Work-In-Progress: Advancing Success Beyond the Classroom: Creating a Model for Innovation and Entrepreneurship [view paper]
   Dr. Cynthia Lester (Georgia State University)

Session Description

Are you interested in getting more involved in Engineering Education Research beyond ASEE but are not sure how to take the first step? Are you interested in how to research student’s abilities to be Curious, Make Connections, Create Value for others? Do you want to explore what it means to have an Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) but do not know where to begin? Questions and interests such as those just mentioned brought 28 faculty to a 4-day Engineering Unleashed Faculty Development workshop focused on EM Engineering Education Research and Scholarship (EERS) in Summer 2025. This panel will be modera ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Krista M Kecskemety, Dr. Rachel Louis Kajfez, and Cassie Wallwey

Speakers

1. Cassie Wallwey

   Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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2. Ann Clifton

   Louisiana Tech University

   Ann Clifton is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Statistics and an affiliate of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center at Louisiana Tech University.
   Her research interests are in structural graph theory and mathematics education. In graph theory, she studies vertex partitioning, coloring, and reconstruction problems, with a particular interest in applications and algorithmic complexity. In mathematics education, her work focuses on alternative grading practices, fostering cross-disciplinary connections in student learning, and building a sense of belonging and community through informal learning environments.

3. JAMES WANLISS

   James Wanliss is Professor of General Engineering at Anderson University. He has published many peer-reviewed research articles, has held the NSF CAREER award, and does research in complex and turbulent nonlinear dynamical systems under grants from NASA and NSF

4. Tom Zajdel

   Carnegie Mellon University

   Tom Zajdel is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where he investigates what motivates students to engage with electronics and engineering. His research applies expectancy-value theory and social cognitive frameworks to understand how diverse learners, particularly non-engineering majors, develop technological curiosity and connect engineering concepts to their own fields.

5. Dr. Yawen Li

   Lawrence Technological University

   Yawen Li is Associate Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. Her research is in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biomedical microdevices. She is passionate about involving students, especially undergraduates, in collaborative interdisciplinary research to enhance their learning.

6. Suman Saha

   Pennsylvania State University

   Suman Saha is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on making computer science education more interactive, adaptive, and personalized through the use of artificial intelligence. He is also interested in developing innovative approaches to improve the trustworthiness and reliability of large language models by reducing hallucinations.

Session Description

Annual Business Meeting for Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division
Includes nomination and election of incoming Division Officers

Moderated by

1. Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah

Moderated by

1. Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk and Unais Ali

Papers Presented

1. GIFTS: An interactive, class-wide activity for gaining an Intuitive Understanding of the Machine Learning Pipeline for All Learning Levels [view paper]
   Kevin William Bachelor (University California, Santa Cruz), Anthony Furman (University of California, Santa Cruz), and Dr. Tela Favaloro (University of California, Santa Cruz)


2. GIFTS: Generative AI Chatbots As a Structured Tool for Reflective Writing in First-Year Engineering Introductory Courses [view paper]
   Ms. Linda Hargrove (North Carolina State University at Raleigh) and Julio Enrique Terán (North Carolina State University at Raleigh)


3. GIFTS: Ethical or Not?: A Mock Jury Duty Activity for Establishing a Foundational Ethical Framework in Early Cybersecurity Education [view paper]
   Ian Hong Phan (University of California, Santa Cruz), Iakov Taranenko (University of California, Santa Cruz), and Dr. Tela Favaloro (University of California, Santa Cruz)


4. GIFTS: Board Games as Tools for Professional Development of First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Mr. Joel James Versypt () and Dr. Ashlee N Ford Versypt (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


5. GIFTS: Reverse CADding as an Early Challenge Pathway for First-Year Engineering Students [view paper]
   Prof. Kapil Gangwar (Wentworth Institute of Technology)


6. plus 5 more papers

Moderated by

1. Dr. Zachary Riggins Del Rosario and Matthew Thomas Garnett

Papers Presented

1. Community-Based Strategies for Improved Retention In Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Nathaniel Viewegh (University of Indianapolis), Dr. Joan Martinez (University of Indianapolis), Abigail Hale (University of Indianapolis), Dr. Stephen J Spicklemire (University of Indianapolis), Paul Talaga (Affiliation unknown), Mr. James T Emery II (University of Indianapolis), Dr. Kenneth Reid (University of Indianapolis), and Dr. Joseph B Herzog (University of Indianapolis)


