Session Description

Free ticketed event
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured widespread attention across education, industry, and the media. While AI originated as a discipline in the 1950s, advances in computational power and the rapid emergence of new technologies, AI had taken center stage.
This workshop is designed for middle and high school educators, as well as outreach practitioners, seeking to enhance student engagement in AI through accessible, hands-on learning. Participants will explore a collection of “unplugged” activities that require no computer equipment, making them suitable for classrooms, camps, and outreach eve ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph

   Ohio Northern University

   Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph received her PhD from Western Michigan University and is currently an Assistant Professor in the ECCS Department (in Computer Science) at Ohio Northern University (ONU). Previously, she worked at The University of Texas at Austin and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She is actively involved in community outreach with a goal of increasing the number of women in STEM and creating effective methods for introducing young children to CS concepts and topics – especially Artificial Intelligence. Stephany teaches a variety of courses at ONU, using he ... (continued)

2. Dr. Kimberlyn Gray

   West Virginia University Institute of Technology

   Dr. Kimberlyn Gray received her PhD from Louisiana Tech University and is currently a Professor of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She serves as an Engaged Teaching Scholar for the Teaching and Learning Center at WVU. Kimberlyn is active in outreach, teaching several k-12 summer programs, and focusing on introducing engineering topics to k-12 students. Kimberlyn teaches a range of first year and chemical engineering courses, including Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Math, Material and Energy Balances, and Biomaterials.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The purpose of this workshop is to prepare faculty who teach courses in the engineering sciences to assign students Problem Contextualization Challenges (PCC). PCC help students situate how engineering problems live in the real world and impact real stakeholders in substantive–and at times transformative–ways while they are learning engineering concepts and principles. PCC also leverage students’ interest in better understanding how technology can serve societal needs. We hypothesize that PCC increase students’ retention of the engineering principles and concepts they are learning when they situa ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Diana A. Chen

   University of San Diego

   Diana A. Chen, PhD is an Associate Professor and one of the founding faculty members of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She earned her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, and MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. In collaboration with colleagues, Dr. Chen is designing a new engineering curriculum to educate changemakers who understand that engineering is an inherently socio-technical activity. Her passion is studying and encouraging culture change in engineering curricula and spaces to shift engineering to be a field more inclusive of diversity in ... (continued)

2. Dr. Jon A. Leydens

   Colorado School of Mines

   Dr. Jon A. Leydens is a Professor of Engineering Education Research in the Department of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). Dr. Leydens’ research interests are in three areas of engineering education: problem contextualization, sociotechnical thinking, and social justice. He is co-author of Engineering and Sustainable Community Development (1st ed. 2010, 2nd ed. 2024), which among other foci accentuated the need for engineers working in community development projects to listen to local community members’ needs and perspectives. Engineering Justice: Tran ... (continued)

3. Dr. Juan C. Lucena

   Colorado School of Mines

   Juan is the Director of the Humanitarian Engineering Undergraduate Program and Professor of Engineering, Design and Society at the Colorado School of Mines. Juan obtained a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech and two BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His books include Defending the Nation: U.S. Policymaking to Create Scientists and Engineers from Sputnik to the ’War Against Terrorism’ (University Press of America, 2005), Engineering and Sustainable Community Development (with Jen Schneider and Jon Leydens, Morgan &amp ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Interested in how engineering simulations using industry-standard finite-element and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools can enhance your teaching? Come join our workshop! In an era where engineering programs are increasingly adopting digital and simulation-based learning as part of ABET’s emphasis on computational literacy and design integration, this workshop addresses how faculty can meet these evolving expectations through active, hands-on engagement. We will discuss how simulations can help bridge the gap between theory and applications, develop physical intuition through visualization, ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Rajesh Bhaskaran

   Cornell University

   Dr. Bhaskaran’s work seeks to promote the “democratization of simulation” through effective integration of simulation tools into engineering education. He directs the Swanson lab and has helped introduce industry-standard simulation tools into Cornell courses covering fluid mechanics, heat transfer, solid mechanics and numerical analysis. He has led the development of simcafe.org ↗ as an online portal for learning and teaching finite-element and CFD simulations. SimCafe is used worldwide in courses as well as for self-paced learning by students and industry professionals. He has developed a unifi ... (continued)

2. Hesam Moghaddam

   ANSYS, Inc.

   Dr. Hesam Moghaddam is an Academic Development Manager II at Ansys (Part of
   Synopsys), with over 10 years of experience in engineering education, curriculum development, strategic business development, and project management. He specializes in aligning academic programs with industry needs, driving educational innovation, and enhancing the adoption of engineering tools and technologies. His expertise includes leading cross-functional teams, developing workforce programs,
   and managing complex projects in collaboration with academic and industry stakeholders.
   Dr. Moghaddam has held key position ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Project VECTOR (Visualizing Engineering Concepts Through Open Resources), a collaboration between three Colorado institutions, is developing an online library of free and open visualizations for Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials. These models have been designed to help students connect mathematical formulations with real-world behavior. The visualizations may be opened and accessed in a browser, and enable instructors to adopt them in a traditionally-designed or flipped classroom. This workshop will introduce participants to the library of visualizations (Seeing.Engineering) and explo ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Daniel W Baker PhD P.E.

