Moderated by

1. Dr. Eric Steward P.E. and Benjamin Edward Chaback

Papers Presented

1. Supporting informed major selection through curriculum-embedded modules and departmental engagement [view paper]
   Dr. Yi Cao (UNC Charlotte), Dr. Junqiu Wang (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Courtney Green P.E. (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Anthony Bombik (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Courtney S Smith-Orr (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Joshua Dickenson (UNC Charlotte)


2. Fostering metacognition development through Industry Speaker Series [view paper]
   Dr. Nandita Biswas (Washington State University), Dr. Emily Larsen (Washington State University), Dr. Jonathan Steffens (Washington State University), Dr. Arda Gozen (Affiliation unknown), Roland K Chen (Washington State University), and DARIN R AABY (Washington State University)


3. Defining a Successful Engineering Career: An Analysis of First-Year Engineering Students’ Public Welfare Beliefs [view paper]
   Aleia Frye (University of Pittsburgh) and Dr. Scott Streiner (University of Pittsburgh)


4. Developing Complete Engineers: Integrating Six Non-Technical Competencies in the First-Year Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Tareq Abatah Daher (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Markeya Peteranetz (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Carl A. Nelson P.E. (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Dr. Logan Andrew Perry (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), and Dr. Lance C. Perez (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


5. Towards Early Identification of Engineering Students at Risk for Academic Danger [view paper]
   Dr. Benjamin D McPheron (Ohio Northern University), Dr. Todd France (Ohio Northern University), and Dr. J. Blake Hylton (Ohio Northern University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Robin A.M. Hensel and Dr. Chris Swan

Papers Presented

1. Fostering Disciplinary Identification: The Impact of Project-Based Learning in First-Year Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel Selvakumar Raja (Greenville College) and Natalie Schleper (Saint Louis University)


2. Redesign and Implementation of First Year Engineering Design Cornerstone Course [view paper]
   Dr. Liesl Klein (Villanova University), Dr. Stephanie L. Walkup PE (Villanova University), Dr. Deeksha Seth (Villanova University), and Dr. David Jamison (Villanova University)


3. Integrating Multidisciplinary Project-Based and Experiential Learning in a First-Year Engineering Course to Strengthen Design Thinking and Professional Identity [view paper]
   Dr. Thomas Omwando (Simpson University) and Michael Austin (Simpson University)


4. Peeling Back the Layers: Exploring the Deeper Impact of Project-Based Learning on First-Year African Engineering Students [view paper]
   Sampson Kofi Nani (Ashesi University) and Dr. Heather Beem (Ashesi University)


5. Exploring Project Context in First-Year Engineering: Impact of Self-Directed Societal vs. Structured Technical Design Projects on Student Perceptions of Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Muhammad Asghar (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Gregory Warren Bucks (University of Cincinnati), Prof. Teri J Murphy (University of Cincinnati), Jeremy Michael Olivar Hill (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. Cedrick Kwuimy (University of Cincinnati)

Session Description

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session focused on Motivation and Pathways.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E. and Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre

Papers Presented

1. Implementing an IDP Process in Graduate Chemical Engineering: Reflections from the First Three Years [view paper]
   Dr. April Dukes (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre (University of Pittsburgh), Prof. Susan K Fullerton Shirey (University of Pittsburgh), and Dr. Götz Veser (University of Pittsburgh)


2. Validity and Reliability Evidence for a Novel Instrument Measuring Graduate Students’ Mental Health Experiences as a Module for the Healthy Minds Study [view paper]
   Dr. Joseph Francis Mirabelli (University of Michigan), Ava Kay Huth (Iowa State University of Science and Technology), Dr. Karin Jensen (University of Michigan), and Dr. Sarah Jane Bork (University of Georgia)


3. Degrees of Motivation: Understanding Direct Pathway and Returner Student Choices in Engineering Graduate Programs [view paper]
   Elena Eggenberger (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Elizabeth Gross (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Diane L Peters P.E. (Kettering University)


4. Expanding Engineering Graduate Pathways: Tracking Outcomes for Students from Non-Engineering Undergraduate Majors [view paper]
   Dr. Cynthia Howard-Reed (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Jennifer X Wu (Pennsylvania State University), Chenying Wang (Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Enrique D Gomez (Affiliation unknown)

Session Description

This session highlights papers exploring "learning by doing" through partnerships with industry, simulation or real-world systems, and immersive technologies.