2. Mind Over Math: How Confidence and Beliefs Predict Academic Performance and Retention in First-Year Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Courtney Susanne Green P.E. (University of North Carolina at Charlotte) and Dr. Catherine M. Blat (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)


3. Metaphor and mentorship: a two-pronged approach and design of a framework for the development and retainment of first-year engineering students [view paper]
   Dr. Elizabeth J. Clifford (The University of Akron), Dr. Christopher C Daniels (The University of Akron), Prof. Kwek-tze Tan (The University of Akron), B. Audrey Nguyen-Rudy (The University of Akron), and Dr. Nicholas G. Garafolo (The University of Akron)


4. Student Retention in Engineering: Interacting Factors Across Majors [view paper]
   Dr. Kathleen Bieryla (Carnegie Mellon University), Dr. Shaghayegh Abbasi (University of Portland), and Dr. Jordyn Wolfand (University of Portland)


5. A Sustainability framework as a tool for student recruitment and retention in first year engineering [view paper]
   Prof. Alexis Gillmore (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Dr. Richard Goldberg (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Moderated by

1. Miss Rachel E. Higbee

Moderated by

1. Georgios Eleftherakis and Tien-Hsuan Wu

Papers Presented

1. J-WAVE: A Java Web Application for Vulnerability Education [view paper]
   Michael Alexander Kyer (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Prof. Stephen H Edwards (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Bob Edmison (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


2. GenAI-PassLab: Advancing Password Security Learning Through Generative AI [view paper]
   Mr. Tyler Earl Judd (University of Michigan), Oguz Kagnici (Bogazici University), Ali Arslan (University of Michigan - Flint), Alvin Huseinovic (Affiliation unknown), Grace LaBelle (University of Michigan), Dr. Halil Bisgin (University of Michigan - Flint), and Prof. Suleyman Uludag (University of Michigan)


3. CyberHusky: Empowering the Next Generation through AI Learning and Exploration [view paper]
   Dr. Yu Cai (Michigan Technological University) and Aston Purdom (Michigan Technological University)


4. RedTeam at Michigan Tech: Building Cybersecurity Skills through Competitions and Collaboration [view paper]
   Dr. Yu Cai (Michigan Technological University) and Wenbin Zhang (Florida International University)


5. Building Cybersecurity Awareness Through an Introductory Course for Non-Technical Students [view paper]
   Prof. Gary D Steffen (Purdue University Fort Wayne)

Moderated by

1. Jonah Whitford and Sarah Kaczynski

Papers Presented

1. Classroom Approaches to RF Education with Visual-Based Modulation Recognition Labs [view paper]
   Mr. Erwin Karincic (Virginia Commonwealth University), Dr. Lauren Linkous (Virginia Commonwealth University), and Dr. Erdem Topsakal (Virginia Commonwealth University)


2. Work in Progress: Packelytics - A Computer Networks Lab Tool For Enhanced Protocol Experimentation and Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng. (University of Toronto), Mr. Ryan Seto (University of Toronto), Hiu Lam Chloe Soong (University of Toronto), Mr. Alex Yuan (University of Toronto), and Andrew Bradley Cheung (University of Toronto)


3. Scalable Lab Redesign for Virtualization Technology Education [view paper]
   Dr. Peng Li (East Carolina University)


4. An approach for laboratory assignments for a course in cloud computing using desktop computers and widely available software [view paper]
   Prof. Thomas J. Hacker (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)


5. Learning Through Wiring: Teaching Real-World Networking and Security with a Raspberry Pi Cluster [view paper]
   Yamen Ziadeh (University of Missouri - Columbia), Dr. Fang Wang (University of Missouri - Columbia), Scottie Dean Murrell (University of Missouri - Columbia), Michael Robert Tompkins (University of Missouri - Columbia), and Dr. Hani Salim P.E. (University of Missouri - Columbia)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sigrid Berka and Dr. Pritpal "Pali" Singh