   Colorado State University

   Dan Baker, Co-Director for Project VECTOR, is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University. Over the past 10 years, he’s taught over 6,000 future engineering students, primarily in Statics and Dynamics, and now teaches in the Common First Year program. He was honored to win one of CSU’s Best Teacher Awards in 2023. He and his family are avid travelers, and he spent Fall 2025 teaching aboard Semester at Sea as they voyaged from Northern Europe, around Africa, to Southeast Asia. Dan also co-authored the open educational resource (OER) t ... (continued)

2. Macarena Lange

   Colorado State University

   Macarena Lange, Project Manager for Digital Visualization in CSU Libraries, is managing the federal Open Textbooks Pilot grant. Macarena brings her experience in Higher Education and Engineering to Project VECTOR. She coordinates communications, ensures project objectives and deliverables are met, and facilitates support for project partners. Macarena is a first-generation college graduate with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop presents an innovative faculty development effort aimed at integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles for neurotypes in engineering. This workshop equips engineering faculty with the skills to redesign courses, assessments, and learning environments to better support students of all neurotypes, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodiversity (which represent 30–45% of our engineering student population1). Participants will engage in structured activities that bridge UDL theory with practical strategies tailored for engineering contexts. ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E.

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of engineering and social science, focusing on understanding how innovation self-efficacy develops among engineering students with diverse neurotypes.

2. Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt P.E.

   University of Colorado Boulder

   Dr. Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Engineering Education Program. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a licensed Professional Engineer
   in Colorado.

Session Description

Ticketed event: $40.00
In this interactive 2.5-hour hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to build a complete Tic Tac Toe game in MATLAB, culminating in an AI-powered computer opponent that improves its play over time using reinforcement learning (Q-learning). The first half of the workshop will walk through graphical design, game logic, and implementing a learning agent from scratch. The second half, led by experts from MathWorks, will showcase additional AI/ML tools and workflows available in MATLAB to accelerate student learning and project-based instruction.

Attendees will leave with complete code, instru ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E.

   York College of Pennsylvania

   Stephen Wilkerson received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1990. He spent 33 years at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, with the last 15 years of his career devoted to advancing robotic and drone systems. Before retiring in 2016, he served as an exchange scientist in Germany in 1993 and was a full-time faculty member at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point from 1996 to 1997, and again from 2010 to 2012. He has also held adjunct faculty positions at Harford Community College, Towson University, and the University ... (continued)

2. Dr. Elvira Osuna-Highley

   MathWorks

   Dr. Elvira Osuna-Highley is part of a global team supporting academic research and teaching at MathWorks. Before joining MathWorks, she was on the faculty of the Computational Biology Department at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where her research involved applying machine learning techniques to fluorescence microscope images.

3. Gen Sasaki

   MathWorks

   Gen Sasaki is a Principal Customer Success Engineer at the MathWorks, working to ensure university educators and students get the most out of MATLAB. He holds a BSME and MSME with a focus on control systems. He in automotive and aerospace applications for nearly 30 years, in powertrain, various embedded controls, and functional safety.

4. Dr. Scott F. Kiefer

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Scott Kiefer is an Associate Teaching Professor at Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. He can be reached at sfkiefe2@ncsu.edu

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Learning Objectives of Workshop:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Configure a course‐aware AI authoring workflow to build an outcomes‐aligned assignment skeleton (outline, content, and activity), and autograding pipelines from existing teaching materials.
• Diagnose the limits of generic AI platform use (context loss, reproducibility, privacy) and compare efficiency and output quality against an integrated approach.
• Author an AI‐ready/AI‐resilient assessment in modalities relevant to their domain, with rubrics and refreshable variants.
• Draft a practical AI‐use ... (continued)

Moderated by

1. Mohit Chandarana

Speakers

1. Mohit Chandarana

   Codio

   Mohit Chandarana
   Principal Research Scientist - AI

   Mohit has a BE in Computer Engineering and an MS in Computer Science. From generating insightful learning analytics for CS Educators to prototyping novel product features and algorithms, he works towards bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research and its application in the industry in his role at Codio.

2. Patrick Ester

   Codio

   Patrick Ester
   Director of Content

   Patrick is a veteran teacher, with ten years of experience in the classroom. He worked to integrate computer-based activities into the curriculum and taught students how to code. He has also led workshops on physical computing. At Codio, he leads the content and curricula team. Patrick enjoys creative coding, reading, and baseball.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Achieving sustainable efforts to holistically support and engage students in technology and engineering disciplines requires systemic organizational change. This workshop invites faculty, staff, and administrators at 2-year colleges to explore and apply evidence-based practices utilized in NCWIT’s Higher Ed Learning Circles (LCs).