Moderated by

1. Win P. V. Nguyen

Papers Presented

1. Exploring Intrapersonal Factors in an Engineering Module on Emergency, Disaster, and Crisis Management: A Work-in-Progress Study [view paper]
   Dr. Mihwa Park (Texas Tech University), Dr. Changwon Son (Texas Tech University), Sarah Meilani Fadillah (Texas Tech University), and Dr. Wesley Wehde (Texas Tech University)


2. Advancing Student-Centered Learning in Industrial Engineering: Project Scaffolding as a Pathway to Engagement and Workforce Readiness [view paper]
   John Leonardo Vargas Mesa (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN, USA)), Nidhi Kirani (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Trisha Bimal Thakkar (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE))


3. Exploring Team Dynamics and Cognitive Workload in Mixed Reality Collaborative Learning Environments [view paper]
   Khalid Bello (University of Louisville), Dr. Israa Azzam (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Dr. Farid El Breidi (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette), and Dr. Faisal Aqlan (University of Louisville)


4. Enhancing Student Learning through Simulation-Based Analysis of Campus Dining Operations: A Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Mamunur Rahman (Coppin State University) and Dr. Vettrivel Gnaneswaran (University of Wisconsin - Platteville)


5. Building an Industrial Engineering Program Through Industry-Embedded Learning: The Upstate Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Gimantha N Perera (University of South Carolina, Upstate), Dr. Ona Egbue (University of South Carolina, Upstate), Dr. Polinpapiliñho Katina (University of South Carolina Upstate), Jeannie M. Chapman (Affiliation unknown), Shawn Womble (Affiliation unknown), and Donald Bent (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Somaya Ahmadi and Juan David Yepes

Papers Presented

1. Employer Expectations: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools and Competencies Needed for Computing Positions [view paper]
   Sandeep Varry (Florida International University), Stephanie Jill Lunn (Florida International University), and Nimmi Arunachalam (Florida International University)


2. Gauging the Health of the Computing Research Ecosystem: A National Study of Undergraduate Research Applicant Trends, Interest, and Research Capital [view paper]
   Dr. Audrey Rorrer (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Kari L. George (Computing Research Association), and Madison Melton (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)


3. Professional Skills Development for Digital Transformation in Engineering Students: A Comparative Study [view paper]
   Yarima Vela (Universidad Andres Bello) and Dr. Juan Felipe Calderón (Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile)


4. Scaling Open-Ended Projects in CS1: A Framework for Large Enrollment Courses [view paper]
   Dr. Shanon Marie Reckinger (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne and Osondu Chiemeka Onwuegbuchi

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing the LTI Protocol to Support Alternative Grading Practices in Online Learning Tools [view paper]
   Ilse van Duijl (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Bob Edmison (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Prof. Stephen H Edwards (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dr. Adrienne Decker (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Audrey Rorrer (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. Manuel A. Pérez-Quiñones (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)


2. Enhanced Private Ethereum Blockchain Education Environment (PE-BEE) and Laboratory Modules for Undergraduate Education [view paper]
   Dr. Emil H Salib (James Madison University)


3. Minimum Viable Assessment: A Faculty-Centered Framework for Sustainable Program Assessment [view paper]
   Prof. Suleyman Uludag (University of Michigan), Stephen Walter Turner (University of Michigan - Flint), Tyler Earl Judd (University of Michigan), and Grace LaBelle (University of Michigan)


4. Bridging Mathematics and Programming in Introductory Computer Science: Lessons from Assignment Design and Classroom Practice [view paper]
   Dr. Xiaojin Ye (Farmingdale State College, SUNY)


5. Antagonistic Development via Intentional Software Churn [view paper]
   Andrew James Goodling (Grand Valley State University), Cameron John Schneider (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Erik Fredericks (Grand Valley State University), and Reihaneh Hariri (Grand Valley State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Pritpal "Pali" Singh and Shannon O'Donnell

Papers Presented

1. Cultural Motivations Informing West African International Doctoral Students’ decision to study STEM Programs in the U.S. [view paper]
   Ogochukwu Nwabueze Okoani (Arizona State University), Dr. Jennifer M Bekki (Arizona State University), and Malle R Schilling (Arizona State University)


2. Global Citizen Mindset via Global Education: A Study of the Greece Dialogue of Civilizations Program [view paper]
   Prof. Bala Maheswaran (Northeastern University)


3. The State of 21st-Century Skills in STEM Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea: An Exploratory Study Grounded in Kezar’s Change Framework [view paper]
   Mr. Alfa Satya Putra (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Jiwon Lai Kim (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Maxell Lumbera (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); University of the Philippines Diliman, Institute of Civil Engineering)


