Papers Presented

1. Addressing the Exclusion of Adult Learners from Engineering Pipelines: Mapping Transitions from Competency-Based Education to STEM Fields (Work in Progress) [view paper]
   Ms. Ann Michele Dubuc-Ditto (University at Buffalo, The State University of New York)


2. Compliance Isn’t Enough: Examining University Accommodation Processes in Light of ADA Title II/Section 504 Toward Intentional Student Support [view paper]
   Ms. Le Tram Huong Dang (Utah State University - Engineering Education), Dr. Cassandra McCall (Utah State University), and Kathleen Marie Oertle (Utah State University)


3. From Struggle to Strength: Equity-Centered Calculus Instruction for Engineering Students [view paper]
   Rafael Alberto Méndez-Romero (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Lisa Bosman (Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN, USA)), and Nidhi Kirani (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


4. Measuring the Integration of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Principles in Engineering Teaching Practices in Select PWI and HBCU [view paper]
   Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. (Morgan State University), Jennifer Cromley (Affiliation unknown), Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA (Morgan State University), Raymond Deji Olamijulo (Morgan State University), and Dr. Blessing Funmbi Sasanya (Morgan State University)


5. A Mutual Benefit Approach to Address Systemic Underrepresentation in STEM Higher Education [view paper]
   Dr. Garrick E. Louis (University of Virginia), Dr. Brian Aufderheide (Hampton University), Dr. Otsebele E Nare (Hampton University), and LaNika M. Barnes (Albemarle County Public Schools (Virginia))

Session Description

Presents data-driven approaches to understanding and improving how students navigate degree programs, featuring causal models of time-to-degree and interactive advising platforms that visualize prerequisite complexity. It also presents graph-theoretic frameworks for curriculum structure and analyses of interdisciplinary course overlap using large multi-institutional datasets.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Anuja Kamat and Mr. Richard R Harris

Papers Presented

1. Causal Models for Predicting Time-to-degree [view paper]
   Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona)


2. The Ranked Analysis of Major Programs System (RAMPS) [view paper]
   Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Kian G. Alavy (University of Arizona), Aryan Ajay Pathare (The University of Arizona), Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), and Mahshad Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona)


3. Visualizing Complexity in Curricula through Data-Driven Analytics [view paper]
   Mahshad Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), Prof. Gregory L. Heileman (The University of Arizona), Kristina A Manasil (The University of Arizona), Melika Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona), and Roxana Akbarsharifi (The University of Arizona)


4. Validation of Temporal Curricular Analytics Graph Metrics on Historical Mechanical Engineering Degree Progress [view paper]
   Seyi Oluwadare (Clarkson University) and Dr. Carl David Hoover (Clarkson University)


5. Analyzing Curriculum Structure and Student Navigation Using Graph Theory in Engineering Education [view paper]
   Jobin Varughese (Texas A&M University), Dr. Yeonji Jung (Texas A&M University), Dr. Gibin Raju (Texas A&M University), and Dr. Sunay Palsole (Texas A&M University)


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Session Description

Engineering faculty are often not trained for life as an instructor during graduate school. Similarly, early career engineering librarians may not be familiar with the unique needs of their engineering faculty. In this session, we’ll share resources that engineering librarians can provide for the transition of their faculty to this career phase. Topics include a variety of partnership opportunities, including publication support (synthesis, writing, and publishing), pedagogical support (OER, syllabus consultations, assignment design), and effective outreach practices, especially engaging with pre-K to 12 audiences. Librarians and faculty alike are welcome!

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Katey Shirey

Speakers

1. Ashley S McGuire

   University of Alabama at Birmingham

   Ashley S. McGuire is the STEM Librarian for Engineering & Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB; Go Blazers!). An advocate for accessible learning in STEM, Ashley works closely with her liaison faculty, staff, and students to provide access to course materials, technology, and other resources that are necessary to support everyone in their academic and scholarly endeavors. She also partners with her liaison groups to provide outreach opportunities for local schools with the aspiration of inspiring future generations of scientists and engineers.