Grounded in empirical organizational change theories (e.g., Kezar, 2018; Kotter, 2014), this workshop focuses on NCWIT’s work with 2-year undergraduate technology and engineering programs to move beyond superficial interventions and address deep-seated institutional dy ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Dr. Jamie Lee Huber Ward

   WEPAN, Inc.

   Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on issues related to organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogical practices; curriculum reform; and post-secondary student experiences. In her role, Jamie works with the Higher Ed team to implement and analyze research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post-secondary computing programs. This includes working with faculty and staff from a variety of collegiate computing programs to facilitate ... (continued)

Session Description

Ticketed event: $20.00
This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the principles and practice of assistive toy design, an accessible, high-impact activity that brings inclusive engineering to life. Many off-the-shelf toys are unusable by children with motor, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. By adding simple switches, rewiring controls, or adapting interfaces, engineering educators can give students a meaningful design experience that makes play accessible for children with special needs.
Participants will learn how to modify a commercially available toy using low-cost materials, guided demonstrations, and ste ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Rajani Muraleedharan

   Saginaw Valley State University

   Dr. Rajani Muraleedharan is an Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Saginaw Valley State University. She holds a PhD and MS from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Madras. Her research spans wireless communications, computational intelligence, robotics, mobile-cloud computing, and assistive technologies. She has published extensively, received multiple best-paper awards, and serves as a reviewer for NSF, leading IEEE and Wiley journals and conferences. A strong advocate for diversity in STEM, she lea ... (continued)

2. Dr. Adithya Jayakumar

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Adithya Jayakumar is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department (EED) at The Ohio State University and a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Automotive Research. Adithya currently serves as the Course Coordinator for ENGR 1181 - Fundamentals of Engineering I and has served as the Course Coordinator of ENGR 1221 in the past.
   Adithya has been involved in the Humanitarian Engineering space since 2013 and has designed and led community-based learning projects both domestically and internationally.

3. Lekshmi Sasidharan

   University of Arkansas

   is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She is very much interested in working on ideas to improve student retention and student success.

4. Dr. Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson

   Lipscomb University

   Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson (pronouns: she/her) is an Associate Professor and the Chair of Mechanical Engineering in the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering at Lipscomb University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lipscomb University and her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University before returning to her alma mater. Her research interests focus on the connections between humanitarian engineering, engineering education, and equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses. In addition to her courses and resear ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This interactive session introduces participants to scenario-based vignettes that illustrate key transition points and learning experiences of Student Veterans entering STEM pathways. Through brief live-action readings, attendees will explore how different instructional or advising responses shape student engagement and success. Facilitated reflection moments invite participants to connect these scenarios with their own teaching, mentoring, or program design practices. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with practical strategies for supporting diverse Student Veteran journeys in ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Alyson Grace Eggleston

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Alyson Eggleston is an Associate Professor in the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Director of Evaluation for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Her research and teaching background focus on program assessment, STEM technical communication, industry-informed curricula, and educational outcomes veteran and active duty students.

2. Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E.

   Utah State University

   Angela (Angie) Minichiello, PhD is a military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Utah State University.

3. Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E.

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Robert Rabb is the associate dean for education in the College of Engineering at Penn State. He previously served as a professor and the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the United Military Academy and his M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering.

4. Mr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr

   University of Tennessee, Space Institute

   Dr. Jerry Dahlberg is the Senior Director of Research at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. Prior to joining UTSI, he was an Assistant Teaching Professor and Senior Design Committee Chair at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Science in 2014, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2016 and PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2018 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

5. Dr. David M. Feinauer P.E.

   Virginia Military Institute

   Dr. Feinauer is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Military Institute. His scholarly work spans a number of areas related to engineering education, including the first-year engineering experience, incorporating innovation and entrepreneurship practice in the engineering classroom, and P-12 engineering outreach. Additionally, he has research experience in the areas of automation and control theory, system identification, machine learning, and energy resilience. He holds a PhD and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Session Description

Welcome & Introduction Remarks
Dr. Hans-Jürgen Hoyer, (Secretary General, IFEES | Executive Director, GEDC)

Dr. Ramiro Jordan (University of New Mexico)
Faculty Member of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNM
Scientist, innovator, educator, and entrepreneur
Presenting: “Peace Engineering: AI-Powered Situational Awareness and Decision Support for a Water Management Plant in Cuba, New Mexico”

Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull (University of California, Davis)
Vice Chancellor, Inclusive Excellence
Presenting: “Latin A ... (continued)

Session Description

A Sunday afternoon devoted to the fine art of not agreeing and not knowing. This two-part workshop explores two dimensions of productive discomfort. Brought to you by Engineering Unleashed with Drs. Ranen McLanahan and Doug Melton.
________________________________________
Contrarian Thinking: Your Underappreciated Force for Good (and Institutional Change)
1:00 – 2:10 PM