Papers Presented

1. Building Globally Competent Engineers: Early-Career Reflections on International Research Experiences [view paper]
   Dr. Nicole P. Sanderlin (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Marin Jayne Fisher (Virginia Tech), Rebekah Riddle (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Mirabelle DCruz (Affiliation unknown)


2. Photovoice: Understanding How Engineering Students Engage, Reflect, and Grow Through a Learning Abroad Program in Brazil [view paper]
   Dr. Jerrod A Henderson (University of Houston - COE), Geoff D. Green (University of Houston), Dr. David Horton Jr. (University of Houston), and Omar Joseph Sanchez (University of Houston)


3. Internship Programs as a Catalyst for International Student Success in Engineering Management Education [view paper]
   Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan (Middle Tennessee State University) and Suzanne S. Hicks (Middle Tennessee State University)


4. Self-reported impact of undergraduate global experiences on engineering professionals’ career outcomes [view paper]
   Lexy Chiwete Arinze (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Kirsten A. Davis (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Adelyn Nicole Karst (Purdue University at West Lafayette (HHS)), and Joe Tort (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


5. Understanding Career Choices of Engineering Students: A Study of Persistence in STEM Fields in Lebanon [view paper]
   Jana Sabra (American University of Beirut), Elsa Maalouf (American University of Beirut), Aya Mouallem (Stanford University), and Rasha Malaeb (American University of Beirut)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz

Papers Presented

1. More Than Paper Cranes: A STEAM-Based Approach to Teaching the Engineering Design Process Through Origami (Work In Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Samieh Askarian Khanamani (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Whitney Gaskins (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Jutshi Agarwal (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


2. Development of Tangible Technologies to Engage Pre-K and Kindergarten Students in Computing and Engineering Literacy (RTP) [view paper]
   Abigail Bergman (Affiliation unknown), Claire Mikulski (Affiliation unknown), Michael Kester (Affiliation unknown), Makaylah Shaw Williams (Affiliation unknown), Jeff Isaiah Gutierrez (Affiliation unknown), Kristin A Searle (Utah State University), Marina Bers (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Avneet Hira (Boston College)


3. Teaching Assistive Robotics through Co-Curricular Playful Engineering Workshops (RTP, Diversity) [view paper]
   Katherine H. Allen (Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach), Prof. Chris Buergin Rogers (Tufts University), and Elaine Schaertl Short (Tufts University)


4. The best engineering picture books to help elementary teachers and young readers develop an engineering mindset in the classroom (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Prof. Manuel Alejandro Figueroa (The College of New Jersey) and Katherine Elizabeth Spuckes (The College of New Jersey)


5. Toys as Learning Technologies: A Systematic Literature Review of Their Role in Elementary Engineering Education (Fundamental) [view paper]
   Ayomide Oladele (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Dr. Cristián Vargas-Ordóñez (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Ashley Nicole Whitehead (Wilson Elementary ), and Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette)

Session Description

Get to know your organizing committee! Open to all! Come learn about the activities and priorities of the division, and ways to get involved.

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

Session Description

Collaborative Strategies for Manufacturing Workforce Preparation Across Two-Year and Four-Year Colleges highlights effective partnership models that strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline. Panelists will share examples of aligned curricula, stackable credentials, articulation/transfer pathways, and work-based learning collaborations that help students move smoothly from technician preparation to advanced manufacturing roles. The session will also discuss practical strategies for co-developing industry-informed competencies, integrating hands-on and digital-manufacturing skills, and using shared assessment and advising to improve recruitment, persistence, and career outcomes.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Rui Liu

Session Description

Distinguished lecture session for the 2025 Materials Division New Educator Award recipient

Moderated by

1. Jonathan R. Brown and Sharniece Holland Trogler

Speaker

1. Dr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch

   California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

   Dr. Nicole Johnson-Glauch (she/her/ally) received her B.S. in Engineering Physics at the Colorado School of Mines and her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently the Director of the General Engineering Program at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her research focuses on engineering self-efficacy development and designing authentic assessments such as oral exams.