4. WIP: Towards the integration of global affairs literacy and awareness with technical competence in engineering education [view paper]
   Dr. Oladayo Bello (New Mexico State University)


5. A Comparative, Longitudinal Case Study of Two International Research Experiences for Students Programs [view paper]
   Shawna Dory (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Stephanie Cutler (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Zoubeida Ounaies (The Pennsylvania State University), Lauren McPhillips (Pennsylvania State University), Juan Pablo Gevaudan (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Heather Gall (The Pennsylvania State University), Nathaniel R. Warner (Pennsylvania State University), and Paris von Lockette (University of Maryland Baltimore County)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E. and Dr. George E Nasr

Papers Presented

1. Outcome-Based-Competency-Focused Curriculum – Alliance Model 2025 [view paper]
   Dr. Joshua Earnest Adjunct Professor (Alliance University, Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India), priestly shan B (Affiliation unknown), Reeba Korah (Affiliation unknown), and Neeba E A (Affiliation unknown)


2. Expanding Access to Global Learning for Engineering Students Through an Interdisciplinary Sustainability Program [view paper]
   Dr. Petra Bonfert-Taylor (Dartmouth College), Caroline Mahony (Dartmouth College), and Petra McGillen (Dartmouth College)


3. Gamified Role-Play for Teamwork, Empathy and Entrepreneurial Mindset Development: Insights from a International Faculty Workshop [view paper]
   Dr. Jamie R Gurganus (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), Steven McAlpine (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Diana Mesquita (Affiliation unknown), and ZUHAL ZEYBEKOĞLU (Koc Universitesi)


4. Engineering Ethics Curriculum Development from an Engineering Philosophy Perspective: Current Challenges and Future Directions in Engineering Ethics Education Against the Backdrop of China's New Engineering Development [view paper]
   Hao He (Affiliation unknown)

Moderated by

1. Mrs. Juliet Nicole Garcia

Papers Presented

1. Bridging Disciplinary Boundaries: Math and Science Integration in K-12 Engineering Education (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Dr. Sunni Haag Newton (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dr. Meltem Alemdar (Georgia Institute of Technology), Dyanne Baptiste Porter (Georgia Institute of Technology), Jasmine Choi (Georgia Institute of Technology), and Dr. Jessica D Gale (Georgia Institute of Technology)


2. Bridging to an Uncertain Future: Active Learning for Holistic Attitudes in Pre-College Civil Engineering (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Bruno Cesar Krause Moras (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Kaitlyn Kondos (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Hyewon Seo (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Omar Faruqe Hamim (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Manuel Salmeron (Purdue University), and Geoffrey H Graff (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


3. STEM education and the spiral curriculum: Reinventing the wheel as a work in progress [view paper]
   Solina Quinton (University of Waterloo), Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng. (MpowerU Training & Consultancy Inc.), Dr. Brendan Jacobs (The University of New England), and Sogra Fathima (University of Waterloo)


4. Sustainability in the Classroom: Using Real-World Anaerobic Digestion Data to Drive Place-based, Project-based STEM Teaching and Learning [view paper]
   Miss Nomagugu Tanyangadzei Ndlovu CStat (Clarkson University), Dr. Jan DeWaters P.E. (Clarkson University), Prof. Stefan J. Grimberg (Clarkson University), Mrs. Claire LePage (Brasher Falls Central School District), and Mycroft Jaeger (Brasher Falls Central School District)

Session Description

Engineering education has long positioned itself as a neutral institution, a technical enterprise untouched by systems of power. Those within the field of engineering education have spent decades trying to fix its inequities without examining what produced them—by recruiting more broadly, diversifying faces, and expanding access to a system whose foundations have gone largely unquestioned. This is not a failure of effort. It is a failure of imagination — and honestly about what engineering education is, who it serves, and what it was built to do. Good intentions have never been the problem. They ... (continued)

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Avneet Hira

Speaker

1. Stephanie Masta

   Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette

   Dr. Stephanie Masta is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and a Professor of Curriculum Studies at Purdue University, where she has been on faculty since 2014. She holds a Ph.D. in Multicultural and International Curriculum Studies from Iowa State University, an M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State University, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
   
   Dr. Masta is a leading scholar on the educational experiences of Indigenous students, drawing on Indigenous epistemologies to examine how cultural, political, and social fo ... (continued)

Session Description

This technical session focuses on the development, implementation, and improvement of curricula in manufacturing education. Topics may include course design, program assessment, student learning outcomes, instructional strategies, hands-on learning, industry alignment, and continuous improvement of educational programs. The session aims to highlight effective practices that strengthen manufacturing education and better prepare students for academic and professional success.