Start your ASEE by learning to disagree in a way everyone will thank you for! Research shows that a single dissenting voice in a group dramatically improves outcomes, even when the dissenting idea is initially wrong. But disagree ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Faculty and programs across all disciplines regularly revise their curricula and pedagogical practices. A faculty member may incorporate a new project or a program may enact a larger curricular change in response to changing student needs. Ideally, these changes will have been prompted by assessment data, indicating an unfulfilled student need. While there is no doubt that engineering programs engage in outcomes assessment—there is an ABET Criterion devoted to this process—the methods, language, and best practices standard in assessment literature don’t always cross disciplinary boundaries. ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Laura Lambert

   James Madison University

   Laura is a recent graduate from the Assessment and Measurement Program at James Madison University.  She is also the Assessment Coordinator and Biotech Lab Coordinator in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at JMU.  Her research interests span methodological challenges in URE research, equity in data visualization, and learning improvement in a STEM context.

2. Mason Jones

   James Madison University

   Mason is a doctoral student in the Assessment and Measurement Program at James Madison University.  As part of his GA, he has aided the ISAT assessment committee as well as putting on professional development workshops through the Center of Assessment and Research Studies.  His research interests center around student success, equity in student success, and structural equation modeling.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Engineering as a discipline is inherently iterative: designs evolve, prototypes fail, and solutions improve through feedback. However, many traditional grading systems do not mirror this reality. Alternative assessment practices bring student evaluation into alignment with engineering practice by embracing iteration, collaboration, and demonstrated proficiency. This interactive workshop introduces participants to several models of alternative assessments practices, including standards-based approaches, two-stage collaborative exams, iterative revision with resubmission, as well as complete/incomp ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Evelyn Walters

   Temple University

   Dr. Walters is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University. She teaches the first-year engineering courses, and now additionally serves as First-Year Course Coordinator and Pre-College Director in the College of Engineering. In her Pre-College Director role, she leads and expands outreach efforts to K-12 and pre-college students including organizing campus visits, mentoring programs, and summer engineering programs. In her First-Year Course Coordinator role, she focuses on implementing curricular and co-curricular supports for students including shifting to alternative grading methods.

2. Cory Budischak

   Temple University

   Dr. Cory Budischak is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in the College of Engineering. He is passionate about advancing effective engineering education and consistently incorporates problem-based learning, flipped classrooms, design thinking, as well as as growth based assessments to reach students who may not connect with traditional lectures. He leads many initiatives outside the classroom focused on student success and is active in K-12 outreach as well..

   As a first-generation college ... (continued)

3. Brian Thomson

   Temple University

   Dr. Brian Thomson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He teaches foundational ECE courses in circuits, electronics, signals, and control systems, and leads curriculum development efforts aimed at transforming these courses into integrated, studio-style learning experiences. His recent work focuses on creating cohesive course maps and lab sequences that connect theory to real-world applications through project-based learning, hardware experiments, and design activities that span multiple courses ... (continued)

4. Maryam Alibeik

   Temple University

   Maryam Alibeik is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University, where she teaches core undergraduate courses and leads major curricular innovations that integrate hands-on hardware experiences with rigorous engineering foundations. She has played a central role in redesigning Temple’s circuits, electronics, and electromagnetics courses, creating immersive, lab-rich teaching models that prepare students for real-world engineering challenges.

   Beyond the classroom, Maryam is a dynamic IEEE leader. She currently serves as the ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The Scaffolded Mental Health Support model will serve as the foundation of this workshop to support ASEE attendees in considering ways to respond to student mental health concerns in academia. Based on the facilitators’ work as mental health therapists in the engineering college at CU-Boulder, the structure and clarity of this model has shown to be effective among engineering educators.

In addition to considering how severe mental health concerns contribute to academic crises, facilitators will broaden the definition of mental health to support educators in their ability to proactively and skill ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Audrey Gilfillan

   Audrey Gilfillan is a licensed professional counselor and works as an Embedded Therapist in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. With a background in academic coaching, career counseling, and college mental health, Audrey specializes supporting college students as they navigate the intersection of their academic goals and mental health.

   Audrey co-authored Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer’s Guide to Thoughts and Emotions. She co-founded Applied Wellness Initiatives to help educators and managers effectively support mental health and performance in the workplace.

2. Alison Mae West

   Alison West is a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist who works as an Embedded Therapist in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. Prior to working in higher education, Alison worked in community mental health, providing direct support through ongoing therapy, crisis response, and case management. Alison is passionate about supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of an ever-changing world.