2. Ms. Leena N Lalwani

   University of Michigan

   Leena Lalwani, MS Chemistry, MLIS (she/her) - Leena Lalwani is Associate Director, HS-STEM/Engineering librarian. I liaise with Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Macromolecular Science and Engineering. I am also the collection coordinator for Science & Engineering. I am also the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative for Ann Arbor PTRC.

3. Dr. Anamika Megwalu

   San Jose State University

   Anamika Megwalu, PhD, MLIS (she/her) - Anamika Megwalu is a professor and an Engineering & Assessment Librarian at San Jose State University, and soon to be the Department Chair. She is the primary liaison for Computer & Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Science, where she supports both online and in-person programs. She teaches information literacy classes, co-designs sessions with course instructors on topics including scholarly communication, reading technical papers, information discovery, and research design. Additionally, she teaches a graduate technical com ... (continued)

4. Nicole Kaitlyn Stephens

   Vanderbilt University Library

   Nicole K. Stephens, MSIS (she/her) - Nicole Stephens is the Librarian for Science, Engineering, and Connected Computing at Vanderbilt University, where she supports research, teaching, and learning across STEM disciplines. She provides instruction, research consultations, and guidance on information tools and strategies to students, faculty, and researchers.

5. Patricia Verdines

   The Ohio State University

   Patricia Verdines, MEng, MLS, PhD (she/her) - Patricia Verdines is Assistant Professor & Engineering librarian, supporting and collaborating with faculty, researchers, students and program coordinators from 8 academic departments at the College of Engineering. She is also part of a team of 4 librarians at the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), serving the academic community and the general public.

6. Ms. Denise Amanda Wetzel

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Denise A. Wetzel, MS Oceanography, MLIS (she/her) - Denise A. Wetzel is the Eric N. and Bonnie S. Prystowsky Early Career Science Libraries Professor and Science & Engineering Librarian at Pennsylvania State University Libraries. She is also the Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative for the University Park PTRC.

Session Description

How is generative AI impacting BME classrooms? Presentations will share aspects of implementation, ethics, student perceptions, and application use cases.

Moderated by

1. James Long and Alexandra Werth

Papers Presented

1. Integration of Generative AI Coding into a Course on Computational Biomedical Engineering [view paper]
   Kaitlyn Wintruba (University of Virginia), Lavie Ngo (University of Virginia), and Dr. Jeffrey J Saucerman (University of Virginia)


2. Contingent Instructional Scaffolding for Teaching Tissue Scaffolds Using PrePostClass Assessments [view paper]
   Prof. Reem Khojah (University of California, San Diego) and Dr. Adam J. Engler (University of California San Diego)


3. Integration of Social and Ethical AI Topics into a Computational Biomedical Engineering Course Increases Engagement Without Loss of Technical Learning [view paper]
   Dr. Alexander Phillip Clark (University of Virginia), Dr. Sarah Maddox Groves (University of Virginia), Dr. Jeffrey J Saucerman (University of Virginia), and Kaitlyn Wintruba (University of Virginia)


4. Exploring Student Perceptions of Working with Generative AI in Agent-Based Modeling [view paper]
   Dorothy N. Beck (University of Virginia), Ms. Anne Marguerite McAlister (University of Virginia), Anna Leyf Peirce Starling (University of Virginia), Dr. Timothy E. Allen (University of Virginia), Elsje Pienaar (Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)), and Dr. Shayn Peirce-Cottler (University of Virginia)


5. Evaluating a ChatGPT-Based Hyponatremia Teaching Module for Internal Medicine Residents: A Pilot Study [view paper]
   Dr. Christelle El Khoury (Lebanese American University), Dr. Toni Sabbouh MD, FASN (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Christine Palazzolo DO (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Sola Aoun Bahous (Lebanese American University), and Dr. Haidar Harmanani (Lebanese American University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Scott R Hamilton P.E. and Ms. Leslie Nolen

Papers Presented

1. Investigating Subdiscipline Interest Among First Year Civil Engineering Students [view paper]
   Dr. Rebeka Yocum (Oregon Institute of Technology) and Dr. Ashton Danielle Greer (Oregon Institute of Technology)