Moderated by

1. Prof. Reza Rashidi and William Tsai

Papers Presented

1. Hands-On Controls on a Budget: Teaching with OER, Mathematica, Python, and Arduino [view paper]
   Dr. Joshua Paul Steimel (Humboldt State University) and JuEun Lee (Humboldt State University)


2. A Scalable Open Educational Resource and Laboratory-Integrated Approach to Undergraduate Vibrations Education [view paper]
   Prof. JuEun Lee (Cal Poly Humboldt) and Joshua Paul Steimel (Humboldt State University)


3. Implementation of Virtual Labs on Fundamental Mechanical Vibrations Course [view paper]
   Dr. Carmen Maria Muller-Karger (Florida International University), Christopher Joa Chi Lang (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and Dr. Luis Ulises Medina Uzcategui (Universidad Austral de Chile)


4. Including Hands-On Homework Problems in a Required Undergraduate Vibrations Course [view paper]
   Anne E. Martin (Pennsylvania State University)


5. WIP: A Visual and Intuitive Explanation of Steady State in Feedback Control Systems [view paper]
   Juan David Yepes (Florida Atlantic University) and Dr. Daniel Raviv (Florida Atlantic University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Christopher Dalton and Dr. Adrian Rodriguez

Papers Presented

1. Student-Centered Instruction in a Joint Undergraduate-Graduate Mechanical Engineering Class [view paper]
   Zhiyu Zhao (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Weijia Jia (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Dr. Ke Tang (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)


2. Applying Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) to Engineering Education: Collaborate, Elevate, and Engineer Together (CEET) Program Design [view paper]
   Dr. S. Pil Kang (University of New Mexico), Eunjung Grace Oh (University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign), Seung Hyun Han (The University of Georgia), and Mr. Matthias W Pleil (University of New Mexico)


3. AN EVALUATION OF THE LEARNING ASSISTANT MODEL IMPLEMENTATION IN GATEWAY ENGINEERING COURSES [view paper]
   Dr. Sudeshna Pal (University of Central Florida), Dr. Marino Nader (University of Central Florida), and Dr. Ricardo Zaurin (University of Central Florida)


4. Community, Belonging, and Identity in Mechanical Engineering Gateway Courses: Insights from Senior Students [view paper]
   Mr. John VerSteeg PE (South Dakota State University) and Dr. Gregory J. Michna P.E. (South Dakota State University)


5. Perceptions of Resubmission Policies Among Upper-Level Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Debarati Basu (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach), Nadia A Najjar (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Tess Hagstrom (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach), Mr. Liam Connor Custer (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Darris L White (Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach), and Subhradeep Roy (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach)

Session Description

Our historic Special Session of Hands-On Mechanics will continue as it has in the past.
Presenters will be asked to upload documentation of their demonstrations to the Division’s
Hands-On Mechanics website (http://www.handsonmechanics.org/). Proposals for
demonstrations should include a brief description of the classroom demonstration and how it
will be presented at the conference; these are not submitted as papers, but rather by direct
communication with the Division Program Chair by the Draft Paper deadline.

Session Description

Despite decades of national investment in STEM diversification, Black males continue to earn only approximately 2.8% of engineering bachelor's degrees in the United States — a figure that has remained stubbornly stagnant. This keynote address argues that the persistence gap is not a talent deficit but a structural failure, and that the engineering education community must move decisively from deficit-oriented thinking toward an assets-based model of student support.
Drawing on current research in engineering education, this address examines the lived experience of Black male engineering stude ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jacques C. Richard and Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond

Papers Presented

1. Expanding Student and Faculty Engagement in NASA’s Artemis Mission Through a Novel Mini-Grant Program at an MSI [view paper]
   Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Dr. Madhumi Mitra Ph.D (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Md Sarker (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), Richard Warren (University of Maryland Eastern Shore), and Dr. Mary L Bowden (University of Maryland, College Park)


2. Exploring the Benefits of a Community of Practice for Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars of Color (Research) [view paper]
   Dr. Sylvia L. Mendez (University of Kentucky), Jennifer Tygret (Affiliation unknown), and Prof. Illya Hicks (Affiliation unknown)


3. Implementation of a Holistic Graduate Student Development Model Through the Bridge to the Doctorate Program (Research) [view paper]
   Dr. Matthew B. A. McCullough (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Clay Gloster Jr (North Carolina A&T State University), Shea Bigsby (), and Dawayne Whittington (Affiliation unknown)