Moderated by

1. Dr. John Liu

Papers Presented

1. Artifacts of Learning – The Polytechnic Experience [view paper]
   Dr. Nathan D Spike (University of Wisconsin - Stout), Kevin B Dietsche (University of Wisconsin - Stout), and Prof. Greg Slupe (University of Wisconsin - Stout)


2. A Mixed-Methods Investigation into the Influence of Outdoor Experiences on Engineering Career Choices [view paper]
   Mohammed Metwaly (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), Dr. Farid El Breidi (Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute – West Lafayette), Dr. Wade H Goodridge (Utah State University), Carie Green (South Dakota State University), and Sarah Adel Bargal (Affiliation unknown)


3. Informing Engineering Education Through Industry: A Survey of Situation Awareness in Manufacturing Practice [view paper]
   Mr. EDWARD JAMES ISOGHIE (University of Louisville) and Jason J Saleem (University of Louisville)


4. Design of a Smart Sorting Cobot Cell as an Experiential Learning Tool in Robotics and Mechatronics [view paper]
   Dr. Richard Y Chiou (Drexel University), Prof. Tzu-liang Bill Tseng (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Yalcin Ertekin (Drexel University, College of Engineering), and Dr. Md Fashiar Rahman (University of Texas at El Paso)


5. Student Profile of Participants in a New “Technologist” Program to Upskill Technicians to a Technical Leadership Role in Manufacturing Shop-Floor [view paper]
   Cigdem Uz Bilgin (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Meredith Thompson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Marialice Mastronardi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. John Liu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Moderated by

1. Aditya Dilip Lele and Moromoke Adekanye

Papers Presented

1. Enhancing Curriculum Through a Required Vertically Integrated Project (RVIP) [view paper]
   Dr. Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Sarah Felix (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Eric Burkholder (Auburn University), Prof. Antoinette Maniatty (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Karthikeyan Panneerselvam (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Dr. Amy Jo Svirsky (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Thomas C. Haley (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)


2. Developing the student outcomes for the mechanical engineering course curriculum redesign: a survey with industry for mapping the competencies wanted for the next generation of engineers [view paper]
   Dr. João de Sá Brasil Lima (Mauá Institute of Technology), Dr. Vanessa Seriacopi (Centro Universitário do Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia ), Bruno Galelli Chieregatti (Affiliation unknown), Marcelo Otávio dos Santos (Affiliation unknown), and Ed Claudio Bordinassi (Affiliation unknown)


3. Development of Curricular Complexity Mapping Procedures to Support Student Success [view paper]
   Ngoc Tran (Affiliation unknown), Ruth Elizabth Vanderpool (Affiliation unknown), Andrew John Steven Chamberlain (Affiliation unknown), EC Cline (University of Washington Tacoma), and Dr. Heather Dillon (University of Washington)


4. Enhancing Student Performance in Engineering Computing: A Comparative Study of Traditional and Research-Integrated Pedagogies [view paper]
   Dr. Srikanth Bashetty (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Javeed Kittur (The University of Oklahoma), Swapneel Danayat (University of Oklahoma), and Avinash Nayal (University of Oklahoma)


5. Integration overload? Learnings from making a new link between mechanical engineering classes [view paper]
   Sarah Felix (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Luiz Victor Repolho Cagliari (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Eric Burkholder (Auburn University), Dr. Amy Jo Svirsky (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Shankar Narayan (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Prof. Antoinette Maniatty (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and Dr. Catalin Picu (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (SoE))

Moderated by

1. Amir Hussain Idrisi and Dr. Robert L Brown II

Papers Presented

1. Evaluating Entrepreneurial Mindset Growth through a Robotics Project in a Mechanical Engineering Statics Course [view paper]
   Dr. Brian James Slaboch (Milwaukee School of Engineering) and Dr. Milad Tatari (Milwaukee School of Engineering)


2. Rethinking Human-Robot Interaction Through Soft Robotic Learning Approach [view paper]
   Nyaem Mostafa (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Melanie Lin (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Alex Wang (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Andrew Charles Abshire (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Dr. Rui Li (New York University), Rasesh Desai (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), Youssef Mikhaiil (New York University Tandon School of Engineering), and Sven Sunny Kottuppallil (New York University Tandon School of Engineering)