   She is the co-author of Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer’s Guide to Thoughts and Emotions and the co-founder of Applied Wellness Initiatives. She f ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Engineering educators are navigating unprecedented levels of disruption from rapid advances in generative AI to shifting student demographics, new accreditation expectations, and evolving institutional pressures. While numerous change models exist (e.g., Kotter, Satir, Kübler-Ross, nudge), faculty often lack guidance on how to choose the appropriate model for a specific challenge. This workshop introduces a structured yet flexible approach using the DANCE model (Designing Adaptations for the Next Changes in Education) to help educators diagnose disruptions and intentionally select a change strate ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Kristi J. Shryock

   Texas A&M University

   Kristi J. Shryock, Ph.D., is the Frank and Jean Raymond Foundation Inc. Endowed Associate Professor in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Affiliated Faculty in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She also serves as Director of the Craig and Galen Brown Engineering Honors Program. A Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education, Dr. Shryock is an award-winning educator whose work focuses on preparing the Engineer of 2050 through evidence-informed teaching practices, faculty development, and the strategic navigation of educational disruptions.

   Her research examines how e ... (continued)

2. Dr. Karan Watson P.E.

   Texas A&M University

   Karan Watson, Ph.D., P.E., is currently Provost Emeritus, Regents Senior Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Interim Director of the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation, having joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1983 as an Assistant Professor. She has served in numerous administrative roles at Texas A&M University, including: provost and executive vice president, vice provost, dean of faculties and associate provost, interim VP for diversity, associate dean of Engineering, and program chair for interdisciplinary engineering. Dr. Watson is a fell ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Process simulators like APS are often underused in non-design courses, often due to limited time to teach students to create flowsheets or because instructors are unfamiliar with the software and lack time to develop new content. This workshop offers two ways to incorporate APS into courses, both addressing these challenges. One method involves demonstrating a flowsheet simulation during a lecture and then assigning students a project based on the flowsheet. In this case, the flowsheet simulation must already exist or be developed. AVEVA provides a library of example workshops, or instructors can ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Robert Earl Young

   University of Southern California

   Retired Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science at the University of Southern California. He taught Process Control, Design Courses, ChE Laboratory, Sustainable Energy, and Process Safety courses. Before joining USC, Robert worked for ExxonMobil in refining and polymers manufacturing operations, in both engineering and managerial roles. His primary areas of expertise were in process control, process safety, and safety in design. He has been actively involved with the AIChE Cast Division. He co-authored two learning modules for CCPS SAChE Program.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Collaboration:
This workshop is supported financially by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). In developing the material, we are interacting with the NSF-funded Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation at the University of Maryland and Xanadu, Inc., a company specializing in the simulation and design of quantum computers as well as the development of educational material in this area.

Expected Audience
Instructors who are teaching or are thinking about teaching an Introduction to Quantum Computing course or have a desire to integrate elements of quantum compu ... (continued)

Speaker

1. Prof. David H. K. Hoe

   Loyola University Maryland

   Dr. Hoe has been developing courses for Loyola University Maryland undergraduates at all levels of electrical and computer engineering since 2014. His prior teaching experience includes six years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Tyler, where he developed undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering, as well as five years as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he taught doctoral-level classes in microelectronics. He spent the first five years of his career designing integrated circuits for General Electric at their Research Cente ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt how we teach and learn. With some models now outperforming humans in certain task, and capable of solving assignments that were traditionally used to assess student knowledge and support formative learning, there is a need to re-examine the types of academic tasks we assign and evaluate (Salam et al. 2024).

While some have proposed returning to medieval methods, such as pen-and-paper exams, to preserve academic integrity, engineering educators reimagine the education system to prepare students for the future. We need to rethink how we ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Ibukun Osunbunmi is an Assistant Research Professor and Assessment and Instructional Specialist at Leonhard Center, Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Utah State University. Also, He has B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include emerging technology-enhanced learning (Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality), faculty development, student success and engagement, broadening participation in STEM education, evidence-based pedagogy, sustainable energy, and material characterization.

2. Taiwo Raphael Feyijimi

   University of Georgia

   Taiwo is a highly skilled AI Engineer, Researcher, and Doctoral Student at the University of Georgia who completed his MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is currently leveraging AI to tackle simple and longstanding problems in engineering education. With over a decade of industry experience as a Technology Strategist and Technical Lead, he has established himself as a forward-thinking innovator in AI and EdTech. His expertise spans Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Prompt Engineering Techniques ( ... (continued)

3. Dr. Yashin Brijmohan

   Utah State University

   Yashin Brijmohan is a registered professional engineer who is currently appointed as Chairman of Engineering Education Standing Technical Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organizations, Executive committee member of the Commonwealth Engineers Council, Board Member of the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, and Co-Chair of the Africa Asia Pacific Engineering Council. He was the founding Executve Dean of Business, Engineering and Technology at Monash South Africa, former Vice President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and led several committ ... (continued)

4. Bolaji Ruth Bamidele

   Utah State University

   Bolaji Bamidele is currently pursuing her doctorate in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. She holds a BSc and an MSc in Sociology. Her research centers on identity, equity, informal science education, language socialization, and broadening participation in STEM education. Specifically, her work focuses on enhancing the participation and representation of Black girls in STEM by investigating science teaching and learning within counterspaces.