2. Integrating Composite Retrofitting into Structural Design Education: A Hands-On Approach to Learning with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers [view paper]
   David Olusogo Owolabi (Morgan State University), Dr. Mehdi Shokouhian (Morgan State University), Benjamin Gbeminiyi Famewo (Morgan State University), and Izhar Ahmad (Morgan State University)


3. Definitions of Design: A shifting narrative from first to final year in a civil engineering program [view paper]
   Aja Rachel Bettencourt-Mccarthy (University of Cincinnati) and Dr. Matthew Sleep (University of Cincinnati)


4. A Case Study on Professional Engineering Licensure Preparation in an Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Capstone Course [view paper]
   Emily Houston Monroe , PE (Dartmouth College) and Jentry Elizabeth Campbell (Dartmouth College)


5. Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindset in Net Zero Energy Building Instruction [view paper]
   Dr. Fethiye Ozis (Carnegie Mellon University) and Dr. Laura Ochs Pottmeyer (Carnegie Mellon University)

Session Description

Reviews, Synthesis, and Future Directions

Papers Presented

1. The Impact of an Educational Game on Manufacturing Knowledge and Metacognitive Problem-Solving Skill Development [view paper]
   Daniell DiFrancesca (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Dr. Omar Ashour (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Alexandra Michelle Caldwell (Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College), Christian Enmanuel Lopez (Lafayette College), Dr. Conrad Tucker (Carnegie Mellon University), and Aidan John Mathieu (Affiliation unknown)


2. Effects of Faraday Phone Bags in Engineering Classrooms [view paper]
   Dr. Todd France (Ohio Northern University) and M Ajmal Khan (Ohio Northern University)


3. Understanding Undergraduate Students' Use of Generative AI for Learning in STEM: An Integrative Literature Review [view paper]
   Daniel I. Adeniranye (Florida International University), Dr. Yashin Brijmohan (Utah State University), Marlee Jacobs (Utah State University), Mr. Abdul Wasay Khan Laghari (Utah State University), and Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University)

Moderated by

1. Jessica Weakly and Spencer Johnathan Sabatino

Papers Presented

1. The Construct Validity Evidence of the Team Development Peer Evaluation Scale in An Engineering Foundation Course [view paper]
   Mr. Fazel Ranjbar (University of Cincinnati), Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati), Dr. Junqiu Wang (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Dr. P.K. Imbrie (University of Cincinnati)


2. Assessing the Impact of Peer Feedback on Team-Based Learning in Environmental Engineering Education [view paper]
   Capt. Darius Bradford Javan (United States Military Academy Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering) and Brett Ryan Krueger (United States Military Academy)


3. Validation of the Teamwork-in-Engineering-Education Situational Judgment Test (TEE-SJT) [view paper]
   Dr. Chris C. Martin (Georgia Institute of Technology)


4. Using Social Network Theory to Design a Teamwork Equity Dashboard for Team-Based Learning in Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Trevion S Henderson (Tufts University), Yinger Yang (University of Michigan), Dr. Robin Fowler (University of Michigan), and Rebecca L Matz (University of Michigan)


5. How Engineering Students Describe Good Teammates: A Thematic Analysis of Peer Evaluations Across Multiple Capstone Cohorts [view paper]
   Dr. Tracy Anne Hammond (Texas A&M University) and Jobin Varughese (Texas A&M University)


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Moderated by

1. Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. and Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad

Papers Presented

1. How do amateur radio experiences influence undergraduate student outcomes? [view paper]
   Prof. Tom Zajdel (Carnegie Mellon University) and Prof. Haoyong Lan (Carnegie Mellon University)


2. Interventions in Circuit Education in K-12 Worldwide: A Systematic Review [view paper]
   Mr. Manoj Raut (University of Cincinnati), Iman Shayegani (University of Cincinnati), and Dr. So Yoon Yoon (University of Cincinnati)


3. WIP Exploration of Factors Influencing Job Choice of Microelectronics-Interested Engineers [view paper]
   Dr. Emilee Madsen (The Ohio State University), Adrian Nat Gentry (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), Dr. Kerrie A Douglas (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)), and Dr. Melissa Dyehouse (Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering))