3. Evaluating Robotics-Enabled Active Plus Experiential Learning of Mechanical Engineering Concepts [view paper]
   Dr. S M Mizanoor Rahman (The Pennsylvania State University)


4. Evaluation of the 7E Model for Instructing a Mechatronics Topic [view paper]
   Dr. S M Mizanoor Rahman (The Pennsylvania State University)


5. Leveraging Digital Twins for Industrial Automation and Robotics Education [view paper]
   Zachary Jester (Pennsylvania State University), Katie Fitzsimons (Pennsylvania State University), Ilya Kovalenko (Pennsylvania State University), Hongliang Li (Pennsylvania State University), and Brian Zajac (Pennsylvania State University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jae Hoon Lim

Papers Presented

1. Mapping Black Scholarship in Engineering Education: Publication Venues and Barriers to Dissemination (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Monica Lynn Miles (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York), Dr. Brooke Charae Coley (Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus), Joshua Owusu Ansah (Arizona State University), Terrell R Morton (University of Illinois at Chicago), Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee (The Johns Hopkins University), and Eh Shee Wah (Affiliation unknown)


2. NCAT-CORNELL PREM SEED PROJECT: INCLUSIVENESS STRATEGY AND RESULTS [view paper]
   Dr. Dhananjay Kumar (North Carolina A&T State University), Dr. Caroline S. Booth (North Carolina A & T State University), Dr. J. David Schall (Affiliation unknown), and Kimatia S. Watkins (North Carolina A&T State University)


3. Support Services: Insights from the Survey of Post-Traditional Undergraduate Engineering Students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution [view paper]
   Jingjing Liu (Florida International University), Dr. Bruk T Berhane (Florida International University), and Daniel I. Adeniranye (Florida International University)

Session Description

This session covers presentations on collaborative and team learning models, projects and assessment.

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

Moderated by

1. Ms. Yuchen Huang

Papers Presented

1. Work-in-Progress: In the Doghouse with Construction Management and Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Students: A Collaborative Course Project With A Community Service Opportunity [view paper]
   Dr. Adam Harris (Western Carolina University) and Christopher Owen Cox (Western Carolina University)


2. WIP: Using the System Architecture-Function-Outcome framework to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration by undergraduate engineering students [view paper]
   Dr. Rea Lavi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and Dr. Amitava 'Babi' Mitra (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)


3. Engineering and Health Science Collaborative Model for Assessing Augmented Reality and Vision-Based Hand-Tracking Systems [view paper]
   Gayathri Boopathy (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Emi Aoki (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Flore Stécie Norcéide (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Ravi Kkumaar Sivasankar Venkata (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Dr. Erika S. Lewis (University of Massachusetts Lowell), Prof. Charles Thompson PhD (University of Massachusetts Lowell), and Prof. Kavitha Chandra (University of Massachusetts Lowell)


4. Work-In-Progress: Edges of Interaction: Graph Theory in Engineering Team Dynamics [view paper]
   Mrs. K. Nicole Biggs (Louisiana Tech University) and Dr. Krystal Corbett Cruse (Louisiana Tech University)


5. Integrating Peer Review to Strengthen Team-Based Learning in Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Rania Al-Hammoud (University of Waterloo), Dr. Ona Egbue (University of South Carolina Upstate), and Leon Shen (University of Waterloo)

Session Description

Highlights the role of mentorship, collaboration, and scholarly tools in shaping academic careers, supporting faculty development, and advancing research practices in engineering education.

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. Ms. Sanaz Motamedi

Papers Presented

1. A Knowledge-Capturing Environment to Support Writing of Engineering Papers [view paper]
   Dr. B.X.S. Alexander (Cleveland State University)


2. Navigating Academic Journeys Together: Collaborative Growth, Peer Mentorship, and Work-Life Integration [view paper]
   Dr. Marya Cokar (Rice University) and Dr. Poornima Jayasinghe (University of Calgary)


3. The Role of Mentorship in Preparing Early-Career Engineering Faculty [view paper]
   Dr. Ibukunoluwa Eunice Salami (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Toluwalase Opanuga (University of Nebraska - Lincoln), Segun Samuel Oladipo (Affiliation unknown), and Dr. Logan Andrew Perry (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)


4. Corpus Analysis of American Society of Engineering Education Scholarship: 2000-2025 [view paper]
   Thomas Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign) and Prof. Holly M Golecki (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Maija A Benitz and Dr. Lifford McLauchlan

Moderated by

1. Dr. Carl K Frederickson and Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad

Papers Presented

1. A Comparative Analysis of AP Sciences Examination Performances: Evidence of Increased Difficulty in AP Physics for the Period 2002 – 2024 [view paper]
   Mr. Junior Anthony Bennett (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