Session Description

Ticketed event: $20.00
In today’s rapidly evolving technological and economic landscape, engineering graduates must possess not only technical expertise but also an entrepreneurial mindset (EM) to remain competitive and adaptable. To foster this mindset among engineering graduates, nearly 70 engineering institutions across the U.S. have adopted the KEEN 3Cs framework—Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value. Despite its increasing reach, many institutions continue to face challenges in advocating and scaling EM integration across programs and departments.

This interactive workshop equips engineering faculty of all ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Shukufe Rahman

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Shukufe Rahman, Visiting Assistant Professor in Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University

2. Dr. Deborah M. Grzybowski

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Deborah Grzybowski, Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, the Ohio State University

3. Mr. Bob Rhoads P.E.

   The Ohio State University

   Bob Rhoads, Associate Professor of Practice in Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University

4. Dr. Dale T. Masel

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Dale Masel, Senior Lecturer and Assistant Chair for Undergraduate Studies and Learning Infrastructure, Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University,

5. Dr. Patrick James Herak

   The Ohio State University

   Dr. Patrick Herak, Senior Lecturer in Department of Engineering Education, The Ohio State University

Session Description

Free ticketed event
This workshop will introduce the capability approach used in welfare economics and human development, focusing on its potential to shift the emphasis in engineering education from predefined outcomes to enabling opportunities for individuals from different backgrounds. The capability approach emphasizes what individuals are able to do and become, offering a framework that recognizes the multifaceted nature of educational success. The unit of analysis is the individual rather than the program. This perspective is particularly relevant in light of recent shifts in ABET’s engineering accreditation ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Alan Cheville

   Bucknell University

   Alan Cheville studied optoelectronics and ultrafast optics at Rice University, followed by fourteen years as a faculty member at Oklahoma State University working on terahertz frequencies and engineering education. While at Oklahoma State he developed courses in photonics and engineering design. After serving for two and a half years as a program director in engineering education at the National Science Foundation, he took a position in electrical & computer engineering at Bucknell University. He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education. He is a Fellow of ASEE.

2. Dr. Stewart Thomas

   Bucknell University

   Stewart J. Thomas is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University. While his technical roots lie in low-power backscatter communications and IoT devices---having served on the organizing committee for the IEEE International Conference on RFID since 2014, including a term as Executive Chair in 2022---his recent work has taken a more human-centered turn. Stewart's current work focuses on adapting the capabilities approach to engineering education. Rooted in human well-being and individual agency, this framework shifts the pedagogical focus away from rigid ... (continued)

3. Dr. Stu Thompson

   Bucknell University

   M. Stu Thompson Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He started his teaching career with a traditional focus on computer engineering and engineering design. Over the last 15+ years that focus has shifted to look for new and interesting ways to create impactful learning experiences for students as well as connect engineering with other disciplines like the humanities and education. He engages students in the classroom as well as on multidisciplinary research projects. When he isn’t ... (continued)

4. Dr. Rebecca Thomas

   Bucknell University

   Rebecca Thomas is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Bucknell University and the inaugural director of the Pathways ePortfolio Program, overseeing the rollout of Bucknell’s ePortfolio initiative. She holds a B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

5. Michael W. Beach

   Bucknell University

   Michael W. Beach is a postdoctoral researcher working on a RED (Revolutionizing Engineering Departments) engineering education project at Bucknell University. He holds a PhD in Human Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington. His research examines how collaborative design practices, assessment infrastructures, and participatory methods shape learning, agency, and institutional change. Drawing on qualitative and design-based approaches, he studies the intersections of technology, education, and social futures.

Session Description

Free ticketed event
As generative AI rapidly alters the higher education landscape, engineering programs face new challenges and opportunities in teaching, learning, and assessment. This interactive workshop acquaints educators with practical methods for integrating AI technology, including personalized or course-specific LLMs, into engineering classrooms. Participants will get knowledge on how to:

1. Create concise, domain-specific large language models that align with specific course objectives (e.g., design projects, programming, or systems engineering).

2. Utilize these techniques for adaptive tutoring, code ... (continued)

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1. Madhusudan Singh

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Madhusudan Singh is an Associate Teaching Professor and leading Blockchain Data Intelligence (Blockchain Innovation) Lab in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania (Penn) State University, University Park, State College, PA, USA. He previously served as an Associate Professor and chair of Data Analytics in the Department of Entrepreneurship and led the Center for Blockchain Technology and Data Analytics at Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York. Before that, he was an Assistant Professor in the Business department and founder of t ... (continued)

2. Irish Singh

   The Pennsylvania State University

   Irish Singh is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Department of Computer Science and Engineering in School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The Pennsylvania State University (Main Campus), State College, PA. Previously, she worked as faculty member at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OregonTech), USA. She obtained her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Ajou University, South Korea. She also holds an M.Tech. degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology Mesra (BIT-Mesra), as well as a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from S ... (continued)