4. A Longitudinal Analysis of Competency Development in a Quantum Hardware Course [view paper]
   Mr. Syed Hassan Tanvir (University of Florida), Dr. Gloria J Kim (University of Florida), and Philip Feng (University of Florida)


5. A Pre-College Summer Program to Inspire and Educate Future Electrical and Computer Engineers [view paper]
   Dr. Tahmid Latif (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Dr. Federica Aveta (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Dr. Jiahui Song (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Pilin Junsangsri (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Jayshri Kulkarni (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Meysam Ahangaran (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Saurav Basnet (WentWorth Institute of Technol), Dr. Afsaneh Ghanavati (Wentworth Institute of Technology), Dr. Marisha Rawlins (Wentworth Institute of Technology), and Dr. Anuja Kamat (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Session Description

Thank you to everyone for an amazing conference! I hope you have enjoyed your time in Charlotte, NC. The PICs are always looking for feedback and ways to improve the conference planning experience. All are welcome to drop in and share your thoughts with the VP of PICs, Dr. Lynn Albers. Cheers!

Papers Presented

1. A Large Language Model-Based Academic Advising Assistant for Engineering Technology Students [view paper]
   Dr. Murat Kuzlu (Old Dominion University), Dr. Vukica M. Jovanovic (Old Dominion University), Dr. Katherine Smith (Old Dominion University), Dr. Otilia Popescu (Old Dominion University), Adel El-Shahat (Old Dominion University), Ryan Cotton (Old Dominion University), Kayla Marie Seegers (Old Dominion University), and William Austin Henderson (Old Dominion University)


2. Exploring the Relationship Between Classroom Noise Levels and Student Learning: A Pilot Study with an Engineered Intervention [view paper]
   Mr. Christian D Tarud (LearnQuiet Colorado) and Ms. Joan Tisdale (University of Colorado Boulder)


3. Using a Study Journal to Support Class Engagement and the Development of Entrepreneurial Mindset Habits [view paper]
   Dr. Otilia Popescu (Old Dominion University) and Dimitrie C Popescu (Old Dominion University)


4. Analysis of Low Pass Filter in an Engineering Technology Course Using Monte Carlo Simulation [view paper]
   Dr. Wei Zhan (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Byul Hur (Texas A&M University)

Moderated by

1. Dr. Jennifer Keshwani and Dr. Jennifer Ocif Love

Papers Presented

1. Building Detectors, Building Identities: Engaging Refugee Background Youth in a STEM Summer Camp (RTP) [view paper]
   Bolaji Ruth Bamidele (Utah State University), Sarah Braden (Utah State University), Lingga Agustina Suganda Tjioe (Utah State University), Tino S. Nyawelo (University of Utah), Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University), and Jordan Gerton (University of Utah)


2. Evaluating effectiveness of an inclusive inquiry-based STEM education program on senior high school student performance post-COVID (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Ms. Kimberly Seaman (University of Toronto), Charles Lake (University of Toronto), Noor E. Bahsoun (University of Toronto), Ruonan Cao (University of Toronto), Mr. Nicolas Ivanov (University of Toronto), Nadia Scharnhorst (University of Toronto), Ms. Nhien Tran-Nguyen (University of Toronto), Zhiyue Zhu (University of Toronto), and Dr. Dawn M Kilkenny (University of Toronto)


3. Examining the Impact of Integrating Continental and Diasporic African STEM Achievements into HBCU Engineering Curriculum (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Dr. DeAnna Bailey (Morgan State University), Khadij Khady Tandja (Morgan State University), and Kendal Cornell Knox (Morgan State University)


4. From Adoption to Inclusion: Shifting Teachers’ Mindsets Through Technology Integration and Culturally Sustainable Pedagogy in STEM Education in Sub-Saharan Africa [view paper]
   JULIET Ibukunoluwa BABAWUMI (Affiliation unknown), Olufunke Temitope Afolabi (Affiliation unknown), Opeyemi Comfort Jesubunmi (university of ibadan), Mr. Viyon Dansu (Florida International University), and Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi (The Pennsylvania State University)


5. Preliminary results from a hands-on STEM teacher training tracer study in Ghana (Evaluation) [view paper]
   Mr. Michael Turkson (Practical Education Network), Mr. Joshua Obeng Opoku (Practical Education Network), Mrs. Mawuena Asem Hanson (Practical Education Network), and Dr. Heather Beem (Ashesi University)

Session Description

This session covers innovative teaching and learning methods for multidisciplinary education.