2. Circuit-First Approach to Improve Engagement and Retention [view paper]
   Prof. Yumin Zhang (Southeast Missouri State University)


3. Evaluating the Impact of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations in Large-Enrollment Physics Courses on Kinematics [view paper]
   Mr. José Manuel Peña (Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María), Prof. Angeles Dominguez (Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico), and Prof. Genaro Zavala (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile)


4. Learning Through Building: A Comprehensive Analysis of Student Outcomes in Heliostat Construction Activities [view paper]
   Prof. Bala Maheswaran (Northeastern University), Dr. Mohamad Metghalchi (Northeastern University), and Dr. Yiannis A. Levendis (Northeastern University)

Session Description

Programmatic/Organizational Change

Moderated by

1. Maureen Ondieki and Summer Samantha Stevens

Papers Presented

1. Evaluating United World College Students’ Study Abroad Experiences and Intercultural Competency Growth [view paper]
   Miss Dadiso Chitsa (University of Oklahoma) and Dr. Moses Olayemi (The University of Oklahoma)


2. Paper Persistence in Organizations amid Digitization: A Bibliometric Analysis [view paper]
   Mackenzie Chloe Smith (The University of Georgia) and John Ogbeleakhu Aliu (University of Georgia)


3. Reflections from the Rising Doctoral Institute: Undergraduate Research as a Site of Agentic Orientation Development - A Work-in-Progress Study [view paper]
   Jordan Peyton (Ohio State University), Shuyu Wang (The Ohio State University), Mr. Marcus Vinicius Melo de Lyra (The Ohio State University), Maureen Ondieki (The Ohio State University), Dr. Mayra S Artiles (The Ohio State University), Dr. Juan M Cruz (Rowan University), and Dr. Stephanie G. Adams (University of Texas at Dallas)


4. Rigor with Compassion in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Dr. Nina Kamath Telang (University of Texas at Austin) and Diya Nair (University of Texas at Austin)


5. Sharing our voice: the value of incorporating student leaders in institutional community engagement during shifting climates [view paper]
   Arnav Garcha (Carnegie Mellon University), Niara Renee Chaney (Hampton University), Rithi Kumar (Carnegie Mellon University), and Dr. Alaine M Allen (Carnegie Mellon University)


6. plus 1 more paper

Session Description

This panel will feature undergraduate students and faculty mentors from the NSF-funded Building a Legacy in Engineering (BLE) project. BLE supports students in designing multi-month, community-engaged engineering initiatives that address root causes of inequities and are built for sustainability beyond the academic year. Representing work across Tuskegee University, students in the 2025–2026 BLE cohort are focusing on agricultural equity, sustainable housing and entrepreneurship infrastructure, and innovative community–campus engagement models. Panelists will discuss their ongoing projects and ex ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Sia Safae Smith

   Sia Smith is a junior Environmental Science major at Tuskegee University with aspirations to pursue a master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene. Across every path she has explored, her work consistently returns to one central focus: community. Her interests center on environmental justice, community-centered development, and sustainable revitalization. Through her work, Sia aims to collaborate with communities rather than act on behalf of them, emphasizing empowerment, reciprocity, and local knowledge. She believes Tuskegee is already rich in culture, history, resources, and people, and her goal is to highlight and strengthen that existing beauty through meaningful engagement and research.

2. Hope Christiana Rockmore-Johnson

   Hope Rockmore-Johnson is a rising senior studying Construction Science and Management at Tuskegee University. They are attending the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition 2026 to present on undergraduate research and its role in advancing community engagement. Hope has gained industry experience through internships with leading general contractors, including F.H. Paschen and Kiewit. They are currently participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates at Purdue University, where their work focuses on applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Digital Twin technologies to identify a ... (continued)

3. Kendall Lauren Powe

   Tuskegee University

   Kendall Powe is a rising senior at Tuskegee University pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Originally from Mableton, Georgia, she now resides in Madison, Alabama. Throughout her academic journey, Kendall has explored innovative and interdisciplinary spaces that connect technology, research, and community impact. At Duke University’s I³T Lab, she contributed to research in augmented reality and intelligent object detection, gaining experience at the forefront of emerging technologies. Through the Building a Legacy in Engineering program with University of Colorado Boulder, she worked on a ... (continued)