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The hands-on workshop will run for 2.5 hours (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM) and is open to K–12 educators, as well as students, faculty, and staff in higher education interested in incorporating similar STEM activities into their curriculum. Each participant will receive a drone development kit and build a small educational drone from scratch. The workshop organizer will provide all essential parts and components, including motors, propellers, and an open-source Arduino circuit board for coding exercises. Participants will follow self-paced, step-by-step instructions to complete the assembly, programming, a ... (continued)

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1. Prof. Jae Ryu

   University of Idaho, Boise

   Dr. Jae Ryu is a Professor at the University of Idaho whose research focuses on advancing environmental monitoring through the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS, commonly known as drones). He currently leads the Idaho/Interstate Drone League (iDRONE), an immersive, STEM-based experiential learning program that engages students from grades 6 to 12. Dr. Ryu earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2006. From 2015 to 2016, he participated in the U.S. Air Force Faculty Fellowship Program at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), wh ... (continued)

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Generative AI tools have lowered the barrier for educators to design custom learning applications, enabling even non-programmers to prototype useful digital tools. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of building and hosting their own interactive website.

Using guided templates, participants will construct a functional web app in real time. The session emphasizes “vibe coding”, an emerging AI-assisted workflow where educators collaborate with generative models to brainstorm, write, and refine code in a conversational way. This approach demystifies development, emp ... (continued)

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1. Reza Ebadi

   Worcester Polytechnic Institute

   Dr. Reza Ebadi is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Mechanical & Materials Engineering and the AI Pedagogy Specialist with the Morgan Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His teaching philosophy centers on balancing essential knowledge delivery, problem-solving skill development, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. As part of his commitment to innovation in education, Dr. Ebadi has developed several AI-powered tools, such as:
   *StudyGuideAI: a platform designed to help students organize their learning, improve comprehension and re ... (continued)

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In an era of rapid technological advancement, engineering education must evolve to prepare students not just for today's challenges, but for tomorrow's uncharted territories. This interactive workshop invites educators and students to explore how integrating industry-leading, forward-thinking mindsets can transform classrooms into launchpads for innovation.

We'll dive into the digital threads that connect design, simulation, manufacturing, and sustainability, demonstrating how the Digital Twin, AI, IoT, and advanced automation are not just industry buzzwords, but essential tools for ... (continued)

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1. Janelle Simmonds

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Janelle Simmonds is passionate about advancing education at the intersection of academia and industry. She has used her expertise in university/industry partnerships, organizational strategy, and online learning to positively impact institutions and individuals throughout the course of her career in both higher education and the corporate sector.

   Janelle is the Global Enablement Lead for the Future Workforce Strategy team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In this pivotal role, Janelle and her team are the architects behind Siemens' industry-focused microcredentials, driving the strat ... (continued)

2. Shannon O'Donnell

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Shannon O’Donnell is a leader in global higher education, passionately dedicated to bridging academic innovation with critical industry demands. With over 20 years of experience spanning teaching, international student programs, and education-focused sales and marketing, Shannon is driven by a desire to make a tangible, positive difference for educators and students at every turn.

   Shannon is the Global Engagement Lead for the Future Workforce Strategy team at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In this role, her team empowers digital workforce transformation through programming spanning more ... (continued)

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This workshop explores innovative methods for delivering advanced engineering labs remotely, providing nearly realistic, hands-on experiences by integrating virtual models with real hardware. Participants will learn essential technologies for creating accessible, high-quality remote labs suitable for cutting-edge engineering courses in virtual or hybrid formats. Using a digital twin of a miniature water bottling plant as a case study, the workshop showcases how this technology transforms smart manufacturing education and training.
Attendees will experience how digital twins—developed with MATLAB ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Prakruthi Hareesh

   Birla Institute of Technology and Science

   https://www.linkedin.com/in/phareesh

2. Prof. Venkataraman Pb

   Birla Institute of Technology and Science

   https://www.linkedin.com/in/venkataraman-pb-3056917

Session Description

Free ticketed event
Who’s in your corner? This interactive session introduces a research-informed Mentor Mapping activity designed to help students, faculty, staff, and professionals recognize, visualize, and strengthen their mentoring networks. Grounded in asset-based and belonging-centered frameworks, this session encourages participants to identify key individuals who serve as emotional supports, skill-builders (e.g., academic or career guidance), and role models both inside and outside of engineering. Participants will engage in a sequence of reflective and collaborative activities, including guided questions ca ... (continued)

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1. Rachelle Pedersen

   Texas Tech University

   Dr. Rachelle Pedersen is an Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Engineering Education at Texas Tech University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, with a focus in Engineering & Science Education from Texas A&M University. Her research line focuses on broadening participation in STEM fields through motivation and social influence, particularly for women and historically underrepresented students. As a former engineer, STEM teacher, and deep believer in equity-driven education, she is passionate about fostering learning environments where all students can thrive and belong.