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

Moderated by

1. Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E.

Papers Presented

1. Drones, Data, and Artificial Intelligence: A Multidisciplinary Model for Experiential Learning in Agriculture (Work-in-Progress) [view paper]
   Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E. (York College of Pennsylvania), Dr. Scott F. Kiefer (North Carolina State University at Raleigh), and Jason Daniel Smith (York College of Pennsylvania)


2. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Developing a Plastic Circularity Curriculum in Higher Education [view paper]
   Dr. Shenghua Wu (University of South Alabama), Abeeb Gbolahan Oyelere (University of South Alabama), Alexandra C Stenson (University of South Alabama), Prof. Sean Walker (University of South Alabama), Kari J Lippert (University of South Alabama), Lu Ding (University of South Alabama), Dr. Kuang-ting Hsiao (University of South Alabama), and Lisa LaCross (University of South Alabama)


3. Expanding Interprofessional Education Beyond the Clinical Bedside to Address Planetary Health and the Sustainable Development Goals in the Anthropocene [view paper]
   Dr. Daniel B Oerther P.E. (Missouri University of Science and Technology)


4. 6M Framework: From Motivation to Mastery: Explore an Innovative Learning Framework, A Case Study [view paper]
   Dr. Junqiu Wang (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Dr. Ankit Agarwal (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), and Ms. Tabatha Ribeiro Schimmel (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)


5. Defining Human-Centered Engineering: A Multidisciplinary Delphi Approach [view paper]
   Dr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Dr. Micah Lande (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology), and Hadi Ali (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott)

Session Description

This session includes contributions of unique perspectives on perceptions, assessment and impact of courses, labs or other activities in multidisciplinary education.

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

Moderated by

1. Siobhan Oca

Papers Presented

1. Hardware Integration in Robotics Courses: How to Do It and Why It Matters [view paper]
   Evan Kusa (Duke University) and Prof. Siobhan Oca (Duke University)


2. Enhancing Robotics Education with ROS2: Curriculum Design and Teaching Methods [view paper]
   Dr. Jose James (Lawrence Technological University) and Dr. James A. Mynderse (Lawrence Technological University)


3. Preparing Engineers for the Future through Virtual Touch: Developing A Comprehensive Haptics and Virtual Reality Course for Engineering Curriculum [view paper]
   Dr. Jose James (Lawrence Technological University)

Session Description

Career pathways for students in engineering education. The session will be organized around the major job-market buckets students typically consider (i.e., academia, industry, government, and related sectors). For each area, highlighting what types of jobs exist, the skills students develop that are valuable in those roles, and practical tips for securing positions in those pathways.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and New Members

Moderated by

1. Antarjot Kaur

Session Description

The Program Chair Appreciation Session is a celebratory event designed to recognize and honor the individuals who have significantly contributed to the structure and success of the ASEE Annual Conference. It provides an opportunity to acknowledge their hard work, build community, and inspire future involvement in organizing and shaping ASEE events. By appreciating the efforts of the Program Chairs, the session highlights the value of leadership, collaboration, and dedication to advancing the field of engineering education.

Session Description

ASEE President's Farewell Reception

Session Description

Join us for a warm and memorable evening as we close out the 2026 ASEE Annual Conference with the ASEE President’s Friends and Family Event, hosted by ASEE President Christi Patton Luks. This special gathering offers a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere where attendees are invited to reconnect, reflect, and share the highlights of her Presidential Year with colleagues, loved ones, and new friends.

(By Invite Only)

Session Description

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Great mentors shape the future of engineering education—and you can help honor them. Invest in the future of the ASEE community with a tax-deductible donation. Your contribution helps fund the establishment of an endowment for the ASEE Fellows Mentoring Excellence Award to:

1. Build a lasting legacy for exemplary engineering educators.
2. Honor ASEE Fellows who provide transformative mentorship.
3. Support the next generation of junior and mid-career faculty.