4. Mrs. Jessica Rush Leeker

   Cornell University

   Dr. Jessica Rush Leeker is an accomplished educator and researcher with extensive experience in applied analytics, engineering education, and social impact within STEM. She transitioned to the Cornell ORIE department after serving as the Director of Undergraduate Education at CU Boulder, where she led initiatives to enhance curriculum, foster diversity, and support students through industry-aligned programs. Dr. Rush Leeker has secured over $4 million in NSF funding for her projects, including the “Engineering at Home” and “Building a Legacy in Engineering” grants, which focus on developing pathw ... (continued)

Session Description

Innovations in course design, assessment, and departmental frameworks.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Megan Morin

Papers Presented

1. Beyond the Textbook: Insights from the ASCE mini-ExCEEd Teaching Workshop on Fostering Teaching Excellence Across Two- and Four-Year Institutions [view paper]
   Dr. Sunai Kim (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Dr. Jeyoung Woo (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), Shant Aram Danielian (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona), eugene leo draine mahmoud (Mt. San Antonio Community College & Purdue University), Mr. Christopher Herwerth P.E. (Glendale Community College), and Mr. Dion Karean Coward (Affiliation unknown)


2. Engineering Faculty Perspectives on Curricular Preparedness for Disruption [view paper]
   Dr. Gibin Raju (Texas A&M University), Dr. Trinidad Sofia Balart (Texas A&M University), Dr. George Ligler (Texas A&M University), Dr. Kristi J. Shryock (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Kelly Brumbelow P.E. (Texas A&M University)


3. Designing and Evaluating Instructor Training for an Online Machine Learning Course [view paper]
   Jule Schatz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Max Fowler (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Melissa Jane Ference (Cornelll University), and Dominic Andrew Diaz (Cornell University)


4. State of the Art : Drafting Principles of Teaching and Learning for a New Department [view paper]
   Dr. Kevin Francis McMullen PE (United States Military Academy), Dr. Michael A. Butkus P.E. (United States Military Academy), Robert Hume (United States Military Academy), and Marshall James Kobylski (United States Military Academy)


5. Exploring the Motivation and Impact of an Alternative Grading Redesign in a Four-Semester Professionalism Sequence [view paper]
   Dr. Darcie Christensen (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Dr. Lauren Singelmann (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and Dr. Emilie A Siverling (Minnesota State University, Mankato)

Session Description

Critical, values‑centered, and justice‑oriented approaches to engineering education.

Moderated by

1. Spencer Currie

Papers Presented

1. Navigating Complexity Through Collaboration: Lessons from Advancing Accessibility in Engineering [view paper]
   Sahar Heidari (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Ethan Young (Marshall University), April Keene (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Jeffrey Michael Phillips (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Alicia L. Johnson (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)


2. Cultivating Values-Centered Research Group Culture: Lessons Learned from a Professional Development Initiative for Faculty and their Research Groups [view paper]
   Dr. Laura A Schoenle (Cornell Engineering), Alexandra Werth (Cornell University), and Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong (Cornell University)


3. Enhancing Faculty Development through Academic Assessment: Moving Beyond Traditional Metrics in STEM Higher Education [view paper]
   Dr. William C. Long (Louisiana Tech University), Dr. Krystal Corbett Cruse (Louisiana Tech University), and Dr. Mary E Caldorera-Moore (Louisiana Tech University)


4. Empowering Educators in Lab and Design Courses: A Community of Practice Approach [view paper]
   Nikoleta Polyxeni Kastania (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Katie Ansell (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Jessica R TerBush (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Dr. Christopher D. Schmitz (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), David Mussulman (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), and Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign)

Papers Presented

1. Redefining Progress: Advancing Equity in State-Level K-16 Computer Science Education Through a Collaborative Metrics Framework [view paper]
   Dr. Tyler Clark (SageFox Consulting Group ), Rebecca Zarch (SageFox Consulting Group), Jacqueline McCune (University of Texas at Austin), and Dr. Alan Peterfreund (SAGE)


2. Digital Equity as a Pathway to Academic and Health Success – Lessons from Higher Education and Telehealth Initiatives [view paper]
   Oluwafisayo Jessica Adeolu (Morgan State University), Oyinkansola Aladeokin (Morgan State University), Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah (Morgan State University), Jeremiah Olaoluwa Akinlade (Affiliation unknown), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), and Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown)


3. Sustaining Telehealth in Minority Communities: A Systematic Literature Review of Resilience Approaches Amid Disruptions [view paper]
   Toluwani Comfort Oyedepo (Morgan State University), Samuel Oluwasegun Fakolade (Morgan State University), Julius Ogaga Etuke (Morgan State University), Dr. Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi (Morgan State University), Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), and Dr. Uttam Gaulee (Affiliation unknown)