2. Dr. Olukemi Akintewe

   University of South Florida

   Dr. Akintewe is an Associate Professor of Instructor at the University of South Florida, where she received her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She teaches biomedical engineering courses and her work focuses on increasing the retention of women in STEM fields. Currently, she is investigating the underlying factors that impact female attrition rate and assessment instruments that measure the progression of first-time in college (FTIC) and first-generation females at the USF College of Engineering. She is aiming to develop a three-tiered mentoring circle for female students in the first-year undergr ... (continued)

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This session will begin with an overview of our research findings from CAREER: The Overlooked Barrier – Exploring How Engineering Education Research Teams Negotiate Epistemic Differences and the theoretical model that we developed and operationalized in Engineering Education – the GENI Model of Team Culture. Then, participants will reflect on their own group experiences and identify successful and challenging ways the elements of the model present in their groups. Finally, participants will review and discuss several vignettes that demonstrate situations where differences in thinking and conflict ... (continued)

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1. Dr. Courtney June Faber

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Courtney Faber, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo (UB). Prior to joining UB in August of 2023, she was a Research Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was also the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering and Computing Teaching in Higher Education Certificate Program. Her research focuses on empowering engineering education scholars to be more effective at impacting transformational change in engineering and developing educational experiences that consider epistemi ... (continued)

2. Lorna Treffert

   University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

   Lorna Treffert is a 2nd year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at SUNY Buffalo. She holds both a BS and MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Her research interests include studying power dynamics within engineering research teams, and facilitating diversity and inclusion within engineering education.

3. Danielle V. Lewis

   Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or uphold hegemonic environments in which majority populations accumulate power that harms students underrepresented in certain contexts.

Session Description

Ticketed event: $30.00
Many engineering educators feel overwhelmed by the rapid integration of AI tools into student communication practices, uncertain how to address AI ethically while maintaining academic integrity and preparing graduates for AI-mediated professional workplaces. This hands-on workshop moves participants from anxiety to action by providing a practical, evidence-based framework for developing scaffolded AI-informed communication instruction across the undergraduate engineering experience.

Through five interactive activities, participants will design curriculum modules, develop AI literacy objectives, ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Kirsti Cole

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Kirsti K. Cole is a Professor of English and Co-Director of the Campus Writing and Speaking Program (CWSP) at NC State University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges rhetoric and composition, engineering education, and ethical AI integration. She leads faculty development initiatives focused on writing across the curriculum, communication equity, and institutional change, including the WOLF program and the university’s 14-Day Writing Challenge. Dr. Cole collaborates widely across engineering, communication, and STEM education to support inclusive and sustainable communication practices, with curr ... (continued)

2. Dr. Olgha Bassam Qaqish

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Olgha Bassam Qaqish, Ph.D. is a prominent figure in engineering education and research, currently serving as the director of the Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) at NC State University. With a diverse background encompassing education, research, mentorship, and innovation, Dr. Qaqish is a driving force in shaping the academic landscape.

3. Aimee Allard

   North Carolina State University at Raleigh

   Dr. Aimee Allard is a member of the Senior Design Center faculty in the Department of Computer Science at NC State. As the Communications Coordinator, she works with students on writing- and communications-based milestones: task planning, documentation, reports, editing strategies, presentations, and more. She is passionate about Senior Design because not only do students gain real-world experience developing proofs-of-concept and prototypes for sponsors in the tech, education, and non-profit sectors, but the course itself is an innovative model of multidisciplinary pedagogy, with instructors fro ... (continued)

Session Description

Free ticketed event
The workshop will provide interactive exercises to perfect the skills required to successfully construct
customized OER instructional material that is both engaging and flexible. Today’s increasing demand
on faculty to lower the cost for textbooks is not a trivial task, especially for advanced engineering
courses. In cases where appropriate materials are lacking or suboptimal, faculty need tools that make it
as simple as possible to find, customize, and build new resources, while also prioritizing ease of use for
students. This workshop will explore OER availability, open licensing and accessibil ... (continued)

Speakers

1. Dr. Joshua Halpern

   Prince George's Community College

   Josh Halpern is Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at Howard University and Chief Operating Officer of Libretexts, a major online source of open textbooks and other open educational resources. Currently as an adjunct at PGCC he helps develop new STEM curricula using OER to improve retention and articulation. Halpern was the founding director of the DC Space Grant Consortium. He administered NASA GSFC Faculty Fellowship Programs in collaboration with ASEE. He was PI and Director of the NSF funded Partnership for Research and Education in Materials at Howard which brought together Johns Hopkins and Pr ... (continued)

2. Dr. Edward Carl Greco Jr.

   Arkansas Tech University

   Dr. E. Carl Greco is past Chair of the ASEE Midwest section and has served as the secretary/ treasurer for the Arkansas River Valley Section of the IEEE. He has presented papers on engineering education at ASEE regional and national meetings focusing on methods to improve laboratory learning. Dr. Greco is the author of online OER textbooks on Discrete Signal Processing and Engineering Modeling and Analysis with Python He received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech and his Masters and Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Rice University. Dr. Greco currently holds the po ... (continued)