4. From Actuators to Action: Deriving Key Principles and Strategies for Social Justice Grounded Robotics Education [view paper]
   Yifei Zhu (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Juan C. Lucena (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Tom Williams (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Alison J Kerr (Colorado School of Mines), Dr. Katie Winkle (Uppsala University), and Tiera Tanksley (University of California, Los Angeles)

Session Description

Covers practical applications of LLMs as tools for educators and researchers, including AI-assisted systematic literature reviews, culturally responsive data structure explanations for underrepresented students, objective benchmarking of AI models on electrical circuit problems, handwriting transcription to preserve authentic student reflection, and critical analysis of how AI frames student success.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Sagar S. Kamarthi and Dr. Sadan Kulturel-Konak

Papers Presented

1. AI- and Computer-Assisted Systematic Literature Reviews WIP [view paper]
   Jorge Andrés Cristancho Rodríguez (Purdue Engineering Education), Prof. Alejandra J. Magana (Purdue University ), and Miguel Alfonso Feijoo-Garcia (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette)


2. Describing Data Structures through Culture: Developing Resources for Computing Students with Large Language Models [view paper]
   Kevin Lemus (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Stephanie Jill Lunn (Florida International University), Edward Dillon (University of Maryland Baltimore County), Dr. Krystal L Williams (University of Wisconsin-Madison | Education Policy & Equity Research Collective (Ed_PERC)), and Christian Ruiz (Affiliation unknown)


3. Systematic and Quantitative Evaluation of Generative AI Models for Electrical Circuit Analysis [view paper]
   Ezenwa Opara (Purdue University Fort Wayne), Zimeng Guo (The Ohio State University), and Dr. Bin Chen (Purdue University Fort Wayne)


4. Exploring AI-Powered Recognition of Handwritten Reasoning and Reflection for Authentic Assessment to Sustain the Pedagogical Effectiveness of Writing-to-Learn in the Generative AI Era [view paper]
   Prof. Wei Zheng (Jackson State University) and Hrijan Pandit (Affiliation unknown)


5. Defining Student Success, Artificially: How Generative AI Constructs Success Narratives in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona) and Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona)

Session Description

Highlights the experiences of learners who are often underserved by mainstream engineering education, including neurodiverse students, HBCU communities facing digital access gaps, K-12 students in under-resourced schools. It discusses pre-engineering students navigating gateway course barriers using ML, concept mapping, and explainable AI to surface and address structural inequities.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET and Sourojeet Chakraborty

Papers Presented

1. Can Large Language Models Recognize Neurodiverse Student Challenges and Strengths? A Complementary Study with ChatGPT and Machine Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Zhuwei Qin (San Francisco State University), Yiyi Wang (San Francisco State University), MARY K REQUA (San Francisco State University), and Zhenyu Lin (San Francisco State University)


2. Concept-mapping the struggles and strengths of neurodiverse students in engineering: a comparison between expert- and AI-generated trees [view paper]
   Yiyi Wang (San Francisco State University), Dr. Zhuwei Qin (San Francisco State University), MARY K REQUA (San Francisco State University), and Chanel-Taylor Guevarra Medeiros (Affiliation unknown)


3. Predicting Student Performance in Selected Engineering Courses from Introductory Physics Performance: A Multi-Course Regression Analysis [view paper]
   Dr. Jennifer X Wu (Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E. (The Pennsylvania State University), Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza (The Pennsylvania State University), and Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University)


4. The Kansas Data Science Education Atlas [view paper]
   Srisurya Subhang Chandramouli (Kansas State University), Dr. Safia Malallah (Kansas State University), Lior Shamir (Kansas State University), and Bharaneeshwar Balasubramaniyam (Kansas State University)

Session Description

The finalists for this year's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Paper Award will be presented in this session. Come, listen, and ask questions of these excellent writers and speakers!

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

Session Description

Ticketed event: (1) ASEE Board of Directors Ticket - $0.00
(1) Award Winner Ticket - $0.00
(1) One Award Winner Guest Ticket - $0.00
All Other Guest Tickets - $60.00
ASEE Awards Lunch

Session Description

Food Court options to purchase available at the Convention Center

Session Description

Free ticketed event
ASEE Fellows Lunch (ASEE Fellows Only)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Joseph J. Rencis P.E. and Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter

Session Description

Photo for 2026/2027 ASEE Board of Directors